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QFC Tournament 1202 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hard Hitter (ranked 4057 p4p, 4172 weight class) and Patrick Kelly (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 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, Hard Hitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hitter defends well and Kelly ends up having to push Hitter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - Hitter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hitter throws a big counter combination but Kelly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hitter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly shoots in but Hitter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hard Hitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Kelly.
Kelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitter swivels and escapes.
Kelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hitter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hitter lands in his opponent's guard.
Kelly is looking to stand up but Hitter isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kelly is proving hard to escape from.
Kelly wants to stand up but Hitter is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kelly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hitter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kelly is trying to keep Hitter in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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.
Hitter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kelly wants to stand but Hitter is controlling the position.
Hitter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hitter tries to stand but Kelly is controlling from the bottom.
Hitter content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hitter drops back looking for a leg! Kelly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kelly manages to kick Hitter off! Hitter jumps back into Kelly's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kelly forces Hitter back against the cage and clinches.
Kelly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hitter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hitter tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee asks Hitter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hitter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hitter working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitter tries to stand but Kelly controls the position and pulls Hitter into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Hitter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kelly thumps Hitter with a low kick.
Hitter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hitter controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kelly wants to control but Hitter is keeping busy.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard but Hitter has mounted him!
Hitter controlling the position easily from mount.
Hitter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kelly is now in Hitter's guard. A big mistake from Hitter there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hitter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Hitter is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hitter winds up and cracks Kelly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hitter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hitter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hitter trying to mount his opponent but Kelly defends it.
Hitter controlling the pace.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Hitter is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hitter wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hitter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kelly gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly has a closed guard, preventing Hitter from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Hitter dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kelly throws a head kick that half lands.
Hitter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hitter showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Hitter seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hitter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Hitter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kelly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hitter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hitter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two 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.
Hitter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hitter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelly's guard.
Hitter controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hitter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hitter but Hitter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kelly manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hitter after a bit of a struggle.
Hard Hitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Kelly.
Hitter jumps guard.
Hitter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kelly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitter has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.
Hitter wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Hitter keeps moving.
Patrick Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hard Hitter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitter pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hard Hitter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hitter, 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 Josh West scores the fight for Hard Hitter!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Hard Hitter!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Hard Hitter!
Hard Hitter wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Thomas (ranked 4127 p4p, 4035 weight class) and Evgeny Izov (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 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, Aaron Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evgeny Izov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izov dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Izov won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Izov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Izov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Izov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas wants to control but Izov is keeping busy.
Izov is looking for a kimura here.
Izov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Izov eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Thomas tries to roll over but Izov keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Izov in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Izov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Izov lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Izov dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas is trying to escape the position but Izov is controlling the position.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Izov happy to just control the position for now.
Thomas tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Izov easily slips into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to hold on but Izov pushes him away.
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thomas wants to hold on but Izov pushes him away.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Izov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thomas has worked his arm free - good work by Thomas!
Thomas looking for a sweep but Izov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Izov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Izov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Izov from standing up.
Izov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Izov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas's guard.
Izov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Izov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Izov escapes and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thomas wants to control but Izov postures up.
Izov swings around for an armbar but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Izov's guard.
Izov has his hands on Thomas's head, controlling the position.
Izov 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.
Izov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izov pulls Thomas in close to his closed guard and prevents Thomas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Evgeny Izov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Izov 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.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Izov trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Izov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thomas uses it to pass to side control.
Izov is pushing Thomas's head away, looking to escape. Thomas manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izov struggling a bit here.
Thomas tries to move to mount but Izov blocks the move with his legs.
Izov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thomas's best efforts.
Izov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Izov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Izov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thomas!
Izov lands a nice forearm strike.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Izov is staying tight to Thomas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Izov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evgeny Izov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Izov. Izov maintains the clinch.
Thomas jumps into guard, dragging Izov to the mat.
Thomas pulls Izov in close to prevent any damage.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Izov is controlling him.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Izov manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Izov controlling the action here.
Thomas wants to control but Izov passes into side.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Izov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Izov advances to mount.
Izov landing strikes from the mount and Thomas is in trouble!
Izov controlling from the full mount.
