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Hilo Fight 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sjaak Topolnjak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sjaak Topolnjak will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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181 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sjaak Topolnjak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott has a takedown stuffed.
Topolnjak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Topolnjak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Topolnjak fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Scott's head coaches at Brick Brawlers MMA (13 Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Topolnjak scores with a decent looking hook.
Topolnjak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Topolnjak clinches with his opponent.
Topolnjak tries to break free but Scott pushes him back against the cage.
Topolnjak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Topolnjak clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Topolnjak is in bad spot here.
Scott looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Topolnjak taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Austin Scott!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe comes to the cage accompanied by F...k off!!!!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Castle!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe looks to land a combination. Castle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Doe gets a double leg takedown into Castle's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Castle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe wants to stand and escape but instead Castle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Doe 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.
Castle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doe is looking to stand up but Castle isn't so interested in that idea.
Doe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Doe is trying to maintain the position but Castle is very close to passing his half guard.
Castle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle controlling the action here.
Castle is pressing down on Doe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doe is holding on for now.
Castle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castle shoots in looking for a takedown. Doe tries to sprawl out of it but Castle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castle fails with the takedown.
Castle drives through with a takedown into Doe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Castle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castle is one step ahead there.
Doe is breathing heavily.
Castle pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.
Castle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Castle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Castle is working for a submission of some sort.
Castle stalling away here and it's allowed Doe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe controls Castle momentarily but Castle frees himself.
Castle trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Doe is pulling down on Castle's head to control his posture.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Doe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Castle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Castle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doe has Castle up against the cage in a clinch.
Castle fails to pull guard.
Doe manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Owen Castle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Castle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doe instigates a clinch.
Doe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Castle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Doe drags the fight down to the ground.
Castle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doe's head.
Castle advances to half guard.
Doe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doe sees it coming and defends easily.
Castle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Castle is taking a breather. Doe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle is trying to work for a kimura but Doe is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle passes to full mount!
Doe is trying to escape the mount.
Owen Castle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Castle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doe is looking to escape.
Castle working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Doe turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Castle off and cradles Doe's limp body as Castle celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Owen Castle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Ricorado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirko Ledoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirko Ledoy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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216 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Ricorado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kirko Ledoy!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricorado fails with the takedown.
Ricorado gets a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ledoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ricorado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ledoy gets back to full guard.
Ricorado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ricorado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ledoy pulls Ricorado in close to his closed guard and prevents Ricorado from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ledoy is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ledoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ledoy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Ledoy.
Ricorado fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ledoy to the ground. Ricorado is now in Ledoy's guard.
Ledoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ricorado throwing strikes from guard but Ledoy blocks nicely.
Ricorado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ledoy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ledoy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ledoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ledoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricorado wants to stand and escape but instead Ledoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ricorado 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.
Ricorado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ricorado isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ledoy stacks Ricorado on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ledoy!
Ledoy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ricorado to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ledoy thuds a left hand into Ricorado's body.
Ledoy looks to land a combination. Ricorado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ricorado is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ledoy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left lands for Ledoy.
Ledoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricorado at a distance.
Ledoy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ricorado on the side of the head.
Ledoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Ricorado. Ricorado gets slowly back to his feet.
Ledoy misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricorado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ledoy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ledoy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ricorado's sensitive parts.
Ledoy scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirko Ledoy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ledoy has managed to clinch.
Ricorado has Ledoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ledoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ricorado changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ledoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Justin Ricorado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricorado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ledoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Ricorado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ledoy thuds a left hand into Ricorado's body.
Ledoy leaves Ricorado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ledoy digs a good hook to Ricorado's body.
Ledoy connects with a body shot that sends Ricorado's belly button to the back.
Ledoy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ricorado's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ledoy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoy lands a jab-cross combination.
Ledoy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ricorado's sensitive parts.
Kirko Ledoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ledoy lands a two punch combo.
Ricorado is rocked!
Ledoy lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ricorado - he's out on his feet here! Ledoy follows up with another monster hook that separates Ricorado from consciousness! Ricorado falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ledoy stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kirko Ledoy!
Kirko Ledoy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Epp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bulan Cordit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cordit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Eric Epp has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Epp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bulan Cordit!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Epp does no damage.
Cordit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epp misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Epp does no damage.
Cordit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cordit tries to clinch but Epp is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Epp. No joy for Cordit on that attempt.
Cordit looks to clinch
and Epp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cordit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epp!
Cordit tries to clinch there but Epp circles away.
Cordit tries to move into range but Epp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cordit moves in looking to clinch but Epp pushes him off.
Epp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cordit throws a chopping leg kick but Epp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cordit shoots in but Epp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eric Epp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulan Cordit.
Epp lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Epp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cordit is looking to clinch but Epp is avoiding it.
Cordit misses with a takedown attempt - Epp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cordit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epp moves away.
Cordit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Epp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Epp's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Epp duly obliges.
