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QFC Tournament 582 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Peebles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Hunt (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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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaughn Peebles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luis Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peebles looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Peebles closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Peebles pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peebles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peebles is proving hard to escape from.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peebles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peebles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peebles slips nicely into half guard.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Peebles.
Peebles prevents Hunt from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peebles passes to side control.
Peebles is staying tight to Hunt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Peebles working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peebles takes a little break here. Hunt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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.
Peebles is working Hunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Peebles is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Peebles trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is trying to control Peebles's posture but Peebles avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peebles passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hunt!
Peebles 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! Peebles extends the arm and Hunt is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vaughn Peebles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Raining Chairman Continental (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wenutu Halai (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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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jolly Raining Chairman Continental !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wenutu Halai!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halai lands with an overhand left.
Continental gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halai.
Halai cracks Continental with an open hand slap.
Continental 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Continental scrambles back to his feet.
Continental walks into a left hand.
Halai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Continental 's hands.
Continental takes one to the side of the head.
Halai cracks Continental with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Halai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Continental to stand back up!
Continental is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halai ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Continental 's jaw. Continental 's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Halai does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wenutu Halai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Arias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aman Hugankiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arias comes to the cage accompanied by we will find a way. 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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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raphael Arias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aman Hugankiss!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugankiss shoots in looking for a takedown but Arias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hugankiss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arias was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arias fails with a takedown attempt.
Arias moves into range and clinches up with Hugankiss.
Arias lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hugankiss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hugankiss defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugankiss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arias.
Arias goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arias tries to counter by clinching up but Hugankiss breaks away and moves out of range.
Arias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hugankiss misses with a shot to the body
and Arias counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugankiss drives through with a takedown into Arias's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Arias 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.
Arias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hugankiss wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hugankiss escapes and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hugankiss trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugankiss decides to stand back up. Hugankiss steps back and let's Arias get back to his feet.
Hugankiss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hugankiss tries to land a front kick but Arias steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Hugankiss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugankiss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arias but Arias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hugankiss, pushing him back against the cage.
Arias wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hugankiss has him pressed against the cage.
Hugankiss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias stops a takedown attempt from Hugankiss.
Arias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hugankiss prevents it.
Arias successfully pulls guard.
Arias tries to strike from the bottom.
Hugankiss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hugankiss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hugankiss wants to stand but Arias has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugankiss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arias, up you get!
Arias shoots in but Hugankiss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hugankiss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hugankiss dives in and grabs Arias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arias pushes down on Hugankiss's head and hops out.
Arias is looking for a counter combo.
Arias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hugankiss to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hugankiss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hugankiss throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arias is looking to sweep but instead, Hugankiss has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aman Hugankiss will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hugankiss wants to clinch up but Arias keeps it at a distance.
Hugankiss checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick from Hugankiss lands but Arias takes it in his stride.
Arias shoots in but no luck this time.
Hugankiss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arias sprawls well. Arias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hugankiss gets slowly back to his feet.
Arias has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Arias.
A frustrated look appears on Arias's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hugankiss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias is trying to break free.
Hugankiss trying to land knees to the body.
Arias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hugankiss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arias tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hugankiss pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hugankiss sprawls well. Hugankiss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arias gets slowly back to his feet.
Hugankiss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hugankiss circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hugankiss moves into the clinch.
Arias is pressed up against the cage. Hugankiss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arias down to the mat. Arias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Arias. No joy for Hugankiss on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugankiss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Hugankiss misses.
No luck for Hugankiss with that takedown attempt.
Arias clinches up with Hugankiss and pushes him back against the cage.
Hugankiss has Arias pressed against the cage, preventing Arias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arias is pressed up against the cage. Hugankiss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arias down to the mat. Arias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hugankiss misses with a double jab.
Arias changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hugankiss checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugankiss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arias tries to avoid it but Hugankiss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arias to the ground. Arias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arias misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arias clinches up against the cage.
Arias managing to block the knees to the body from Hugankiss.
Arias manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arias tries to circle away but Hugankiss has him pinned against the cage.
Hugankiss pulls guard effortlessly.
Hugankiss wants to get back to his feet but Arias is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias stays in close to Hugankiss's body and controls the position.
Hugankiss trying to control the position.
Arias throws a big elbow that misses.
Arias postures up in Hugankiss's guard and throws a big left but Hugankiss blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugankiss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arias's waist but Arias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hugankiss off to one side.
Raphael Arias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hugankiss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arias is trying to defend but Hugankiss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arias pushes Hugankiss off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raphael Arias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Arias changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hugankiss looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hugankiss is trying to improve his position.
Arias stands up.
Arias jabs Hugankiss right on the nose. Hugankiss blinks but takes it well.
Hugankiss gets tackled into the cage by Arias. Arias maintains the clinch.
Hugankiss ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hugankiss no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hugankiss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arias is looking to work some ground and pound but Hugankiss has wrist control.
