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QFC Tournament 190 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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 BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
1 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BenderIsGreat tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
BenderIsGreat looks to clinch
and Wang counters with a left and a right that stings BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wang clinches up with BenderIsGreat and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wang being controlled against the cage.
Wang lands a shot to the body.
Wang leaning against his opponent.
Wang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wang for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
BenderIsGreat scores a nice knee to the body.
BenderIsGreat looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat misses with a body punch.
BenderIsGreat tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
BenderIsGreat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
BenderIsGreat can't find room to land a body shot as Wang controls the action.
Wang is pushing BenderIsGreat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BenderIsGreat backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wang as BenderIsGreat tries to tie him up.
Wang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wang pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from BenderIsGreat.
A short uppercut from Wang.
BenderIsGreat is trying to maintain a safe position but Wang gets an underhook and turns BenderIsGreat into the cage.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BenderIsGreat gets tackled into the cage by Wang. Wang maintains the clinch.
Wang tries a body shot but BenderIsGreat blocks it.
BenderIsGreat struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BenderIsGreat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wang is defending well for now.
Wang tries a body shot but BenderIsGreat blocks it.
Wang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
BenderIsGreat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wang is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from BenderIsGreat on the inside.
BenderIsGreat looking to slow down the pace here.
Wang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning BenderIsGreat up against the cage.
Wang trying to control the position but instead, BenderIsGreat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wang into the cage.
BenderIsGreat wants to stall.
Wang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BenderIsGreat's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Wang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang throws a hook but BenderIsGreat avoids it easily.
Wang has closed the distance and engaged BenderIsGreat in a clinch.
BenderIsGreat lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Wang.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wang as BenderIsGreat tries to tie him up.
Wang taking a breather.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice combo by Wang! Oh, that's hurt him - BenderIsGreat falls to the canvas and Wang follows him into side control.
BenderIsGreat is rocked!
It looks like BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has been cut.
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!
BenderIsGreat wants to get back to his feet but Wang drags him back down.
BenderIsGreat is still in real trouble! Can Wang finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
BenderIsGreat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BenderIsGreat seems to have recovered his senses.
Wang moves into range and clinches up with BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wang lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as BenderIsGreat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Wang.
Wang has had enough of the clinch but BenderIsGreat keeps him there for the moment.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
BenderIsGreat letting Wang take a breather here.
BenderIsGreat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Wang.
BenderIsGreat manages to break the clinch.
Wang cracks BenderIsGreat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wang counters with a big uppercut that knocks BenderIsGreat off his feet! Wang dives into side control looking to finish!
BenderIsGreat is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wang trying to control the action but BenderIsGreat is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wing Wang.
BenderIsGreat tries to clinch but Wang is having none of it.
Wang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BenderIsGreat takes the fight into the clinch.
Wang is trying to break the clinch but BenderIsGreat is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Wang is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BenderIsGreat's efforts to push away.
BenderIsGreat taking a breather.
BenderIsGreat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang can't find room to land a body shot as BenderIsGreat controls the action.
BenderIsGreat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BenderIsGreat misses with a punch to the body.
Wing Wang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
BenderIsGreat prevents a body shot from Wang.
BenderIsGreat takes a shot to the head.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang clinches up with BenderIsGreat and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang tries to break free but BenderIsGreat pushes him back against the cage.
BenderIsGreat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wang is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, BenderIsGreat throws an elbow but misses.
Wang misses with a body punch.
BenderIsGreat trying to stall but Wang improves his position.
BenderIsGreat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang scores with a shot to the side of BenderIsGreat's head.
BenderIsGreat working aggressively here.
BenderIsGreat wants to break free but Wang has control.
BenderIsGreat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wang's efforts to push away.
Wang can't find room to land a body shot as BenderIsGreat controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BenderIsGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Wang blocks with his arms.
BenderIsGreat tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BenderIsGreat's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wing Wang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wang drives through and clinches with BenderIsGreat against the cage.
BenderIsGreat misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Wang.
Wang is looking to break free of the clinch but BenderIsGreat has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BenderIsGreat.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BenderIsGreat's efforts to push away.
BenderIsGreat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BenderIsGreat throws a head punch that misses.
BenderIsGreat taking a breather.
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wang effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang struggles to land a body shot inside as BenderIsGreat controls his hands.
