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QFC Tournament 1202 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Izov (ranked 4062 p4p, 4060 weight class) and Hard Hitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evgeny Izov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hard Hitter!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izov fails with the takedown.
Hitter has Izov up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Izov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hitter is working for takedown but Izov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Izov misses with a body punch.
Izov jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izov has an active guard here but Hitter has managed to pass into half guard.
Izov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Izov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hitter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Izov controlling the position well.
Izov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Hitter prevents Izov from standing back up.
Hitter prevents Izov from improving his position.
Hitter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Izov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hitter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitter seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hitter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Izov landing small, sideways elbows.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Izov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hitter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hitter closes the distance and pushes Izov back into the cage.
Izov pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hitter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hitter stays in close to Izov's body and controls the position.
Izov controls Hitter momentarily but Hitter frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitter controlling from the top 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 working a defensive guard here.
Izov being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Hitter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hitter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Izov looking for a sweep. Not yet Izov, not yet.
Izov is looking to stand up but Hitter isn't so interested in that idea.
Izov keeping moving, preventing Hitter from controlling successfully.
Izov looking for a sweep. Not yet Izov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izov wants to stand up but Hitter is controlling him.
Hitter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hitter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hitter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hitter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Izov trying to control the position.
Izov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Izov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hitter on his heels. He'll look to pass Hitter's guard now, I'm sure.
Hitter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hitter looking for a guillotine here but Izov defends easily.
Izov wants to stand but Hitter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Izov looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitter trying to control the position here.
Izov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hitter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Izov has managed to get both his arms back between Hitter's legs - danger averted.
Hitter is looking for a triangle but Izov pushes his legs off easily.
Izov wants to control from the top but Hitter keeps moving.
Izov cracks Hitter with a solid left hand.
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.
Hitter seems keen to control Izov's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Izov lands a jab to the head.
Izov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hitter to the ground. Izov is now in Hitter's guard.
Hitter is pulling down on Izov's head. It's preventing any offense from Izov, at least for the moment.
Izov wants to control from the top but Hitter keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitter is looking to stand up but Izov isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Evgeny Izov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hitter misses with a few strikes there.
As Hitter looks to move away, Izov throws a big counter combo but Hitter just gets out of the way.
Hitter throws a head kick but Izov moves out of range.
Izov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hitter raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Izov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitter as he jumps to the side.
Hitter is looking for the big counter here.
Hitter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Izov tries to counter with a takedown but Hitter is quick to defend against it.
Izov gets tackled into the cage by Hitter. Hitter maintains the clinch.
Hitter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hitter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Izov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hitter is in Izov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izov keeping moving, preventing Hitter from controlling successfully.
Izov controlling Hitter's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izov keeping moving, preventing Hitter from controlling successfully.
Izov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hitter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hitter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Hitter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitter scores with a hook to the body. Izov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hitter shoots in for a takedown but Izov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Izov forces Hitter back against the cage and clinches.
Hitter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Izov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Izov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Izov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hitter has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izov is trying to pull guard but Hitter has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeny Izov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitter jumps guard but Izov stands there with Hitter around his waist. Hitter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Izov wants to break free but Hitter has control.
Hitter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Izov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hitter to keep the fight standing.
Izov is looking for a takedown.
Hitter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Izov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hitter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hitter pulls guard.
Izov won't allow Hitter to sweep him here.
Hitter keeping moving, preventing Izov from controlling successfully.
Hitter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitter, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Izov postures up in Hitter's guard and throws a big left but Hitter blocks it.
Evgeny Izov 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.
Hitter pulls Izov in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hard Hitter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hitter 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Hard Hitter!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Hard Hitter!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Hard Hitter!
Hard Hitter wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fritz (ranked 4138 p4p, 4331 weight class) and Benjamin Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fritz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fritz shoots in for a takedown but Espinoza shows good takedown defense.
Espinoza lands a jab to the head.
Espinoza misses with a two punch combination.
Espinoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fritz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Espinoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fritz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Fritz backs off Espinoza throws a huge counter combo but Fritz manages to avoid it all.
Fritz dives in for a single leg takedown but Espinoza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Espinoza - that landed with a thud.
Fritz can't break the clinch.
Fritz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Espinoza to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Fritz. 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.
Espinoza lands with a right to the head.
Espinoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fritz's elbow.
Fritz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Espinoza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Espinoza misses with a body punch.
Fritz is looking for a takedown.
