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RB1: The Beginning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juaquin Bartolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ecko Souvongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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185 cm
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190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juaquin Bartolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ecko Souvongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartolo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Souvongkhamchanh tries to escape but Bartolo is in control.
Souvongkhamchanh is looking for a sweep.
Souvongkhamchanh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bartolo looks up at the clock and then as Souvongkhamchanh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bartolo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Souvongkhamchanh tries to escape but Bartolo is in control.
Bartolo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souvongkhamchanh on the ground.
Souvongkhamchanh is looking for a sweep.
Bartolo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Souvongkhamchanh is looking for a sweep.
Bartolo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Souvongkhamchanh down.
Bartolo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Souvongkhamchanh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartolo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Souvongkhamchanh down.
Check out the look on Bartolo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Souvongkhamchanh is trying to buck Bartolo off.
Souvongkhamchanh looks gassed!
Bartolo working the head and body with strikes.
Souvongkhamchanh is looking for a sweep.
Bartolo prevents Souvongkhamchanh from escaping the position.
Souvongkhamchanh manages to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Bartolo there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartolo working Souvongkhamchanh over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartolo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Souvongkhamchanh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartolo 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.
Bartolo 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.
Bartolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Souvongkhamchanh wants to improve his position but Bartolo is controlling well.
Bartolo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartolo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Souvongkhamchanh's head.
Bartolo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Souvongkhamchanh is pressing down on Bartolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bartolo throws a strike but Souvongkhamchanh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bartolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souvongkhamchanh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bartolo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvongkhamchanh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Souvongkhamchanh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Souvongkhamchanh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souvongkhamchanh works over Bartolo with some ground and pound from guard.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souvongkhamchanh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bartolo is proving hard to escape from.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bartolo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bartolo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bartolo throwing strikes from guard but Souvongkhamchanh blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartolo is looking to advance position but Souvongkhamchanh has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juaquin Bartolo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a head kick. Bartolo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Souvongkhamchanh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a nice head kick!
Bartolo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Souvongkhamchanh is trying to defend but Bartolo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Souvongkhamchanh wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bartolo lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartolo looks to land a strike but Souvongkhamchanh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh is looking to stand up but Bartolo isn't so interested in that idea.
Bartolo stands and steps away. Souvongkhamchanh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bartolo wants to clinch up but Souvongkhamchanh keeps it at a distance.
Bartolo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bartolo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Souvongkhamchanh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Souvongkhamchanh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartolo looks for a takedown but Souvongkhamchanh sprawls well.
Bartolo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bartolo slips a jab and a cross from Souvongkhamchanh.
Souvongkhamchanh misses with a double jab.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartolo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souvongkhamchanh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Souvongkhamchanh tries to clinch up but Bartolo circles away and keeps his distance.
Souvongkhamchanh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Juaquin Bartolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartolo fails to land with a series of punches.
Souvongkhamchanh scores with a jab.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Souvongkhamchanh both land. Nice combination.
A nice combination there by Souvongkhamchanh.
Bartolo looks for a takedown but Souvongkhamchanh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juaquin Bartolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a nice head kick!
Bartolo throws a leg kick but Souvongkhamchanh moved away.
Souvongkhamchanh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bartolo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Souvongkhamchanh lands an elbow inside.
Bartolo tries to pull guard but Souvongkhamchanh won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Souvongkhamchanh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Souvongkhamchanh tries to break the clinch but Bartolo is controlling the position.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a nice knee to the body.
Souvongkhamchanh lands an elbow inside that Bartolo shrugs off.
Bartolo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Souvongkhamchanh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartolo tightens his grip and picks Souvongkhamchanh up, before dumping him to the ground. Souvongkhamchanh manages to land in guard.
Souvongkhamchanh working for a triangle but Bartolo defends it easily.
Souvongkhamchanh keeping full guard, as Bartolo tries to pass.
Bartolo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souvongkhamchanh's head.
Souvongkhamchanh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bartolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartolo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ecko Souvongkhamchanh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses.
Souvongkhamchanh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Souvongkhamchanh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartolo dives in and grabs Souvongkhamchanh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souvongkhamchanh pushes down on Bartolo's head and hops out.
Souvongkhamchanh tries to clinch up
and Bartolo counters with a takedown into side control.