Wang blocks a body shot from BenderIsGreat.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Wang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wang.
BenderIsGreat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Wang.
Wang avoiding damage as BenderIsGreat throws knees to the body.
BenderIsGreat is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang misses with a punch to the body.
BenderIsGreat blocks a body shot from Wang.
Wang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wing Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat tries to stall but Wang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Wang does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - BenderIsGreat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
BenderIsGreat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BenderIsGreat is looking to clinch but Wang is avoiding it.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BenderIsGreat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang rushes BenderIsGreat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang is trying to force a seperation but BenderIsGreat has the dominant position.
Wang tries to break the clinch but BenderIsGreat is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wang dodges an elbow strike from BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat looking to stall.
Wang tries to work over BenderIsGreat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BenderIsGreat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
BenderIsGreat wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
BenderIsGreat misses with a body punch.
Wang cracks BenderIsGreat with a nice body shot.
Wang breaks the clinch.
BenderIsGreat throws a leg kick which misses Wang's front leg but catches the back leg as Wang tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by BenderIsGreat.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside.
BenderIsGreat has managed to clinch.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Wang.
BenderIsGreat swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wang lands a left hand that snaps the head of BenderIsGreat backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wing Wang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Wing Wang!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Wing Wang!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Wing Wang!
Wing Wang wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Wing Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Rockford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Sloggett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockford's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Build Your Kingdom Here. Wes Sloggett has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Sloggett!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockford tries for a takedown but Sloggett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Billy Rockford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloggett scores with a kick to the body.
Rockford shoots and misses
and Sloggett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockford's knee momentarily.
Rockford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sloggett was covering up waiting for the punch and Rockford finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sloggett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sloggett decides to stand up.
Rockford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rockford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sloggett is fending him off so far but Rockford persists. Nope, Sloggett circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Rockford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloggett clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloggett has picked Rockford up - he's going for a ride! Sloggett dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockford punching from the bottom.
Sloggett seems to be working for a kimura but Rockford defends the submission attempt.
Sloggett postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rockford to stand up.
Rockford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sloggett counters with a low kick, right behind Rockford 's knee.
Rockford walks into a stiff left hand from Sloggett.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sloggett.
Sloggett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rockford shoots for a takedown but Sloggett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloggett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rockford eats them both and turns towards Sloggett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sloggett tenderised Rockford's leg. Rockford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloggett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockford misses the body punch
and Sloggett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sloggett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockford's calf.
Rockford tries to clinch
and Sloggett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rockford tries to close the distance and clinch but Sloggett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloggett lands with a slapping head kick.
Rockford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockford leaves Sloggett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloggett throws a head kick but Rockford moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloggett looks for a takedown but Rockford sprawls well.
Sloggett looks winded!
Rockford misses with a double jab.
Sloggett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockford tries to clinch up
and Sloggett counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rockford's guard now.
Rockford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sloggett is one step ahead there.
Sloggett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloggett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockford is keeping the position for now.
Rockford striking off his back.
Sloggett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rockford, up you get!
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 throws a combination that misses
and Rockford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rockford tries to bum rush Sloggett with a series of wild strikes but Sloggett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sloggett.
Sloggett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rockford eats them both and turns towards Sloggett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sloggett counters with a head kick. That will keep Rockford thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Sloggett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rockford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sloggett's waist but Sloggett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockford off to one side.
Rockford is looking to clinch.
Rockford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sloggett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockford throws a series of punches but Sloggett avoids them all with ease.
Sloggett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloggett shoots in for a double leg but Rockford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sloggett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockford throws a right hand that Sloggett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sloggett also avoids with ease.
Rockford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sloggett moves away.
Wes Sloggett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloggett clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockford tries to score a body lock takedown but Sloggett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rockford is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Rockford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockford throws a head punch that misses.
Sloggett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloggett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockford tries to bench press Sloggett off him but Sloggett keeps the position.
Sloggett decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rockford to his feet.
Rockford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick from Sloggett lands but Rockford takes it in his stride.
Rockford shoots in for a takedown but Sloggett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sloggett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloggett shoots in and bounces Rockford off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloggett advances position into side control!
Sloggett stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sloggett dives in and grabs Rockford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockford pushes down on Sloggett's head and hops out.
