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QFC Tournament 322 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Sanderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryan Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanderson moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sanderson trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Sanderson stopping the sweep attempt from Ross.
Ross has control of Sanderson's left arm, preventing Sanderson from doing any damage.
Ross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson being controlled here momentarily.
Ross keeping full guard, as Sanderson tries to pass.
Ross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ross has Sanderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Sanderson preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ross moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ross counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ross.
Sanderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross pushing down on Sanderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanderson has his hands clasped together around Ross's back. He's all about the action.
Sanderson is refusing to be controlled, as Ross sits in half guard.
Ross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ross keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ross prevents Sanderson from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ross wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ross.
Ross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ross seems to be working for a kimura but Sanderson defends the submission attempt.
Ross is thwarting Sanderson's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross is looking for a kimura but Sanderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ross to get the leverage.
Ross missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ross wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ross looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanderson defending well though.
Ross not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ross dominated that round.
That's time! Ross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ross drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanderson is keeping the position for now.
Ross pushes down on Sanderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanderson is trying to stand back up but Ross is controlling him
Sanderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ross.
Ross works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross wants to take a breather but Sanderson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross trying to control but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Ross stops Sanderson from standing up.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross throws a strike but Sanderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanderson!
Sanderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ross.
Sanderson is looking to get to half guard.
Sanderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ross.
Ross unloads with some shots from mount but Sanderson bucks and avoids them well.
Ross wants to finish this one by submission but Sanderson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ross.
Ross looking to ground and pound but Sanderson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws some wild stikes that Sanderson manages to avoid easily.
Rick Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ross throwing strikes here but Sanderson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ross 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.
Ross looking to control but Sanderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanderson wants to hold on but Ross pushes him away.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.
Ross sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ross goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanderson is on top in guard.
Ross pulls Sanderson in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson won't allow Ross to get back to his feet.
Sanderson postures up in Ross's guard and throws a big left but Ross blocks it.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ross shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross trying to control but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Ross looking to sit in guard and control but Sanderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ross dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sanderson tries to sprawl but Ross drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ross stalling away here and it's allowed Sanderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ross wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving.
Ross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ross stops Sanderson from standing up.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
Sanderson keeping full guard, as Ross tries to pass.
Sanderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ross is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ross wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving.
Ross 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.
Ross slips nicely into half guard.
Ross trying to mount his opponent but Sanderson defends it.
Ross 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.
Ross seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to advance to full mount but Sanderson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ross postures up in Sanderson's guard and throws a big left but Sanderson blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross trying to control but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Sanderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Sanderson blocks nicely.
Ross throws an elbow that misses. Sanderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ross's guard. Nice move by Sanderson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanderson trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Ross has control of Sanderson's left arm, preventing Sanderson from doing any damage.
Ross lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanderson!
Ross lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanderson hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ross is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ross!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rick Ross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanner Yosuf (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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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Bomba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tanner Yosuf!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yosuf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yosuf wants to control from the top but Bomba keeps moving.
Yosuf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bomba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yosuf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bomba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yosuf is one step ahead there.
Yosuf is looking to work some ground and pound but Bomba has wrist control.
Yosuf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yosuf looking to pass the guard.
Bomba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yosuf.
Yosuf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yosuf stopping the sweep attempt from Bomba.
Yosuf wants to pass the guard but Bomba is keeping the position.
Bomba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yosuf tries to free his leg and advance position but Bomba is retaining full guard.
Bomba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bomba 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.
Bomba trying to control the position.
Bomba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bomba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yosuf!
Bomba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yosuf has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomba looking for a guillotine from mount but Yosuf is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yosuf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomba wants to finish this one by submission but Yosuf is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bomba.
Yosuf wants to hold on but Bomba pushes him away.
Bomba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yosuf manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yosuf is trying to control Bomba's posture but Bomba avoids it.
Yosuf is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba trying to control the position but Yosuf is working away.
Bomba gets to mount! Yosuf was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bomba trying to control but Yosuf is having none of it.
Bomba is really struggling to control Yosuf but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yosuf is desperately trying to improve his position but Bomba has a good base and remains in mount.
