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QFC Tournament 190 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hometown Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hometown Hero! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from BenderIsGreat. Hero tries to clinch up and BenderIsGreat counters with a left to the body. Hero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch. BenderIsGreat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. BenderIsGreat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hero keeps control of BenderIsGreat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hero missing with knees to the body.
BenderIsGreat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hero has had enough of the clinch but BenderIsGreat keeps him there for the moment. BenderIsGreat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch. Hero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BenderIsGreat misses with a punch to the body.
Hero misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but BenderIsGreat blocks it with crossed arms. Hero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BenderIsGreat struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hero keeps control of BenderIsGreat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hero jumps guard but BenderIsGreat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BenderIsGreat.
Hero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. BenderIsGreat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and BenderIsGreat wants it to stay on the feet. BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hometown Hero. Hero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling BenderIsGreat to score with a decent uppercut. Hero wants to clinch up but BenderIsGreat keeps it at a distance. BenderIsGreat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. BenderIsGreat lands a really nice looking cross but Hero seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action! BenderIsGreat keeps the fight on the outside. BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hero is trying to break the clinch but BenderIsGreat has him pressed against the cage. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hometown Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A bone on bone clash there as Hero blocks the leg kick.
Hero tries to clinch up. Hero moves in looking to clinch but BenderIsGreat pushes him off. BenderIsGreat misses with the combination.
Hero moves in looking to clinch but BenderIsGreat pushes him off. Hero dodges the punch combination from BenderIsGreat.
Hero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hero gets tackled into the cage by BenderIsGreat. BenderIsGreat maintains the clinch. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. BenderIsGreat throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. BenderIsGreat clinches up against the cage. BenderIsGreat effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hero managing to block the knees to the body from BenderIsGreat.
Hero leaning against his opponent.
Hero breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hero looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but BenderIsGreat swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hero misses with a body kick. Hero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. BenderIsGreat swinging wildly here.
BenderIsGreat pushes Hero up against the cage in a clinch. BenderIsGreat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hero tries for a takedown but BenderIsGreat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hero looks winded! Hero shoots in but BenderIsGreat avoids the takedown attempt easily. The fight moves into the clinch position. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch.
Hero looks for a takedown but BenderIsGreat sprawls well. Hero throws a sloppy head kick and BenderIsGreat moves out of range easily. BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. BenderIsGreat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. BenderIsGreat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hero shoots in but no luck this time. No joy there for BenderIsGreat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
BenderIsGreat scores with a hook to the body. Hero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hero misses with a two punch combination.
BenderIsGreat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hero working hard to break the clinch. BenderIsGreat just leaning against Hero, taking a breather. Hero is looking to control BenderIsGreat's arms but BenderIsGreat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hero has his back to the cage. Hero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BenderIsGreat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hero moves away. BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is winning the standup battle so far. BenderIsGreat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short right from BenderIsGreat on the inside. BenderIsGreat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but BenderIsGreat blocks it with crossed arms. Hero is breathing heavily. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and presses him up against the cage. Hero tries for a takedown but BenderIsGreat manages to get underhooks.
Hero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. BenderIsGreat just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. BenderIsGreat controlling the action here for a moment.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hero misses with an elbow over the top. Hero stalling in the clinch but BenderIsGreat improves position. BenderIsGreat is pushing Hero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. BenderIsGreat avoids a wild elbow strike from Hero. Hero jumps guard but BenderIsGreat stands there with Hero around his waist. Hero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hometown Hero. BenderIsGreat gets underhooks to prevent Hero's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BenderIsGreat pushes Hero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BenderIsGreat clinches up with Hero and pushes him back against the cage. BenderIsGreat pressing his opponent against the cage. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch.
BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! BenderIsGreat working hard to break the clinch. BenderIsGreat working hard to break the clinch. BenderIsGreat tries to break free but Hero pushes him back against the cage. BenderIsGreat stalls. A frustrated look appears on Hero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hero tries to circle away but BenderIsGreat has him pinned against the cage. BenderIsGreat taking a breather. Hero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by BenderIsGreat after a bit of a struggle. BenderIsGreat leaning against his opponent.
