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Hilo Fight 51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edu Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Blumpkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edu Hernandez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for Edu Hernandez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edu Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Blumpkin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blumpkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blumpkin swivels and escapes.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blumpkin.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Blumpkin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hernandez to the ground. Blumpkin is now in Hernandez's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blumpkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.
Blumpkin trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Blumpkin forces his way into half guard.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blumpkin on the ground.
Blumpkin wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Blumpkin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hernandez 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). Billy Blumpkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bam Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Timmermans has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Bam Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyler counters by clinching up.
Tyler jumps into guard, dragging Timmermans to the mat.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Tyler won't let him.
Tyler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Timmermans presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Timmermans lands with a left to the head.
Tyler tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmermans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyler is trying to drag Timmermans to the mat but Timmermans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tyler is trying to drag Timmermans to the mat but Timmermans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bam Timmermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Tyler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyler is stalling in the full guard.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tyler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Timmermans's head.
Tyler is looking to work some ground and pound but Timmermans has wrist control.
Tyler postures up in Timmermans's guard and throws a big left but Timmermans blocks it.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans wants to stand but Tyler is controlling the position.
Tyler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyler trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to stand but Tyler is controlling the position.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
Tyler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans wants to get back to his feet but Tyler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tyler passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Timmermans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyler.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyler prevents Timmermans from standing back up.
Tyler winds up and cracks Timmermans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tyler tries to pass to full mount but Timmermans defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Tyler wants to pass to mount but Timmermans is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Tyler 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.
Timmermans throws a head kick but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler tries to land a front kick but Timmermans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyler throws a nice looking combination but Timmermans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans digs a good hook to Tyler's body.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a combination that misses
and Tyler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Timmermans's guard now.
Timmermans wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
Timmermans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler passes Timmermans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Timmermans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyler.
Timmermans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
Tyler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyler is looking for a kimura here.
Tyler working over Timmermans with some ground and pound. Timmermans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Timmermans is trying to stand.
Tyler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler thows a huge punch but Timmermans dodges it nicely.
Tyler trying to control from half guard but Timmermans is working away.
Tyler working over Timmermans with some ground and pound. Timmermans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyler is nestled in close to Timmermans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Timmermans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Timmermans misses with a double jab.
Timmermans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyler swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Tyler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Timmermans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmermans is keeping the position for now.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyler with a nice head shot there.
Timmermans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Timmermans blocks nicely.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Timmermans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Timmermans's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmermans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyler controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Timmermans wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyler throws an elbow that misses. Timmermans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyler's guard. Nice move by Timmermans!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler pushes Timmermans off and gets back to his feet.
Timmermans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmermans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyler moves into range and clinches up with Timmermans.
Bam Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans wants to stand and escape but instead Tyler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmermans being controlled here, momentarily.
James Tyler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyler 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 fight!
James Tyler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tyler 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Tyler!
Our winner, James Tyler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets. Nick Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Kilju's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Kilju!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilju looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kilju shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Kilju shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kilju throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Kilju is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kilju trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Kilju tries to pass.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kilju landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilju throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilju thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilju wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Kilju landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Kilju isn't so interested in that idea.
Kilju working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilju with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilju is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Kilju throwing strikes but missing.
Kilju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilju trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilju in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kilju tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Kilju ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kilju is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Kilju.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Kilju is controlling the position.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Kilju holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Kilju keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Kilju turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Kilju has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Kilju manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kilju has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diaz is trying to keep an underhook but Kilju manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kilju throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Kilju working Diaz over with strikes.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Kilju is controlling him
Kilju working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Kilju trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Diaz pushes Kilju off looking to stand but Kilju dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Kilju sits in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilju lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Kilju sits in half guard.
Kilju prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kilju scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Kilju working the head and body with strikes.
Kilju lands strikes from half guard.
Kilju wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Kilju works his way into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilju scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kilju lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Kilju 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.
Diaz punishes Kilju's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilju.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kilju moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Kilju shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kilju gets a takedown into half guard.
