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QFC Tournament 676 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Paitich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by The Memory Remains. 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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Brawler
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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, Phillip Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Paitich!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brooks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paitich sprawls well initially but Brooks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paitich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Paitich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paitich throws a body shot but no joy.
Paitich gets caught napping as Brooks dives in and scores a takedown. Paitich manages to retain guard.
Paitich has his feet on Brooks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Paitich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paitich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paitich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brooks is trying to improve his position.
Brooks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brooks wants to control but Paitich postures up.
Brooks regains half guard.
Well, if Paitich 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.
Paitich prevents Brooks from improving his position.
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.
Paitich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paitich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brooks is squirming around, avoiding Paitich's attempts to control the action.
Brooks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brooks has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Paitich is on him like a limpet, forcing Brooks back against the cage.
Paitich pulls guard effortlessly.
Paitich being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Paitich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paitich wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
Paitich seems keen to control Brooks's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brooks won't allow Paitich to sweep him here.
Paitich working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paitich looking to score a takedown here. Brooks is defending well but Paitich drives through and ends up in Brooks's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Paitich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Paitich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paitich trying to control the position but Brooks is working away.
Brooks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paitich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paitich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bo Paitich has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paitich is looking to advance position but Brooks won't allow it.
Paitich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Paitich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paitich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brooks defends it well.
Still in half guard, Paitich seems content to control.
Paitich prevents Brooks from standing back up.
Paitich is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paitich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Brooks trying to hold on to Paitich's head to control him but Paitich postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paitich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brooks tries to avoid it but Paitich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brooks to the ground. Brooks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brooks wants to take a breather but Paitich is having none of it.
Paitich is concentrating on defense, preventing Brooks from advancing position.
Paitich is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Paitich is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is stalling here. Paitich is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brooks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paitich has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brooks tries to bench press Paitich off him but Paitich keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks wants to control but Paitich postures up.
Paitich landing a few strikes.
Paitich trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paitich looking to control but Brooks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brooks tries to reverse the position but Paitich maintains control.
Brooks wants to hold on but Paitich pushes him away.
Paitich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brooks hang on?
Paitich content just to control the position here.
Brooks tries to hold on but Paitich postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paitich controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Paitich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Paitich moves into the clinch.
Paitich jumps guard.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Paitich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paitich throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paitich striking off his back but it's not causing Brooks any problems.
Paitich keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Paitich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brooks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paitich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control the action but Paitich is working from the bottom.
Paitich is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brooks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Brooks tries to control but Paitich wriggling away.
Brooks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Paitich is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Paitich is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paitich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paitich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paitich scoring with some ground and pound.
Paitich trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking for subs off his back but Paitich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Paitich uses his free foot to push down on Brooks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brooks.
Brooks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paitich has control of Brooks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brooks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paitich controlling the position easily from mount.
Brooks swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paitich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brooks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brooks throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Paitich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paitich 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Bo Paitich!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Bo Paitich!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Bo Paitich!
Bo Paitich 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 Ryson Ronld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cathal Pendred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pendred has chosen Put 'Em Under Pressure as his entrance music. 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 boxing
Good chin |
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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, Ryson Ronld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cathal Pendred!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendred gets tackled into the cage by Ronld. Ronld maintains the clinch.
Pendred tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ronld smiles and moves away.
Ronld tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pendred swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pendred fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ronld.
Ronld misses with a looping right.
Pendred dives in and grabs Ronld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ronld pushes down on Pendred's head and hops out.
Ryson Ronld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathal Pendred.
Ronld moves in looking to clinch but Pendred pushes him off.
Pendred throws a counter combo.
Ronld closes the distance and clinches up with Pendred, looking for a takedown. Ronld pushes Pendred against the cage but Pendred circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronld tries to clinch but Pendred moves out of range.
Ronld misses with a body kick.
Ronld darts in looking for a takedown but Pendred gets double underhooks and turns Ronld into the cage.
Ronld misses with a head kick.
Ronld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pendred avoids it really well and circles away.
Pendred steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ronld.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendred instigates a clinch.
