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Hilo Fight 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reagen Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Monzon (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reagen Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramon Monzon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monzon as he avoids it easily.
Penn dives in and grabs Monzon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monzon pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monzon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reagen Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monzon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monzon shoots in looking for a takedown but Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monzon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monzon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monzon as he jumps to the side.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Monzon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Monzon.
Monzon shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monzon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monzon working away.
Monzon scores with punches from side control.
Monzon lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Monzon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monzon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penn thows a huge punch but Monzon dodges it nicely.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Monzon is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monzon is trying to stand.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Monzon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monzon pushes Penn off looking to stand but Penn dives back in and keeps control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monzon tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Monzon is in trouble now - Penn has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monzon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Monzon looks winded!
Monzon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Penn has control of Monzon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Monzon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn wants to control the pace but Monzon is squirming around nicely.
Monzon can't escape the position.
Monzon blocking the ground and pound.
Monzon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Feeble punches landing from Monzon - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Monzon is surviving well by controlling Penn's body position as best he can.
Monzon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Monzon is trying to escape the mount.
Monzon tries to buck Penn off but he can't manage it.
Monzon is working to get back to half guard.
Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Monzon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monzon is pushing Penn's head away, looking to escape. Penn manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramon Monzon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monzon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monzon tries to escape but Penn is in control.
Penn working the ground and pound but Monzon is defending the strikes.
Penn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Monzon's legs.
Penn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Monzon is avoiding damage well.
Penn wants to control but Monzon is keeping him busy.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet but Penn drags him back down.
Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Monzon is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monzon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reagen Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monzon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Penn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Monzon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Penn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Penn throwing strikes here but Monzon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monzon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Penn.
Monzon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monzon is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Monzon wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Monzon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Penn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Monzon is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Monzon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Penn wants to stand but Monzon is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
You get the feeling that Monzon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Penn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Monzon is rocked!
Penn has hold of Monzon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Monzon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Monzon is still in real trouble! Can Penn finish him?
Penn fails to advance to Monzon's back.
Penn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Monzon has worked his arm free - good work by Monzon!
Monzon defending against the ground and pound.
Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monzon seems to have recovered his senses.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet but Penn drags him back down.
Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Penn has control of an arm but Monzon manages to advance to Penn's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Can Penn hold on?! Monzon is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Penn tries to escape but Monzon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Monzon cracks Penn with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Penn from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Monzon landing with strikes.
Monzon gets his hands free as Penn looks to control.
Monzon punches Penn on the ear.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monzon doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monzon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monzon is looking to stand back up but Penn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Monzon.
Penn thows a huge punch but Monzon dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reagen Penn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Monzon with a lazy takedown attempt
so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Monzon is retaining full guard.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Monzon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monzon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monzon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monzon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Monzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn prevents Monzon from getting back to his feet.
Penn gets to his feet. Monzon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monzon looks for a takedown but Penn sprawls well.
Penn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monzon on his heels. He'll look to pass Monzon's guard now, I'm sure.
Monzon keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Monzon can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn prevents Monzon from standing back up.
Penn is keen to just control but Monzon is a slippery customer.
Monzon wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monzon is trying to stand up here but Penn is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet.
Penn thows a huge punch but Monzon dodges it nicely.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Monzon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monzon tries to kick Penn off but Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Penn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Monzon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Penn misses with a head shot.
Penn won't let Monzon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Monzon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Penn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Penn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Monzon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Monzon shrugs it off.
Penn wants to control the pace but Monzon is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monzon tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monzon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Penn looking to ground and pound but Monzon is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Penn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Penn won't let Monzon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monzon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Penn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monzon is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reagen Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reagen Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Bryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Kelvin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelvin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bryan moves into full guard.
Bryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kelvin wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.
Bryan looking for subs off his back but Kelvin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bryan is staying active underneath Kelvin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin controlling the action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlos Kelvin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kelvin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Kelvin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kelvin wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kelvin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Kelvin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryan. Kelvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelvin moves in looking to clinch but Bryan pushes him off.
Kelvin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan throws a series of punches but Kelvin avoids them all with ease.
Bryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelvin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bryan somewhat.
Bryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kelvin to the ground. Bryan is now in Kelvin's guard.
Kelvin has his hands on Bryan's head, controlling the position.
Bryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kelvin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelvin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kelvin is trying to keep Bryan in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Bryan throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kelvin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryan.
Kelvin controls Bryan momentarily but Bryan frees himself.
Bryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Kelvin has wrist control.
Kelvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Kelvin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for Bryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelvin looking to score a takedown here. Bryan is defending well but Kelvin drives through and ends up in Bryan's guard.
Kelvin wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.
Bryan keeping full guard, as Kelvin tries to pass.
