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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Snapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eki Lollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Snapp could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eki Lollo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Snapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eki Lollo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lollo throws a right hand that Snapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Snapp also avoids with ease.
Lollo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Snapp. Those never looked like landing.
Snapp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lollo slips a jab and a cross from Snapp.
Snapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lollo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snapp misses with a double jab.
Snapp misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Snapp. Those never looked like landing.
Snapp throws a nice looking combination but Lollo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lollo slips a jab and a cross from Snapp.
Lollo throws a series of punches but Snapp avoids them all with ease.
Lollo digs a good body shot into Snapp's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lollo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snapp circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Snapp.
Lollo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Snapp dodges the punch combination from Lollo.
Lollo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lollo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollo ducks under a wild hook from Snapp.
Lollo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lollo works over Snapp's head and body with a nice combination.
Snapp is breathing heavily.
Lollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snapp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lollo misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lollo lands a left and a right that send Snapp crashing to the mat, dazed. Lollo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Snapp is rocked!
Snapp really is a fat lump.
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!
Lollo throws an overhand right that drops Snapp like a sack of potatoes! Lollo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eki Lollo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ream Fahfahfanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugh Jass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ream Fahfahfanga!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fahfahfanga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jass sprawls well. Jass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fahfahfanga gets slowly back to his feet.
Jass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fahfahfanga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Jass with that takedown attempt.
Fahfahfanga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fahfahfanga blocks a head kick by Jass.
Jass throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jass decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jass works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jass unloads with some shots from mount but Fahfahfanga bucks and avoids them well.
Fahfahfanga is bucking up trying to escape but Jass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jass is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jass extends the arm and Fahfahfanga is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugh Jass!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rance Hunsicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weiner Von Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hunsicker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Inner Circle - Bad Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rance Hunsicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Weiner Von Trapp!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Trapp avoids the body shot from Hunsicker.
Hunsicker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Trapp at a distance.
Hunsicker moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunsicker tries to clinch but Von Trapp is having none of it.
Von Trapp misses with a jab to the body
and Hunsicker moves into the clinch.
Hunsicker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Von Trapp blocks a body shot from Hunsicker.
Hunsicker lands with a light punch inside.
Hunsicker can't find room to land a body shot as Von Trapp controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Hunsicker.
Hunsicker lands with a right to the head.
Hunsicker works on Von Trapp's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Trapp takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsicker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunsicker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunsicker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunsicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunsicker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hunsicker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Trapp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Trapp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Trapp passes Hunsicker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Trapp trying to control from half guard but Hunsicker is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunsicker trying to control from the bottom.
Von Trapp is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunsicker wants to get back to full guard but Von Trapp has mounted him!
Hunsicker prevents Von Trapp from taking his back.
Hunsicker has given up his back here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunsicker covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Von Trapp is hanging on to Hunsicker's back as he tries to escape.
Von Trapp wants to control but Hunsicker is keeping busy.
Hunsicker turns into Von Trapp and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hunsicker trying to control but Von Trapp is working from the bottom.
Von Trapp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Trapp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Trapp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Trapp working for a triangle but Hunsicker defends it easily.
Von Trapp is trying to control the position but Hunsicker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Trapp keeping moving, preventing Hunsicker from controlling successfully.
Von Trapp wants to sweep here but Hunsicker controlling him for the moment.
Hunsicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Trapp is keeping the position for now.
Von Trapp is trying to control the position but Hunsicker postures up.
Von Trapp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunsicker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunsicker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunsicker drops back looking for a leg! Von Trapp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Von Trapp manages to kick Hunsicker off! Hunsicker jumps back into Von Trapp's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Trapp 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.
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 Rance Hunsicker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Von Trapp misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hunsicker to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Trapp misses with a straight left.
Hunsicker works Von Trapp's body with a nice hook.
Hunsicker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunsicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Trapp moves away.
Hunsicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Trapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunsicker.
Hunsicker forces Von Trapp back against the cage and clinches.
Von Trapp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunsicker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunsicker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Von Trapp regains guard immediately.
Hunsicker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Von Trapp dives on top into guard.
Von Trapp trying to control but Hunsicker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsicker wants to hit a switch here but Von Trapp passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunsicker there!
Hunsicker tries to lock up and control but Von Trapp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunsicker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Von Trapp tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hunsicker blocking the ground and pound.
Hunsicker blocking the ground and pound.
Von Trapp trying to control but Hunsicker is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Von Trapp cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hunsicker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hunsicker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Von Trapp wants to control but Hunsicker is keeping him busy.
Weiner Von Trapp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Trapp is pressing down on Hunsicker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunsicker is holding on for now.
Hunsicker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Trapp.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Trapp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunsicker!
Von Trapp throws some wild stikes that Hunsicker manages to avoid easily.
Hunsicker can't escape the position.
Von Trapp trying to control but Hunsicker is having none of it.
Hunsicker is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker tries to control Von Trapp's body but Von Trapp pushes him off. Hunsicker squirms to his side and now Von Trapp has his back!
Hunsicker grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Trapp has the hooks in. Hunsicker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunsicker fending off the submission attempt from Von Trapp.
Von Trapp is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunsicker is controlling his hands well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Trapp keeps control of the position as Hunsicker tries to break free.
Von Trapp working for the choke.
