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QFC Tournament 166 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sudo Syrapudong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Redhair (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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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sudo Syrapudong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Redhair!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syrapudong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Syrapudong tries to clinch but Redhair moves out of range.
Redhair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Syrapudong stuffs the takedown attempt from Redhair. Redhair gets slowly back to his feet.
Syrapudong clinches up with Redhair and pushes him back against the cage.
Syrapudong with a knee to the head.
It looks like Richard Redhair has been cut.
Redhair has Syrapudong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Syrapudong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redhair is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Syrapudong is defending well.
Sudo Syrapudong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Redhair.
Syrapudong lands a knee to the head.
Syrapudong scores with a knee to the head.
Redhair has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Syrapudong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Syrapudong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Redhair in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Syrapudong is pressed up against the cage. Redhair has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Syrapudong down to the mat. Syrapudong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Syrapudong moves in looking to clinch but Redhair pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redhair shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redhair looks winded!
Syrapudong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrapudong slows down the pace here.
Redhair has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Syrapudong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Syrapudong connects with a knee to the head.
Syrapudong lands a knee to the head.
Syrapudong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Redhair takes a knee right on the jaw!
Syrapudong landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Redhair takes a knee right on the jaw!
Syrapudong connects with a knee to the head.
Redhair takes a knee right on the jaw!
Redhair is trying to drag Syrapudong to the mat but Syrapudong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrapudong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redhair's face.
Syrapudong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Syrapudong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Syrapudong with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Syrapudong.
Syrapudong with a knee to the head.
Syrapudong lands a knee to the head.
Syrapudong lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Syrapudong.
Syrapudong connects with a knee to the head.
Syrapudong crunches a lovely knee into Redhair's ribcage.
Syrapudong misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redhair has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Syrapudong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Syrapudong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Syrapudong.
Syrapudong is pressed up against the cage. Redhair has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Syrapudong down to the mat. Syrapudong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sudo Syrapudong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syrapudong wants to clinch.
Syrapudong tries to clinch but Redhair moves out of range.
Redhair tries for a takedown but Syrapudong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Syrapudong is looking to clinch.
Syrapudong lands with a straight right. Redhair didn't see that one coming.
Syrapudong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syrapudong tries to close the distance and clinch but Redhair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrapudong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sudo Syrapudong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redhair keeps the fight on the outside.
Syrapudong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redhair tries for a takedown. No joy.
Syrapudong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syrapudong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syrapudong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Syrapudong misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syrapudong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Redhair changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Syrapudong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Syrapudong fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sudo Syrapudong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Redhair's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Syrapudong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syrapudong misses with a wild body shot.
Syrapudong tests Redhair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redhair tries to keep at a distance but Syrapudong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sudo Syrapudong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Syrapudong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redhair's face.
Redhair is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Syrapudong is defending well.
Syrapudong with a knee to the head.
Syrapudong misses with a knee strike.
Syrapudong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Redhair up against the cage.
Syrapudong scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redhair has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Syrapudong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Syrapudong landing knees to the head.
Redhair is breathing heavily.
Syrapudong scores a nice knee to the body.
Syrapudong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redhair wants a takedown but no success here.
Sudo Syrapudong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Redhair.
Redhair drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Syrapudong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Syrapudong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Redhair goes for a takedown attempt but Syrapudong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Syrapudong clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrapudong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Redhair in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Syrapudong landing knees to the head.
Syrapudong scores with a knee to the head.
Syrapudong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Redhair up against the cage.
Redhair has Syrapudong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Syrapudong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Syrapudong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Syrapudong connects with a knee to the head.
Syrapudong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syrapudong with a knee to the head.
Syrapudong connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redhair goes for a takedown in the clinch but Syrapudong prevents it.
Syrapudong connects with a knee to the head.
Redhair wants to take the fight to the mat but Syrapudong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Syrapudong landing knees to the head.
Redhair drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Syrapudong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Syrapudong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Redhair.
Syrapudong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Syrapudong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redhair's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrapudong taking a breather.
