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QFC Tournament 274 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Cardan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Cardan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Cardan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cardan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cardan tries to buck SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn off but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is having none of it.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking to take a break and control but Cardan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardan, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Cardan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardan is trying to get back to half guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cardan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardan tries to buck SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn off but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardan is trying to control SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn's posture but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn avoids it.
Cardan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cardan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn but great work by Cardan.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking to regain half guard here but Cardan keeps moving and retains side control.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is not content to let Cardan control the position.
Cardan happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardan.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn fails with a takedown attempt.
Cardan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cardan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is not content to let Cardan control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a sweep.
Cardan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looking for a sweep but Cardan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cardan controlling his opponent.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardan can't control as he wanted to and SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cardan trying to control the position from guard on top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Cardan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn gets caught flat footed, as Cardan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a triangle but Cardan pushes his legs off easily.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn working a defensive guard but Cardan manages to pass into side control anyway.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a sweep.
Cardan trying to control the action but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is working from the bottom.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looking for a sweep but Cardan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardan stands up from mount. Strange move.
Cardan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn darts in looking for a takedown but Cardan gets double underhooks and turns SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn into the cage.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn wants to take the fight to the mat but Cardan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to break the clinch but Cardan is controlling him.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cardan prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cardan being controlled against the cage.
Cardan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to trip Cardan. He has hold of a leg but Cardan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cardan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cardan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cardan decides to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.
Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn manages to avoid it.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cardan's half guard.
Cardan gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardan wants to sweep here but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn controlling him for the moment.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn trying to control but Cardan is working from the bottom.
Cardan tries to strike from the bottom.
Cardan managing to control the position.
Cardan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardan keeping moving, preventing SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in for a takedown but Cardan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cardan did well to prevent SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn getting side control.
Cardan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn trying to control but Cardan is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardan is looking to stand up but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Cardan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardan circles away.
Cardan wants to slow SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn down by chopping away at his legs.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn moves in looking to clinch but Cardan pushes him off.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn shoots in and drives through. Cardan sprawls well.
Cardan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to defend but Cardan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cardan is controlling the pace.
Cardan prevents SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardan slows the pace down in half guard.
Cardan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Cardan 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.
Mario Cardan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn misses with a hook.
Cardan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cardan is fending him off so far but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn persists. Nope, Cardan circles away and we're back to standing.
Cardan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.
Mario Cardan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cardan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cardan lands in his opponent's guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mario Cardan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cardan prevents SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn from improving his position.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn wants to clinch up but Cardan keeps it at a distance.
Cardan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cardan blocks a jab.
Cardan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown by SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardan which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn misses with a straight left.
Cardan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardan fails with a takedown attempt.
Cardan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn was covering up waiting for the punch and Cardan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cardan wants to control from the top but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn keeps moving.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardan stays in close to SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Cardan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cardan 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Mario Cardan!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mario Cardan!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mario Cardan!
Mario Cardan wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kane Forestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Saeho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kane Forestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Saeho!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forestre connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Lee Saeho has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forestre. Saeho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saeho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Forestre works the jab nicely.
Saeho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forestre pinned against the cage. Forestre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saeho shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forestre.
Saeho fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane Forestre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Saeho.
Forestre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saeho fails to land the takedown.
Saeho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forestre is fending him off so far but Saeho persists. Nope, Forestre circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Forestre misses.
Forestre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Saeho with that takedown attempt.
Kane Forestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Saeho or perhaps it was just good defense by Forestre which made him look bad.
Forestre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kane Forestre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Saeho misses.
Nice shot by Forestre.
Forestre throws the kick towards the body but Saeho avoids it.
Forestre scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Forestre misses.
Forestre could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Saeho fails with a takedown attempt.
Saeho misses with a looping left.
Forestre lands with a straight right. Saeho didn't see that one coming.
Saeho is trying desperately to land a takedown but Forestre is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Saeho.
Forestre lands a jab to the nose.
Saeho is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forestre stuffs the takedown attempt from Saeho. Saeho gets slowly back to his feet.
Forestre misses with a body shot.
Forestre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Forestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Forestre. That snapped Saeho's head back.
Saeho is still on wobbly legs! Can Forestre finish him?
Forestre scores with a body shot.
Saeho seems to have recovered his senses.
Forestre is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Forestre - just one landing.
Saeho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forestre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forestre with a hook.
Forestre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saeho. Saeho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Forestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forestre lands with a right hand.
Forestre lands a body shot.
Forestre works Saeho's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Forestre.
Sloppy strikes from Forestre. Those never looked like landing.
Saeho moves out of range of the body kick from Forestre.
Forestre takes a swing at Saeho's ribcage but misses.
Saeho closes the distance and clinches up with Forestre, looking for a takedown. Saeho pushes Forestre against the cage but Forestre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saeho moves to clinch but Forestre breaks away
and Forestre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saeho blocks a jab.
Saeho fails with the takedown.
Forestre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saeho's head backwards.
Saeho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saeho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saeho fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forestre scores with a hook.
Saeho fails with a takedown attempt.
Forestre throws a nice looking combination but Saeho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Forestre moves away from the strike by Saeho.
Forestre connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saeho shoots in for a takedown but Forestre shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot by Forestre.
Forestre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Forestre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saeho shoots in for a double leg but Forestre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saeho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Forestre steps in with a hook that catches Saeho right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Forestre follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Saeho looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Forestre!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feta Kooli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Skiddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byron Skiddles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Feta Kooli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byron Skiddles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skiddles misses the jab.