Hunsicker prevents Von Trapp from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker tries to escape but Von Trapp has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Von Trapp throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hunsicker fending off the submission attempt from Von Trapp.
Hunsicker prevents Von Trapp from getting a body triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Trapp has the hooks in. Hunsicker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Von Trapp is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Von Trapp avoiding Hunsicker 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weiner Von Trapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Von Trapp there.
Von Trapp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Von Trapp fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Trapp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunsicker tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Trapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunsicker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsicker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunsicker has managed to clinch.
Hunsicker lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunsicker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Trapp is defending well.
Von Trapp tries to break the clinch but Hunsicker is controlling the position.
Von Trapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunsicker has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Hunsicker.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunsicker.
Hunsicker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunsicker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Trapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunsicker is pushing Von Trapp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker pushes Von Trapp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunsicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunsicker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hunsicker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunsicker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Trapp is one step ahead there.
Von Trapp wants to pass the guard but Hunsicker is keeping the position.
Hunsicker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunsicker trying to control the position.
Von Trapp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunsicker is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunsicker is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Trapp wants to sweep here but Hunsicker controlling him for the moment.
Hunsicker throwing strikes from guard but Von Trapp blocks nicely.
Von Trapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Trapp keeping moving, preventing Hunsicker from controlling successfully.
Von Trapp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunsicker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunsicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Trapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunsicker throwing strikes but missing.
Von Trapp is trying to keep Hunsicker in close.
Hunsicker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Trapp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunsicker has managed to get both his arms back between Von Trapp's legs - danger averted.
Hunsicker wants to pass the guard but Von Trapp is keeping the position.
Hunsicker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunsicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Trapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rance Hunsicker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunsicker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rance Hunsicker!
Rance Hunsicker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Mighty Wincho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross has chosen She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby as his entrance music. Robert Cross told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edwin Mighty Wincho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Cross!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mighty Wincho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross feints and as Mighty Wincho raises his hands in defense, Cross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cross throws a big right hand that misses.
Cross throws a big right hand that misses.
Mighty Wincho wants to stand and escape but Cross is having none of it.
Cross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mighty Wincho is breathing heavily.
Cross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Mighty Wincho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cross postures up and lands a big shot to Mighty Wincho's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cross working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cross looking to sit in guard and control but Mighty Wincho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cross looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cross manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cross working the ground and pound effectively.
Cross tries to control but Mighty Wincho wriggling away.
Cross working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross landing strikes from the mount.
Cross scoring with strikes but Mighty Wincho is staying in there.
Cross with a couple of short strikes.
Cross landing strikes from the mount.
Mighty Wincho taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross has control of Mighty Wincho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mighty Wincho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mighty Wincho is looking to escape.
Cross is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mighty Wincho can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Cross 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.
Cross closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cross lands in his opponent's guard.
Cross has gone for a leg lock! Mighty Wincho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cross's guard.
Cross has control of Mighty Wincho's left arm, preventing Mighty Wincho from doing any damage.
Cross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cross lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mighty Wincho!
Mighty Wincho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mighty Wincho avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cross.
Mighty Wincho is bucking up trying to escape but Cross cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cross with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross lands a heavy elbow.
Mighty Wincho is bucking up trying to escape but Cross cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mighty Wincho is rocked!
Cross is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mighty Wincho is surviving well by controlling Cross's body position as best he can.
Cross lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Mighty Wincho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cross with a couple of short strikes.
Cross scoring with strikes but Mighty Wincho is staying in there.
Cross drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mighty Wincho! More shots from Cross and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Cross!
Robert Cross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Lee Pettimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettimore comes to the cage accompanied by Copperhead Road. John Lee Pettimore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Lee Pettimore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Styles!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettimore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Styles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pettimore scrambles back to his feet.
Styles has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pettimore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Styles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Styles misses with a straight left.
Styles stuns Pettimore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pettimore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pettimore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Styles.
Styles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Styles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Styles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Styles.
Styles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pettimore is rocked!
Pettimore ducks under a wild hook from Styles.
Oh Pettimore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pettimore misses with an uppercut.
Pettimore seems to have got his legs back now.
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettimore.
Styles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pettimore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pettimore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Kenneth Styles has been cut.
Styles scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles lands a nice hook to Pettimore's body. Pettimore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Styles has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Styles fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pettimore to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pettimore looks to clinch but Styles throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pettimore taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenneth Styles!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gurmorow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Gregory acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Gurmorow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gregory is staying tight to Gurmorow's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gurmorow gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gurmorow wants to control but Gregory is having none of it.
Gurmorow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gurmorow wants to control but Gregory is having none of it.
Gregory controlling the position easily from mount.
Gurmorow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gregory trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurmorow tries to lock up and control but Gregory gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gurmorow wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gregory looking to secure an arm triangle but Gurmorow defends it well.
Gurmorow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gregory takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gregory sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gregory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gurmorow is looking to escape.
Gregory looking to ground and pound but Gurmorow is blocking nicely.
Gurmorow tries to hold on but Gregory pushes him away.
Gregory jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gurmorow is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gurmorow and Gregory has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gurmorow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregory is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gurmorow is trying to escape and Gregory transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gurmorow is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gregory! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Gregory!
Our winner, Joe Gregory, 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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