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QFC Tournament 202 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Brevig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivar Brevig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brevig throws a series of punches but Dunham avoids them all with ease.
Brevig misses with a takedown attempt
and Dunham moves into the clinch.
Dunham has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brevig regains guard immediately.
Dunham preventing the sweep.
Dunham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dunham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivar Brevig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brevig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brevig closes the distance but Dunham moves to the side
and Dunham counters with a shoot takedown. Brevig fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brevig looking for a guillotine here but Dunham defends easily.
Dunham wants to control from the top but Brevig keeps moving.
Dunham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brevig can't keep his opponent in guard - Dunham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dunham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brevig trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dunham has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunham won't let Brevig get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Brevig slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dunham is looking for a kimura but Brevig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dunham to get the leverage.
Dunham trying to mount his opponent but Brevig defends it.
Brevig is trying to get back to full guard.
Brevig tries to kick Dunham off in order to stand up. Dunham Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunham has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Brevig throws a nice looking combination but Dunham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham has managed to clinch.
Dunham gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dunham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brevig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brevig tries for a takedown but Dunham circles away easily
and Dunham counters with a single leg into guard. Brevig didn't expect that.
Brevig being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunham stops Brevig from standing up.
Dunham trying to control the position from guard on top but Brevig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brevig can't keep his opponent in guard - Dunham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dunham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brevig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dunham wants to take a breather but Brevig is having none of it.
Dunham is working for a kimura but Brevig is defending it quite comfortably.
Brevig pushes Dunham off looking to stand but Dunham dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunham trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Dunham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brevig misses with a wild combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dunham.
Dunham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brevig throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Dunham decides to stand back up. Dunham steps back and let's Brevig get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brevig throws a series of punches but Dunham moves out of range.
Brevig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunham defends it nicely.
Brevig wants to clinch but Dunham slips to the side
and Dunham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dunham seems to be working for a kimura but Brevig defends the submission attempt.
Dunham slows the pace down in half guard.
Dunham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dunham is working for a kimura but Brevig is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brevig is not content to let Dunham control the position.
Brevig wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunham is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brevig tries to roll over but Dunham keeps him under control.
Ryan Dunham has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brevig is refusing to be controlled, as Dunham sits in half guard.
Brevig trying to control from the bottom.
Brevig actively working from the bottom here.
Brevig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dunham decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brevig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunham pinned against the cage. Dunham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Dunham as Brevig shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivar Brevig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Brevig.
Dunham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dunham trying to control from half guard but Brevig is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brevig is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brevig doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dunham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Dunham 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brevig tries to clinch but Dunham is having none of it.
Dunham closes the distance and pushes Brevig back into the cage.
Dunham has clasped his hands together around Brevig's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brevig tries to improve position but can't.
Dunham wants to control but Brevig is keeping him busy.
Brevig is trying to get back to his feet.
Dunham has hold of Brevig's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Brevig seems comfortable defending it but Dunham has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Brevig is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Brevig is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dunham couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Dunham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandis Nilenders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandis Nilenders will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sandis Nilenders!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilenders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jake Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Nilenders with that takedown attempt.
Coleman tries to clinch but Nilenders moves out of range.
Coleman looking to score a takedown here. Nilenders is defending well but Coleman drives through and ends up in Nilenders's guard.
Nilenders is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Nilenders is working an open guard so Coleman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nilenders wants to clinch.
A combination from Coleman does no damage.
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tries to clinch there but Nilenders circles away.
Nilenders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nilenders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nilenders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nilenders is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nilenders tries to kick Coleman off but Coleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nilenders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nilenders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coleman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nilenders to get to his feet.
Coleman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nilenders on his heels. He'll look to pass Nilenders's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Coleman stays in close to Nilenders's body and controls the position.
Coleman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nilenders working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Coleman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nilenders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilenders doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Nilenders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coleman's sensitive parts.
Nilenders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nilenders looks winded!
Coleman throws a head kick but Nilenders moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nilenders looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Coleman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Coleman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coleman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coleman controlling from the top position.
Nilenders is working an open guard so Coleman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilenders keeps the fight on the outside.
Nilenders fails with the takedown
and Coleman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nilenders's guard.
Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Nilenders is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nilenders manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Nilenders's guard.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman gets to his feet. Nilenders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Coleman feints and as Nilenders raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nilenders is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman slips nicely into half guard.
Coleman stands up from half guard.
Coleman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nilenders!
Nilenders regains half guard there - taking advantage of Coleman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is thwarting Nilenders's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Coleman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Coleman stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilenders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coleman pinned against the cage. Coleman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nilenders enables Coleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nilenders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coleman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nilenders, up you get!
Coleman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nilenders tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Coleman seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Coleman 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. This is the final round!
Coleman tries to clinch but Nilenders is having none of it.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilenders moves away.
Coleman wants to clinch up but Nilenders keeps it at a distance.
Nilenders misses with a series of wild punches.
Nilenders tries to clinch up.
Nilenders misses with a takedown
and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Coleman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nilenders's guard.
Coleman is controlling the pace.
Coleman stands up out of the half guard.
Nilenders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilenders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman shoots in and bounces Nilenders off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nilenders is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilenders is trying to escape the position but Coleman is controlling the position.
Coleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nilenders prevents Coleman from improving position.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilenders can do to turn this around?
Coleman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nilenders is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coleman controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stands up.
Coleman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nilenders's half guard.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandis Nilenders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coleman, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jake Coleman!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jake Coleman!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Jake Coleman!
Jake Coleman wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Nutts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Flecher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Nutts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Flecher!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flecher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Nutts is trying to control Flecher's posture but Flecher avoids it.
Nutts is looking to regain half guard here but Flecher keeps moving and retains side control.
Flecher working away.
Nutts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nutts managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Flecher.
Nutts tries to bench press Flecher off him but Flecher keeps the position.
Nutts struggling a bit here.
Nutts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Flecher is trying to get back to full guard.
Flecher trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flecher looking for submissions off his back.
Nutts is trying to control the action in half guard but Flecher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flecher trying to control but Nutts postures up.
Nutts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flecher defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flecher tries to roll over but Nutts keeps him under control.
Flecher is doing well to control the position and prevent Nutts from advancing to side control.
Nutts wants to take a breather but Flecher is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flecher defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutts is pressing down on Flecher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flecher is holding on for now.
Flecher is staying active underneath Nutts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nutts seems to be looking for submissions.
Nutts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Flecher is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flecher's head.
Nutts is trying to control. Flecher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nutts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nutts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Flecher to regain full guard.
Nutts trying to control the position from guard on top but Flecher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flecher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flecher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flecher!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Flecher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nutts is looking to control Flecher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutts avoid being mounted?
Nutts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flecher.
Nutts is trying to control but can't.
Flecher is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flecher stalling away here and it's allowed Nutts to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Nutts dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flecher.
Flecher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nutts gets full guard.
Nutts is controlling Flecher's posture.
Nutts 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutts is working hard here to advance position.
Nutts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flecher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flecher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flecher postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flecher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flecher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nutts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flecher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nutts working a defensive guard here.
Nutts controlling the position.
Flecher passes Nutts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flecher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flecher working Nutts over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nutts trying to hold on to Flecher's head to control him but Flecher postures up.
Nutts holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flecher is keen to just control but Nutts is a slippery customer.
Nutts trying to control but Flecher postures up.
Flecher prevents Nutts from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nutts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flecher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flecher is breathing heavily.
Nutts pulls Flecher in close to prevent any damage.
Nutts keeping full guard, as Flecher tries to pass.
Nutts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutts pulls Flecher in to control the position.
Flecher throws a big right hand that misses.
Flecher won't allow Nutts to sweep him here.
Flecher landing with the ground and pound.
Flecher wants to stand but Nutts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Flecher wants to control from the top but Nutts keeps moving.
Nutts is pulling down on Flecher's head. It's preventing any offense from Flecher, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flecher throws out a leg kick but Nutts moves out of range and Flecher only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Colin Flecher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Flecher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nutts's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flecher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flecher won't allow Nutts to sweep him here.
Flecher throwing strikes but missing.
Flecher tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutts is retaining full guard.
Nutts 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.
Flecher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nutts has his foot on Flecher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flecher works his way back into a safe position though.
Flecher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flecher defends well.
Nutts controlling the position.
Nutts keeping full guard, as Flecher tries to pass.
Flecher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flecher connects with a couple of short punches.
Flecher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nutts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flecher wants to stand but Nutts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Flecher postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flecher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nutts's guard.
Nutts lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flecher!
Nutts is trying to control here but Flecher has managed to regain half guard.
Nutts content to control rather than advance.
Flecher tries to get to full guard but Nutts has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutts seems to be looking for submissions.
Flecher is trying is best to control the position here.
Flecher is trying to stand up here but Nutts is controlling him well.
Flecher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nutts trying to pass the guard but Flecher defending well.
Nutts seems to be working for a kimura but Flecher defends the submission attempt.
Flecher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutts is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutts wants to work for an arm triangle but Flecher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nutts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flecher is just riding it out for now. Nutts eventually gives up the hold.
Nutts seems to be looking for submissions.
Nutts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flecher keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flecher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nutts.
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 Craig Nutts.
I think Nutts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Craig Nutts!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Craig Nutts!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Craig Nutts!
Craig Nutts wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Klose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Klose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Grove!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grove throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grove tries a head kick but it misses.
Grove misses with a double jab.
Grove lands with a kick to the temple. Klose shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grove throws a sloppy head kick and Klose moves out of range easily.
Grove pushes Klose up against the cage in a clinch.
Grove wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grove breaks the clinch.
Grove fails with the takedown.
Klose takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grove throws a head kick that misses.
Grove fails with a takedown attempt.
Klose blocks a head kick by Grove.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Grove scores with a four punch combination!
Grove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Klose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grove throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Grove.
Chris Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Grove.
Grove throws a head kick that Klose semi-blocks.
Grove looks winded!
A head kick misses from Grove.
Klose blocks a head kick by Grove.
Klose checks a low kick from Grove.
Klose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grove tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove misses with a few strikes there.
Grove throws a right hand that Klose ducks under and follows up with a left that Klose also avoids with ease.
Grove looks to land a combination but Klose avoids it well.
A punch combination from Grove misses.
Grove misses with a wild combination.
Grove misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Grove misses.
Grove throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klose counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Grove! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Klose!
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