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QFC Tournament 982 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hugh (ranked 4864 p4p, 4862 weight class) and Nox Vinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Hugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nox Vinn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Hugh sprawls well. He's pushed Vinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vinn closes the distance and clinches.
Vinn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinn controlling the action here for a moment.
Vinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hugh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hugh is trying to pull guard but Vinn has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinn is trying to force a seperation but Hugh has the dominant position.
Hugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hugh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vinn.
Hugh is looking to counter the offense by Vinn and move into the clinch.
Hugh misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hugh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vinn tries to pull guard but Hugh holds him up against the cage and eventually Vinn drops back down to his feet.
David Hugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nox Vinn.
Hugh tries to break the clinch but Vinn is controlling the position.
Vinn is trying to break the clinch but Hugh has him pressed against the cage.
Hugh turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hugh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vinn some visible discomfort.
Vinn is looking for a sweep.
Vinn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hugh scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Vinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vinn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hugh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugh moves into full mount!
Vinn is looking to improve his position but Hugh isn't that keen on the idea.
Vinn tries to hold on but Hugh pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Vinn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hugh looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Good control from Hugh.
Vinn breaks Hugh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hugh wants to get back to his feet but Vinn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hugh being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hugh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vinn defends it easily.
Hugh has his hands on Vinn's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hugh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vinn blocks a head kick by Hugh.
Vinn dives in for a single leg takedown but Hugh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vinn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hugh tries to clinch up.
David Hugh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vinn tries to clinch up but Hugh circles away and keeps his distance.
Hugh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vinn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hugh lands a couple of elbows.
David Hugh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vinn has a closed guard, preventing Hugh from standing up.
Hugh postures up and lands a big shot to Vinn's brow.
Hugh wants to pass the guard but Vinn is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hugh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hugh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinn can do to turn this around?
Hugh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hugh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vinn wants to improve his position but Hugh is controlling well.
Hugh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vinn wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugh is thwarting Vinn's attempts to control the position.
Vinn punching from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vinn is breathing heavily.
Vinn wants to control but Hugh is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vinn throws a right hand that Hugh ducks under and follows up with a left that Hugh also avoids with ease.
Vinn shoots and misses
and Hugh moves into the clinch.
Vinn is looking for a takedown.
David Hugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nox Vinn.
Good body shot from Hugh.
Hugh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vinn stalling in the clinch but Hugh improves position.
Hugh just leaning against Vinn, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinn is trying to break free.
Hugh lands a takedown into guard.
Hugh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hugh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vinn is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugh sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hugh dominated that second round.
That's time! Hugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hugh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vinn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for Vinn with that takedown attempt.
Hugh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hugh showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinn trying to control but Hugh postures up.
Vinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vinn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hugh.
Hugh is controlling the pace.
Hugh seems to be working for a kimura but Vinn defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vinn wants to get back to full guard.
Vinn scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hugh manages to mount him!
Vinn wants to control but Hugh is having none of it.
Vinn working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vinn is surviving well by controlling Hugh's body position as best he can.
Hugh controlling his opponent.
Hugh raining down shots from the mount!
Vinn is desperately trying to improve his position but Hugh has a good base and remains in mount.
Hugh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vinn is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugh controlling the pace for now.
Hugh with shots to the head and body - Vinn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hugh controlling the position easily from mount.
Hugh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vinn is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hugh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nox Vinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Hugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinn is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Hugh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hugh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for David Hugh!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for David Hugh!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for David Hugh!
David Hugh wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Berra (ranked 4900 p4p, 5058 weight class) and Monterro Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yogi Berra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monterro Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berra connects with the punch.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berra defends it nicely.
Berra misses the jab.
Berra misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Berra looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berra wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking to stand up but Berra isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berra controlling from the top position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Berra from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Berra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Berra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berra finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith dives in and grabs Berra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berra pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Yogi Berra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Berra trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berra works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Berra is controlling the position.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Berra wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Berra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Berra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Berra to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Berra lands the left hand.
