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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Area (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Boruch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boruch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cypis - Impra jest tu kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Area! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mariusz Boruch! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Area throws a nice inside leg kick. Area lands a nice shot that snaps Boruch's head back.
Boruch rushes Area and presses him up against the cage. Area tries to circle away but Boruch has him pinned against the cage. Boruch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Area stopping the sweep attempt from Boruch. Boruch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Boruch has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Area doesn't defend quickly enough and Boruch has managed to lock this one up! Can Area escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boruch on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mariusz Boruch!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maui Demigod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason has chosen Jack and Jack - I'm In 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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Good takedowns
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maui Demigod! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Jason! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jason misses the jab. Demigod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jason throws a sloppy head kick and Demigod moves out of range easily. Demigod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jason to score with a decent uppercut. Jason misses with a two punch combination.
Demigod appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Demigod blocks a head kick by Jason.
Demigod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Demigod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jason throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Maui Demigod has been cut. Demigod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jason throws out the jab. Demigod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jason misses with a head kick.
Demigod attempts a counter takedown but Jason avoids it well and moves away. Jason lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jason throws a hook but Demigod blocks it. Demigod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jason.
Jason's corner calls for a 1-2. Jason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jack Jason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jason throws a hook but Demigod avoids it easily. A big right from Jason misses. Demigod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Jason lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jason throws a head kick but Demigod moves out of range.
Demigod walks into a jab. Jason gets in close and tags Demigod with a short punch that almost sends Demigod to the mat! Oh Demigod is in big trouble! He turns his back on Jason, trying to create some distance but Jason rushes him, striking wildly and Demigod goes down! The referee tackles Jason into the cage to end the fight! Jason is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jason!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fighter One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by BIGBANG - GIRLFRIEND. 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
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Hernandez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fighter One! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! One tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes. One misses with a body kick. One tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hernandez throws a head kick that misses. One looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but One drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard. One controls from within his opponent's guard. Hernandez pulls One in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hernandez 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. One being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. One trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. One with a flurry of punches that miss. Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Hernandez takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses. One throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. One clinches. One managing to block the knees to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but One holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but One won't allow it.
One stalls. One's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for One on that attempt. Hernandez tries to counter by clinching up but One breaks away and moves out of range. Hernandez misses with a straight left. Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but One ducks down to avoid it. One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mark Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighter One.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot. One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract One. One moves out of range as Hernandez strikes. One tries to counter by closing the distance. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from One. Hernandez is looking to counter punch. One misses with a body kick. Hernandez works over One's head and body with a nice combination. One looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hernandez manages to escape and get back to his feet! One looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Hernandez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but One defends it. Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of One's head. One moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hernandez wants to control from the top but One keeps moving. One preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hernandez dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Hernandez dives in and grabs One's left leg, looking for a takedown. One pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out. One gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing. Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. One did well to prevent Hernandez getting side control. One trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hernandez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. One tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up. Hernandez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez content just to control the position here. Hernandez trying to control but One is having none of it. One tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
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. Hernandez wants to control the pace but One is squirming around nicely. Hernandez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! One wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it. Mark Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez lands a big elbow. Hernandez throwing strikes here but One is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hernandez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
One slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Hernandez is keen to just control but One is a slippery customer. One is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard. Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hernandez prevents One from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernandez is trying to control. One wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hernandez is thwarting One's attempts to control the position. One wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. One is breathing heavily. One is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow. Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hernandez dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming. Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. One misses with a head kick.
Hernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Hernandez wants to advance to full mount but One doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. One keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. One preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for One on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on One, up you get! One swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez. One slips a jab from Hernandez. Hernandez throws a right and a left that One avoids nicely. One throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem. One throws a sloppy head kick enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab. One fails with the takedown. One tries to clinch up. One shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hernandez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. One preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hernandez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. One slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hernandez. Hernandez is trying to stand.
One works his way into side control. Hernandez is looking to reverse the position. One prevents Hernandez from escaping the position. One working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. One trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away. Hernandez wants to control but One postures up. Hernandez bucks up and tries to throw One off but instead One has got his back! One trying to control. One has got one arm under Hernandez's chin. This could be trouble... Hernandez trying to control the other hand but One gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hernandez has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fighter One!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Money Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hongi Hika (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 bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Money Cash! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hongi Hika! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cash trying to control the action but Hika is working from the bottom. Hika wants to get back to his feet. Hika has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cash is on him like a limpet, forcing Hika back against the cage. Cash lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hika is looking to escape. The fighters are battling for position here. Hika manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Cash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hika is keeping the position for now. This has been an exciting period of action! Hika looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Cash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hika works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hika controls Cash momentarily but Cash frees himself. Hika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cash trying to control the position from guard on top but Hika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cash stops Hika from standing up. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Cash trying to control but Hika is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hika gets tackled into the cage by Cash. Cash maintains the clinch. Cash is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hika is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hika is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hika is looking for a takedown. Cash gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hika regains guard.