Souvongkhamchanh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bartolo off and has taken his back!
Souvongkhamchanh throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bartolo rolls, trying to escape but Souvongkhamchanh keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souvongkhamchanh is not going to allow Bartolo to sit and survive in this position.
Souvongkhamchanh missing with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Souvongkhamchanh scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bartolo is looking for a way out.
You can see the frustration on Bartolo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Souvongkhamchanh punches the canvas rather than the man.
Souvongkhamchanh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Souvongkhamchanh looking for the choke from the back.
Souvongkhamchanh missing with strikes.
Bartolo trying to control the position but Souvongkhamchanh manages to sink in the hooks.
Souvongkhamchanh somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Souvongkhamchanh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bartolo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a series of strikes and Bartolo wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Souvongkhamchanh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Souvongkhamchanh there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bartolo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Souvongkhamchanh tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Souvongkhamchanh looking to ground and pound but Bartolo is blocking nicely.
Souvongkhamchanh prevents Bartolo from getting the reversal.
Bartolo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bartolo tries to get out of the position.
Souvongkhamchanh throwing strikes here but Bartolo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Souvongkhamchanh lands a heavy elbow.
Bartolo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souvongkhamchanh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bartolo tries to lock up and control but Souvongkhamchanh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Souvongkhamchanh looking to ground and pound but Bartolo is blocking nicely.
Souvongkhamchanh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Souvongkhamchanh throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Souvongkhamchanh thowing shots but they're missing.
Bartolo tries to hold on but Souvongkhamchanh pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Souvongkhamchanh there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Souvongkhamchanh working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Bartolo slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Bartolo is looking to improve his position.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Souvongkhamchanh.
Bartolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartolo throws out a loose jab but Souvongkhamchanh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souvongkhamchanh throws a head kick that Bartolo semi-blocks.
Souvongkhamchanh clinches but Bartolo breaks the clinch
and Bartolo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Souvongkhamchanh!
Bartolo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souvongkhamchanh taking shots to the head.
Souvongkhamchanh is looking to improve his position but Bartolo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juaquin Bartolo.
I think Bartolo 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juaquin Bartolo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jingles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Spaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jingles comes to the cage accompanied by I Need Drugs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Jingles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Spaso!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Spaso.
Spaso misses with a few strikes there.
Jingles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jingles tries to clinch but Spaso is having none of it.
Spaso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spaso swats away the attempt to clinch by Jingles.
Jingles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spaso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jingles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spaso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spaso looks to land a combination but Jingles avoids it well.
Spaso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spaso thows a body shot but no joy.
Jingles has managed to clinch.
Jingles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spaso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jingles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jingles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Mike Spaso has been cut.
Jingles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spaso looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jingles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spaso's face.
Spaso takes an elbow to the temple.
Jingles lands a damaging elbow.
Jingles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spaso takes an elbow to the temple.
Jingles landing knees to the body.
Spaso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jingles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spaso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jingles is pushing Spaso up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Jingles.
Jingles landing knees to the body.
Jingles lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Spaso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jingles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spaso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jingles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spaso's efforts to push away.
Jingles lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaso takes an elbow to the temple.
Jingles misses with some punches.
Jingles landing knees to the head.
Jingles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jingles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jingles lands an elbow that stopped Spaso in his tracks for a moment.
Spaso takes an elbow to the temple.
Spaso has had enough of the clinch but Jingles keeps him there for the moment.
Spaso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jingles connects with a knee to the head.
Jingles connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jingles.
Jingles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jingles lands a damaging elbow.
Spaso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spaso can't break the clinch.
Jingles lands an elbow that stopped Spaso in his tracks for a moment.
Jingles scores a nice knee to the body.
Jingles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jingles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jingles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spaso's defenses.
Jingles has Spaso pressed against the cage, preventing Spaso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jingles lands an elbow inside that Spaso shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingles lands an elbow just above Spaso 's eye.
Spaso tries to break the clinch but Jingles is controlling the position.
Jingles blocking some punches.
Spaso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jingles with a knee to the head.
Jingles lands a knee to the body.
Jingles lands a nice elbow.
Spaso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jingles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jingles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spaso takes an elbow to the temple.
Spaso is trying to break the clinch but Jingles is controlling him.
