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QFC Tournament 154 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zero Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Lispin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero Knight is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zero Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georgio Lispin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lispin defends it nicely.
Lispin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight is trying to stand up here but Lispin is controlling him well.
Knight has one foot on Lispin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lispin.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lispin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lispin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight is trying to control Lispin's posture but Lispin avoids it.
Knight is looking for a sweep.
Knight is pushing Lispin's head away, looking to escape. Lispin manages to hold on to the position though.
Lispin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Knight being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
Lispin misses with the ground and pound.
Knight is not content to let Lispin control the position.
Knight struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lispin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knight's guard.
Knight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knight has Lispin pulled in close to control his posture.
Lispin wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knight has his takedown stuffed
and Lispin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zero Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lispin gets a takedown into half guard.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Knight has hold of Lispin's hands but Lispin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lispin lands a nice short elbow.
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 has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lispin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knight to the mat. Knight regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lispin won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Lispin trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lispin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lispin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lispin trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Georgio Lispin.
Lispin gets the takedown into side control.
Knight manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lispin's best efforts.
Knight is controlling Lispin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lispin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Knight.
Knight manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lispin lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lispin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lispin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lispin is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knight keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lispin is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Georgio Lispin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Lispin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knight 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.
Georgio Lispin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lispin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Lispin in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lispin trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lispin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knight manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lispin has Knight in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Lispin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lispin gets a double leg takedown into Knight's guard.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lispin is one step ahead there.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lispin is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zero Knight wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Knight fails with the takedown
and Lispin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knight!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lispin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A solid body kick from Lispin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lispin moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Lispin decides to pull guard.
Lispin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lispin content just to control the position here.
Knight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lispin with shots to the head and body - Knight looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lispin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lispin avoids the attempt from Knight to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lispin thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lispin looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Lispin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lispin 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Georgio Lispin!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello 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 Lauricio Aranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Holmstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axel Holmstrom told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lauricio Aranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Axel Holmstrom!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aranda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aranda moves into the clinch successfully.
Holmstrom misses with a knee strike.
Aranda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holmstrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Holmstrom.
Aranda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Holmstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Aranda lands a right hand.
Aranda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmstrom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holmstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Holmstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmstrom with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aranda's face.
Aranda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holmstrom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Aranda blocks with his arms.
Holmstrom lands a knee to the head.
Aranda can't break the clinch.
Holmstrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aranda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aranda is breathing heavily.
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Aranda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Holmstrom receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Aranda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holmstrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauricio Aranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Holmstrom landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holmstrom obliges.
Holmstrom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holmstrom with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom has Aranda pressed against the cage.
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aranda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Holmstrom landing knees to the body.
Aranda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmstrom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holmstrom with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Holmstrom with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmstrom gets underhooks to prevent Aranda's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Aranda is blocking nicely.
Holmstrom blocking some punches.
Aranda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holmstrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holmstrom clinches up with Aranda and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmstrom stalling against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aranda wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Holmstrom dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aranda tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmstrom tries to clinch up
and Aranda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Holmstrom pulls Aranda in close to prevent any damage.
Aranda throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmstrom kicks Aranda off and gets to his feet.
Holmstrom tries to keep at a distance but Aranda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holmstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aranda's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Holmstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aranda tries to break free but Holmstrom pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Holmstrom.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmstrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aranda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Aranda blocks with his arms.
Aranda tries to pull guard but Holmstrom won't allow it.
Holmstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aranda's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aranda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holmstrom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aranda is trying to break free.
Holmstrom tries a knee to the head but Aranda blocks it.
Aranda working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Aranda has Holmstrom pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aranda pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holmstrom tumbling to the mat - Aranda dives into Holmstrom's guard.
Holmstrom keeping moving, preventing Aranda from controlling successfully.
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet but Aranda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aranda throws a big elbow that misses.
Aranda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holmstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aranda.
Aranda trying to move into half guard but instead Holmstrom has managed to sweep!
Aranda throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aranda throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aranda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aranda trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aranda tries to strike from the bottom.
Aranda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holmstrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aranda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holmstrom has managed to get both his arms back between Aranda's legs - danger averted.
Holmstrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmstrom won't allow Aranda to sweep him here.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Holmstrom wants to clinch up but Aranda keeps it at a distance.
Holmstrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aranda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aranda trying to control but Holmstrom is working from the bottom.
Aranda scoring with some ground and pound.
Aranda stops Holmstrom from standing up.
Holmstrom is trying to keep Aranda in close.
Holmstrom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aranda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aranda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Axel Holmstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom tries to clinch but Aranda moves out of range.
Holmstrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Aranda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmstrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aranda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmstrom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holmstrom has closed the distance and engaged Aranda in a clinch.
Aranda is trying to push Holmstrom away but Holmstrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aranda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Aranda throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmstrom.
Aranda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmstrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Holmstrom crunches a lovely knee into Aranda's ribcage.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holmstrom blocking some punches.
Aranda takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmstrom tries a knee to the head but Aranda blocks it.
Axel Holmstrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aranda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aranda tries to stall but Holmstrom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmstrom landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Holmstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Aranda is blocking nicely.
Aranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Holmstrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom looking to slow down the pace here.
Aranda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aranda is trying to push Holmstrom away but Holmstrom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmstrom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauricio Aranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aranda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aranda's face.
Aranda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Aranda goes for a takedown attempt but Holmstrom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holmstrom instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aranda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aranda tries to break the clinch but Holmstrom is controlling the position.
Aranda is trying to force a seperation but Holmstrom has the dominant position.
Aranda pressing his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Holmstrom.
Holmstrom 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.
Holmstrom has Aranda pressed against the cage, preventing Aranda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lauricio Aranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aranda throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmstrom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Holmstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holmstrom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Axel Holmstrom!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Axel Holmstrom!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Axel Holmstrom!