Berra lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berra knocks out Smith with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Berra before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Berra picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yogi Berra!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darek Zuber (ranked 4924 p4p, 4987 weight class) and Jim Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 528 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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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darek Zuber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Cricket!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuber closes the distance and clinches up with Cricket, looking for a takedown. Zuber pushes Cricket against the cage but Cricket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zuber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cricket's half guard.
Cricket manages to get to full guard.
Zuber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cricket's head.
Zuber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cricket is rocked!
Cricket can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zuber controls the pace.
Cricket is still in real trouble! Can Zuber finish him?
Zuber arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cricket's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darek Zuber!
During a confident post fight interview, Darek Zuber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McFatass (ranked 4787 p4p, 2885 weight class) and Andrew Quigley (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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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fatty McFatass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFatass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McFatass lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McFatass's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McFatass working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quigley's head.
McFatass prevents Quigley from getting back to his feet.
McFatass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quigley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFatass 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.
McFatass is working hard here to advance position.
McFatass postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Quigley covers up, he's hurt! McFatass keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McFatass and the ref steps in to end the fight! McFatass can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatty McFatass!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas McManus (ranked 4885 p4p, 4808 weight class) and Maleko Mahoe (ranked 0 p4p, 176 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maleko Mahoe!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but McManus circles away.
McManus misses with a double jab
and Mahoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoe misses with a double jab.
Mahoe clobbers McManus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McManus keeps the fight on the outside.
McManus feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus loads up on a big right hand but Mahoe slips the punch.
Mahoe misses with an uppercut.
Mahoe throws a body shot but no joy.
McManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahoe, pushing him back against the cage.
McManus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoe backwards.
It looks like Maleko Mahoe has been cut.
A short right from McManus.
McManus lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahoe looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from McManus.
McManus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McManus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McManus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McManus scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McManus.
McManus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McManus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McManus lands an uppercut.
Mahoe is rocked!
McManus dips a shoulder and cracks Mahoe with a mighty uppercut! Mahoe falls back against the cage and McManus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mahoe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McManus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas McManus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil McCavity (ranked 4793 p4p, 5263 weight class) and Mitch Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 555 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil McCavity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCavity enables Andrews to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCavity manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCavity keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Andrews trying to control but McCavity is working from the bottom.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but McCavity is retaining full guard.
Andrews advances to half guard.
Andrews controlling the action here.
Andrews is trying to control the action in half guard but McCavity is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCavity looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andrews is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCavity tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but McCavity defending well.
Andrews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andrews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCavity does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andrews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andrews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCavity manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andrews content to stall in guard here.
McCavity is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrews defends well.
Andrews postures up.
Andrews trying to control but McCavity is working from the bottom.
Andrews sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCavity looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrews changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCavity looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Andrews is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCavity knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andrews trying to control the position but McCavity is working away.
Andrews working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCavity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrews trying to control the action but McCavity is working from the bottom.
Andrews is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McCavity will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Andrews's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Andrews working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCavity tries to bench press Andrews off him but Andrews keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McCavity is looking to regain half guard here but Andrews keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Andrews dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andrews gets a double leg takedown into McCavity's guard.
Andrews wants to control from the top but McCavity keeps moving.
Andrews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCavity scores with a nice shot.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but McCavity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCavity looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews has gone for a leg lock! McCavity slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andrews's guard.
Andrews seems keen to control McCavity's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews working a defensive guard here.
Andrews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCavity doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCavity manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCavity decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Andrews, up you get!
Andrews moves out of range as McCavity throws a body kick.
And Andrews tries to counter it with a takedown but McCavity pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andrews gets a double leg takedown into McCavity's guard.
McCavity scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mitch Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrews wants to free his trapped foot but McCavity is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCavity tries to kick Andrews off but Andrews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andrews moves nicely into side control.
McCavity wants to control but Andrews postures up.
Andrews looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCavity prevents Andrews from moving into mount.
McCavity tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andrews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andrews is trying to get an arm triangle but McCavity is defending well.
McCavity sneaks out the side door and pushes Andrews away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCavity shoots in and drives through. Andrews sprawls well.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andrews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCavity is keeping the position for now.
