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QFC Tournament 512 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Miller (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Miller!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller wants to stand but Fitzgerald has his arm trapped.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
Miller remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald is trying to improve his position.
Fitzgerald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miller working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to stand but Fitzgerald is controlling his arm.
Fitzgerald struggling a bit here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Fitzgerald's takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miller to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzgerald smiles and moves away.
Simon Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Miller.
Miller tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzgerald tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fitzgerald tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald gets full guard.
Fitzgerald has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Miller should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fitzgerald has tightened it up now! Miller should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Fitzgerald!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert DeLeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mustaine (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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert DeLeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Mustaine!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from DeLeo. Mustaine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mustaine looks to score with a jab to the body but DeLeo is just out of range.
DeLeo swings widly with a right hand
and Mustaine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mustaine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dave Mustaine has been cut.
DeLeo throws a jab when Mustaine was well out of range.
Mustaine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mustaine throws a nice looking combination but DeLeo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mustaine scores with a hook to the body. DeLeo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLeo scores with a nice right hand.
DeLeo takes a swing at Mustaine's ribcage but misses.
DeLeo throws a jab when Mustaine was well out of range.
Mustaine wants to counter the offense by DeLeo and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLeo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mustaine wants to counter with a clinch but DeLeo pushes him away.
DeLeo dodges the punch combination from Mustaine.
Mustaine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeLeo misses with a right hand
and Mustaine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
DeLeo misses with a hook.
Mustaine slips a jab from DeLeo.
DeLeo swings widly with a right hand
and Mustaine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by DeLeo as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLeo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeLeo lands with an overhand left.
Robert DeLeo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeLeo drops Mustaine with a huge uppercut! Mustaine drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. DeLeo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert DeLeo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiba Fang (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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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Mugabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akiba Fang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang misses with a takedown attempt
and Mugabe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mugabe is trying to break the clinch but Fang is controlling him.
Fang looking to stall.
Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fang blocks an elbow strike.
Mugabe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mugabe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mugabe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mugabe looks for a takedown but Fang sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang gets a clinch.
Mugabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fang shoots in looking for a takedown but Mugabe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fang.
It looked like Mugabe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robert Mugabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiba Fang.
Mugabe closes the distance and pushes Fang back into the cage.
Mugabe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Fang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mugabe circles away.
Mugabe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fang.
Mugabe lands with a shot to the body.
Fang with a poor takedown
and Mugabe counters with a nice body shot.
Mugabe has Fang up against the cage in a clinch.
Mugabe gets underhooks to prevent Fang's takedown attempt.
Mugabe prevents the takedown attempt.
Fang looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe blocks an elbow strike.
Mugabe pulls guard successfully.
Mugabe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mugabe tries to get out of the position.
Mugabe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mugabe wants to get back to his feet but Fang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mugabe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mugabe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fang won't allow Mugabe to sweep him here.
Mugabe trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mugabe controlling Fang's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fang throws a low kick but Mugabe avoids it.
Mugabe shoots in for a takedown but Fang shows good takedown defense.
Mugabe gets the takedown into side control.
Mugabe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Mugabe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mugabe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fang's legs.
Mugabe tries to stand but Fang is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fang is letting Mugabe control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mugabe 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.
Mugabe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mugabe is in Fang's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fang is on top in guard.
Mugabe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fang on the ground.
Fang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mugabe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fang stopping the sweep attempt from Mugabe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang passes Mugabe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mugabe looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe wants to control but Fang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fang stops Mugabe from getting back to his feet.
Fang trying to control from half guard but Mugabe is working away.
Fang is pressing down on Mugabe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mugabe is holding on for now.
Mugabe wants to get back to full guard.
Mugabe is refusing to be controlled, as Fang sits in half guard.
Mugabe controlling the position well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mugabe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fang tries to clinch there but Mugabe circles away.
Mugabe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fang is fending him off so far but Mugabe persists. Nope, Fang circles away and we're back to standing.
Fang has his takedown stuffed
and Mugabe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fang is breathing heavily.
Mugabe tries for a takedown but Fang manages to get underhooks.
Fang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mugabe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Fang. No joy for Mugabe on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Mugabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mugabe takes the fight into the clinch.