Thomas tries to hold on but Izov pushes him away.
Izov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thomas's face.
Izov controlling his opponent.
Izov lands a big elbow.
Izov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Izov wants to finish this one by submission but Thomas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Izov.
Izov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thomas tries to buck Izov off but he can't manage it.
Izov lands a heavy elbow.
Izov has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Izov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeny Izov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Izov 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Evgeny Izov!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Evgeny Izov!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Evgeny Izov!
Evgeny Izov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Espinoza (ranked 4395 p4p, 3991 weight class) and Giovani Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 211 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 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, Benjamin Espinoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Giovani Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espinoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Some wild striking there from Espinoza.
Hatfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hatfield does no damage.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Espinoza's head.
Espinoza misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Espinoza does no damage.
Espinoza misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Espinoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hatfield misses with a double jab.
Espinoza throws a right and a left that Hatfield avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.
Espinoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Espinoza misses.
Espinoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Espinoza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Espinoza. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Espinoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Espinoza thuds a left hand into Hatfield's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Espinoza eats them both and turns towards Hatfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hatfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza misses with a wild body shot.
Espinoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Hatfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hatfield scores with a one two! Espinoza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatfield.
Espinoza is looking to wear down Hatfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Espinoza throws a nice looking combination but Hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Espinoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Espinoza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hatfield looks winded!
Espinoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hatfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Espinoza dodges the punch combination from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks to land a combination but Espinoza avoids it well.
Espinoza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hatfield tries to keep at a distance but Espinoza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Espinoza stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Espinoza.
Espinoza lands a body shot.
Espinoza pushes Hatfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Espinoza presses Hatfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hatfield takes a shot to the head.
Hatfield letting Espinoza take a breather here.
Espinoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Espinoza lands a nice uppercut.
Espinoza leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Espinoza lands a right hand.
 Hatfield is rocked!
Espinoza unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hatfield! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Espinoza is unloading with more strikes now! Hatfield drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Espinoza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Brown (ranked 4440 p4p, 4102 weight class) and Ryan Fritz (ranked 428 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 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, Liam Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fritz!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Ryan Fritz has been cut.
Fritz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Fritz counters by clinching up.
Fritz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fritz lands an uppercut.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fritz walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fritz tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown throws a series of punches but Fritz moves out of range.
Fritz is looking for the big counter here.
Brown instigates a clinch.
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!
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fritz is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fritz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to stall but Fritz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown is trying to drag Fritz to the mat but Fritz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Fritz.
Brown tries for a takedown but Fritz manages to get underhooks.
Brown jumps guard but Fritz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown has Fritz pressed against the cage, preventing Fritz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fritz goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fritz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Fritz tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Fritz forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Fritz wants the takedown. Brown is fighting it off but Fritz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brown's guard against the cage.
Fritz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown is working an open guard so Fritz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fritz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Fritz throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown shoots and misses
and Fritz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fritz lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fritz instigates a clinch.
Fritz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brown uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fritz working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Fritz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Fritz postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Fritz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fritz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritz stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fritz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
Fritz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Fritz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Fritz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Fritz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fritz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown tries to clinch but Fritz is having none of it.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fritz stuffs the takedown.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Fritz sprawls well.
Fritz instigates a clinch.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fritz prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fritz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fritz counters with a left and a right that stings Brown.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fritz clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz pulls guard successfully.
Fritz has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Fritz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fritz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fritz is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown wants to control from the top but Fritz keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fritz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Fritz ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Fritz looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Fritz just gets out of the way.
Brown tries to clinch there but Fritz circles away.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Fritz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fritz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Fritz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Fritz working hard to break the clinch.
Fritz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Fritz has him pressed against the cage.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Fritz won't allow it.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Fritz.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Fritz.
Fritz avoiding damage.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fritz to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fritz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fritz controlling the position.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Fritz.
Fritz is controlling Brown's posture.
Brown won't allow Fritz to sweep him here.
Fritz has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fritz is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Fritz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Fritz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fritz but Fritz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan Fritz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fritz shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Fritz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fritz with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Fritz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Fritz dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fritz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown jumps guard but Fritz stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fritz moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Brown avoiding damage as Fritz throws knees to the body.