Pablo Kilju has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Kilju wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz tries to kick Kilju off but Kilju keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kilju prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Kilju lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kilju scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Kilju lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kilju looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Kilju is controlling him well.
Kilju working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kilju lands a nice short elbow.
Kilju slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Kilju is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilju wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kilju working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kilju working the head and body with strikes.
Kilju is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Kilju tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Kilju landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kilju lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Kilju looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kilju has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Diaz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kilju lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz is in a horrible position here. Kilju smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Diaz is rocked!
Kilju is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju cracks Diaz with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Kilju!
The defeated Nick Diaz had this to say: 'Ill be back. Stronger than ever!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BabyJay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BabyJay Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BabyJay Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen with a lazy takedown attempt
so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Penn wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
Andersen looking for subs off his back but Penn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andersen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn works his way into side control.
Penn tries for a kimura but Andersen is defending well.
Andersen is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen manages to get back to half guard.
Andersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Andersen is defending well.
Andersen gets back to full guard.
Penn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andersen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Penn escapes and throws Andersen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen regains half guard.
Penn is trying to control. Andersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andersen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Penn escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Penn!
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!
Andersen is looking to reverse the position.
Andersen looks winded!
Andersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back!
Andersen doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersen is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value inform us that Andersen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Andersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Andersen's legs - danger averted.
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andersen can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Andersen is defending well.
Andersen looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Andersen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Andersen looking for submissions off his back.
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Andersen defends the submission attempt.
Penn is trying to control. Andersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen actively working from the bottom here.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Penn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Penn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Andersen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BabyJay Penn!
An out of breath BabyJay Penn 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bada Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bada Boom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erik Folayang's chin.
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25
176 lbs
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bada Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erik Folayang!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown by Boom or perhaps it was just good defense by Folayang which made him look bad.
Folayang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Folayang circles away.
Folayang lands with a right hand.
Folayang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Folayang swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bada Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom throws a series of punches but Folayang moves out of range.
Erik Folayang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Folayang lands with a kick to the temple. Boom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Folayang, right into the meat.
Folayang connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Folayang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom swinging wildly here.
Folayang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Folayang takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom tries to clinch but Folayang moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Folayang - that will leave a mark!
Boom is breathing heavily.
Folayang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Folayang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boom's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Folayang.
Boom tries to clinch up but Folayang circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom tries to sprawl but Folayang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Folayang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Folayang trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Folayang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Folayang won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
Folayang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom wants to stand up but Folayang is controlling him.
Boom trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Folayang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Folayang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boom is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Boom controls Folayang momentarily but Folayang frees himself.
Boom looking for a guillotine here but Folayang defends easily.
Boom throwing short punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Folayang from controlling successfully.
Boom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Folayang prevents Boom from getting back to his feet.
Boom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Folayang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Folayang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Folayang has managed to get both his arms back between Boom's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom has his hands on Folayang's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom is trying to keep Folayang in close.
Boom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Folayang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Folayang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bada Boom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Folayang lands with a kick to the temple. Boom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Folayang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boom circles away.
Boom drops Folayang with a nice combination! Boom dives into Folayang's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Erik Folayang has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom slips nicely into half guard.
Folayang is trying to stand up here but Boom is controlling him well.
Boom stands up from half guard.
Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
Folayang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boom is fending him off so far but Folayang persists. Nope, Boom circles away and we're back to standing.
Bada Boom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Folayang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom drops Folayang with a left right combo! Boom follows him down to the ground into side control.
Folayang is rocked!
Boom decides to stand back up.
Folayang is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
Boom has Folayang up against the cage in a clinch.
Boom has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Folayang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Folayang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boom looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Folayang taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bada Boom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kultane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cocaine Blues. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
211 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
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21
204 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jorma Kultane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex McLain!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kultane feints a jab promting McLain to slip. Kultane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McLain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Rex McLain has been cut.
Kultane misses with a looping right.
Rex McLain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLain tries to clinch up but Kultane circles away and keeps his distance.
Kultane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLain connects with a single shot there.
McLain looks to land a combination but Kultane avoids it well.
Kultane checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kultane slips a straight right by McLain.
McLain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kultane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kultane lands a couple of digs.