Mugabe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mugabe.
Mugabe gets a clinch.
Mugabe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mugabe manages to avoid it.
It looked like Mugabe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mugabe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mugabe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mugabe prevents Fang from standing back up.
Mugabe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mugabe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fang can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fang tries to get to full guard but Mugabe has control of the leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mugabe controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mugabe closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mugabe dominated that second round.
That's time! Mugabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mugabe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fang wants to get back to his feet.
Mugabe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mugabe.
Mugabe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fang punching from the bottom.
Robert Mugabe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fang moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe wants to stand and escape but instead Fang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fang won't allow Mugabe to get back to his feet.
Mugabe pulls Fang in close to prevent any damage.
Fang stopping the sweep attempt from Mugabe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mugabe has a closed guard, preventing Fang from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mugabe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mugabe tries to stand and escape but Fang is controlling the position.
Mugabe wants to stand up but Fang manages to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is looking to stand up but Fang won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mugabe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mugabe fails to land the takedown.
Mugabe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fang!
Fang stops Mugabe from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mugabe wants to advance to full mount but Fang doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mugabe wants to stand but Fang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mugabe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mugabe 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Robert Mugabe!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Robert Mugabe!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Robert Mugabe!
Robert Mugabe wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smithing (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dark Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Smithing!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lotus's half guard.
Lotus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smithing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smithing stops Lotus from getting back to his feet.
Smithing throws a strike but Lotus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smithing scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithing advances position into side control!
Lotus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smithing connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lotus some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus manages to get back to half guard.
Smithing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lotus keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithing is looking to stall here but Lotus recovers full guard.
Smithing is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smithing postures up in Lotus's guard and throws a big left but Lotus blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smithing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smithing trying to control but Lotus is working from the bottom.
Smithing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smithing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smithing looking to sit in guard and control but Lotus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smithing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lotus gets to his feet - Smithing follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithing looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lotus!
Smithing working away.
Smithing trying to control the action but Lotus is working from the bottom.
Smithing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lotus, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithing throwing strikes but Lotus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smithing is looking to regain half guard here but Lotus keeps moving and retains side control.
Lotus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smithing can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smithing 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.
Smithing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smithing works over Lotus with some ground and pound from guard.
Smithing postures up in Lotus's guard and throws a big left but Lotus blocks it.
Smithing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smithing throwing strikes from guard but Lotus blocks nicely.
Lotus has his foot on Smithing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smithing works his way back into a safe position though.
Smithing looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smithing.
Smithing distracts Lotus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithing landing some decent shots from guard.
Lotus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lotus is looking to stand up but Smithing isn't so interested in that idea.
Smithing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smithing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lotus tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smithing fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smithing fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lotus to the ground. Smithing is now in Lotus's guard.
Lotus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smithing.
Lotus is trying to keep Smithing in close.
Smithing controlling from the top position.
Smithing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lotus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithing distracts Lotus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smithing wants to stand and escape but instead Lotus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
John Smithing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lotus stopping the sweep attempt from Smithing.
Lotus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smithing, up you get!
Smithing looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lotus!
Smithing misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lotus wants to get back to his feet.
Smithing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smithing lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lotus down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithing is trying to ground and pound but Lotus uses the momentary lack of control by Smithing to regain half guard.
Smithing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smithing trying to control from Lotus's half guard. Lotus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smithing prevents Lotus from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smithing drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lotus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smithing has Lotus in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smithing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lotus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smithing dodges the punch combination from Lotus.
Smithing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lotus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Smithing.
Smithing instigates a clinch.
Smithing ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smithing no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus trying to control but Smithing is working from the bottom.
Smithing lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Smithing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smithing's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lotus keeping moving, preventing Smithing from controlling successfully.
Smithing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lotus is keeping the position for now.
Smithing gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smithing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lotus's waist but Lotus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smithing off to one side.
Smithing shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lotus's guard.
Smithing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smithing wants to control from the top but Lotus keeps moving.
Lotus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smithing prevents Lotus from getting back to his feet.
Smithing slips nicely into half guard.
Lotus is defending against the submission attempts here by Smithing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smithing seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smithing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smithing is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lotus is just riding it out for now. Smithing eventually gives up the hold.