Bomba is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yosuf to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yosuf shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yosuf tries to lock up and control but Bomba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yosuf is looking to improve his position but Bomba isn't that keen on the idea.
Bomba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bomba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yosuf is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yosuf is trying desperately to improve position.
Yosuf tries to lock up and control but Bomba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leon Bomba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yosuf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bomba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yosuf has Bomba up against the cage in a clinch.
Bomba drags the fight down to the ground.
Bomba keeping full guard, as Yosuf tries to pass.
Yosuf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yosuf 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.
Bomba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yosuf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yosuf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bomba tries to roll over but Yosuf keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yosuf works his way into full mount!
Yosuf scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bomba?
Yosuf avoids the attempt from Bomba to control.
Yosuf landing strikes from the mount.
Yosuf wants to control the pace but Bomba is squirming around nicely.
Bomba is desperately trying to improve his position but Yosuf has a good base and remains in mount.
Yosuf cracks Bomba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bomba regains half guard.
Bomba is staying active underneath Yosuf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yosuf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bomba haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yosuf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bomba tries to roll over but Yosuf keeps him under control.
Bomba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yosuf is nestled in close to Bomba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leon Bomba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bomba is trying to get back to full guard.
Yosuf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yosuf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yosuf is trying to control. Bomba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yosuf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bomba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yosuf lands a heavy elbow.
Yosuf looking to control but Bomba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bomba is looking to get to half guard.
Bomba tries to hold on but Yosuf pushes him away.
Yosuf lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bomba is looking to get to half guard.
Bomba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yosuf connects with a nice short shot to Bomba's temple.
Yosuf seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yosuf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bomba is looking to improve his position.
Yosuf is working for a kimura but Bomba is defending it quite comfortably.
Yosuf is breathing heavily.
Yosuf is trying to control the action in half guard but Bomba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bomba moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomba has his foot on Yosuf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yosuf works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yosuf wants to pass the guard but Bomba is keeping the position.
Bomba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bomba is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Yosuf frees his head nicely. Oh but Bomba has switched to an armbar! Yosuf is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Leon Bomba!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Grover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Pleskot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Pleskot is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcelo Grover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lukasz Pleskot!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Pleskot.
Pleskot ducks under a wild hook from Grover.
Marcelo Grover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pleskot with a poor takedown
and Grover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grover drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grover working the head with strikes.
Pleskot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Grover misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Grover working away.
Grover tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pleskot is not content to let Grover control the position.
Pleskot manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover with the ground and pound but Pleskot uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pleskot has his hands on Grover's head, controlling the position.
Pleskot is looking to stand up but Grover isn't so interested in that idea.
Pleskot looking for a guillotine here but Grover defends easily.
Pleskot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grover is looking to improve his position.
Grover is trying to stand back up but Pleskot is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleskot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grover keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grover is looking for a sweep. Pleskot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grover is trying to stand back up but Pleskot is controlling him
Grover is not content to let Pleskot control the position.
Grover wants to get back to his feet.
Pleskot is keen to just control but Grover is a slippery customer.
Lukasz Pleskot has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Grover cracks Pleskot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grover with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Grover does no damage.
Pleskot just misses with a punch to the body.
Grover manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pleskot on his heels. He'll look to pass Pleskot's guard now, I'm sure.
Pleskot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grover's guard.
Pleskot wants to control from the top but Grover keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pleskot looks winded!
Grover controlling the position.
Grover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grover tries to get out of the position.
Pleskot passes Grover's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grover is trying to stand back up but Pleskot is controlling him
Pleskot is trying to control. Grover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grover wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pleskot is trying to control. Grover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pleskot is working away from the top position though.
Grover trying to get back to full guard but Pleskot takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Grover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pleskot on the ground.
Pleskot has control of Grover's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grover regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grover is looking to improve his position but Pleskot isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grover tries to lock up and control but Pleskot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Grover will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Grover. No joy for Pleskot on that attempt.
Grover bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grover lands a nice forearm strike.
Grover wants to control but Pleskot is keeping him busy.
Grover scoring with punches from side control.
Pleskot is looking for a sweep.
Pleskot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grover.