Kooli scores with a push kick.
Kooli tries a head kick but it misses.
Kooli throws a sloppy head kick and Skiddles moves out of range easily.
Kooli throws a head kick but Skiddles moves out of range.
Kooli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Skiddles!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skiddles is trying to get back to half guard.
Kooli swings around for an armbar but Skiddles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kooli's guard.
Skiddles looking to pass the guard.
Kooli keeping moving, preventing Skiddles from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skiddles is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Skiddles 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.
Kooli controls Skiddles momentarily but Skiddles frees himself.
Skiddles wants to pass the guard but Kooli is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kooli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skiddles trying to control but Kooli is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skiddles looking to pass the guard.
Kooli can't keep his opponent in guard - Skiddles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kooli is looking to control Skiddles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kooli avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kooli's thigh. Kooli counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kooli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skiddles controls the pace.
Kooli is trying to control the position but Skiddles postures up.
Skiddles tries to free his leg and advance position but Kooli is retaining full guard.
Skiddles trying to control but Kooli is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kooli wants to sweep here but Skiddles controlling him for the moment.
Byron Skiddles has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice body punch from Skiddles.
Skiddles lands a body shot.
Skiddles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kooli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kooli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skiddles tries for a takedown but Kooli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skiddles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kooli counters with a big head kick but Skiddles shrugs it off.
Kooli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skiddles.
Kooli drops his hands momentarily and Skiddles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Skiddles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kooli fakes the leg kick and cracks Skiddles in the body.
Skiddles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Skiddles.
Kooli tries to clinch but Skiddles is having none of it.
Kooli throws a head kick that half lands.
Kooli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skiddles throws out the jab.
Skiddles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skiddles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kooli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skiddles somewhat.
Skiddles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kooli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skiddles to the ground. Kooli is now in Skiddles's guard.
Skiddles looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiddles 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.
Skiddles keeping moving, preventing Kooli from controlling successfully.
Skiddles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kooli defends well.
Kooli 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.
Kooli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skiddles is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skiddles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skiddles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kooli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Feta Kooli just wasn't active enough.
Skiddles forces Kooli back against the cage and clinches.
Kooli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles tries to break free but Kooli pushes him back against the cage.
Kooli lands a good knee to the midsection. Skiddles won't want to take too many of those.
Skiddles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skiddles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kooli.
Kooli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skiddles up against the cage.
Skiddles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skiddles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kooli gets underhooks to prevent Skiddles's takedown attempt.
Skiddles is breathing heavily.
Kooli connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Byron Skiddles has been cut.
Kooli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skiddles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kooli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skiddles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Skiddles is trying to pull guard but Kooli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Feta Kooli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Skiddles.
Kooli takes a shot to the head.
Kooli scores with a knee to the head.
Skiddles misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Kooli.
Kooli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skiddles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kooli.
Kooli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kooli is pushing Skiddles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kooli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feta Kooli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Byron Skiddles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Skiddles swats away the attempt to clinch by Kooli.
Skiddles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skiddles misses with a body shot.
Skiddles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kooli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kooli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kooli misses with a head kick.
Kooli walks into a left hand.
Kooli forces Skiddles back against the cage and clinches.
Skiddles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kooli working Skiddles over with knees to the body.
Skiddles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kooli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kooli blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiddles is trying to push Kooli away but Kooli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skiddles is trying to drag Kooli to the mat but Kooli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Skiddles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kooli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skiddles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skiddles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kooli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Feta Kooli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Skiddles.
Kooli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kooli slips a straight right by Skiddles.
Skiddles misses with a wild body shot.
Kooli throws a nice head kick!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles wants to get back to striking at distance but Kooli won't allow it.
Skiddles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Feta Kooli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kooli slowing the pace effectively.
Kooli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skiddles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kooli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skiddles misses with a punch to the body.
Skiddles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kooli obliges.
Kooli has Skiddles pushed against the cage.
Kooli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skiddles blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skiddles jumps guard and drags Kooli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Skiddles keeping moving, preventing Kooli from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles 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.
Kooli wants to control from the top but Skiddles keeps moving.
Skiddles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kooli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Feta Kooli just wasn't active enough.
Kooli wants to clinch up but Skiddles keeps it at a distance.
Skiddles throws the left hand but Kooli avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Skiddles misses the target.
Skiddles tries to keep at a distance but Kooli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kooli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skiddles.
Kooli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kooli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skiddles.
Skiddles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kooli has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kooli crunches a lovely knee into Skiddles's ribcage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skiddles.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skiddles.
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 Feta Kooli.
I think Kooli 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 Feta Kooli!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Feta Kooli!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Feta Kooli!
Feta Kooli wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abednego Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abednego Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smiff wants it to stay on the feet.
Tebow throws a right and a left that Smiff avoids nicely.
Tebow doesn't manage to clinch there - Smiff circles away.
Tebow misses with a takedown attempt
and Smiff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smiff.
Tebow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smiff is pressed up against the cage. Tebow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smiff down to the mat. Smiff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abednego Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tebow.
Tebow shoots in and bounces Smiff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smiff is on top in guard.
Smiff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Tebow keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smiff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smiff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smiff pushing down on Tebow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smiff has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smiff goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tebow is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tebow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smiff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tebow!
Smiff wants to finish this one by submission but Tebow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smiff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiff landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Smiff but it's paid off an Tebow is forced to tap! Nice work by Smiff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abednego Smiff!
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