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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Fagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robertson Zilvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zilvia has chosen Snow ( Hey oh ) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robertson Zilvia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Fagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robertson Zilvia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zilvia manages to avoid it.
Zilvia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fagan scores a takedown into full mount!
Zilvia is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Zilvia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zilvia is trying desperately to improve position.
Zilvia is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zilvia wants to hold on but Fagan pushes him away.
Zilvia gets back to half guard.
Fagan is trying to control. Zilvia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zilvia is trying to get back to full guard.
Zilvia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zilvia pushes Fagan off looking to stand but Fagan dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan is trying to work for a kimura but Zilvia is defending well.
Zilvia tries to kick Fagan off but Fagan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fagan stands up from half guard.
Fagan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fagan lands in his opponent's guard.
Fagan postures up.
Zilvia keeping moving, preventing Fagan from controlling successfully.
Zilvia wants to sweep here but Fagan controlling him for the moment.
Zilvia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilvia wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fagan manages to pass to side control.
Fagan wants to stand but Zilvia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zilvia tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zilvia punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fagan takes the fight into the clinch.
Fagan keeps control of Zilvia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zilvia misses with a knee to the head.
Fagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zilvia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fagan sprawls well initially but Zilvia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagan pushes Zilvia off looking to stand but Zilvia dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zilvia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zilvia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fagan keeps working.
Fagan wants to control but Zilvia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zilvia trying to control the action but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Zilvia is looking for a kimura here.
Fagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zilvia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zilvia is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zilvia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fagan is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fagan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Zilvia.
Zilvia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zilvia throws the kick towards the body but Fagan avoids it.
Fagan slips a jab and a cross from Zilvia.
Zilvia tries for a takedown but Fagan circles away easily
and Fagan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zilvia's guard.
Fagan gets to his feet. Zilvia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fagan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fagan throws a combination that misses
and Zilvia counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Fagan 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.
Zilvia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fagan.
Zilvia tries to clinch up
and Fagan counters by clinching up.
Fagan lands a hook that snaps the head of Zilvia backwards.
Fagan stalling against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zilvia jumps guard but Fagan stands there with Zilvia around his waist. Zilvia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fagan has hold of one of Zilvia's legs. Zilvia is fighting the takedown attempt but Fagan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zilvia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zilvia is on top in guard.
Zilvia drops back looking for a leg! Fagan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fagan manages to kick Zilvia off! Zilvia jumps back into Fagan's guard.
Zilvia postures up in Fagan's guard and throws a big left but Fagan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilvia tries to free his leg and advance position but Fagan is retaining full guard.
Zilvia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zilvia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zilvia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zilvia is breathing heavily.
Zilvia trying to control the action but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Fagan tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fagan tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zilvia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fagan tries to avoid it but Zilvia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fagan to the ground. Fagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fagan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zilvia misses with a head kick.
Zilvia scoring well with a low kick there.
Zilvia tries to clinch but Fagan moves out of range.
Zilvia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joey Fagan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fagan gets the takedown into side control.
Fagan is looking to take a break and control but Zilvia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zilvia tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zilvia has his takedown stuffed
and Fagan moves into the clinch.
Joey Fagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robertson Zilvia.
Zilvia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zilvia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zilvia tries to score a body lock takedown but Fagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zilvia tries to pull guard but Fagan won't allow it.
Fagan lands a right hand.
Zilvia tries to circle away but Fagan has him pinned against the cage.
Fagan avoids a wild elbow strike from Zilvia.
Fagan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fagan manages to end up in side control.
Fagan is looking to take a break and control but Zilvia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fagan decides to stand back up. Fagan steps back and let's Zilvia get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilvia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zilvia is looking to clinch but Fagan is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Zilvia.
Zilvia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fagan doesn't seem bothered though.
Zilvia tries to clinch but Fagan moves away
and Fagan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zilvia 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.
Zilvia looking for a guillotine here but Fagan defends easily.
Zilvia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zilvia trying to keep a closed guard but Fagan is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Fagan dominated that second round.
That's time! Fagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zilvia throws a combination that misses
and Fagan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fagan.
Fagan tightens his grip and picks Zilvia up, before dumping him to the ground. Zilvia manages to land in guard.
Fagan stands and steps away. Zilvia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zilvia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Fagan.
Zilvia fails with the takedown
and Fagan counters with a shoot takedown. Zilvia fights it but they end up in guard.
Zilvia wants to stand up but Fagan is controlling him.
Zilvia looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fagan stands and steps away. Zilvia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zilvia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fagan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fagan lands a jab-cross combination.
Zilvia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fagan. That did some damage!
Fagan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zilvia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fagan pulls his head out easily.
Zilvia is not content to let Fagan control the position.
Zilvia pushes Fagan off looking to stand but Fagan dives back in and keeps control.
Zilvia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fagan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fagan is looking to stall here but Zilvia recovers full guard.
Fagan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fagan dodges the punch combination from Zilvia.
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.
Fagan tries to clinch up.
Zilvia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zilvia clinches up with Fagan and pushes him back against the cage.
Zilvia is looking to control Fagan's arms but Fagan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zilvia has his back to the cage.
Zilvia jumps guard but Fagan stands there with Zilvia around his waist. Zilvia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joey Fagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robertson Zilvia.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fagan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zilvia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zilvia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zilvia shoots and misses
and Fagan moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zilvia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fagan's brow.
Zilvia throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fagan.
Fagan lands with a left to the head.
Zilvia is looking to control Fagan's arms but Fagan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zilvia has his back to the cage.
Fagan has clasped his hands together around Zilvia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zilvia controls the position for a moment.
Fagan is looking to take a break and control but Zilvia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey Fagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fagan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zilvia to his feet.
Fagan fails with the takedown
so Zilvia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilvia looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zilvia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Joey Fagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagan leaves Zilvia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robertson Zilvia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fagan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zilvia is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fagan stands up and beckons Zilvia to join him on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Fagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Fagan!
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