Pendred escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ronld shoots for a double leg takedown but Pendred sprawls well. He's pushed Ronld's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ronld fails with a takedown attempt.
Pendred connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendred tries for a takedown but Ronld circles away easily
and Ronld counters with a three punch combo that has Pendred backing up. Pendred nods at Ronld to acknowledge the strikes.
Ronld darts in looking for a takedown but Pendred gets double underhooks and turns Ronld into the cage.
Ronld is looking to clinch but Pendred is avoiding it.
Pendred throws a counter combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pendred is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pendred throws an elbow that misses.
Ronld has had enough of the clinch but Pendred keeps him there for the moment.
Pendred escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendred misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ronld fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronld shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pendred but Pendred pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ronld fails with the takedown
and Pendred counters with a head kick.
Ronld is breathing heavily.
Ronld throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pendred counters with a nice body kick.
Pendred shoots in for a takedown but Ronld shows good takedown defense.
Ronld lands a jab to Pendred's midsection.
Pendred lands a high kick!
Ronld fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pendred changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ronld tries to avoid it but Pendred manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ronld to the ground. Ronld escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronld lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ronld.
Pendred avoids the head kick by Ronld.
Danga de danga de dang - Ronld scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Pendred shoots in looking for a takedown but Ronld manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pendred's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ronld shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pendred defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pendred or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronld, which made it look bad.
Ronld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pendred tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pendred somewhat.
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 Ryson Ronld will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Ronld misses.
Ronld closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pendred circles away.
Pendred shoots in but no luck this time.
Ronld is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pendred.
Ronld seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ronld instigates a clinch.
Pendred misses with a knee strike.
Pendred lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendred wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryson Ronld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathal Pendred.
Ronld dodges an elbow strike from Pendred.
Ronld is stalling here.
Ronld pulls Pendred into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronld looking for a sweep. Not yet Ronld, not yet.
Ronld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pendred trying to control from the bottom.
Pendred is trying to stand up here but Ronld is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ronld in particular looking to stall.
Ronld is looking for a kimura but Pendred is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronld to get the leverage.
Ronld 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Pendred is trying to get back to full guard.
Ronld not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ronld passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pendred!
Ronld sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronld avoids the attempt from Pendred to control.
Ronld content just to control the position here.
Pendred tries to hold on but Ronld postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ronld punching from mount but Pendred doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ronld controlling his opponent.
Pendred is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pendred wants to hold on but Ronld pushes him away.
Ronld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pendred tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ronld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendred can do to turn this around?
Ronld trying to control but Pendred is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryson Ronld dominated that second round.
That's time! Ronld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ronld lands a left and a right that send Pendred crashing to the mat, dazed. Ronld thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pendred is rocked!
It looks like Cathal Pendred has been cut.
Ronld has managed to clinch.
Pendred is still on wobbly legs! Can Ronld finish him?
Pendred can't find room to land a body shot as Ronld controls the action.
Pendred seems to have recovered his senses.
Ronld has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pendred is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pendred breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Pendred as Ronld shoots in.
Pendred tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pendred somewhat.
Ronld dives in and grabs Pendred's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pendred pushes down on Ronld's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryson Ronld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronld moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendred jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ronld walks away with a smile on his face. Pendred gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronld looks for the body kick but Pendred saw that one coming.
Ronld will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ronld moves into the clinch successfully.
Pendred has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ronld after a bit of a struggle.
Pendred wants to take the fight to the mat but Ronld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ronld has Pendred pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pendred manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pendred.
Pendred breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pendred blocks the body kick.
Pendred throws a series of punches but Ronld avoids them all with ease.
Ronld slaps away a takedown attempt from Pendred, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendred fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronld tries for a takedown but Pendred sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pendred showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ronld.
Pendred shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pendred leaves Ronld with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pendred is looking for the big counter here.
Ronld tries for a takedown but Pendred sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pendred misses.
Pendred doesn't manage to clinch there - Ronld circles away.
Ronld is looking for a counter combo.