Lotus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smithing scores with a couple of nice shots.
John Smithing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smithing slips a nice elbow through Lotus's hands, connecting with Lotus's forehead.
Dark Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smithing controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smithing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smithing winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for John Smithing!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for John Smithing!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for John Smithing!
John Smithing wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Pliskan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanegawa Takanobu (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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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Pliskan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanegawa Takanobu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pliskan lands a high kick!
Pliskan is looking to clinch.
Takanobu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pliskan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takanobu swivels and escapes.
Takanobu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pliskan defends it well.
Pliskan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pliskan.
Takanobu tries to move into range but Pliskan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pliskan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pliskan lands with a kick to the temple. Takanobu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takanobu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Kanegawa Takanobu has been cut.
Pliskan gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pliskan lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pliskan with a knee to the head.
Takanobu wants a takedown but no success here.
Takanobu tries to pull guard but Pliskan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takanobu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pliskan after a bit of a struggle.
David Pliskan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanegawa Takanobu.
Pliskan looking to slow down the pace here.
Takanobu looking for a takedown.
Pliskan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pliskan gets underhooks to prevent Takanobu's takedown attempt.
Takanobu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pliskan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pliskan wants to take the fight to the mat but Takanobu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pliskan successfully pulls guard.
Takanobu stops Pliskan from standing up.
Takanobu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takanobu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pliskan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pliskan is looking to stand up but Takanobu isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanobu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pliskan wants to stand and escape but Takanobu is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takanobu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pliskan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Takanobu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pliskan has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanobu is trying to get an arm triangle but Pliskan is defending well.
Pliskan is pushing Takanobu's head away, looking to escape. Takanobu manages to hold on to the position though.
Takanobu taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takanobu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takanobu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Pliskan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kanegawa Takanobu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pliskan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pliskan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takanobu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takanobu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takanobu works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pliskan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Takanobu.
Pliskan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takanobu on the ground.
Takanobu looking for a guillotine from mount but Pliskan is having none of it.
Pliskan is trying to stand but he's just given Takanobu his back.
I would not like to be Pliskan right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pliskan wants to get back to his feet.
Takanobu working for a choke but Pliskan is defending well.
Takanobu controlling the position well here. Pliskan rolled but Takanobu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pliskan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takanobu gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanobu tries to get the hooks in deep but Pliskan pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Pliskan right now.
Pliskan wants to get back to his feet.
Takanobu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pliskan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanobu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pliskan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Takanobu is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pliskan is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kanegawa Takanobu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerid Hack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Hill (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gerid Hack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Hill!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hack slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hack tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Hack fails to land the takedown.
Hack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
Hill looks to land a combination but Hack avoids it well.
Hack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hill defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hack looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Hill drops Hack with a beautiful combination! Hack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hill is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hill tries to avoid it but Hack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hill to the ground. Hill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerid Hack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hack clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hill takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hack manages to break the clinch.
Hack shoots in looking for a takedown. Hill tries to sprawl out of it but Hack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mason Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Hack fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hack keeps control of Hill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hill can't break the clinch.
Hack breaks from the clinch.
Hill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hill has had enough of the clinch but Hack keeps him there for the moment.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hack has him pressed against the cage.
Hack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hack is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hill is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hack has Hill pressed against the cage, preventing Hill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hack tries to pull guard but Hill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hack has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Hill.
Hill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hack's efforts to push away.
Hill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hill tries to break free but Hack pushes him back against the cage.
Hack fails to pull guard.
Hill tries to break free but Hack pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hack gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hack is breathing heavily.
Hack stops Hill from getting back to his feet.
Hack looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hill is trying to stand back up but Hack is controlling him
Hill manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hack keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Hill dominated that 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.
Hill connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Hack covering up! Hill comes in with a big uppercut and Hack goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mason Hill!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano's entrance music is Hurt Somebody. A fine choice. 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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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvatore Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marciano.
Guerrero defending against the ground and pound.
Marciano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Guerrero regains half guard.
Marciano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guerrero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Marciano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marciano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marciano's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Guerrero misses with an elbow to the head.
Guerrero controlling well, preventing Marciano from escaping the position.
Guerrero is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Guerrero lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
A lull in the action here.