Hika pushes Cash off and gets back to his feet.
Cash moves into the clinch. Hika is trying to force a seperation but Cash has the dominant position. Cash is trying to trip Hika. He has hold of a leg but Hika is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cash persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Hika trying to keep a closed guard but Cash is proving a slippery customer.
Cash is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Cash is pushing down on Hika's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hika is fighting to maintain full guard but Cash has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hika works his way to full guard. Good work. Hika has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cash has passed into side control.
Cash in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. You can see the frustration on Hika's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cash throwing strikes but missing, from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hika keeps working. Hika is trying to get back to half guard. Cash thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Cash with the ground and pound but Hika regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Cash is trying to work for a kimura but Hika is defending well.
Hika wants to control but Cash is keeping busy and won't allow it. 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 Money Cash will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cash swats away the attempt to clinch by Hika. Cash dives in and grabs Hika's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hika pushes down on Cash's head and hops out. Cash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hika pinned against the cage. Hika gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hika throws a fast counter high kick but Cash manages to duck under it in time. Hika with a lazy takedown attempt and Cash counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hika! An elbow from Cash crashes against the mat.
Cash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hika, who protects the arm well. Cash working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hika regains half guard. Hika looking for subs from the bottom but Cash mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round. Cash throwing strikes but Hika uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Hika is staying active underneath Cash, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hika with the active half guard here but Cash passes nicely into side control. Hika tries to improve position but can't. Hika seems a little lost for a moment, as Cash dominates the positioning. Hika keeps Cash under control for a moment. Cash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hika gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hika is just riding it out for now. Cash eventually gives up the hold. Hika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hika wants to get back to his feet. Hika regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cash. Hika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cash throws a big right hand that misses. Hika pulls Cash in to control the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Hika throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hika shoots in for a takedown but Cash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hika is not content to let Cash control the position. Cash taking a breather here. Cash in side control lands a decent elbow. Hika throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cash trying to control the action but Hika is working from the bottom. Hika wants to control but Cash postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money Cash dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hika shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cash sprawls well. Cash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hika gets slowly back to his feet. Cash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hika can do to turn this around? Hika shoots for a double leg takedown but Cash sprawls well. He's pushed Hika's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cash shoots in and bounces Hika off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Cash prevents Hika from getting back to his feet. Cash trying to control but Hika is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cash preventing the sweep. Cash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hika is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hika is looking to stand up but Cash isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hika is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Cash looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hika tries to close the distance and clinch but Cash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hika looking to score a takedown here. Cash is defending well but Hika drives through and ends up in Cash's guard. Cash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hika controls from within his opponent's guard. Cash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hika defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cash wants to sweep here but Hika controlling him for the moment. Hika must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Cash has control of Hika's left arm, preventing Hika from doing any damage. Hika lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cash looking for a triangle here. Hika is fighting it but it looks tight! Cash pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hika is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Money Cash!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rico Roco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Kerinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roco's entrance music is Depeche Mode - Where's the Revolution. A fine choice. Kerinen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2NE1 - 내가 제일 잘 나가(I AM THE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Roco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fredrik Kerinen! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roco keeps the fight on the outside. Kerinen has a takedown stuffed. Kerinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Roco forces Kerinen back against the cage and clinches. Roco lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Roco is trying to control. Kerinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kerinen works his way to full guard. Good work. Roco 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. Kerinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Kerinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerinen on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roco trying to control but Kerinen is working from the bottom. Roco with a flurry of punches that miss. Kerinen keeping full guard, as Roco tries to pass. Kerinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kerinen is tightening it up a little... Roco has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Roco reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Roco taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kerinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fredrik Kerinen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amhed Pour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Depeche Mode - Where's the Revolution 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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162 cm
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141 lbs
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178 cm
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135 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amhed Pour! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Sanchez! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pour takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pour throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sanchez throws a head kick but Pour moves out of range.
Pour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Pour ducks down to avoid it. Pour throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt. Pour appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Pour sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Pour connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
It looks like Diego Sanchez has been cut. Pour misses with an uppercut. Nice takedown defense from Pour. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt. Amhed Pour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Sanchez. Pour closes the distance and clinches. Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Pour keeps him there for the moment. Pour lands an uppercut. Pour working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A shot in the inside from Pour. Pour lands with a right to the head. Sanchez working hard to break the clinch. Pour lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Pour.
A short right from Pour.
Sanchez is rocked! Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Pour is controlling him. Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Pour finish him? Pour gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pour lands a right hand. Sanchez looks winded! Pour lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. Pour manages to break the clinch.
Pour cracks Sanchez with a hook to the temple - Sanchez is on wobbly legs here! Pour swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sanchez falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pour wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Amhed Pour!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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