Fritz has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fritz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Fritz's takedown attempt.
Fritz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has Fritz pressed against the cage, preventing Fritz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fritz tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Fritz goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fritz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Fritz in a clinch.
Brown has Fritz pressed against the cage, preventing Fritz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown tries to clinch there but Fritz circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Fritz takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fritz as the two fighters clinch.
Fritz jumps guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fritz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fritz holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fritz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Fritz has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Fritz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fritz 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Ryan Fritz!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ryan Fritz!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ryan Fritz!
Ryan Fritz wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bartlett (ranked 2740 p4p, 4397 weight class) and Cipa Jebana (ranked 256 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 White Belt
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Bartlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cipa Jebana!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartlett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jebana counters by moving into the clinch.
Jebana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bartlett is pressed up against the cage. Jebana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bartlett down to the mat. Bartlett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bartlett lands a jab-cross combination.
Bartlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jebana tried to score with a low kick but Bartlett checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jebana or perhaps it was just good defense by Bartlett, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jebana wants to counter the offense by Bartlett and move into the clinch position.
Bartlett scores with a three punch combo!
Jebana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gary Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cipa Jebana.
Bartlett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jebana.
Bartlett throwing a counter right hand but Jebana manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartlett lands a glancing blow to the side of Jebana's head.
Bartlett feints a jab promting Jebana to slip. Bartlett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jebana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bartlett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jebana shoots for a double leg takedown but Bartlett sprawls well. He's pushed Jebana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Bartlett.
Jebana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartlett defends well and Jebana ends up having to push Bartlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jebana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bartlett but Bartlett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jebana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartlett tries to bum rush Jebana with a series of wild strikes but Jebana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bartlett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bartlett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bartlett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bartlett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartlett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jebana under the eye.
Bartlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Jebana shoots in for a takedown but Bartlett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jebana rushes Bartlett and presses him up against the cage.
Bartlett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jebana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jebana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bartlett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bartlett is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Bartlett - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett misses with a few strikes there.
Jebana shoots in but no luck this time.
Jebana shoots in looking for a takedown but Bartlett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jebana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bartlett feints a jab promting Jebana to slip. Bartlett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jebana slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Bartlett misses.
Jebana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bartlett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jebana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice sprawl there from Bartlett as Jebana shoots in.
As Jebana looks to move away, Bartlett throws a big counter combo but Jebana just gets out of the way.
Jebana moves into range and clinches up with Bartlett.
Bartlett breaks the clinch.
Jebana forces Bartlett back against the cage and clinches.
Jebana is trying to pull guard but Bartlett has him pressed against the cage.
Jebana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bartlett after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bartlett avoids it.
Bartlett is trying to break the clinch but Jebana has him pressed against the cage.
Jebana breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Bartlett both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jebana throws a series of punches but Bartlett avoids them all with ease.
Jebana shoots in for a takedown but Bartlett shows good takedown defense.
Bartlett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jebana takes one to the chin there.
Bartlett is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bartlett misses with a wild combination.
Bartlett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jebana circles away quickly and effectively.
Jebana counters with a body kick.
Jebana dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartlett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bartlett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bartlett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bartlett throws a series of punches but Jebana moves out of range.
Jebana clinches up against the cage.
Jebana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bartlett prevents it.
Jebana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartlett misses with a two punch combination.
Jebana looks for a takedown but Bartlett sprawls well.
Gary Bartlett is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jebana tries to move into range but Bartlett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jebana shoots for a takedown but Bartlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gary Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cipa Jebana.
Jebana has closed the distance and engaged Bartlett in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jebana is breathing heavily.
Bartlett manages to break the clinch.
Bartlett throws a series of punches but Jebana moves out of range.
Gary Bartlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Jebana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jebana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bartlett fails to land with a series of punches.
Jebana rushes Bartlett and presses him up against the cage.
Jebana can't get the takedown.
Jebana is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartlett misses with the combination.
Jebana shoots in looking for a takedown. Bartlett tries to sprawl out of it but Jebana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bartlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jebana fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Bartlett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jebana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jebana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartlett defends well and Jebana ends up having to push Bartlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Bartlett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bartlett looks to land a combination but Jebana avoids it well.
Bartlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jebana can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bartlett sprawls well. Bartlett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jebana gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartlett throws a series of punches but Jebana avoids them all with ease.
Jebana clinches with his opponent.
Bartlett breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bartlett.
Jebana shoots in looking for a takedown. Bartlett tries to sprawl out of it but Jebana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bartlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bartlett, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jebana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bartlett finds it's way round the side to connect with Jebana's head.
Jebana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jebana manages to break the clinch.
Gary Bartlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Jebana both land. Nice combination.
Jebana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bartlett circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Bartlett misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jebana.
Jebana closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bartlett dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jebana pushes Bartlett up against the cage in a clinch.
Bartlett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jebana has him pressed against the cage.
Jebana keeps control of Bartlett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jebana breaks from the clinch.
Bartlett scores with the left hand. Jebana knows he should have avoided that one.
Bartlett leaves Jebana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bartlett is looking for a counter combo.
Bartlett misses with a double jab
and Jebana counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlett misses with a double jab.
Jebana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bartlett tries to avoid it but Jebana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bartlett to the ground. Bartlett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jebana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartlett connects with a single shot there.
Jebana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bartlett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jebana somewhat.
Gary Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cipa Jebana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebana misses with a takedown attempt - Bartlett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartlett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bartlett's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bartlett duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Bartlett.
A jab from Bartlett finds it's way through Jebana's defenses.
Jebana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jebana tries for a takedown but Bartlett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bartlett throws a big counter combination but Jebana scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bartlett throws a right hand that Jebana ducks under and follows up with a left that Jebana also avoids with ease.
Bartlett throws a combination. Jebana tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bartlett sprawls well. Bartlett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jebana gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartlett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Jebana has his takedown stuffed
and Bartlett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bartlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Bartlett.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jebana is defended easily by Bartlett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett leaves Jebana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bartlett throws out a powerful jab.
Bartlett lands a jab to the head.
Jebana rushes Bartlett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jebana pulls guard.
Jebana working for a triangle but Bartlett defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jebana holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebana tries to strike from the bottom.
Bartlett is looking to stand up but Jebana won't let him.
Jebana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bartlett wants to stand and escape but instead Jebana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jebana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cipa Jebana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Bartlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bartlett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bartlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bartlett, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Gary Bartlett!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Gary Bartlett!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Gary Bartlett!
Gary Bartlett wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Clark (ranked 4002 p4p, 3992 weight class) and Antoine Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Home Alabama. 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 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, Douglas Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antoine Winters!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark clinches up with Winters and pushes him back against the cage.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Winters has him pressed against the cage.
Clark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winters to keep the fight standing.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winters.
Winters managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Winters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Winters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clark throws an elbow but misses.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winters is defending well for now.
Clark landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Winters looks winded!
Clark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clark throws an elbow but misses.
Winters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Clark.
Clark manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Clark is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Winters rolls with it to try and escape but Clark cranks on the arm and Winters is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Douglas Clark!
Douglas Clark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amare Blevins (ranked 3980 p4p, 3970 weight class) and Revolver Ocelot (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 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, Amare Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Revolver Ocelot!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blevins scores with a takedown into Ocelot's guard.
Ocelot working for a triangle but Blevins defends it easily.
Blevins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ocelot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blevins.
Blevins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevins pushing down on Ocelot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocelot wants to improve his position but Blevins is controlling well.
Blevins is nestled in close to Ocelot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ocelot gets back to full guard.
Blevins throws a big right hand that misses.
Blevins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ocelot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ocelot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blevins controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blevins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blevins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ocelot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blevins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blevins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blevins showed some decent athleticism there.
Blevins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocelot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ocelot keeps trying to improve his position.
Blevins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ocelot's head.
Blevins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blevins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ocelot sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blevins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ocelot is defending against the submission attempts here by Blevins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blevins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blevins'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blevins trying to pass the guard but Ocelot defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amare Blevins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blevins drops his hands momentarily and Ocelot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blevins wants to clinch
letting Ocelot counter with a right hand.
Blevins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ocelot manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocelot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ocelot.