Axel Holmstrom 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 Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Nevolia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maksim Nevolia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nevolia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 really is a fat lump.
Curus Bachleda Farell is looking to work some ground and pound but Nevolia has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevolia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Curus Bachleda Farell is controlling him.
Curus Bachleda Farell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell just wasn't active enough.
Curus Bachleda Farell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Curus Bachleda Farell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell.
Nevolia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevolia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maksim Nevolia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevolia tries to clinch up.
Nevolia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curus Bachleda Farell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curus Bachleda Farell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nevolia to the ground. Curus Bachleda Farell is now in Nevolia's guard.
Curus Bachleda Farell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Curus Bachleda Farell is trying to control the action in half guard but Nevolia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Curus Bachleda Farell in particular looking to stall.
Nevolia won't allow Curus Bachleda Farell to pass to mount.
Curus Bachleda Farell passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curus Bachleda Farell with shots to the head and body - Nevolia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Curus Bachleda Farell looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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 time! Curus Bachleda Farell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Curus Bachleda Farell drives through with a takedown into Nevolia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nevolia keeping full guard, as Curus Bachleda Farell tries to pass.
Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curus Bachleda Farell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nevolia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nevolia moves in looking to clinch but Curus Bachleda Farell pushes him off.
Nevolia tries to close the distance and clinch but Curus Bachleda Farell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nevolia wants to clinch up but Curus Bachleda Farell keeps it at a distance.
Maksim Nevolia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nevolia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nevolia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curus Bachleda Farell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nevolia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Curus Bachleda Farell is in Nevolia's guard.
Curus Bachleda Farell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curus Bachleda Farell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nevolia tries to kick Curus Bachleda Farell off but Curus Bachleda Farell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Curus Bachleda Farell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Curus Bachleda Farell is looking to take a break and control but Nevolia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nevolia doesn't manage to clinch there - Curus Bachleda Farell circles away.
Nevolia is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevolia moves in looking to clinch but Curus Bachleda Farell pushes him off.
Nevolia is looking to clinch.
Curus Bachleda Farell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curus Bachleda Farell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nevolia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curus Bachleda Farell circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Curus Bachleda Farell controlling the position from side mount.
Nevolia is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curus Bachleda Farell working the head and body with strikes.
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 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!
Curus Bachleda Farell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nevolia was well out of range. Poor timing from Curus Bachleda Farell.
Nevolia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curus Bachleda Farell.
Curus Bachleda Farell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nevolia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Curus Bachleda Farell. Curus Bachleda Farell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell has been cut.
Nevolia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Curus Bachleda Farell blocking some punches.
Nevolia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nevolia taking a breather.
Nevolia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curus Bachleda Farell or not.
Nevolia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curus Bachleda Farell backwards.
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!
Nevolia working Curus Bachleda Farell over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nevolia.
Nevolia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Nevolia.
Nevolia is working Curus Bachleda Farell over against the cage.
Nevolia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curus Bachleda Farell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maksim Nevolia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nevolia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Curus Bachleda Farell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nevolia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curus Bachleda Farell keeps the fight on the outside.
Nevolia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Curus Bachleda Farell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curus Bachleda Farell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nevolia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nevolia tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevolia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curus Bachleda Farell.
Curus Bachleda Farell swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevolia.
Curus Bachleda Farell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curus Bachleda Farell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nevolia is looking to clinch.
Nevolia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevolia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nevolia lands a left and a right that send Curus Bachleda Farell crashing to the mat, dazed. Nevolia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell's cut is getting worse.
Nevolia misses with a few strikes there.
Nevolia tries to close the distance and clinch but Curus Bachleda Farell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curus Bachleda Farell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curus Bachleda Farell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevolia.
Curus Bachleda Farell shoots in looking for a takedown but Nevolia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curus Bachleda Farell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevolia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curus Bachleda Farell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curus Bachleda Farell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curus Bachleda Farell swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevolia.
Curus Bachleda Farell shoots in looking for a takedown. Nevolia tries to sprawl out of it but Curus Bachleda Farell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nevolia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nevolia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nevolia tries to clinch up.
Nevolia tries to clinch up but Curus Bachleda Farell circles away and keeps his distance.
Nevolia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Curus Bachleda Farell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curus Bachleda Farell trying to control the pace.
Nevolia is trying to stand back up but Curus Bachleda Farell is controlling him
Curus Bachleda Farell tries to pass to full mount but Nevolia defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Curus Bachleda Farell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maksim Nevolia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Curus Bachleda Farell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Maksim Nevolia!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Maksim Nevolia!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Maksim Nevolia!
Maksim Nevolia wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Garth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Garth is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Garth!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Garth. No joy for Rodrigo on that attempt.
Rodrigo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garth.
Jose Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Garth.
Garth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rodrigo trying to control but Garth is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodrigo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo postures up in Garth's guard and throws a big left but Garth blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigo lands a couple of elbows.
Garth keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo from controlling successfully.
Rodrigo postures up.
Rodrigo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigo distracts Garth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodrigo manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigo wants to stand up but Garth is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo keeping full guard, as Garth tries to pass.
Rodrigo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garth is one step ahead there.
Rodrigo is pulling down on Garth's head. It's preventing any offense from Garth, at least for the moment.
Garth is looking to stand up but Rodrigo won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Garth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigo as he avoids it easily.
Garth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodrigo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garth looks winded!
Garth working a defensive guard here.
Rodrigo landing with the ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Garth has eaten all the pies!
Rodrigo passes into half guard.
Rodrigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garth keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodrigo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodrigo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garth is rocked!
Rodrigo lands a big elbow - Garth is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rodrigo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Rodrigo!
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