Epp's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Epp duly obliges.
Cordit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epp avoids it really well and circles away.
Epp lands with a nice body punch.
Epp throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epp misses with a two punch combination.
Epp misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Epp.
Epp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cordit.
Epp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eric Epp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epp shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cordit eats them both and turns towards Epp to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cordit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epp is fending him off so far but Cordit persists. Nope, Epp circles away and we're back to standing.
Cordit tries to close the distance and clinch but Epp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epp misses with the combination.
Epp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cordit back to the cage. Epp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epp slips under a jab.
Cordit needs to keep his hands up - Epp had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epp lands a right hook to the body.
Cordit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cordit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Epp counters with a stiff right hand.
Cordit looks winded!
Epp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eric Epp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epp wants to slow Cordit down by chopping away at his legs.
Cordit throws a sloppy head kick and Epp moves out of range easily.
Epp connects with the punch.
Cordit shoots in for a takedown but Epp shows good takedown defense.
Epp lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cordit wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epp closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Epp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Epp.
Epp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Epp.
Epp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Epp wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Epp.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cordit dodges the punch combination from Epp.
Epp cracks Cordit with a good jab.
Epp throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Epp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cordit misses with a double jab.
Epp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Epp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cordit.
Epp lands with an overhand left.
Cordit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epp but Epp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Epp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cordit's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epp.
Epp stalks Cordit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cordit's face. Cordit staggers backwards, shaken.
Epp throws a right hand that Cordit ducks under and follows up with a left that Cordit also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Epp.
Epp lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cordit.
Epp misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordit misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cordit.
Eric Epp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulan Cordit.
Cordit is breathing heavily.
Cordit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Epp is working the combinations to good effect here.
Epp tries a low kick but Cordit avoids it.
Epp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cordit fails with the takedown.
Cordit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epp swinging wildly here.
Epp circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cordit gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Epp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Epp has control of Cordit's left arm, preventing Cordit from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Epp is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epp looking to control.
Cordit trying to control the position from guard on top but Epp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bulan Cordit.
Epp swinging wildly here.
Epp lands a two punch combo.
Cordit shoots for a takedown but Epp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Epp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Epp.
Epp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cordit counters with a left and a right that stings Epp.
Cordit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Epp pinned against the cage. Epp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Epp misses with a few strikes there.
Epp lands a nice shot that snaps Cordit's head back.
Cordit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epp can pounce on him.
Epp stalks Cordit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cordit's face. Cordit staggers backwards, shaken.
Cordit shoots in for a takedown but Epp shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Epp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cordit back to the cage. Epp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Epp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cordit at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cordit backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Epp dominated that second round.
That's time! Epp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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 works Cordit's body with a nice hook.
Cordit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cordit shoots and misses
and Epp counters with a one-two to the body.
Epp misses with a double jab.
Epp lands a nice shot to the body.
Eric Epp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cordit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Epp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Epp as Cordit shoots in.
Eric Epp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulan Cordit.
Epp misses with a series of wild punches.
Cordit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epp avoids the body shot from Cordit.
Cordit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cordit scrambles back to his feet.
Epp misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Epp misses.
Epp moves away from the strike by Cordit.
Epp tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epp!
Epp tries to bum rush Cordit with a series of wild strikes but Cordit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cordit tries to clinch up but Epp circles away and keeps his distance.
Cordit tries to clinch but Epp moves out of range.
A combination from Cordit does no damage.
A combination from Epp does no damage.
Cordit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Epp as he avoids it easily.
Epp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Epp misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Epp misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Epp does no damage.
Eric Epp is winning the standup battle so far.
Epp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cordit counters with a three punch combo that has Epp backing up. Epp nods at Cordit to acknowledge the strikes.
Epp lands a nice hook to Cordit's body. Cordit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cordit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epp works over Cordit's head and body with a nice combination.
Cordit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epp but Epp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cordit wants to clinch but Epp slips to the side
letting Epp counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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.
Cordit fails with the takedown
and Epp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Epp.
Epp connects with a body shot that sends Cordit's belly button to the back.
Epp lands a really nice looking cross but Cordit seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Epp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cordit doesn't seem phased though.
Cordit fails with the takedown
letting Epp counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epp!
Cordit fails with the takedown
and Epp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Epp tries to bum rush Cordit with a series of wild strikes but Cordit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cordit back to the cage. Epp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Epp goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Epp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epp!
Epp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Epp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cordit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cordit manages to pull guard.
Cordit controls Epp momentarily but Epp frees himself.
Epp stands up and waves to Cordit to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Epp lands a really nice looking cross but Cordit seems unphased.
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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Epp!
Bulan Cordit was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck u All!!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald NcDemomnd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NcDemomnd has chosen Baader-Meinhof Blues as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Tebow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald NcDemomnd!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tebow gets a double leg takedown into NcDemomnd's guard.