Redhair is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Syrapudong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Syrapudong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Syrapudong gets underhooks to prevent Redhair's takedown attempt.
Redhair has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Syrapudong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Syrapudong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redhair's face.
Syrapudong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redhair's face.
Redhair goes for a takedown attempt but Syrapudong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syrapudong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sudo Syrapudong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Redhair's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Redhair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Syrapudong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redhair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Syrapudong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redhair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Syrapudong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redhair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Syrapudong looks to land a combination. Redhair sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Syrapudong does no damage.
Redhair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Syrapudong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redhair can do to turn this around?
Syrapudong has Redhair up against the cage in a clinch.
Syrapudong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Syrapudong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syrapudong lands a knee to the head.
Syrapudong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Redhair changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Syrapudong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrapudong tries to clinch up.
Syrapudong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Syrapudong is looking to clinch.
Syrapudong doesn't manage to clinch there - Redhair circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syrapudong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Syrapudong wants to clinch.
Syrapudong doesn't manage to clinch there - Redhair circles away.
Richard Redhair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrapudong tries to close the distance and clinch but Redhair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Syrapudong is looking to clinch but Redhair is avoiding it.
Syrapudong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syrapudong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redhair staying out of range there.
Syrapudong tries to close the distance and clinch but Redhair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Syrapudong throws a body punch but Redhair moves out of range.
Syrapudong lands with a shot to the body.
Syrapudong tries to clinch up but Redhair circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Syrapudong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrapudong wants to clinch up but Redhair keeps it at a distance.
Redhair avoids the body shot from Syrapudong.
Redhair fails with a takedown attempt.
Sudo Syrapudong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Redhair.
Syrapudong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Syrapudong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Redhair avoiding damage as Syrapudong throws knees to the body.
Redhair wants to take the fight to the mat but Syrapudong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redhair has Syrapudong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Syrapudong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Syrapudong landing knees to the head.
Syrapudong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redhair blocks it with crossed arms.
Syrapudong looking to throw knees to the head but Redhair is blocking nicely.
Redhair is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syrapudong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Syrapudong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Syrapudong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redhair wants to take the fight to the mat but Syrapudong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redhair changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Syrapudong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Syrapudong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Syrapudong obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redhair wants to take the fight to the mat but Syrapudong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Redhair letting Syrapudong take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redhair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Syrapudong is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sudo Syrapudong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Syrapudong 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Sudo Syrapudong!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Sudo Syrapudong!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Sudo Syrapudong!
Sudo Syrapudong wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lester Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keoki Kaawa (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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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lester Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keoki Kaawa!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Kaawa's guard.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Kaawa.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Lester Hall wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kaawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hall showed some decent athleticism there.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kaawa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hall manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall thowing shots but they're missing.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Kaawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaawa wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Kaawa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Kaawa from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.
Hall gets a takedown into half guard.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall'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.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lester Hall just wasn't active enough.
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Kaawa's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Hall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Kaawa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaawa is in Hall's guard.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Lester Hall wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kaawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Kaawa persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kaawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Kaawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaawa lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaawa is breathing heavily.
Hall scoring with punches and elbows.
Hall taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kaawa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hall working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaawa for as long as he can get away with.
Kaawa looking for a sweep but Hall has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Hall there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall throwing strikes here but Kaawa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hall throws some wild stikes that Kaawa manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Hall 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!
Kaawa gets caught flat footed, as Hall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaawa's head.
Kaawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kaawa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hall is in Kaawa's guard.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaawa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hall uses it to pass to side control.
Kaawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaawa seems a little lost for a moment, as Hall dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Hall are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hall advances to mount.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Hall unloads with some shots from mount but Kaawa bucks and avoids them well.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lester Hall.
Hall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaawa is trying to defend but Hall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kaawa has hold of Hall's hands but Hall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kaawa!
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaawa can do to turn this around?
Hall controlling his opponent.
Kaawa tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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!
Hall misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Lester Hall!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Lester Hall!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Lester Hall!