Kultane is working McLain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McLain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kultane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kultane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kultane throws an elbow that misses. McLain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kultane's guard. Nice move by McLain!
McLain is looking to stand up but Kultane won't let him.
Kultane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McLain is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kultane gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McLain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kultane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kultane is trying to control the action in half guard but McLain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kultane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kultane content to control rather than advance.
Kultane wants to pass the guard but McLain is defending well.
Kultane 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.
Kultane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kultane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kultane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McLain has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McLain!
Kultane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McLain!
A nice elbow there by Kultane.
Kultane scoring with strikes but McLain is staying in there.
Kultane with shots to the head and body - McLain looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kultane controlling the pace for now.
McLain looks winded!
Kultane dominating with strikes here.
Kultane landing punches.
Kultane looking to control but McLain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kultane with the ground and pound from mount.
McLain is rocked!
Kultane punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLain is bucking up trying to escape but Kultane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McLain is still in real trouble! Can Kultane finish him?
Kultane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kultane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McLain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kultane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kultane has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McLain's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kultane working the ground and pound effectively.
Kultane with shots to the head and body - McLain looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kultane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kultane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McLain is surviving well by controlling Kultane's body position as best he can.
McLain seems to have recovered his senses.
Kultane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kultane goes for an armbar but McLain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McLain.
McLain preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kultane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rex McLain's cut.
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.
McLain misses with a low kick.
No luck for McLain with that takedown attempt.
Kultane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kultane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kultane is nestled in close to McLain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kultane lands a nice short elbow.
Kultane is nestled in close to McLain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kultane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kultane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Kultane there.
Kultane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McLain is in trouble now - Kultane has advanced to mount!
McLain is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kultane breaks from McLain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Kultane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've been hearing good reports from Kultane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kultane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLain can do to turn this around?
Kultane loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have McLain scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kultane land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kultane stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Kultane!
The defeated Rex McLain had this to say: 'Perhaps I took a misstep in my training. I'd give credit to my opponent, but the fight was bullshit. You have just managed to avoid certain death in a cage. Perhaps a rematch is in order? Thanks for letting me fight. Fans, coaches, promotors, calvin, thank you.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez has chosen Hit Me Baby One More Time by Britney Spears as his entrance music. Salvador Dimagiba has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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27
162 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimagiba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cortez defends well and Dimagiba ends up having to push Cortez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cortez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dimagiba is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cortez to the mat. Cortez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dimagiba!
Dimagiba has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cortez's lack of action.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Dimagiba is having none of it.
Cortez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dimagiba haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cortez looks to land a strike but Dimagiba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cortez stops Dimagiba from standing up.
Dimagiba tries to strike from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez wants to stand but Dimagiba is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba pulls Cortez in close to his closed guard and prevents Cortez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Salvador Dimagiba.
Dimagiba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cortez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimagiba thinking.
Dimagiba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dimagiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cortez circles away.
Cortez throws a series of strikes that have Dimagiba backpedaling.
It looks like Salvador Dimagiba has been cut.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
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!
Dimagiba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cortez counters with a big right hand! Oh Dimagiba is in trouble here! Cortez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rez Cortez!
During a confident post fight interview, Rez Cortez 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefect comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
181 lbs
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300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ford Prefect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Paulson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prefect shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paulson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Prefect 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.
Prefect wants to control from the top but Paulson keeps moving.
Prefect wants to pass the guard but Paulson is keeping the position.
Prefect drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Prefect as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Paulson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Prefect! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ford Prefect!
During a confident post fight interview, Ford Prefect 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 Steve Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Paltiguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whoop ya Head boi. Paltiguera has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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27
175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Paltiguera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paltiguera misses the shot to the body.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paltiguera swivels and escapes.
Paltiguera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Paltiguera.
Nice body punch from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva tries to move into range but Paltiguera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Paltiguera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paltiguera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Paltiguera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paltiguera.
Paltiguera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paltiguera misses with a two punch combination.
Paltiguera looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
No joy there for Paltiguera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Paltiguera. Those never looked like landing.
Paltiguera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paltiguera. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paltiguera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paltiguera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paltiguera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nick Paltiguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Paltiguera.