Blevins pushes down on Ocelot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blevins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins throwing shots but Ocelot is blocking nicely.
Blevins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ocelot won't allow Blevins to pass to mount.
Blevins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ocelot can do to turn this around?
Ocelot is looking to control Blevins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ocelot avoid being mounted?
Blevins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Blevins controlling the pace.
Blevins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ocelot actively working from the bottom here.
Ocelot is looking for a sweep. Blevins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blevins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ocelot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocelot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amare Blevins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ocelot enables Blevins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ocelot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blevins throwing strikes from guard but Ocelot blocks nicely.
Blevins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ocelot's head.
Amare Blevins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blevins tries to free his leg and advance position but Ocelot is retaining full guard.
Blevins sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Blevins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blevins wants to stand but Ocelot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ocelot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blevins controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ocelot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blevins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ocelot trying to keep a closed guard but Blevins is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amare Blevins 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.
Ocelot keeps the fight on the outside.
Blevins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ocelot being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocelot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Blevins.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ocelot keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Blevins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Revolver Ocelot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blevins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ocelot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ocelot should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ocelot gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Blevins seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ocelot for as long as he can get away with.
Blevins thows a huge punch but Ocelot dodges it nicely.
Blevins is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ocelot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blevins 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.
Blevins forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ocelot defending well though.
Amare Blevins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ocelot misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amare Blevins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blevins, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Amare Blevins!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Amare Blevins!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Amare Blevins!
Amare Blevins wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jo Jo (ranked 4055 p4p, 3998 weight class) and Ben Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 394 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 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, Jo Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Everett!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Everett closes the distance and clinches.
Everett trying to land knees to the body.
Jo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Everett smiles and moves away.
Everett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Everett rushes Jo and presses him up against the cage.
Everett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Everett as Jo shoots in.
Everett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Everett tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everett gets back to half guard.
Everett is trying to stand.
Everett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Everett manages to get to full guard.
Everett tries to strike from the bottom.
Jo won't allow Everett to sweep him here.
Jo wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Everett wants to sweep here but Jo controlling him for the moment.
Everett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Everett holds on and takes a little breather.
Jo wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Everett shoots in and gets a takedown into Jo's guard.
Everett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jo is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
Jo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo wants to get back to his feet but Everett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Everett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Everett postures up.
Everett stays in close to Jo's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jo tries to clinch up but Everett circles away and keeps his distance.
Jo drives through and clinches with Everett against the cage.
Everett controlling the action here for a moment.
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.
Everett manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Jo misses.
Everett shoots in and bounces Jo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Everett is looking to stand up but Jo won't let him.
Jo is trying to keep Everett in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Everett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Everett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everett is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett passes Jo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo tries to roll over but Everett keeps him under control.
Everett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jo is just riding it out for now. Everett eventually gives up the hold.
Everett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Everett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Everett seems to be working for a kimura but Jo defends the submission attempt.
Everett wants to pass to mount but Jo is defending the position.
Jo controlling the position for now.
Everett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo is trying to stand up here but Everett is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jo tries to clinch but Everett moves out of range.
Everett closes the distance and clinches.
Jo is working for takedown but Everett is calmly controlling the position for now.
Everett drags the fight down to the ground.
Everett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Everett trying to control the position here.
Everett 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.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jo wants to stand and escape but instead Everett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Everett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Everett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jo is trying to defend but Everett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Everett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Everett wants to get back to his feet.
Jo gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Everett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Everett advances to half guard.
Everett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jo taking some punishment here, with Everett in his half guard.
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.
Jo is looking to improve his position.
Everett working over Jo with some ground and pound. Jo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jo is trying to stand.
Everett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Everett uses his free foot to push down on Jo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jo.
Everett swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jo is now in Everett's guard. A big mistake from Everett there, giving up the dominant position!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Everett holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jo postures up.
Jo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jo wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jo stopping the sweep attempt from Everett.
Everett has a closed guard, preventing Jo from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Everett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jo defends it easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Everett misses with a head kick.
Everett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett stuffs the takedown attempt from Jo. Jo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jo Jo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Everett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Everett clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Everett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Everett 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Ben Everett wins by unanimous decision!
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