Lester Hall wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rage Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Scott (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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145 lbs
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22
140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rage Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Scott!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Scott wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards thumps Scott with a low kick.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a good low kick that Scott was not able to check.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a single leg into guard. Scott didn't expect that.
Rage Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Scott.
Edwards 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards slips nicely into half guard.
Edwards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott won't allow Edwards to pass to mount.
Edwards wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Edwards is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We're going to have a standup here because Rage Edwards wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
Scott looks winded!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Scott enables Edwards to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Scott manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Edwards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scott manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Scott to the ground. Edwards is now in Scott's guard.
Edwards wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edwards content to stall in guard here.
Scott is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Edwards advances position into side control!
Scott wants to control but Edwards postures up.
Scott is looking to reverse the position.
Scott stops Edwards from passing to mount.
Scott is not content to let Edwards control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Scott seems a little lost for a moment, as Edwards dominates the positioning.
Edwards tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Edwards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards 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.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Edwards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edwards is working Scott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edwards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scott is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Edwards pushes down on Scott's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
Edwards controlling the action here.
Scott wants to control the action here but instead Edwards manages to pass to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the head.
Edwards lands with some strikes.
Edwards lands a big elbow.
Edwards controlling the pace for now.
Scott trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Scott that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Scott is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards unloading with bombs!
Scott is still in real trouble! Can Edwards finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards breaks from Scott's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Edwards postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Scott bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Edwards and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rage Edwards!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marian Baran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Addon Sepang (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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135 lbs
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148 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marian Baran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Addon Sepang!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepang looks for the body kick but Baran saw that one coming.
Sepang shoots in looking for a takedown but Baran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sepang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sepang has Baran up against the cage in a clinch.
Baran tries to circle away but Sepang has him pinned against the cage.
Baran tries to break free but Sepang pushes him back against the cage.
Sepang manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baran wants to stand but Sepang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Baran gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baran tries a head kick but it misses.
Baran feints a jab promting Sepang to slip. Baran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sepang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baran throws a right hand that Sepang ducks under and follows up with a left that Sepang also avoids with ease.
Sepang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baran defends it nicely.
Baran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baran misses with a series of wild punches.
Baran lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sepang shoots in and bounces Baran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sepang looking to sit in guard and control but Baran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sepang wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baran manages to pass to side control.
Sepang trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Baran is going to stand back up.
Sepang trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Addon Sepang.
Baran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baran throws a leg kick but Sepang checks it.
Baran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sepang fails to land the takedown.
Marian Baran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addon Sepang.
Sepang pushes Baran up against the cage in a clinch.
Sepang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sepang fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Addon Sepang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Baran.
Sepang checks a low kick from Baran.
A head kick misses from Baran.
Baran tries to work over Sepang's front leg with a kick but Sepang checks it.
Sepang throws a head kick but Baran moves out of range.
Baran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sepang doesn't seem bothered though.
Sepang throws a low kick but Baran moves out of range easily.
A combination from Baran does no damage.
Marian Baran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baran scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baran scores with the left hand. Sepang knows he should have avoided that one.
Sepang shoots in and bounces Baran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baran has a closed guard, preventing Sepang from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepang stops Baran from standing up.
Sepang trying to control but Baran is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Addon Sepang.
No luck for Sepang with that takedown attempt.
Baran lands with a nice combination. Sepang backs away looking to recover.
Marian Baran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepang is looking to clinch.
Baran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sepang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sepang clinches up with Baran and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sepang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sepang breaks the clinch.
Baran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sepang blocks a head kick by Baran.
Sepang tries a head kick but it misses.
Sepang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sepang trying to advance position but Baran counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepang is looking to advance position but Baran has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sepang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baran stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addon Sepang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Baran lands a jab-cross combination.
Baran throws a combination. Sepang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sepang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baran scores with a shot to the body.
Sepang shoots in looking for a takedown. Baran tries to sprawl out of it but Sepang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baran is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sepang tries to bum rush Baran with a series of wild strikes but Baran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baran lands a two punch combo.