BenderIsGreat missing with knees to the body.
BenderIsGreat leaning his opponent against the cage. BenderIsGreat manages to break the clinch.
BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch. Hero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but BenderIsGreat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from BenderIsGreat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. BenderIsGreat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hero throws a body punch but BenderIsGreat moves out of range. BenderIsGreat wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range. BenderIsGreat instigates a clinch. Hero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch.
BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hero tries to pull guard but BenderIsGreat won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hero wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by BenderIsGreat.
Hero taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
BenderIsGreat gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hero tries to pull guard but BenderIsGreat forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Come on BenderIsGreat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hero wants to break free but BenderIsGreat has control.
BenderIsGreat trying to land knees to the body.
BenderIsGreat stalling against the cage.
Hero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but BenderIsGreat has him pressed against the cage. Hero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but BenderIsGreat blocks it with crossed arms. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hero. BenderIsGreat trying to land knees to the body.
Hero looking to slow down the pace here. Hero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by BenderIsGreat after a bit of a struggle. Hero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A big right from BenderIsGreat misses. BenderIsGreat clinches with his opponent.
Hero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hometown Hero. Hero throws an elbow but it misses.
Hero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but BenderIsGreat blocks it with crossed arms. BenderIsGreat is pushing Hero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BenderIsGreat throws a leg kick which misses Hero's front leg but catches the back leg as Hero tries to avoid it. Hero tries to clinch up and BenderIsGreat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BenderIsGreat throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease. BenderIsGreat closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. BenderIsGreat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hero closes the distance but BenderIsGreat moves to the side and BenderIsGreat counters with a nice body kick.
BenderIsGreat clinches with his opponent.
BenderIsGreat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. BenderIsGreat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hero avoids the head kick by BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat clinches. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. BenderIsGreat throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BenderIsGreat clinches up against the cage. A bit of stalling here from BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. BenderIsGreat manages to break the clinch.
BenderIsGreat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. BenderIsGreat has closed the distance and engaged Hero in a clinch.
BenderIsGreat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hero looking to stall.
BenderIsGreat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hero misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. BenderIsGreat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hero, pushing him back against the cage. Hero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as BenderIsGreat walks away with a smile on his face. Hero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. BenderIsGreat fakes the leg kick and cracks Hero in the body. BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch successfully.
BenderIsGreat breaks from the clinch.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. BenderIsGreat moves into range and clinches up with Hero. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. BenderIsGreat tries a body shot but Hero blocks it.
BenderIsGreat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hero backwards. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hero tries to pull guard but BenderIsGreat holds him up against the cage and eventually Hero drops back down to his feet.
Hometown Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hero misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight! BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat showed his dominance in that final round. Well BenderIsGreat 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 BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat! Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat! Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat!
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wing Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wing Wang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wesley Bruno! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wang clinches up against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wang. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wang cracks Bruno with a nice body shot. Wang has Bruno pushed against the cage. Wang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bruno.
Bruno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage. Bruno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bruno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wang. Bruno throws a lazy uppercut
and Wang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bruno slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wang staying out of range there. Bruno wants to land a leg kick but Wang is out of range. Bruno throws a sloppy head kick and Wang moves out of range easily. Wang drops Bruno with a left and a right! Oh, Bruno is hurt - Wang dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Wesley Bruno has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bruno is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Wang tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Bruno can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wang wants to stand but Bruno is controlling his arm. Bruno is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it. Bruno is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wesley Bruno. No joy there for Wang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruno swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bruno fails with a takedown attempt. Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Bruno takes a shot to the head. A hook to the body from Wang.
Bruno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wing Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Bruno. Bruno wants to take the fight to the mat but Wang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bruno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wang smiles and moves away.
Wing Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice sprawl there from Wang as Bruno shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bruno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wang has Bruno up against the cage in a clinch.