Paltiguera lands a right hook to the body.
Paltiguera stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paltiguera was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paltiguera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva avoids the body shot from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paltiguera to the ground. Silva is now in Paltiguera's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paltiguera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paltiguera wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paltiguera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Paltiguera trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Paltiguera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Paltiguera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Paltiguera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paltiguera wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paltiguera's head.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva stands up over Paltiguera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Paltiguera's brow.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paltiguera's head.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva trying to control but Paltiguera is working from the bottom.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paltiguera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paltiguera is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva controlling from the top position.
Paltiguera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Paltiguera 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.
Paltiguera scores with a three punch combo!
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Paltiguera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but Paltiguera stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paltiguera lands a body punch.
A short right from Paltiguera on the inside.
Paltiguera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva moves forwards but Paltiguera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paltiguera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paltiguera misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paltiguera lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Paltiguera misses with a wild body shot.
Nick Paltiguera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paltiguera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Paltiguera misses the target.
Paltiguera misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Paltiguera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Paltiguera lands a jab to the head.
Paltiguera throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Paltiguera misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paltiguera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paltiguera wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body punch from Paltiguera.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Paltiguera which made him look bad.
Paltiguera connects with a body shot.
Paltiguera misses with a two punch combination.
Nick Paltiguera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paltiguera scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paltiguera with a hook.
Nick Paltiguera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paltiguera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Paltiguera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but Paltiguera is having none of it.
Paltiguera takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Paltiguera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Paltiguera throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paltiguera throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva wants to clinch but Paltiguera slips to the side
and Paltiguera counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paltiguera misses with a wild body shot.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Paltiguera's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva is working Paltiguera over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
Paltiguera throws Silva to one side and escapes!
Paltiguera with a jab.
Paltiguera stuffs the takedown.
Silva avoids the body shot from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paltiguera keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Paltiguera does no damage.
Paltiguera throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Paltiguera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Paltiguera tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Paltiguera slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paltiguera. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paltiguera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paltiguera tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paltiguera misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Paltiguera misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paltiguera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paltiguera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva won't allow Paltiguera to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paltiguera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paltiguera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva trying to control but Paltiguera is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paltiguera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva is working Paltiguera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva distracts Paltiguera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paltiguera is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Paltiguera can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Paltiguera! More strikes land and this one is all over! Silva jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Silva!
An out of breath Steve Silva 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Al Bartlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dev Vasilios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilios is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cant be touched!. 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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138 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bartlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dev Vasilios!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bartlett misses with a double jab.
Vasilios slips a jab from Bartlett.
Bartlett thuds his right hand into Vasilios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vasilios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartlett.
Bartlett cracks Vasilios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bartlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartlett checks a leg kick nicely.
Vasilios throws a hook but Bartlett avoids it easily.
Bartlett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Bartlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartlett scores with a hook.
Bartlett throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlett misses the jab.
Bartlett clinches with his opponent.
Bartlett breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bartlett.
Bartlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasilios tries to clinch there but Bartlett circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett closes the distance and clinches.
Bartlett is trying to push Vasilios away but Vasilios has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartlett breaks from the clinch.
Bartlett loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch.
Bartlett misses with a straight left.
Bartlett scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Vasilios misses.
Bartlett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vasilios defending well as Bartlett loads up on a big left hand.
Bartlett throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasilios.
Bartlett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasilios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasilios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartlett.
Bartlett throws the left hand but Vasilios avoids the punch easily.
Bartlett loads up on a big right hand but Vasilios slips the punch.
Bartlett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilios circles away quickly and effectively.
Bartlett misses with a two punch combination.
Bartlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartlett.
Bartlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartlett misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilios.
Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartlett.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartlett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios swings for the body but Bartlett moves out of range.
Al Bartlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilios there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasilios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasilios connects with a looping right hand.
Bartlett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bartlett connects with the punch.
Vasilios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlett throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vasilios stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vasilios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartlett misses with a hook
and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vasilios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vasilios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bartlett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Bartlett keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dev Vasilios hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vasilios moves out of range as Bartlett strikes.
Bartlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Vasilios throws a jab when Bartlett was well out of range.
Vasilios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartlett.
Bartlett throws a series of punches but Vasilios avoids them all with ease.
Vasilios is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Bartlett moves out of range.
Vasilios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasilios misses with a looping right.
Bartlett misses with a hook. Vasilios ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bartlett misses with a hook. Vasilios ducked under it nicely.
Vasilios lands a jab to the nose.
Bartlett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartlett has closed the distance and engaged Vasilios in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bartlett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bartlett throws a looping overhand right but Vasilios ducks down to avoid it.
Bartlett misses with a two punch combination.
Bartlett misses with a looping left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bartlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartlett throws out a loose jab but Vasilios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Bartlett.
Bartlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartlett misses with an uppercut.
Bartlett cracks Vasilios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vasilios throws a hook but Bartlett avoids it easily.
Vasilios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartlett.
Bartlett throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Bartlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot.
Bartlett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasilios.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartlett stuns Vasilios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bartlett rushes Vasilios and presses him up against the cage.
Bartlett is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasilios has double underhooks.
Vasilios fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vasilios jumps guard but Bartlett stands there with Vasilios around his waist. Vasilios gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasilios trying to control the position but instead, Bartlett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vasilios into the cage.
Vasilios stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Vasilios's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bartlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartlett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A jab from Bartlett misses.
The fighters circling - Vasilios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilios.
Bartlett misses with a hook. Vasilios ducked under it nicely.
Vasilios misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Bartlett.
Bartlett blocks a jab.
Vasilios is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Bartlett - just one landing.
Vasilios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartlett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasilios tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bartlett is able to avoid easily.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartlett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett misses with a wild body shot.
Bartlett misses the shot to the body.
Bartlett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bartlett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartlett moves away.
Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vasilios.
Bartlett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartlett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasilios at a distance.
Bartlett misses with a looping right.
Vasilios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlett throws out the jab.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilios looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Al Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dev Vasilios.
Bartlett slips a straight right by Vasilios.
Vasilios darts in and clinches Bartlett up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios is trying to pull guard but Bartlett has him pressed against the cage.
Bartlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartlett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartlett closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Vasilios.
Bartlett has had enough of the clinch but Vasilios keeps him there for the moment.
Bartlett breaks the clinch.
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot.
Al Bartlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartlett looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range.
Vasilios takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bartlett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bartlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasilios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartlett.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bartlett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bartlett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bartlett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bartlett connects with a right hand. Vasilios shakes it off.
Bartlett throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
A jab from Bartlett misses.
Bartlett looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Bartlett - just one landing.
Vasilios moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bartlett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bartlett has Vasilios up against the cage in a clinch.
Bartlett manages to break the clinch.
Vasilios throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bartlett.
Vasilios throws a hook to the side of Bartlett's head but Bartlett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios throws a head kick that misses.
Bartlett throws a right hand that Vasilios ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilios also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bartlett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vasilios staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Vasilios.
Bartlett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartlett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vasilios slips a straight right by Bartlett.
Vasilios throws a hook but Bartlett blocks it.
Vasilios is looking to clinch.
Bartlett tries to keep at a distance but Vasilios has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bartlett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vasilios jumps guard but Bartlett stands there with Vasilios around his waist. Vasilios gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios working aggressively here.
Bartlett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vasilios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartlett breaks from the clinch.
Bartlett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Vasilios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios stops Bartlett from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartlett is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bartlett controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Al Bartlett wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartlett throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it.
Vasilios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartlett.
Bartlett throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it.
Bartlett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bartlett ducks under a wild hook from Vasilios.
Vasilios ducks under a wild hook from Bartlett.
Bartlett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bartlett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasilios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bartlett lands with a straight right. Vasilios didn't see that one coming.
Vasilios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartlett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartlett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasilios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dev Vasilios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartlett moves away.
Vasilios slips a straight right by Bartlett.
Bartlett lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartlett throws the left hand but Vasilios avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlett checks the leg kick.
Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios.
Al Bartlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasilios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartlett manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bartlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bartlett, 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 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bartlett!
A relieved looking Al Bartlett 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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