McCavity working a defensive guard here.
Andrews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andrews won't allow McCavity to sweep him here.
McCavity could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Andrews passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCavity gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews wants to control the pace but McCavity is squirming around nicely.
Andrews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andrews is continuing to stall.
Andrews fails to advance to McCavity's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitch Andrews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Andrews dives in and scores a takedown into McCavity's guard.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but McCavity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but McCavity is retaining full guard.
Andrews forces his way into half guard.
Andrews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrews sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews is pressing down on McCavity's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCavity is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCavity keeps working.
McCavity is trying to maintain the position but Andrews is very close to passing his half guard.
Andrews trying to control the pace.
McCavity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andrews is working away from the top position though.
McCavity is looking to escape.
Andrews is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phil McCavity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Andrews drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McCavity has his feet on Andrews's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Andrews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCavity tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Andrews is looking for the choke from the back position but McCavity is controlling his hands well.
Andrews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Andrews's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McCavity wants to get back to his feet.
Mitch Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews controls the position.
McCavity is trying to stand back up.
McCavity trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Andrews controlling the positon.
Andrews is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and McCavity taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Andrews.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitch Andrews!
A victorious Mitch Andrews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tourney Guy (ranked 4790 p4p, 4990 weight class) and mr White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tourney Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, mr White!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Guy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Guy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy is not content to let White control the position.
White has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Guy!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to control but Guy is having none of it.
Guy is trying to stand but he's just given White his back.
Guy takes a big shot to the side of the head.
White working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Guy is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and White has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Guy taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). mr White!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Supreme Patty B (ranked 4951 p4p, 5166 weight class) and Matthew Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patty B comes to the cage accompanied by Make It Shine. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Supreme Patty B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patty B dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Patty B shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Patty B shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Patty B keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Supreme Patty B. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patty B fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patty B tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patty B somewhat.
Patty B sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Patty B avoids it this time.
Patty B shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patty B is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Patty B is defending well.
Patty B could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Patty B prevents a takedown attempt there.
Patty B holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Patty B wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patty B gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Patty B is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patty B is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith is leaning against Patty B and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Patty B prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Patty B closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith with the counter takedown but Patty B avoids it easily.
Smith looks to land a combination but Patty B avoids it well.
Patty B misses with a few strikes there.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith avoiding damage as Patty B throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patty B wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith tries for a takedown but Patty B manages to get underhooks.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Patty B gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Patty B prevents a takedown attempt there.
Patty B tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
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.
Patty B is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Patty B tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to work over Patty B's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Patty B closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Patty B pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Patty B moves into the clinch.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Patty B up against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Patty B, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Patty B defends well and Smith ends up having to push Patty B into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Patty B changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Patty B manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Patty B is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Patty B tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patty B holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patty B holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Patty B is looking to escape.
Smith misses with a head shot.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith throwing strikes here but Patty B is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Patty B keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patty B swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith trying to control but Patty B is having none of it.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Patty B wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Patty B is working to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but Patty B is having none of it.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Patty B can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but instead Patty B manages to regain half guard.
Smith wants to stand but Patty B has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patty B is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patty B circles away.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patty B's waist but Patty B gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Patty B on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Supreme Patty B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Smith.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Patty B saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patty B swivels and escapes.
Patty B takes the fight into the clinch.
Patty B is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Patty B just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patty B manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Patty B working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patty B is trying to control but can't.
Patty B gets full guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Patty B is keeping the position.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Patty B throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPatty B.
Patty B fails with a takedown attempt.
Patty B is looking to land body kicks.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Patty B.
Patty B has managed to clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Patty B won't allow it.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Patty B gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Patty B stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Patty B is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patty B is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patty B successfully pulls guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Patty B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patty B looking for a sweep. Not yet Patty B, not yet.
Matthew Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patty B keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Patty B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supreme Patty B showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Matthew Smith!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Matthew Smith!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Supreme Patty B!
Matthew Smith wins by split decision!
In defeat, Supreme Patty B stepped up to the mic, saying 'bruh '.
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