Bruno trying to control the position but instead, Wang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bruno into the cage. Wang just leaning against Bruno, taking a breather. Wang lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bruno wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wang digs a right hand underneath Bruno's ribcage. Bruno let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang tries to clinch but Bruno moves out of range. Wang lands a left and a right that sends Bruno crashing to the canvas! Wang dives into mount looking to finish! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wing Wang dominated that round. The cut man is working on Wesley Bruno's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bruno eats them both and turns towards Wang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Wang works Bruno's body with a nice hook. Bruno slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Bruno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Bruno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Wang tries to clinch there but Bruno circles away.
Some wild striking there from Bruno.
Wang tries to clinch up but Bruno circles away and keeps his distance. Wang batters Bruno with a massive right followed by a huge left! Bruno is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Wang lands a final crushing right hand to drop Bruno to the mat with a gruesome thud! Wang is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wing Wang! A victorious Wing Wang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wes Sloggett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ana Otara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Sloggett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ana Otara! The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sloggett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Otara quickly recovers to half guard. Sloggett is looking to take a break and control but Otara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Otara wants to control but Sloggett is keeping busy and won't allow it. Sloggett trying to control the action but Otara is working from the bottom. Sloggett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sloggett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sloggett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Otara sees it coming and defends easily. Sloggett escapes and gets back to his feet. Otara shoots in looking for a takedown but Sloggett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Otara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Otara scores with a kick to the body.
Otara shoots in for a takedown but Sloggett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Otara wants to clinch up but Sloggett keeps it at a distance. Sloggett misses with a wild combination.
Sloggett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Sloggett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Otara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sloggett moves away. Sloggett throws a series of punches but Otara moves out of range. Sloggett darts in and clinches Otara up against the cage. Sloggett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Otara's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sloggett jumps into guard, dragging Otara to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sloggett looking for subs off his back but Otara has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Otara prevents Sloggett from improving his position. Sloggett trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Otara manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sloggett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Otara is keen to just control but Sloggett is a slippery customer. Otara prevents Sloggett from improving his position. Sloggett is not content to let Otara control the position. Otara looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sloggett trying to hold on to Otara's head to control him but Otara postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Otara wants to clinch. Sloggett scores with a spinning back kick! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sloggett throws a quick inside leg kick. Otara shoots in but Sloggett avoids the takedown attempt easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Sloggett dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Otara misses with a double jab
and Sloggett counters with an inside leg kick. Sloggett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Otara did well to prevent Sloggett getting side control. Sloggett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Sloggett working the ground and pound effectively.
Sloggett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Otara is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sloggett goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Otara is on top in guard.
Otara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sloggett dives on top into guard. Otara is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloggett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. No luck with that takedown attempt from Otara. A solid leg kick lands there for Sloggett.
Sloggett clinches with his opponent.
Otara is looking to take this one to the mat. Sloggett breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sloggett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Sloggett decides to stand up. Otara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sloggett. Sloggett thuds his shin into the meat of Otara's side. 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! Sloggett looks to land a combination but Otara avoids it well. Sloggett instigates a clinch. Sloggett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sloggett gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sloggett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sloggett closes the distance and clinches. Sloggett is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Otara can't fight it off and eventually Sloggett manages to take the fight to the floor. Otara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Sloggett pushing down on Otara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Sloggett lands strikes from half guard. Sloggett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Otara is just riding it out for now. Sloggett eventually gives up the hold. Sloggett stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Otara to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sloggett forces Otara back against the cage and clinches. Otara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sloggett is keeping busy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sloggett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Otara's face.
Sloggett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloggett moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sloggett has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Otara regains guard immediately. Sloggett drops back looking for a leg! Otara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Otara manages to kick Sloggett off! Sloggett jumps back into Otara's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Sloggett dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Sloggett scores with a four punch combination! Sloggett stuffs the takedown. Sloggett swats away the attempt to clinch by Otara. Otara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sloggett counters with a three punch combo that has Otara backing up. Otara nods at Sloggett to acknowledge the strikes. Sloggett rushes Otara and presses him up against the cage. Sloggett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloggett gets a takedown into half guard. Otara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloggett stands up and beckons Otara to join him on the feet. Otara moves in looking to clinch but Sloggett pushes him off. Sloggett has managed to clinch.