Jingles swings wildly with an uppercut but Spaso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jingles tries a knee to the head but Spaso blocks it.
Jingles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spaso is trying to break free.
Spaso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jingles has him pressed against the cage.
Jingles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spaso in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jingles lands a nice knee to the body.
Spaso is trying to break the clinch but Jingles is controlling him.
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.
Nice elbow from Jingles.
Jingles scores a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Spaso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jingles connects with a knee to the head.
Spaso tries to circle away but Jingles has him pinned against the cage.
Spaso is trying to break free.
Jingles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jingles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jingles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jingles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spaso avoids it.
Spaso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spaso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Spaso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jingles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spaso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jingles has him pressed against the cage.
Jingles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jingles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jingles lands a knee to the body.
Jingles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jingles.
Spaso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jingles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Spaso's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jingles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mike Spaso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spaso cracks Jingles with a good jab.
Spaso tries a head kick but it misses.
Spaso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jingles.
Jingles has Spaso up against the cage in a clinch.
Jingles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spaso tries to break the clinch but Jingles is controlling the position.
Jingles lands an elbow just above Spaso 's eye.
Jingles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Mike Spaso's cut even more.
Spaso takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spaso is trying to force a seperation but Jingles has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jingles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spaso is trying to break the clinch but Jingles has him pressed against the cage.
Jingles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Jingles.
Jingles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mark Jingles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jingles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spaso in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jingles just leaning against Spaso, taking a breather.
Jingles landing knees to the head.
Jingles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spaso can do to turn this around?
Jingles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spaso working hard to break the clinch.
Jingles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spaso has had enough of the clinch but Jingles keeps him there for the moment.
Jingles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spaso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jingles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spaso in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jingles crunches a lovely knee into Spaso's ribcage.
Spaso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spaso prevents a body shot from Jingles.
Jingles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jingles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spaso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jingles.
Spaso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaso blocks a body shot from Jingles.
Spaso wants to get back to striking at distance but Jingles won't allow it.
Spaso is looking to break free of the clinch but Jingles has double underhooks.
Jingles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jingles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spaso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spaso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spaso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spaso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spaso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spaso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spaso takes an elbow to the temple.
Jingles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jingles looking to throw knees to the head but Spaso is blocking nicely.
Spaso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jingles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spaso blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spaso as Jingles tries to tie him up.
Spaso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jingles has him pressed against the cage.
Jingles lands an elbow inside that Spaso shrugs off.
Jingles swings wildly with an uppercut but Spaso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spaso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spaso's efforts to push away.
Jingles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spaso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jingles scores a nice knee to the body.
Jingles just leaning against Spaso, taking a breather.
Jingles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spaso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jingles lands a good knee to the midsection. Spaso won't want to take too many of those.
Jingles has Spaso pressed against the cage, preventing Spaso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spaso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jingles looking to throw knees to the head but Spaso is blocking nicely.
Spaso is trying to break the clinch but Jingles has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Jingles.
Spaso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jingles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jingles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spaso is looking to break free of the clinch but Jingles has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jingles has Spaso pressed against the cage, preventing Spaso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jingles lands a knee to the body.
Jingles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spaso's defenses.
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.
Jingles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jingles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spaso avoiding damage as Jingles throws knees to the body.
Jingles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spaso is defending well for now.
Spaso wants to break free but Jingles has control.
Spaso is trying to break the clinch but Jingles is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Jingles.
Jingles prevents Spaso from breaking the clinch.
Jingles stalling in the clinch.
Spaso wants to get back to striking at distance but Jingles won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Jingles.
Spaso managing to block the knees to the body from Jingles.
Jingles misses with a punch to the body.
Jingles prevents Spaso from breaking the clinch.
Jingles with a knee to the head.
Jingles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jingles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spaso.
Jingles lands a nice elbow.
Spaso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spaso lands a hook that snaps the head of Jingles backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jingles.
Jingles keeps control of Spaso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jingles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Spaso's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jingles is looking to clinch but Spaso is avoiding it.
Spaso tries a head kick but it misses.
Spaso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spaso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jingles.
Mike Spaso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spaso throws a right hand that Jingles ducks under and follows up with a left that Jingles also avoids with ease.
Jingles misses with a wild combination.
Spaso misses with a double jab
and Jingles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spaso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jingles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jingles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Jingles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jingles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spaso's face.