Guerrero is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Marciano won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Guerrero off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Guerrero!
The defeated Salvatore Marciano had this to say: 'Didnt land that KO hit....'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Pulunskivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Snipes (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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175 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Pulunskivic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murray Snipes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snipes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pulunskivic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pulunskivic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Snipes has picked Pulunskivic up and slammed him! Pulunskivic can't keep hold of the triangle and Snipes manages to pass to side control!
Snipes working away.
Snipes wants to stand but Pulunskivic has his arm trapped.
Pulunskivic wants to get back to his feet but Snipes drags him back down.
Snipes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Snipes controls the position.
Pulunskivic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snipes grinds an elbow into Pulunskivic's temple.
Snipes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pulunskivic some visible discomfort.
Pulunskivic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Pulunskivic tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Pulunskivic is working hard here to advance position.
Snipes advances to full mount.
Snipes looking to finish Pulunskivic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pulunskivic!
Pulunskivic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snipes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pulunskivic stops Snipes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulunskivic wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Pulunskivic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Snipes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pulunskivic is defending well though. Snipes let's go of the attempt for now.
Pulunskivic trying to get back to his feet but Snipes is in full control for now.
Pulunskivic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Snipes gets his way!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snipes gets his hands free as Pulunskivic looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulunskivic trying to get back to his feet but Snipes is in full control for now.
What can Pulunskivic do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pulunskivic trying to get back to his feet but Snipes is in full control for now.
Pulunskivic turns into Snipes and is now in his guard.
Snipes looking for a sweep. Not yet Snipes, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snipes has control of Pulunskivic's left arm, preventing Pulunskivic from doing any damage.
Snipes wants to sweep but no luck.
Snipes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pulunskivic.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snipes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snipes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pulunskivic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pulunskivic is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulunskivic throwing strikes from guard but Snipes blocks nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Snipes dominated that round.
That's time! Pulunskivic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snipes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pulunskivic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snipes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snipes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pulunskivic keeping full guard, as Snipes tries to pass.
Snipes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snipes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snipes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snipes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pulunskivic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snipes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snipes is continuing to stall.
Snipes is working for a submission of some sort.
Snipes wants to free his trapped foot but Pulunskivic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pulunskivic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snipes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snipes's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snipes prevents Pulunskivic from getting a body triangle.
Snipes rolls, trying to escape but Pulunskivic keeps control of the position.
Snipes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pulunskivic has the hooks in. Snipes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Snipes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pulunskivic lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snipes trying to control the position but Pulunskivic manages to sink in the hooks.
Snipes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulunskivic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snipes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pulunskivic is trying to stick to Snipes's back but Snipes is turning into Pulunskivic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pulunskivic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Snipes.
Pulunskivic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snipes is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulunskivic is trying to keep Snipes in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Snipes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pulunskivic dives in and grabs Snipes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snipes pushes down on Pulunskivic's head and hops out.
Pulunskivic tries for a takedown but Snipes circles away easily
and Snipes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snipes.
Snipes keeps control of Pulunskivic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pulunskivic is trying to break free.
Snipes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snipes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pulunskivic trying to control the position from guard on top but Snipes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snipes looking for a sweep. Not yet Snipes, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulunskivic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pulunskivic wants to control from the top but Snipes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snipes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pulunskivic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pulunskivic is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Snipes.
Pulunskivic wants to clinch
and Snipes counters with a shoot takedown. Pulunskivic fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulunskivic looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulunskivic being controlled here, momentarily.
Pulunskivic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Snipes is in close to Pulunskivic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Snipes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pulunskivic's guard.
Snipes is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulunskivic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snipes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murray Snipes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pulunskivic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Snipes passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snipes wants to stand but Pulunskivic is controlling his arm.
Pulunskivic being controlled for a moment.
Snipes tries to stand but Pulunskivic is controlling his head.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pulunskivic is defended easily by Snipes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Pulunskivic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulunskivic dives in for a single leg takedown but Snipes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vladimir Pulunskivic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray Snipes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulunskivic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Snipes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snipes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Murray Snipes!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Murray Snipes!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Murray Snipes!
Murray Snipes wins by unanimous decision!
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