Sloggett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sloggett has Otara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sloggett pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Otara tumbling to the mat - Sloggett dives into Otara's guard. Sloggett stands up from guard. Let's bang! Ana Otara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sloggett clinches with his opponent.
Sloggett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sloggett seems to be looking for submissions.
Sloggett decides to stand up. Sloggett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Sloggett stops Otara from getting back to his feet.
Sloggett passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sloggett working for a submission but Otara is keeping him at bay. Otara defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sloggett. Otara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Sloggett wants to finish this one by submission but Otara is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sloggett. Sloggett gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sloggett scores with a kick to the body.
Wes Sloggett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sloggett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Sloggett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Sloggett lands strikes from half guard. Sloggett decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Sloggett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otara can do to turn this around? Otara tries for a takedown but Sloggett circles away easily and Sloggett counters with an outside leg kick.
Wes Sloggett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ana Otara. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Otara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ana Otara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wes Sloggett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Otara misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Wes Sloggett showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sloggett 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 Wes Sloggett! Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Wes Sloggett! Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Wes Sloggett!
Wes Sloggett wins by unanimous decision! Wes Sloggett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Rockford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McBasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockford's entrance music is Build Your Kingdom Here. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Rockford! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angus McBasher! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rockford moves into the clinch successfully.
Rockford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockford moves out of range as McBasher throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from McBasher.
Rockford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Angus McBasher has been cut. McBasher misses with a series of wild punches.
McBasher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rockford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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! McBasher clinches with his opponent.
Rockford pulls guard effortlessly. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Rockford looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McBasher is defending well. Rockford quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McBasher has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rockford celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Rockford! A relieved looking Billy Rockford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miroslaw Makuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Rusinowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miroslaw Makuch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bartek Rusinowski! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Makuch closes the distance and clinches up with Rusinowski, looking for a takedown. Makuch pushes Rusinowski against the cage but Rusinowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Makuch stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusinowski. Rusinowski gets slowly back to his feet. Rusinowski fails with a takedown attempt. Makuch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rusinowski but Rusinowski pushes him off and we're back to square one. Makuch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rusinowski. Miroslaw Makuch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Rusinowski. Makuch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Rusinowski trying to control but Makuch postures up.
Makuch wants to stand up but Rusinowski is controlling the position.
Rusinowski is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Makuch wants to control but Rusinowski is keeping him busy. Rusinowski wants to sweep but Makuch has passed to side control! Rusinowski tries to buck Makuch off but Makuch is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Makuch trying to control the action but Rusinowski is working from the bottom. Makuch in the domination position with Rusinowski hanging on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rusinowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Makuch's best efforts. Rusinowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makuch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Makuch is trying to control the action in half guard but Rusinowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Rusinowski is trying to get back to full guard. Makuch is looking to take a break and control but Rusinowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Makuch prevents Rusinowski from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miroslaw Makuch wasn't doing enough on the ground. Makuch tries to clinch up but Rusinowski circles away and keeps his distance. Rusinowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rusinowski controlling the action here for a moment.
Rusinowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rusinowski clinches up against the cage. Rusinowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Rusinowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makuch pulls him back up using the underhooks. Rusinowski wants to break free but Makuch has control.
Makuch is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rusinowski breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rusinowski. Makuch tries to clinch up but Rusinowski circles away and keeps his distance. Makuch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. No joy there for Makuch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makuch fails with a takedown attempt. Rusinowski fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rusinowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Makuch on his heels. He'll look to pass Makuch's guard now, I'm sure. Makuch is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Makuch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartek Rusinowski will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rusinowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rusinowski shoots in but no luck this time. Makuch has a takedown stuffed. Rusinowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rusinowski pushes Makuch up against the cage in a clinch. Rusinowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Makuch up against the cage. Rusinowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Makuch shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Miroslaw Makuch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Rusinowski. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Makuch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makuch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Makuch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Rusinowski wants to get up but he can't break Makuch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Makuch working a defensive guard here.