Sloggett shoots in and bounces Rockford off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sloggett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockford is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloggett passes into half guard.
Sloggett is thwarting Rockford's attempts to control the position.
Sloggett prevents Rockford from improving his position.
Sloggett works his way into side control.
Rockford tries to bench press Sloggett off him but Sloggett keeps the position.
Sloggett stands up and beckons Rockford to his feet.
Sloggett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rockford swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloggett takes the fight into the clinch.
Sloggett gets control of Rockford's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sloggett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rockford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockford wants to stand but Sloggett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloggett is pulling down on Rockford's head. It's preventing any offense from Rockford, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Sloggett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rockford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rockford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloggett drives through with a takedown into Rockford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rockford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sloggett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rockford is working an open guard so Sloggett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rockford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rockford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloggett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockford keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockford tries to clinch but Sloggett is having none of it.
Sloggett shoots for a takedown but Rockford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rockford is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sloggett.
A head kick misses from Rockford.
Rockford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloggett moves into range and clinches up with Rockford.
Sloggett pulls Rockford into guard.
Rockford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloggett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockford wants to stand and escape but instead Sloggett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sloggett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sloggett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloggett closes the distance and pushes Rockford back into the cage.
Rockford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sloggett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rockford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sloggett uses from the top position.
Sloggett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sloggett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rockford keeping full guard, as Sloggett tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloggett postures up and lands a big shot to Rockford's brow.
Sloggett stands up and waves to Rockford to follow him.
Sloggett misses with a head kick.
Rockford shoots in for a takedown but Sloggett shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloggett fakes the leg kick and cracks Rockford in the body.
Sloggett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Rockford 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.
Billy Rockford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Sloggett.
Sloggett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rockford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Sloggett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sloggett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Wes Sloggett!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Wes Sloggett!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Wes Sloggett!
Wes Sloggett wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Wes Sloggett, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Rusinowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bartek Rusinowski!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusinowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Love swivels and escapes.
Rusinowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rusinowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Love pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rusinowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rusinowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Love pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wayne Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Rusinowski.
Love is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rusinowski blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Love fails to pull guard.
Love tries to score a body lock takedown but Rusinowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Love takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rusinowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch but Rusinowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rusinowski lands with a kick to the temple. Love shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Love pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rusinowski works over Love's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusinowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Love as he avoids it easily.
Rusinowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Rusinowski with that takedown attempt.
Rusinowski with a poor takedown
and Love counters by clinching up.
Love wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Love successfully pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rusinowski wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Love wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Love manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rusinowski manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love scoring with punches to the head and body.
Love not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Love advances position into side control!
Rusinowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Love. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Love staying calm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love working the ground and pound.
Love working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Love decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rusinowski with a poor takedown
and Love counters with a one-two to the body.
Rusinowski is rocked!
Rusinowski looks winded!
Love takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rusinowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Love finish him?
Love shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Love showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love controlling the action here.
Rusinowski seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Love passes into side control, despite Rusinowski's attempt to control the position.
Love trying to control the action but Rusinowski is working from the bottom.
Love remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Love dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rusinowski gets a clinch.
Rusinowski has Love pressed against the cage.
Rusinowski lands a takedown into guard.
Love keeping moving, preventing Rusinowski from controlling successfully.
Love has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rusinowski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Love has tightened it up now! Rusinowski should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wayne Love!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeong Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Park's choice of entrance music: Bounty Killer- Fitness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White 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
1 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeong Park!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park misses with a takedown
and Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vega shoots in and gets a takedown into Park's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Park has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Park is adopting a defensive guard.
Park is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vega won't allow Park to get back to his feet.
Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Park.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeong Park was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Park takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Park misses.
Park shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Park misses with a takedown
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergio Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeong Park.
Park doesn't manage to clinch there - Vega circles away.
Park wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vega lands a body shot.
Vega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vega shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Park napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vega working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park gets back to half guard.
Park tries to get to full guard but Vega has control of the leg.
Park wants to control but Vega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergio Vega will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Park.
Park moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
Vega digs a good body shot into Park's ribs.
Park tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it.
Jeong Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega tries to keep at a distance but Park has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Park is defending well.
Park drags the fight down to the ground.
Park is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
Vega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vega tries to get out of the position.
Park in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vega tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Park!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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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