Espinoza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Espinoza.
Espinoza scores with a shot to the side of Fritz's head.
Espinoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Espinoza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fritz up against the cage.
Espinoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Fritz controls his hands.
Espinoza misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Espinoza to work.
Fritz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fritz blocks a body shot from Espinoza.
A nice right hand lands inside from Espinoza.
Espinoza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Espinoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fritz's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fritz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fritz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Espinoza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Espinoza lands a body shot.
Fritz is trying to pull guard but Espinoza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Espinoza is pushing Fritz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Espinoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Espinoza displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fritz up against the cage.
Espinoza digs a right hand underneath Fritz's ribcage. Fritz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Espinoza is pressed up against the cage. Fritz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Espinoza down to the mat. Espinoza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Espinoza.
Espinoza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fritz is breathing heavily.
Fritz slips a jab and a cross from Espinoza.
Espinoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fritz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fritz tries to clinch but Espinoza moves out of range.
Espinoza stuffs the takedown.
Espinoza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fritz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Espinoza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fritz shoots for a double leg takedown but Espinoza sprawls well. He's pushed Fritz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fritz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Espinoza connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Espinoza as Fritz shoots in.
Espinoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fritz with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Espinoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Espinoza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Espinoza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fritz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Espinoza works over Fritz's head and body with a nice combination.
Espinoza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fritz at a distance.
Espinoza throws a right hand that Fritz ducks under and follows up with a left that Fritz also avoids with ease.
Espinoza darts in and clinches Fritz up against the cage.
Espinoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fritz backwards.
Espinoza is pushing Fritz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Espinoza avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Espinoza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fritz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Espinoza as he jumps to the side.
Espinoza stuffs the takedown attempt from Fritz. Fritz gets slowly back to his feet.
Espinoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Espinoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Espinoza misses with a wild body shot.
Espinoza throws a shot to the body.
Espinoza catches Fritz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fritz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fritz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Fritz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fritz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fritz throws a leg kick but Espinoza checks it.
Espinoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza has closed the distance and engaged Fritz in a clinch.
Espinoza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right hand to the body from Espinoza.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Espinoza stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Espinoza.
Espinoza lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Espinoza.
Espinoza lands a shoulder strike.
Fritz takes a shot to the head.
Espinoza stalls.
Fritz is trying to break the clinch but Espinoza has him pressed against the cage.
Espinoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fritz's elbow.
Fritz is trying to break the clinch but Espinoza is controlling him.
Espinoza has Fritz pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Espinoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Espinoza manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espinoza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fritz stands up from Espinoza's guard - Fritz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Espinoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fritz rather than just go for the knockout.
Espinoza scores with a hook to the body. Fritz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza thuds a left hand into Fritz's body.
Benjamin Espinoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espinoza lands a jab-cross combination.
Benjamin Espinoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fritz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Espinoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fritz was well out of range. Poor timing from Espinoza.
Espinoza lands a right hook to the body.
Espinoza drives through and clinches with Fritz against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Espinoza.
Espinoza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fritz.
Espinoza leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fritz is looking for a takedown.
Espinoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Espinoza scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espinoza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Espinoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Espinoza can't find room to land a body shot as Fritz controls the action.
Fritz can't get the takedown.
Fritz blocks a body shot from Espinoza.
Espinoza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Espinoza effectively controlling the action here.
Benjamin Espinoza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Espinoza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Espinoza scores with a shoulder strike.
Espinoza can't find room to land a body shot as Fritz controls the action.
Espinoza lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Espinoza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Espinoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Espinoza moves into range and clinches up with Fritz.
A hook to the body from Espinoza.
Espinoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fritz prevents a body shot from Espinoza.
Espinoza stops a takedown attempt from Fritz.
Fritz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Espinoza smiles and moves away.
Fritz misses with a body shot
and Espinoza counters with a nice body shot.
Fritz fails with the takedown
and Espinoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Fritz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Espinoza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz darts in trying to clinch
and Espinoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Espinoza drives through and clinches with Fritz against the cage.
Fritz letting Espinoza take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza lands a nice uppercut.
Espinoza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fritz or not.
Espinoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Espinoza gets through Fritz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fritz tries a knee to the head but Espinoza blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Espinoza.
Espinoza tries a body shot but Fritz blocks it.
Espinoza scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Espinoza.
A short right from Espinoza on the inside.
Espinoza pushes Fritz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Espinoza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Espinoza lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza digs a right hand underneath Fritz's ribcage. Fritz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Espinoza.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Espinoza to work.