Sepang clinches up with Baran and pushes him back against the cage.
Baran tries to break free but Sepang pushes him back against the cage.
Baran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sepang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepang manages to break the clinch.
Baran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marian Baran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addon Sepang.
Baran throws a sloppy head kick and Sepang moves out of range easily.
Sepang moves into range and clinches up with Baran.
Sepang manages to pull guard.
Sepang is working an open guard so Baran takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baran jabs at Sepang's body.
Baran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sepang back to the cage. Baran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baran looks to land a combination but Sepang avoids it well.
Baran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sepang.
Marian Baran is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baran throws a good cross that connects.
Sepang looks for a takedown but Baran sprawls well.
Sepang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baran stalks Sepang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sepang's face. Sepang staggers backwards, shaken.
A bone on bone clash there as Baran blocks the leg kick.
Baran tests Sepang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sepang is able to avoid easily.
Sepang misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baran tries to bum rush Sepang with a series of wild strikes but Sepang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baran lands with a nice combination. Sepang backs away looking to recover.
A right-left combo lands from Baran.
Sepang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baran tries to avoid it but Sepang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baran to the ground. Baran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baran connects with a jab.
Baran's corner calls for a 1-2. Baran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baran lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sepang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baran as he avoids it easily.
Baran cracks a nice hook into Sepang's ribs.
Baran lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sepang closes the distance and clinches.
Baran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sepang has him pressed against the cage.
Baran takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sepang manages to end up in side control.
Baran tries to escape but Sepang is in control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sepang tries to move to full mount but Baran actually manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marian Baran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sepang 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Marian Baran!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Addon Sepang!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Addon Sepang!
Addon Sepang wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Bohrer Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blas Kavcic (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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21
130 lbs
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141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Bohrer Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blas Kavcic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavcic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bohrer Dias looking for a sweep but Kavcic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kavcic controlling the pace for now.
Kavcic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kavcic controlling his opponent.
Kavcic is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bohrer Dias is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bohrer Dias flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kavcic anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bohrer Dias and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kavcic slips an arm under Bohrer Dias chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kavcic has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kavcic is squeezing on Bohrer Dias like an anaconda would it's prey. Bohrer Dias fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blas Kavcic!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Blas Kavcic waved his t-shirt featuring Damnfield clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Konga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Dong (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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145 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Konga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Long Dong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong fails to land the takedown.
Konga wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Konga moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Konga gets caught flat footed, as Dong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dong wants to control from the top but Konga keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong wants to control from the top but Konga keeps moving.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konga is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Konga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dong drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dong seems to have locked his on tight now - Konga screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dong, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Long Dong!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Khaslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agustin Ignacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khaslov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You can't bring me down. 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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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuri Khaslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agustin Ignacio!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaslov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Khaslov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Khaslov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ignacio!
Khaslov cracks Ignacio with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Khaslov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaslov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ignacio to his feet.
Khaslov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khaslov lands a couple of elbows.
Khaslov 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.
Khaslov scoring with some ground and pound.
Khaslov is working Ignacio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khaslov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khaslov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khaslov pushes down on Ignacio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khaslov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khaslov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ignacio to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaslov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ignacio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khaslov successfully pulls guard.
Khaslov pushes Ignacio off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ignacio looks winded!
Khaslov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khaslov decides to return to a standing position.
Khaslov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio moves away from the strike by Khaslov.
Ignacio gets caught napping as Khaslov dives in and scores a takedown. Ignacio manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khaslov stands up over Ignacio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khaslov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khaslov pushes down on Ignacio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khaslov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khaslov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khaslov passes to side control.
Khaslov landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignacio is trying to control Khaslov's posture but Khaslov avoids it.
Khaslov looks up at the clock and then as Ignacio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khaslov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Khaslov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Khaslov unloading with bombs!
Khaslov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ignacio's face.
Ignacio is rocked!
Khaslov lands a big elbow - Ignacio is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ignacio is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yuri Khaslov!
After winning the bout, Yuri Khaslov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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