Kelvin pushing down on Bryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bryan is trying to control but can't.
Carlos Kelvin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelvin trying to control the action but Bryan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelvin pulls his head out easily.
Bryan is looking for a sweep. Kelvin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kelvin wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carlos Kelvin.
Bryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kelvin moves into the clinch.
Kelvin working hard to break the clinch.
Kelvin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bryan regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelvin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kelvin looking to sit in guard and control but Bryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryan wants to control from the top but Kelvin keeps moving.
Bryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kelvin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kelvin has escaped and now he's on top!
Bryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kelvin trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelvin postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Kelvin 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!
The fighters circling - Bryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelvin dodges the punch combination from Bryan.
Bryan throws a front kick aimed at Kelvin's knee but Kelvin avoids it well.
Kelvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryan scores with a one two! Kelvin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Bryan.
Kelvin gets a double leg takedown into Bryan's guard.
Kelvin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan looking to control but Kelvin passes into half guard.
Kelvin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kelvin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin is trying to control here but Bryan has managed to regain half guard.
Bryan is staying active underneath Kelvin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bryan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kelvin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kelvin controlling the pace for now.
Bryan is squirming around, avoiding Kelvin's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan tries to reverse the position but Kelvin maintains control.
Kelvin avoids the attempt from Bryan to control.
Kelvin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kelvin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bryan is looking to escape.
Kelvin wants to control but instead Bryan manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin seems to be looking for submissions.
Kelvin stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryan missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Kelvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelvin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Kelvin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yo Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leto Savish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Savish's choice of entrance music: They are taking your time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yo Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leto Savish!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blow throws a head kick that misses.
Savish connects with a body shot.
Blow throws a head kick that misses.
Blow tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Savish.
It looks like Yo Blow has been cut.
Savish scores with a nice head shot.
Blow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savish swats away the attempt to clinch by Blow.
Blow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savish tries to keep at a distance but Blow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blow breaks the clinch.
Savish pounces like a tiger and cracks Blow with a vicious hook! Blow is down but not out! Savish follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leto Savish!
During a confident post fight interview, Leto Savish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Epp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Chappell (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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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Epp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heath Chappell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epp scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Epp.
Epp connects with a jab.
Epp swats away the attempt to clinch by Chappell.
Epp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Epp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chappell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Chappell fakes the leg kick and cracks Epp in the body.
Epp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Chappell slips a jab and a cross from Epp.
Epp lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Epp.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Epp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chappell doesn't seem bothered though.
Heath Chappell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses.
Epp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epp throws a nice looking combination but Chappell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Epp.
Chappell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chappell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epp has Chappell pressed against the cage, preventing Chappell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Epp looking for a takedown.
Chappell is trying to push Epp away but Epp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chappell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chappell needs to keep his hands up - Epp had a free shot at his head there.
Epp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Epp misses.
Epp misses with the combination.
Chappell throws a head kick but Epp moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Epp avoids a kick to the body.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses.
Epp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chappell.
Chappell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epp avoids the head kick by Chappell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epp misses with a series of wild punches.
Chappell tries to clinch up
and Epp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chappell misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chappell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epp scores with a three punch combo!
Epp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chappell circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chappell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Chappell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Epp goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chappell avoids the head kick by Epp.
Epp swats away the attempt to clinch by Chappell.
Epp is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chappell tries to clinch up but Epp circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epp blocks a head kick by Chappell.
Chappell tries a head kick but it misses.
Chappell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chappell looks winded!
Epp lands with a nice body punch.
Epp fails to land with a series of punches.
Chappell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epp misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Chappell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epp blocks a head kick by Chappell.
Chappell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chappell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chappell throws a head kick but Epp moves out of range.
Epp shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chappell eats them both and turns towards Epp to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chappell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chappell throws a head kick but Epp moves out of range.
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 Eric Epp will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chappell throws a sloppy head kick and Epp moves out of range easily.
Eric Epp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Epp misses.
Epp scores with a nice right hand.
Chappell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epp lands an overhand right.
Chappell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epp throws a one two combo.
Epp connects with a body shot that sends Chappell's belly button to the back.
Epp throws a head kick that misses.
Chappell has closed the distance and engaged Epp in a clinch.
Chappell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Epp scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses.
Chappell moves into range and clinches up with Epp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epp keeps control of Chappell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chappell is trying to push Epp away but Epp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Epp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chappell smiles and moves away.
Epp avoids the head kick by Chappell.
Epp throws a right hand that Chappell ducks under and follows up with a left that Chappell also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Chappell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chappell needs to keep his hands up - Epp had a free shot at his head there.