Ronld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendred wants to counter with a clinch but Ronld pushes him away.
Pendred dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronld sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Pendred lands but Ronld takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ronld is defended easily by Pendred.
Despite the aggression on Pendred's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pendred fails with a takedown attempt.
Pendred fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ronld, pushing him back against the cage.
Pendred's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ronld goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pendred prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendred looking for a takedown.
Ryson Ronld has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pendred tries to pull guard but Ronld holds him up against the cage and eventually Pendred drops back down to his feet.
Ronld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ronld looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronld has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pendred is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pendred keeps control of Ronld as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cathal Pendred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryson Ronld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pendred tries to throw a body punch but Ronld avoids it by throwing Pendred back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryson Ronld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ronld has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Ryson Ronld 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 Artem Lobov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Mikael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobov comes to the cage accompanied by A Juicy Intro. 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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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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, Artem Lobov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Klaus Mikael !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobov forces Mikael back against the cage and clinches.
Lobov decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobov pulls Mikael in close to prevent any damage.
Lobov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mikael makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lobov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lobov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lobov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mikael can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobov keeping moving, preventing Mikael from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikael 's guard.
Lobov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mikael really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lobov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lobov stands and throws Mikael 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mikael is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lobov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mikael blocking the ground and pound.
Lobov avoids the attempt from Mikael to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Lobov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikael is trying to escape the mount.
Mikael keeps trying to improve his position.
Mikael defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lobov.
Lobov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mikael is now in Lobov's guard. A big mistake from Lobov there, giving up the dominant position!
Lobov tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikael looking to sit in guard and control but Lobov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lobov postures up.
Lobov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lobov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lobov preventing the sweep.
Lobov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mikael should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lobov throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lobov stays in close to Mikael 's body and controls the position.
Lobov trying to control but Mikael is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lobov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikael closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lobov circles away.
Lobov stuffs the takedown.
Lobov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Lobov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lobov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lobov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lobov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobov moves into range and clinches up with Mikael .
Mikael pulls Lobov into guard.
Lobov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikael working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikael looking to control but Lobov passes into half guard.
Mikael trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov trying to control the pace.
Artem Lobov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lobov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mikael trying to control from the bottom.
Lobov passes to full mount!
Lobov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mikael is working to get back to half guard.
Lobov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mikael is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lobov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lobov controlling the pace for now.
Lobov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mikael is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artem Lobov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stark Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathis LU (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, Steven Stark Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mathis LU!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mathis LU has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. LU darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LU jabs Stark Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stark Iii tries to clinch there but LU circles away.
Stark Iii clinches up with LU and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
Stark Iii manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by LU.
LU works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of LU's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark Iii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark Iii is looking to clinch.
It seemed like LU was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stark Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stark Iii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LU, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark Iii feints a jab and as LU dips his head, Stark Iii unleashes a brutal head kick that catches LU right on the jaw! Timbeeer! LU falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Stark Iii smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steven Stark Iii!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Dark (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, Luke Rockhold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dark Dark!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dark shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockhold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockhold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dark's waist but Dark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockhold off to one side.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick and Dark moves out of range easily.
Dark shoots in and drives through. Rockhold sprawls well.
Dark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rockhold throws a big counter combination but Dark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luke Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Dark.
Rockhold fails with a takedown attempt.
Dark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark wants to control from the top but Rockhold keeps moving.
Dark chips away with some ground and pound.
Dark is in close to Rockhold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockhold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dark on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dark is pushing down on Rockhold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rockhold is fighting to maintain full guard but Dark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dark working Rockhold over with strikes.
Dark winds up and cracks Rockhold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rockhold is looking to improve his position.
Dark working Rockhold over with strikes.
Dark is controlling the pace.
Rockhold taking some punishment here, with Dark in his half guard.
Dark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dark controlling the action here.
Dark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold is trying is best to control the position here.
Dark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dark drops an elbow to the side of Rockhold's head.
Dark is keen to just control but Rockhold is a slippery customer.
Dark slows the pace down in half guard.