Espinoza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Espinoza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fritz or not.
A shot in the inside from Espinoza.
Come on Espinoza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Espinoza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Espinoza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Espinoza lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Espinoza on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritz is trying to pull guard but Espinoza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Espinoza.
A hook to the body from Espinoza.
A body shot lands from Espinoza.
Espinoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Espinoza.
Espinoza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Espinoza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Espinoza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Espinoza as the two fighters clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fritz takes a shot to the head.
Espinoza lands a hook that snaps the head of Fritz backwards.
Espinoza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Espinoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espinoza is leaning against Fritz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Espinoza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fritz.
Espinoza lands with a left to the head.
Espinoza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Espinoza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Espinoza.
Espinoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fritz backwards.
Espinoza scores with a hook to the body.
Espinoza scores with a shot to the side of Fritz's head.
Espinoza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Espinoza lands a right hand.
 Fritz is rocked!
Espinoza is stalling here.
Ryan Fritz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin Espinoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Fritz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fritz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Espinoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Espinoza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Benjamin Espinoza!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Benjamin Espinoza!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Benjamin Espinoza!
Benjamin Espinoza wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Clark (ranked 4032 p4p, 2750 weight class) and Gary Bartlett (ranked 0 p4p, 258 weight class). Clark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sweet Home Alabama. Douglas Clark has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Bartlett!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Bartlett.
Bartlett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gary Bartlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartlett lands a jab-cross combination.
Clark sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Bartlett's defenses. It connects perfectly with Bartlett's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Clark!
Douglas Clark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Everett (ranked 3840 p4p, 4011 weight class) and Amare Blevins (ranked 392 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amare Blevins!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blevins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Everett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blevins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Everett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blevins trying to control but Everett flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Blevins tries to roll but Everett sticks to his back.
Blevins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blevins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Everett wants to control the pace but Blevins is squirming around nicely.
Everett working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Everett with good strikes from the mount here!
Blevins is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everett controlling from mount.
Blevins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blevins wants to control but Everett is having none of it.
Everett looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett wants to control the pace but Blevins is squirming around nicely.
Everett controlling the pace for now.
Blevins is looking to improve his position but Everett isn't that keen on the idea.
Everett lands a big shot there that rocks Blevins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blevins is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins is bucking up trying to escape but Everett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blevins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blevins tries to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Everett breaks from Blevins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Everett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blevins's face.
Blevins is squirming around, avoiding Everett's attempts to control the action.
Blevins is looking to improve his position but Everett isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blevins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Blevins wants to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Everett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Everett pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blevins throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Everett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blevins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Everett avoids it really well and circles away.
Blevins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Everett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blevins somewhat.
Everett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blevins on his heels. He'll look to pass Blevins's guard now, I'm sure.
Blevins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Everett dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everett trying to control the position but Blevins is working away.
Blevins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Everett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins wants to get back to his feet.
Blevins wants to improve his position but Everett is controlling well.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Blevins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blevins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Everett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Blevins is looking for a sweep. Everett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Everett trying to control from half guard but Blevins is working away.
Everett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blevins can do to turn this around?
Blevins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Everett.
Everett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blevins gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett trying to control but Blevins is working from the bottom.
Everett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Everett tries to stand but Blevins is controlling from the bottom.
Blevins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everett is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Everett connects with a leg kick.
Blevins shoots and misses
and Everett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ben Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amare Blevins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Everett.
Everett clinches.
Everett pulls guard successfully.
Blevins stays in close to Everett's body and controls the position.
Blevins wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.
Everett wants to hit a sweep here but Blevins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Everett there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Everett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Everett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Everett shoots in and bounces Blevins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blevins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Everett manages to pass to side control.
Everett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett controlling the pace.
Blevins gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment.
Blevins is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
Blevins is trying to keep Everett in close.
Blevins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Everett wants to get up but he can't break Blevins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Everett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blevins can't keep his opponent in guard - Everett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Everett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blevins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins wants to control but Everett is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blevins looks to clinch
and Everett counters with a takedown into side control.
Blevins bucks up and tries to throw Everett off but instead Everett has got his back!
Blevins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Everett tries to keep control of the position but Blevins is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Blevins as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Everett!
Everett tightening his grip on Blevins, looking for the choke.
Blevins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett looking to control but Blevins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Amare Blevins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everett lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Everett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Everett 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Ben Everett wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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