NcDemomnd is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tebow has his hands clasped together but NcDemomnd extends and breaks Tebow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by NcDemomnd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald NcDemomnd!
A very excited looking Donald NcDemomnd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Latote (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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25
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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19
194 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Very confident |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micah Latote!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Micah Latote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latote stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Latote wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Latote which made him look bad.
Latote feints a jab promting Wallace to slip. Latote then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wallace slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
Wallace takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Latote tries to clinch up
so Wallace counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latote is wriggling around but Wallace manages to pass to half guard.
Wallace maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Latote could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wallace has cracked it and Latote is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wallace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Wallace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Derpens (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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26
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renan Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Derpens!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derpens clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Derpens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva prevents Derpens from breaking the clinch.
Derpens told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Derpens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Derpens missing with knees to the body.
Derpens tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Derpens trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Derpens into the cage.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Derpens.
Silva has Derpens pressed against the cage.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Derpens's ribcage.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Derpens tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Derpens tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Derpens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Derpens is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Samuel Derpens has been cut.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Derpens controls the action.
Derpens is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Derpens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Derpens is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Derpens looks winded!
Silva stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Derpens takes a knee right on the jaw!
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva pushes Derpens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Derpens backwards.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derpens working aggressively here.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva just leaning against Derpens, taking a breather.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Renan Silva.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Derpens, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Derpens just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Derpens can't break the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Derpens blocks it.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Derpens wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Derpens throws a head punch that misses.
Derpens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva gets through Derpens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Silva has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Derpens misses with a knee to the head.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Derpens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Derpens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Derpens manages to avoid it.
Derpens throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Derpens gets a clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Derpens blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Derpens misses with some punches.
Derpens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Derpens can't break the clinch.
Silva avoiding damage.
Silva seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Derpens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Derpens controls the action.
Derpens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Derpens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Derpens has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva keeps control of Derpens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Derpens avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Derpens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Renan Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Derpens.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Derpens is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva tries to work over Derpens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Derpens breaks the clinch.
Derpens closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Derpens is rocked!
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Derpens is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Derpens is breathing heavily.
Silva is pushing Derpens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Derpens seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derpens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Derpens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva lands a big knee to the head and Derpens goes down! Silva pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renan Silva!
Renan Silva retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Chappell (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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24
132 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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23
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heath Chappell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chappell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Love's sensitive parts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Love.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Love.
Love really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chappell throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Love is defended easily by Chappell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chappell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Love takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Love fails with the takedown.
Chappell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappell thumps Love with a low kick.
Chappell keeps Love at a distance using the push kick.
Love scores with a takedown into Chappell's guard.
Love tries to free his leg and advance position but Chappell is retaining full guard.
Love forces his way into half guard.
Love stops Chappell from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Love seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chappell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wayne Love!
During a confident post fight interview, Wayne Love 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Elbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Wojtk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Elbe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iron Man - Ozzy Osbourne. Wojtk has chosen Lunatic Fringe, Red Rider as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
183 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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19
183 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Elbe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damon Wojtk!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojtk gets a takedown into half guard.
Wojtk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wojtk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elbe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wojtk pulls his head out easily.
Elbe looking for submissions off his back.
Wojtk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elbe keeps working.
Elbe actively working from the bottom here.
Wojtk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wojtk slips a nice elbow through Elbe's hands, connecting with Elbe's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbe actively working from the bottom here.
Wojtk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Elbe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elbe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wojtk pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elbe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wojtk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Elbe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wojtk winds up and cracks Elbe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wojtk pulls his head out easily.
Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wojtk pulls his head out easily.
Wojtk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elbe's head.
Wojtk controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like Wojtk might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wojtk working over Elbe with some ground and pound. Elbe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wojtk pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojtk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Elbe is trying to get back to full guard.
Wojtk is looking for a kimura but Elbe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wojtk to get the leverage.
Elbe won't allow Wojtk to pass to mount.
Wojtk trying to control the action but Elbe is working from the bottom.
Wojtk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wojtk pulls his head out easily.
Wojtk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wojtk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Elbe wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wojtk lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojtk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elbe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Elbe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brick Brawlers MMA (13 Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Elbe actively working from the bottom here.
Elbe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wojtk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elbe keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elbe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elbe is pressing down on Wojtk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wojtk landing some decent shots from guard.
Elbe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wojtk uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Wojtk dominated that round.
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.
Wojtk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wojtk trying to control but Elbe is working from the bottom.
Elbe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Damon Wojtk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wojtk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wojtk throws a big right hand that misses.
Elbe keeping moving, preventing Wojtk from controlling successfully.
Elbe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wojtk defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elbe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojtk lands a couple of digs.
Wojtk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wojtk trying to control the position from guard on top but Elbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wojtk is posturing up here but Elbe has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wojtk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wojtk has to tap! Slick submission there by Elbe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gray Elbe!
Gray Elbe retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Gray Elbe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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