Dark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rockhold tries to roll over but Dark keeps him under control.
Dark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dark slips a nice elbow through Rockhold's hands, connecting with Rockhold's forehead.
Dark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dark working Rockhold over with strikes.
Dark should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rockhold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dark is working away from the top position though.
Dark working over Rockhold with some ground and pound. Rockhold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dark working Rockhold over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dark connects with a nice short shot to Rockhold's temple.
Dark is nestled in close to Rockhold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rockhold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rockhold tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dark has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dark scoring with strikes but Rockhold is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dark landing strikes from the mount.
Dark scoring with strikes but Rockhold is staying in there.
Dark landing strikes from the mount and Rockhold is in trouble!
Rockhold taking shots to the head.
Dark connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dark cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dark punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rockhold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rockhold tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dark lands with some strikes.
Dark with shots to the head and body - Rockhold looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dark lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rockhold hang on?
Dark connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dark unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Dark 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.
Dark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rockhold did well to prevent Dark getting side control.
Dark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dark is taking a breather. Rockhold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rockhold is trying to control but can't.
Dark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Dark seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dark is taking a breather. Rockhold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dark winds up and cracks Rockhold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rockhold has hold of Dark's hands but Dark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockhold has hold of Dark's hands but Dark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dark Dark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockhold is refusing to be controlled, as Dark sits in half guard.
Dark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dark lands strikes from half guard.
Dark working the head and body with strikes.
Rockhold has hold of Dark's hands but Dark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dark working the head and body with strikes.
Dark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rockhold is looking for a sweep. Dark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dark connects with a nice short shot to Rockhold's temple.
Dark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockhold has hold of Dark's hands but Dark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rockhold is trying to maintain the position but Dark is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dark connects with a nice short shot to Rockhold's temple.
Nice strikes from Dark there.
Rockhold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dark controlling the pace.
Dark working over Rockhold with some ground and pound. Rockhold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dark is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dark lands a nice short elbow.
Rockhold tries to roll over but Dark keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Dark.
Rockhold taking some punishment here, with Dark in his half guard.
Dark is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Dark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rockhold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockhold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dark is working Rockhold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockhold being controlled here, momentarily.
Dark stands up over Rockhold, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark lands a couple of digs.
Dark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dark postures up and lands a big shot to Rockhold's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dark chips away with some ground and pound.
Dark postures up and lands a big shot to Rockhold's brow.
Dark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dark is in close to Rockhold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dark scoring with some ground and pound.
Dark scoring with some ground and pound.
Dark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dark advances position into side control!
Dark works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rockhold is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dark connects with a decent elbow.
Dark cracks Rockhold with a big elbow.
Dark lands some shots froms side control.
Dark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockhold keeps working.
Rockhold takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dark working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dark scores with punches from side control.
Dark is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rockhold's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dark working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockhold takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rockhold takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dark controlling the position from side mount.
Dark landing strikes.
Dark connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rockhold some visible discomfort.
Dark working the head and body with strikes.
Dark scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dark lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rockhold is letting Dark control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dark has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rockhold!
Dark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dark looking to finish Rockhold with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rockhold!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dark postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rockhold looks a forlorn figure.
Rockhold is in a horrible position here. Dark smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Luke Rockhold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dark Dark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Dark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dark 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 Josh West scores the fight for Dark Dark!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Dark Dark!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Dark Dark!
Dark Dark wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Dark Dark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Schwarzwelder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Koscheck (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, Tomas Schwarzwelder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzwelder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koscheck is looking to get back to his feet here but Schwarzwelder is keeping cool and he's managed to take Koscheck's back.
Schwarzwelder keeps control of the position as Koscheck tries to break free.
Schwarzwelder lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Koscheck hold on?!
Koscheck is rocked!
It looks like Josh Koscheck has been cut.
Koscheck trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Koscheck is still in real trouble! Can Schwarzwelder finish him?
Schwarzwelder lands a massive shot to the side of Koscheck 's head and he's out cold! Schwarzwelder jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomas Schwarzwelder!
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