Pleskot regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grover throws a strike but Pleskot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleskot working for a triangle but Grover defends it easily.
Pleskot working for a triangle but Grover defends it easily.
Pleskot is breathing heavily.
Grover working some strikes from top position.
Grover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grover wants to get up but he can't break Pleskot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grover lands a couple of digs.
Pleskot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grover is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleskot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grover keeps working.
Grover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pleskot is working away from the top position though.
Grover wants to improve his position but Pleskot is controlling well.
Pleskot frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleskot tries to push Grover's head away but Grover is holding on tight.
Grover is trying to stand.
Grover really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pleskot wants to control the pace but Grover is squirming around nicely.
Pleskot is working for a guillotine from mount but Grover frees his head quite easily.
Pleskot trying to control but Grover is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover working to try and regain half guard.
Grover is working hard here to advance position.
Grover tries to hold on but Pleskot postures up.
Grover wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Pleskot wants to control but Grover is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grover is trying to stand back up.
Grover rolls, trying to escape but Pleskot keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Grover dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pleskot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcelo Grover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pleskot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pleskot shoots for a takedown but Grover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pleskot shoots for a double leg takedown but Grover sprawls well. He's pushed Pleskot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marcelo Grover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Pleskot.
Grover throws an overhand right that lands on Pleskot's shoulder, as Pleskot tries to avoid the shot.
Grover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pleskot circles away.
Pleskot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pleskot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grover swivels and escapes.
Grover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pleskot.
Grover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pleskot to the mat! Pleskot manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pleskot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grover works over Pleskot with some ground and pound from guard.
Grover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grover wants to pass the guard but Pleskot is keeping the position.
Grover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marcelo Grover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pleskot's head.
Pleskot keeping moving, preventing Grover from controlling successfully.
Grover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grover trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pleskot manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Grover wants to sweep here but Pleskot controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover has control of Pleskot's left arm, preventing Pleskot from doing any damage.
Grover working a defensive guard here.
Grover wants to sweep here but Pleskot controlling him for the moment.
Grover controls Pleskot momentarily but Pleskot frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcelo Grover just wasn't active enough.
Grover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pleskot throws a sloppy head kick and Grover moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleskot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grover scores with the left hand. Pleskot knows he should have avoided that one.
Pleskot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grover misses with a lunging right hand
and Pleskot counters with a big head kick but Grover shrugs it off.
Grover cracks Pleskot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grover throws a right hand that Pleskot ducks under and follows up with a left that Pleskot also avoids with ease.
Pleskot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grover dips to his left and cracks Pleskot with an uppercut!
Grover shoots in and bounces Pleskot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover cracks Pleskot with a solid left hand.
Pleskot trying to strike off his back.
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!
Pleskot keeping full guard, as Grover tries to pass.
Pleskot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grover postures up and lands a big shot to Pleskot's brow.
Pleskot working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pleskot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lukasz Pleskot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pleskot doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Grover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grover has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Marcelo Grover!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Marcelo Grover!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Marcelo Grover!
Marcelo Grover wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Marcelo Grover thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas DiM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Hugo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicholas DiM!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ali Hugo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - DiM looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hugo lunges at DiM with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DiM's hand.
DiM staying out of range there.
DiM steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hugo.
DiM goes for a double leg but Hugo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hugo continues to drive forward.
DiM looking for a takedown.
Hugo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hugo lands a nice uppercut.
Hugo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DiM backwards.
Hugo lands a nice uppercut.
DiM can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas DiM. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Hugo as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hugo.
A short right from Hugo on the inside.
Hugo scores with a shot to the side of DiM's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hugo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hugo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hugo works on DiM's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo scores with a hook to the body.
Hugo is trying to break the clinch but DiM has him pressed against the cage.
DiM is trying to drag Hugo to the mat but Hugo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hugo lands a shoulder strike.
Hugo lands a left hand.
DiM goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hugo prevents it.
Hugo cracks DiM with a nice body shot.
DiM is breathing heavily.
Hugo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hugo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DiM is rocked!
DiM ducks under a wild hook from Hugo.
Oh DiM is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hugo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hugo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops DiM to the canvas! DiM doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hugo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Hugo!
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