Spaso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jingles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingles landing knees to the head.
Jingles tries to land a knee to the head but Spaso blocks with his arms.
Spaso manages to break the clinch.
Jingles moves into the clinch successfully.
Jingles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jingles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spaso in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spaso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spaso wants to break free but Jingles has control.
Spaso is trying to break free.
Jingles lands a nice elbow.
Spaso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jingles lands an elbow inside.
Jingles tries to work over Spaso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jingles lands a knee to the head.
Jingles lands an elbow inside.
Spaso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spaso has had enough of the clinch but Jingles keeps him there for the moment.
Spaso is trying to force a seperation but Jingles has the dominant position.
Spaso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jingles lands an elbow just above Spaso 's eye.
Jingles lands an elbow that stopped Spaso in his tracks for a moment.
Spaso blocks an uppercut.
That's two 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.
Spaso has had enough of the clinch but Jingles keeps him there for the moment.
Jingles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spaso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jingles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jingles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jingles lands an elbow just above Spaso 's eye.
Jingles lands a good knee to the midsection. Spaso won't want to take too many of those.
Spaso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jingles is looking to control Spaso's arms but Spaso gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jingles has his back to the cage.
Spaso tries to break the clinch but Jingles is controlling the position.
Spaso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spaso takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spaso.
Spaso takes an elbow to the temple.
Jingles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spaso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spaso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Jingles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingles scores a nice knee to the body.
Spaso can't break the clinch.
Jingles connects with a knee to the head.
Jingles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spaso tries to circle away but Jingles has him pinned against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jingles.
Jingles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spaso's efforts to push away.
Jingles tries to land a knee to the head but Spaso blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Jingles.
Jingles lands a knee to the head.
Jingles landing knees to the head.
Spaso avoiding damage as Jingles throws knees to the body.
Jingles keeps control of Spaso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jingles misses with a knee to the head.
Jingles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spaso avoids it.
Jingles lands a damaging elbow.
Spaso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spaso takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spaso working hard to break the clinch.
Jingles lands an elbow inside.
Jingles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jingles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four 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.
Jingles throws an elbow that misses.
Spaso tries to break the clinch but Jingles is controlling the position.
Spaso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jingles landing knees to the body.
Jingles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spaso is trying to break the clinch but Jingles is controlling him.
Jingles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jingles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spaso blocks it with crossed arms.
Spaso wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jingles has him pressed against the cage.
Jingles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jingles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spaso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spaso wants to get back to striking at distance but Jingles won't allow it.
Jingles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jingles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jingles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spaso in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jingles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jingles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jingles misses with an elbow over the top.
Spaso wants to get back to striking at distance but Jingles won't allow it.
Jingles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spaso working hard to break the clinch.
Mike Spaso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Jingles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jingles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Jingles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jingles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Jingles!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Castle struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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140 lbs
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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, Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno Cuenca motions for Castle to come forward. Moreno Cuenca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Castle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moreno Cuenca swivels and escapes.
Castle shoots in but Moreno Cuenca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moreno Cuenca scores with a takedown into Castle's guard.
Castle being controlled here, momentarily.
Moreno Cuenca has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Castle wants to stand and escape but Moreno Cuenca is having none of it.
Castle being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca looking to pass the guard.
Moreno Cuenca thows a big elbow that misses.
Moreno Cuenca is working Castle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castle being controlled here, momentarily.
Moreno Cuenca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castle is keeping the position for now.
Moreno Cuenca stands up and waves to Castle to follow him.
Moreno Cuenca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moreno Cuenca manages to break the clinch.
Castle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moreno Cuenca instigates a clinch.
Castle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moreno Cuenca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreno Cuenca moves into the clinch.
Come on Moreno Cuenca - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moreno Cuenca has picked Castle up - he's going for a ride! Moreno Cuenca dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moreno Cuenca working the head and body with strikes.
Moreno Cuenca is working for a kimura but Castle is defending it quite comfortably.
Moreno Cuenca performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moreno Cuenca is nestled in close to Castle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca 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.
Moreno Cuenca with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moreno Cuenca clinches up with Castle and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca throws an elbow that misses.
Moreno Cuenca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreno Cuenca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moreno Cuenca jumps guard and drags Castle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Moreno Cuenca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moreno Cuenca pulls Castle in close to prevent any damage.