Arias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Arias stands up and waves to Hugankiss to follow him.
Arias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hugankiss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arias avoiding damage.
Hugankiss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arias smiles and moves away.
Hugankiss has a takedown stuffed.
Arias dives in for a single leg takedown but Hugankiss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arias misses with a kick to the body
and Hugankiss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hugankiss.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hugankiss is one step ahead there.
Hugankiss trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugankiss is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hugankiss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hugankiss on the ground.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Hugankiss wants to stand but Arias has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arias pulls Hugankiss in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hugankiss avoids the body shot from Arias.
Arias fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hugankiss throws a head kick that Arias semi-blocks.
Hugankiss misses with a body shot
and Arias counters by moving into the clinch.
Arias jumps into guard, dragging Hugankiss to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hugankiss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hugankiss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Arias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arias 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Raphael Arias!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Raphael Arias!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Raphael Arias!
Raphael Arias wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mancini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maloney has chosen the foggy dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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205 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Mancini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Maloney!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney has managed to clinch.
Maloney jumps into guard, dragging Mancini to the mat.
Mancini trying to control the position from guard on top but Maloney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mancini passes Maloney's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maloney trying to control but Mancini postures up.
Mancini is working for a kimura but Maloney is defending it quite comfortably.
Maloney wants to get back to his feet.
Maloney is trying to maintain the position but Mancini is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maloney tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mancini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maloney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mancini 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maloney sees it coming and defends easily.
Maloney is refusing to be controlled, as Mancini sits in half guard.
Mancini seems to be working for a kimura but Maloney defends the submission attempt.
Maloney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mancini pulls his head out easily.
Mancini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mancini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maloney's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maloney works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mancini trying to control but Maloney is working from the bottom.
Mancini is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maloney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maloney has escaped and now he's on top!
Mancini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mancini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maloney defends well.
Maloney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maloney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mancini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney trying to control but Mancini is working from the bottom.
Mancini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maloney.
Maloney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mancini working for a triangle but Maloney defends it easily.
Maloney controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mancini is looking to cinch up a triangle. Maloney throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mancini's body to avoid the submission. Mancini has instead reached around Maloney's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mancini arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Mancini!
The defeated Thomas Maloney had this to say: 'ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuriy Chupalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Mua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chupalov comes into the arena with Gamora - Veneno blaring out of the sound system. 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
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuriy Chupalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronny Mua!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mua fails to land with a series of punches.
Chupalov avoids a kick to the body.
Chupalov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mua's half guard.
Mua kicks off Chupalov and gets to his feet.
Chupalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chupalov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mua kicks off Chupalov and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mua closes the distance and pushes Chupalov back into the cage.
Chupalov lands a shot to the body.
Mua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Mua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chupalov jumps guard but Mua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chupalov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chupalov tries for a takedown but Mua manages to get underhooks.
Mua pulls guard successfully.
Chupalov wants to stand but Mua has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chupalov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mua on the ground.
Mua has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chupalov doesn't defend quickly enough and Mua has managed to lock this one up! Can Chupalov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mua on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronny Mua!
In defeat, Yuriy Chupalov stepped up to the mic, saying 'He won ... i lost ... not much to say really ... '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Chai Big Chop (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 Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vic Chai Big Chop!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Chop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lopez obliges.
Lopez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Big Chop backwards.
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Jose Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Chop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lopez on his heels. He'll look to pass Lopez's guard now, I'm sure.
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Big Chop is controlling him.
Lopez striking off his back but it's not causing Big Chop any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Big Chop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Big Chop on the ground.
Lopez can't keep his opponent in guard - Big Chop advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is not content to let Big Chop control the position.
Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Big Chop controlling the action here.
Big Chop frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Lopez is trying desperately to improve position.
Big Chop seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lopez is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Big Chop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Big Chop has control of Lopez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lopez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Chop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Big Chop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Big Chop has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lopez is squirming around, avoiding Big Chop's attempts to control the action.
That's four 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.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
Big Chop trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Lopez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Big Chop has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Big Chop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Chai Big Chop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body kick from Lopez.
Lopez moves into the clinch.
Lopez is pushing Big Chop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lopez has hold of one of Big Chop's legs. Big Chop is fighting the takedown attempt but Lopez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Big Chop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Chop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Big Chop has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Chop looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Big Chop working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Big Chop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Chop is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lopez frees his head nicely. Oh but Big Chop has switched to an armbar! Lopez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vic Chai Big Chop!
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdi Muhammad (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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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdi Muhammad!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhammad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie takes a swing at Muhammad's ribcage but misses.
Muhammad darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muhammad as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Muhammad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Muhammad scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhammad pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It looks like Abdi Muhammad has been cut.
Gracie is trying to control. Muhammad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammad wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Muhammad has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Muhammad keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie working over Muhammad with some ground and pound. Muhammad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Muhammad is rocked!
That has opened up Abdi Muhammad's cut even more.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muhammad is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Abdi Muhammad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abdi Muhammad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jackson Gracie!
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