Makuch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Makuch trying to keep a closed guard but Rusinowski is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Makuch trying to strike off his back.
Rusinowski wants to control from the top but Makuch keeps moving.
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 Miroslaw Makuch. Makuch shoots in but no luck this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rusinowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Makuch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rusinowski tries for a takedown but Makuch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Makuch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rusinowski is fending him off so far but Makuch persists. Nope, Rusinowski circles away and we're back to standing. Rusinowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rusinowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Rusinowski is trying to pull guard but Makuch has him pressed against the cage. Makuch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rusinowski successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Makuch wants to pass the guard but Rusinowski is keeping the position. Makuch trying to control but Rusinowski is working from the bottom. Rusinowski is controlling Makuch's posture. Rusinowski keeping moving, preventing Makuch from controlling successfully. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Makuch wanted to stand there but Rusinowski had control of the position.
Miroslaw Makuch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Rusinowski gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rusinowski is working Makuch over with some ground and pound from side control. Makuch tries to escape but Rusinowski is in control. Rusinowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Rusinowski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Makuch to see if he's OK. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Makuch prevents Rusinowski from moving into mount. Rusinowski controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Rusinowski 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!
Rusinowski throws a nice head kick!
Rusinowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Makuch's guard. Rusinowski wants to stand and escape but instead Makuch has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Makuch works a leg free and moves into half guard. Makuch wants to pass to mount but Rusinowski is defending the position. Rusinowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rusinowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Makuch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rusinowski is looking to control Makuch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rusinowski avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round. Rusinowski is looking to escape. Makuch is keen to just control but Rusinowski is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Miroslaw Makuch just wasn't active enough. Makuch moves in looking to clinch but Rusinowski pushes him off. Rusinowski moves into range and clinches up with Makuch. Makuch decides to pull guard. Bartek Rusinowski has got the better of the ground game so far. Rusinowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makuch's guard. Makuch trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rusinowski trying to control but Makuch is working from the bottom. Rusinowski preventing the sweep. Makuch is trying to control the position but Rusinowski postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Excellent takedown into side control there by Makuch. Makuch trying to control the action but Rusinowski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rusinowski is trying to get back to half guard. Makuch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rusinowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. You can see the frustration on Rusinowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rusinowski tries to improve position but can't. Rusinowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Makuch is chipping away with strikes.
Rusinowski is not content to let Makuch control the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rusinowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miroslaw Makuch. Well Rusinowski 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 Josh West scores the fight for Bartek Rusinowski! Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Bartek Rusinowski! Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Bartek Rusinowski!
Bartek Rusinowski wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leon Cratz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Cratz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Love! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Love changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cratz tries to avoid it but Love manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cratz to the ground. Cratz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Cratz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Love keeps the fight on the outside. Love closes the distance and pushes Cratz back into the cage. Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cratz clobbers Love with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Cratz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Love under the eye. Nice jab there from Cratz. Cratz connects with a crisp jab. Cratz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cratz ducks under a wild hook from Love. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Love is defended easily by Cratz. Cratz tries to clinch but Love moves out of range. Cratz tries to clinch up but Love circles away and keeps his distance. Nice shot by Cratz.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cratz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Love, pushing him back against the cage. Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cratz tries to close the distance and clinch but Love swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cratz dips to his left and cracks Love with an uppercut! Love circles away from the clinch attempt and Love holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Cratz blocking some punches.
Love gets underhooks to prevent Cratz's takedown attempt.
Love jumps guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Love is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Cratz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cratz wants to get back to full guard. Love not doing much here.