Castle stopping the sweep attempt from Moreno Cuenca.
Moreno Cuenca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castle is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca striking from the bottom here.
Moreno Cuenca wants to sweep here but Castle controlling him for the moment.
Moreno Cuenca keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully.
Moreno Cuenca pushes Castle off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Moreno Cuenca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moreno Cuenca rushes Castle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno Cuenca is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Castle can't fight it off and eventually Moreno Cuenca manages to take the fight to the floor. Castle looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moreno Cuenca is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moreno Cuenca controlling from the top position.
Moreno Cuenca lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno Cuenca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castle is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moreno Cuenca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moreno Cuenca's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moreno Cuenca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moreno Cuenca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castle wants to sweep here but Moreno Cuenca controlling him for the moment.
Moreno Cuenca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moreno Cuenca working some strikes from top position.
Moreno Cuenca 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.
Moreno Cuenca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moreno Cuenca scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Moreno Cuenca throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Castle crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Wheaton (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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210 lbs
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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, Scott Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devon Wheaton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke throws a jab when Wheaton was well out of range.
A punch combination from Wheaton misses.
A right-left combo lands from Lilke.
Wheaton dives in and grabs Lilke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lilke pushes down on Wheaton's head and hops out.
Wheaton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lilke.
Wheaton dives in and grabs Lilke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lilke pushes down on Wheaton's head and hops out.
Wheaton throws a head kick but Lilke moves out of range.
Wheaton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wheaton dodges the punch combination from Lilke.
Wheaton shoots for a double leg takedown but Lilke sprawls well. He's pushed Wheaton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scott Lilke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Wheaton.
Wheaton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lilke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wheaton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lilke tries to avoid it but Wheaton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lilke to the ground. Lilke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wheaton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lilke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wheaton.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lilke.
It looks like Devon Wheaton has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lilke.
Wheaton looks gassed!
Lilke lands the left hand.
Wheaton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lilke tries to avoid it but Wheaton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lilke to the ground. Lilke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott Lilke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lilke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Lilke.
Lilke blocks a head kick by Wheaton.
Lilke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lilke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wheaton.
Lilke throws a right and a left that Wheaton avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheaton is looking to clinch but Lilke is avoiding it.
Wheaton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lilke counters with a one-two to the body.
Wheaton drops his hands momentarily and Lilke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lilke lands with a nice combination. Wheaton backs away looking to recover.
Wheaton is rocked!
Lilke connects with a jab.
Wheaton is still on wobbly legs! Can Lilke finish him?
Lilke throws a right hand that Wheaton ducks under and follows up with a left that Wheaton also avoids with ease.
Wheaton loses concentration momentarily and Lilke pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Wheaton crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Lilke finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Lilke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between bow jow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, bow jow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
jow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
jow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
jow wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones with shots to the head and body - jow looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones avoids the attempt from jow to control.
Jones wants to control the pace but jow is squirming around nicely.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… jow is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by jow and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
jow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones breaks jow's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones won't allow jow to sweep him here.
jow controlling the position.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
jow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from jow.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but jow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
jow 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
jow stuffs the takedown.
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones looks gassed!
jow trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
jow throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from jow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jow keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
jow seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from jow.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
jow has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. jow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow just above jow 's eye.
jow tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
jow tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like bow jow has been cut.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
jow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
jow with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bow jow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of jow's head.
jow controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on bow jow's cut.
That's time! jow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
jow tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones is looking to stand up but jow won't let him.
jow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones won't allow jow to get back to his feet.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
jow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones distracts jow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
jow wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
jow controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
jow is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics jow uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
jow is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! jow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jow tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
jow wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
jow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. jow manages to get himself to full guard.
jow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones trying to control but jow is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
jow working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
jow is looking to improve his position.