Chappell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eric Epp is winning the standup battle so far.
Epp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chappell.
Chappell throws a sloppy head kick and Epp moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Epp.
Chappell tries to close the distance and clinch but Epp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chappell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chappell lands a high kick!
Chappell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chappell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chappell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Epp looks to land a combination but Chappell avoids it well.
Epp swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chappell throws a leg kick which misses Epp's front leg but catches the back leg as Epp tries to avoid it.
Epp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chappell.
Epp scores with a one two! Chappell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Epp lands a nice hook to Chappell's body. Chappell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epp checks a leg kick.
Epp lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Chappell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chappell is breathing heavily.
Chappell tries to clinch up but Epp circles away and keeps his distance.
Chappell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chappell dodges the punch combination from Epp.
Epp throws a one two combo.
Epp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epp blocks a head kick by Chappell.
Epp lands a nice hook to Chappell's body. Chappell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chappell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Epp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epp punishes Chappell's body with a nice straight punch.
Chappell tries to close the distance and clinch but Epp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Epp scores with a hook to the body. Chappell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epp connects with a looping right hand.
Epp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chappell closes the distance and presses his opponent 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!
Chappell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epp lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chappell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chappell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Epp avoids the head kick by Chappell.
Epp avoids the head kick by Chappell.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Epp misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Epp 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. 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.
Epp lands with an overhand left.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epp fails to land with a series of punches.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chappell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Epp.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chappell tries to clinch there but Epp circles away.
Chappell tries to close the distance and clinch but Epp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chappell circles away quickly and effectively.
Epp throws a series of punches but Chappell moves out of range.
Chappell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chappell moves in looking to clinch but Epp pushes him off.
Chappell tries to clinch up
and Epp counters with a left and a right that stings Chappell.
Chappell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Epp. Those never looked like landing.
Epp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chappell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epp, as that shot connected.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses.
Epp keeps the fight on the outside.
Epp punishes Chappell's body with a nice straight punch.
Epp misses with the combination.
Chappell is looking to land body kicks.
Chappell tries a head kick but it misses.
Epp lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Epp - just one landing.
Epp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses.
Epp misses with the combination.
Epp's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Epp duly obliges.
Epp blocks a head kick by Chappell.
Chappell dodges the punch combination from Epp.
Chappell throws a sloppy head kick and Epp moves out of range easily.
Chappell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Epp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epp.
Epp blocks a head kick by Chappell.
Epp takes a kick to the side of the head.
Epp misses with a few strikes there.
Epp lands with a good body shot.
Epp connects with a body shot that sends Chappell's belly button to the back.
Epp throws a low kick, looking for Chappell's leg but Chappell calmly moves out of range.
Epp stuns Chappell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chappell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Epp.
Epp misses with a wild combination.
Chappell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epp throws a right hand that Chappell ducks under and follows up with a left that Chappell also avoids with ease.
Epp blocks a head kick by Chappell.
Epp shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chappell eats them both and turns towards Epp to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A right-left combo lands from Epp.
Epp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chappell dodges the punch combination from Epp.
Chappell throws a head kick but Epp moves out of range.
Heath Chappell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chappell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Epp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chappell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Epp.
Eric Epp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Epp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epp, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Epp!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Moltisanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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24
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Moltisanti!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Christopher Moltisanti has been cut.
Moltisanti fails with a takedown attempt.
Moltisanti shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moltisanti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp one two that drops Moltisanti! Gonzalez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Moltisanti to his feet! Moltisanti is in big trouble!
Damian Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Moltisanti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Moltisanti with that takedown attempt.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moltisanti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moltisanti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moltisanti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzalez lands a left and a right that send Moltisanti crashing to the mat, dazed. Gonzalez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moltisanti is rocked!
That has opened up Christopher Moltisanti's cut even more.
Gonzalez lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Moltisanti falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damian Gonzalez!
Damian Gonzalez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rico Ferzeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Ferzeta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Ferzeta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferzeta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferzeta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferzeta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferzeta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferzeta has momentary wrist control but Wilkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferzeta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferzeta working for a triangle but Wilkins defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferzeta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilkins is aware though and is defending well.
Wilkins looking to pass the guard.
Wilkins trying to control but Ferzeta is working from the bottom.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Ferzeta keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferzeta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferzeta is retaining full guard.
Ferzeta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferzeta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferzeta keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Wilkins content to stall in guard here.
Wilkins is in close to Ferzeta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is working Ferzeta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilkins won't allow Ferzeta to sweep him here.
Wilkins throws an elbow that misses. Ferzeta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilkins's guard. Nice move by Ferzeta!