Love frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Cratz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cratz tries to get out of the position. This has been an exciting period of action! Love prevents Cratz from getting the reversal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Love landing shots from mount. Love landing shots from mount. Cratz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Love with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Love has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cratz's face.
Love postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cratz looks a forlorn figure.
Cratz is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Love locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Cratz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Love!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Juju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeong Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Park is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bounty Killer- Fitness. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jukka Juju ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeong Park! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight moves into the clinch position. Park drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Juju throwing strikes but missing. Juju tries to free his leg and advance position but Park is retaining full guard. Juju stopping the sweep attempt from Park. Juju throws a big elbow that misses. Park pulls Juju in to control the position. Juju drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Park dives on top into guard. Juju keeping moving, preventing Park from controlling successfully. Park works over Juju with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Park wants to control from the top but Juju keeps moving. Juju working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Park. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Park trying to control but Juju is working from the bottom. Park has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Juju throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Park trying to control but Juju is working from the bottom. Park is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeong Park was stalling too much, according to the referee. Park stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Park wants it to stay on the feet. Juju is trying hard to land a takedown here. Park sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Juju shoots in for a takedown but Park shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Juju . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Park ducks right into an uppercut from Juju . Park throws a big shot that misses. A punch combination from Park misses. Juju is looking to clinch but Park is avoiding it.
Park tries to close the distance and clinch but Juju swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Juju tries to clinch there but Park circles away.
Park has taken the fight to the clinch.
Park gets control of Juju 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Park will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Park looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Park wants to sweep here but Juju controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Juju is fighting to break Park's control of his arms but Park is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jeong Park hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. No luck for Juju with that takedown attempt. Juju throws a body punch but Park moves out of range. A head kick misses from Park. Juju will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Juju fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Park avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Park wants to clinch up but Juju keeps it at a distance. Park misses with a jab, cross combination.
Park stuffs the takedown. Park swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juju counters with a lovely shot to the body. Juju is breathing heavily. Park throws a hook but Juju blocks it. Juju shoots in and drives through. Park sprawls well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Park throws a hook to the side of Juju 's head but Juju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Juju takes the fight into the clinch. Park putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Juju in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Park dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Park misses the shot to the body. Park is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Juju shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Park but Park pushes him off and we're back to square one. Park pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Park tries to clinch there but Juju circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juju looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Park fails with the takedown. Juju shoots in looking for a takedown but Park manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juju 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juju throws out a leg kick but Park moves out of range and Juju only half commits. Juju tries to clinch up. Juju closes this distance looking for a takedown but Park circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Juju . That's going to take a lot out of him. Juju misses with a wild combination.
Park goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Park moves into the clinch. Juju trying to stall but Park improves his position.
A body shot lands from Park.
Park has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Juju uses from the top position. Park is trying to keep Juju in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Park pulls Juju in to control the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Park lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Juju ! Juju working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Park working the ground and pound effectively.
Juju is bucking up trying to escape but Park cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Park looking to control but Juju is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Park prevents Juju from getting the reversal. Park working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Juju turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Park off and cradles Juju 's limp body as Park celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jeong Park! After winning the bout, Jeong Park 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Bartek (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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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Vega! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bartek Bartek! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vega blocks a low kick nicely. Vega slaps away a takedown attempt from Bartek, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bartek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Bartek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Vega scores with a jab. Bartek acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Vega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Bartek. Vega stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartek. Bartek gets slowly back to his feet. Sergio Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Bartek. Vega throws a nice looking combination but Bartek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Vega throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bartek shoots in looking for a takedown. Vega tries to sprawl out of it but Bartek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartek. Vega scores with a nice strike. Bartek wants to land a leg kick but Vega is out of range. Bartek has his takedown stuffed and Bartek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bartek misses with a takedown and Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bartek looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bartek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Vega drops Bartek with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bartek looks back up at him and smiles so Vega waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bartek is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Vega lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Bartek is looking to close the distance but Vega sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Bartek crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Bartek is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sergio Vega!
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