Jones seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Roy Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
jow is trying to control but can't.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks jow but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on bow jow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but jow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
jow jumps guard but Jones stands there with jow around his waist. jow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
jow is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones manages to pull guard.
jow wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
jow is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jow wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones wants to control the pace but jow is squirming around nicely.
jow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if jow tries to get out of the position.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish jow?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
jow sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
jow won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
jow tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
jow tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control from half guard but jow is working away.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but jow is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to pass to mount but jow is defending the position.
jow is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
jow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for jow.
jow wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
jow wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
jow has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
jow wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
jow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
jow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
jow looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
bow jow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
jow is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyrylo Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
255 lbs
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18
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyrylo Davydenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davydenko shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Davydenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davydenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davydenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Davydenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davydenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Davydenko with the ground and pound but Rogers regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rogers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davydenko.
Davydenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Davydenko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Davydenko looking to secure an arm triangle but Rogers defends it well.
Rogers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davydenko.
Rogers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Davydenko.
Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davydenko avoids the attempt from Rogers to control.
Davydenko misses with a head shot.
Davydenko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rogers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davydenko looking to ground and pound but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers is desperately trying to improve his position but Davydenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Davydenko looking to finish with strikes here!
Davydenko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Davydenko looking to ground and pound but Rogers is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rogers tries to lock up and control but Davydenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Davydenko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rogers because Davydenko loaded up on that one.
Davydenko throwing strikes here but Rogers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Davydenko throws some wild stikes that Rogers manages to avoid easily.
Davydenko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Davydenko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davydenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rogers turns into him and now he's in Davydenko's guard.
Davydenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davydenko has his feet on Rogers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogers defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Davydenko misses the target.
Davydenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davydenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Davydenko feints and as Rogers raises his hands in defense, Davydenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davydenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top!
Davydenko pushes Rogers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davydenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrylo Davydenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davydenko.
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davydenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davydenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rogers sprawls well initially but Davydenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davydenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davydenko passes to side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Davydenko.
Davydenko with the ground and pound but Rogers regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Davydenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davydenko is working away from the top position though.
Davydenko passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davydenko takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Davydenko punches the canvas rather than the man.
Davydenko is persistently looking for the submission but Rogers is defending it well.
Davydenko misses with punches from the back.
Davydenko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rogers is defending well though. Davydenko let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two 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.
Rogers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davydenko looking for the choke from the back.
Davydenko missing with strikes.
Rogers fending off the submission attempt from Davydenko.
Davydenko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Rogers defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Davydenko's arms.
Davydenko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Davydenko looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Davydenko.
Davydenko throwing sloppy strikes.
Davydenko throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davydenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rogers defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rogers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Davydenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrylo Davydenko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.
Davydenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davydenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Rogers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davydenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davydenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davydenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davydenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davydenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davydenko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rogers's thigh. Rogers counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Davydenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davydenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davydenko throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davydenko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rogers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Davydenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Davydenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Davydenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davydenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Davydenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Davydenko throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
Rogers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Davydenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davydenko.
Davydenko lands a shoulder strike.
Davydenko taking a breather.
Davydenko working aggressively here.
Davydenko lands a left hand.
Davydenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davydenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.
Davydenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Rogers won't allow it.
Rogers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davydenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davydenko taking a breather.
Davydenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davydenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Davydenko avoids nicely.
Davydenko with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrylo Davydenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Davydenko working hard to break the clinch.
Rogers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyrylo Davydenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davydenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Davydenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Rogers drops back down to his feet.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davydenko.
Davydenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rogers is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrylo Davydenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davydenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyrylo Davydenko!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jason Shamrock enters the cage!
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19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Shamrock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gonzales can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shamrock has hold of Gonzales's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gonzales manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gonzales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shamrock on the ground.
Gonzales is trying to escape the mount.
Gonzales bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shamrock looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gonzales is defending well. Shamrock quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gonzales has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shamrock celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Shamrock!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Matrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steiner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Agonoize - Baeng Baeng Goodbye. Max Steiner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Matrione's chin.
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150 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Matrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Steiner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner lunges at Matrione with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matrione's hand.
Steiner wants to clinch up but Matrione keeps it at a distance.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matrione swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matrione will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matrione throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steiner's waist but Steiner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matrione off to one side.
Matrione tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steiner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steiner.
Steiner pushes Matrione back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steiner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matrione up against the cage.
Steiner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matrione backwards.
Matrione is rocked!
A short left from Steiner.
Oh Matrione is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steiner creates a bit of distance and cracks Matrione with a massive left hook! Matrione crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Steiner stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Steiner!
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