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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Sponseller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Ocho Cinco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Sponseller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Ocho Cinco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocho Cinco tries to bum rush Sponseller with a series of wild strikes but Sponseller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ocho Cinco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sponseller circles away.
Ocho Cinco tries to bum rush Sponseller with a series of wild strikes but Sponseller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sponseller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sponseller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ocho Cinco.
Ocho Cinco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sponseller checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocho Cinco motions for Sponseller to come forward. Ocho Cinco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ocho Cinco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sponseller is fending him off so far but Ocho Cinco persists. Nope, Sponseller circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay Sponseller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Ocho Cinco.
Ocho Cinco shoots for a double leg takedown but Sponseller sprawls well. He's pushed Ocho Cinco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sponseller scores with a decent looking hook.
Ocho Cinco throws a nice looking combination but Sponseller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Sponseller.
Ocho Cinco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ocho Cinco looks gassed!
Ocho Cinco throws a leg kick
letting Sponseller counter with a right hand.
Ocho Cinco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sponseller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ocho Cinco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sponseller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ocho Cinco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sponseller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sponseller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ocho Cinco.
Sponseller could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sponseller throws a series of punches but Ocho Cinco moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sponseller.
Sponseller throws a combination. Ocho Cinco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ocho Cinco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ocho Cinco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jay Sponseller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ocho Cinco has his takedown stuffed
and Sponseller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ocho Cinco's knee momentarily.
Sponseller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Chad Ocho Cinco has been cut.
Sponseller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocho Cinco.
Sponseller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ocho Cinco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sponseller scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocho Cinco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sponseller counters with a nice leg kick.
Chad Ocho Cinco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Sponseller.
Sponseller throws a combination. Ocho Cinco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Sponseller.
Ocho Cinco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sponseller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ocho Cinco.
Ocho Cinco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sponseller.
Ocho Cinco throws a combination that misses
and Sponseller counters with a two punch combo.
Sponseller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sponseller scores with a hook.
Sponseller lands with a nice combination. Ocho Cinco backs away looking to recover.
Sponseller connects with a right hand. Ocho Cinco shakes it off.
Sponseller is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good leg kick by Sponseller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sponseller cracks Ocho Cinco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sponseller scores with a nice head shot.
Sponseller works over Ocho Cinco's head and body with a nice combination.
Sponseller misses with a two punch combination.
Sponseller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sponseller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Sponseller does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ocho Cinco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ocho Cinco wants to clinch but Sponseller slips to the side
and Sponseller counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Sponseller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Ocho Cinco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ocho Cinco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ocho Cinco throws a lazy head kick
and Sponseller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ocho Cinco throws a leg kick
and Sponseller counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Sponseller.
Sponseller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ocho Cinco with a poor takedown
and Sponseller counters with a nice uppercut.
Ocho Cinco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sponseller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No joy there for Sponseller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ocho Cinco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sponseller has got the better of the exchanges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sponseller, right into the meat.
Ocho Cinco is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sponseller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sponseller throws a right hand that Ocho Cinco ducks under and follows up with a left that Ocho Cinco also avoids with ease.
Ocho Cinco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sponseller throws a combination. Ocho Cinco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ocho Cinco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jay Sponseller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sponseller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ocho Cinco circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Ocho Cinco is predictable there
and Sponseller counters with a low kick, right behind Ocho Cinco 's knee.
A punch combination from Sponseller misses.
Sponseller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ocho Cinco. That did some damage!
Sponseller lands a two punch combo.
Ocho Cinco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sponseller thumps Ocho Cinco with a low kick.
Ocho Cinco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sponseller's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sponseller duly obliges.
Sponseller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sponseller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sponseller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sponseller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ocho Cinco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sponseller lands with a cross.
Jay Sponseller is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Sponseller finds it's target.
Sponseller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sponseller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sponseller looks to land a combination. Ocho Cinco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sponseller stalks Ocho Cinco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ocho Cinco's face. Ocho Cinco staggers backwards, shaken.
Sponseller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sponseller is looking to slow Ocho Cinco down with leg kicks.
Sponseller cracks the inside of Ocho Cinco's front leg.
Sponseller with a jab.
Sponseller throws a series of punches but Ocho Cinco moves out of range.
Sponseller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ocho Cinco can do to turn this around?
Ocho Cinco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sponseller.
Sponseller scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sponseller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sponseller scoring well with a low kick there.
Sponseller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sponseller throws a series of punches but Ocho Cinco avoids them all with ease.
Sponseller fails to land with a series of punches.
Ocho Cinco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sponseller works over Ocho Cinco's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ocho Cinco misses with a takedown attempt
and Sponseller counters with a three punch combo that has Ocho Cinco backing up. Ocho Cinco nods at Sponseller to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocho Cinco walks into a straight right hand from Sponseller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Sponseller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Ocho Cinco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sponseller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sponseller works over Ocho Cinco's head and body with a nice combination.
Ocho Cinco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sponseller counters with a thumping low kick.
Ocho Cinco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sponseller lands a glancing blow to the side of Ocho Cinco's head.
Ocho Cinco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sponseller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ocho Cinco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sponseller.
Sponseller misses with a wild combination.
Ocho Cinco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ocho Cinco misses with a combination
and Sponseller counters with a series of strikes. Ocho Cinco will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sponseller swinging wilding here.
Sponseller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sponseller clobbers Ocho Cinco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Sponseller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sponseller feints and as Ocho Cinco raises his hands in defense, Sponseller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sponseller wants to pass the guard but Ocho Cinco is keeping the position.
Sponseller gets to his feet. Ocho Cinco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ocho Cinco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sponseller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sponseller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sponseller lands a jab to the head.
Ocho Cinco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sponseller. Sponseller obviously looking to wear him down.
Sponseller misses with a two punch combination.
Ocho Cinco shoots and misses
and Sponseller counters with a leg kick.
Ocho Cinco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sponseller misses with a few strikes there.
Sponseller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocho Cinco.
Sponseller tries to bum rush Ocho Cinco with a series of wild strikes but Ocho Cinco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sponseller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocho Cinco.
Sponseller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ocho Cinco. That did some damage!
Sponseller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Sponseller scores with a four punch combination!
Sponseller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ocho Cinco tries for a takedown but Sponseller circles away easily
and Sponseller counters with a left and a right that stings Ocho Cinco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sponseller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sponseller lands with a cross.
Sponseller scores with a nice head shot.
A nice combination there by Sponseller.
A punch combination from Sponseller misses.
Sponseller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sponseller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sponseller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chad Ocho Cinco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sponseller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocho Cinco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Sponseller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sponseller 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Sponseller!
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RATING
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