Ferzeta trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferzeta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferzeta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferzeta drops back looking for a leg! Wilkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilkins manages to kick Ferzeta off! Ferzeta jumps back into Wilkins's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferzeta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferzeta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilkins!
Wilkins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wilkins scoring with punches from side control.
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.
Ferzeta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilkins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ferzeta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wilkins working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wilkins 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.
Wilkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferzeta throws a solid leg kick but Wilkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferzeta.
Wilkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferzeta circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferzeta thows a leg kick but Wilkins checks it
and Wilkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilkins.
Ferzeta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilkins defends it easily.
Ferzeta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilkins is aware though and is defending well.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferzeta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferzeta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferzeta's head.
Wilkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilkins thows a huge punch but Ferzeta dodges it nicely.
Wilkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilkins lands strikes from half guard.
Ferzeta trying to control from the bottom.
Wilkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferzeta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins tries to pass to full mount but Ferzeta defends it.
Wilkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferzeta keeps working.
Wilkins content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ferzeta wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilkins connects with a nice short shot to Ferzeta's temple.
Wilkins working the head and body with strikes.
Ferzeta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilkins pulls his head out easily.
Ferzeta is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is nestled in close to Ferzeta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilkins controlling the action here.
Wilkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilkins trying to control from half guard but Ferzeta is working away.
Wilkins winds up and cracks Ferzeta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferzeta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ferzeta actively working from the bottom here.
Wilkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferzeta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilkins is working away from the top position though.
Wilkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilkins is trying to control. Ferzeta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilkins wants to pass the guard but Ferzeta is defending well.
Ferzeta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferzeta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilkins connects with a nice short shot to Ferzeta's temple.
Ferzeta is not content to let Wilkins control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wilkins 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!
No joy there for Wilkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilkins takes a swing at Ferzeta's ribcage but misses.
Ferzeta misses with a wild combination.
Wilkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferzeta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferzeta wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy.
Wilkins slips a nice elbow through Ferzeta's hands, connecting with Ferzeta's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferzeta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferzeta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilkins wants to pass the guard but Ferzeta is keeping the position.
Ferzeta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferzeta is keeping the position for now.
Wilkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferzeta's head.
Wilkins landing with the ground and pound.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferzeta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilkins defends well.
Ferzeta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilkins defends well.
Wilkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferzeta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferzeta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferzeta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Ferzeta keeps moving.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferzeta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkins is working Ferzeta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferzeta is looking for a triangle but Wilkins pushes his legs off easily.
Rico Ferzeta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilkins lands a couple of elbows.
Ferzeta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkins landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferzeta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilkins defends well.
Ferzeta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
John Wilkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wilkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilkins 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wilkins!
A relieved looking John Wilkins 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor Ratonhnhake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Ricotta (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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20
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor Ratonhnhake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocco Ricotta!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricotta misses with a takedown
and Ratonhnhake moves into the clinch.
Ratonhnhake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ratonhnhake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ricotta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ratonhnhake is working Ricotta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ratonhnhake stays in close to Ricotta's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ratonhnhake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor Ratonhnhake has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ratonhnhake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ratonhnhake slows the pace down.
Ricotta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ratonhnhake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ricotta is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ratonhnhake is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratonhnhake is landing with some decent strikes but Ricotta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ratonhnhake controlling from the full mount.
Ratonhnhake lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ratonhnhake unloading with bombs!
Ricotta is rocked!
Ricotta is trying to stand.
Ricotta looks winded!
Ratonhnhake controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricotta is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ratonhnhake locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ricotta is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor Ratonhnhake!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Bledsoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bledsoe comes to the cage accompanied by 'Fat Children' by Jarvis Cocker. Wayne Love is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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139 lbs
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132 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byron Bledsoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Love!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bledsoe rushes Love and presses him up against the cage.
Love pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bledsoe is posturing up here but Love has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bledsoe tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bledsoe has to tap! Slick submission there by Love!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Love!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Belal Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Tulfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erwin Tulfo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Belal Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erwin Tulfo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li wants to clinch.
Tulfo tried to score with a low kick but Li checks it.
Li checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Tulfo misses.
Tulfo lands a big head kick that sends Li tumbling to the mat! Tulfo takes a step backwards and waves Li back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Li is rocked!
It looks like Belal Li has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Tulfo.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tulfo throws a leg kick but Li moved away.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Tulfo thumps Li with a low kick.
Tulfo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tulfo missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BOOM! Tulfo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Li. Li tries to recover but Tulfo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Li lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erwin Tulfo!
Erwin Tulfo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Springfield HW Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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