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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piero Panzanaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LuLi Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piero Panzanaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LuLi Pro!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panzanaro has closed the distance and engaged Pro in a clinch.
Pro takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like LuLi Pro has been cut.
Panzanaro pulls guard.
Panzanaro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panzanaro 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.
Panzanaro wants to get back to his feet but Pro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Panzanaro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panzanaro tries to get out of the position.
Pro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panzanaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pro looks gassed!
Pro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Panzanaro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pro.
Panzanaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pro leaves Panzanaro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pro gets caught flat footed, as Panzanaro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Panzanaro working some strikes from top position.
Pro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panzanaro.
Pro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Panzanaro lands a couple of digs.
Pro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panzanaro is aware though and is defending well.
Panzanaro landing some decent shots from guard.
Panzanaro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Panzanaro is looking to stand up but Pro won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pro trying to keep a closed guard but Panzanaro is proving a slippery customer.
Panzanaro postures up in Pro's guard and throws a big left but Pro blocks it.
Pro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Panzanaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panzanaro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panzanaro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panzanaro.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panzanaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panzanaro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panzanaro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pro has his foot on Panzanaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panzanaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Panzanaro trying to control but Pro is working from the bottom.
Panzanaro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzanaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Pro has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panzanaro wanted to stand there but Pro had control of the position.
Pro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panzanaro.
Panzanaro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panzanaro has managed to get both his arms back between Pro's legs - danger averted.
Pro has his foot on Panzanaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panzanaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Panzanaro wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panzanaro lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panzanaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panzanaro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panzanaro can pounce on him.
Pro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panzanaro is fending him off so far but Pro persists. Nope, Panzanaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Panzanaro pushes Pro up against the cage in a clinch.
Panzanaro looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piero Panzanaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pro wants a takedown.
Pro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Panzanaro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Panzanaro lands a nice elbow.
Panzanaro stalling against the cage.
Panzanaro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pro just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piero Panzanaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LuLi Pro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Panzanaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panzanaro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pro is fending him off so far but Panzanaro persists. Nope, Pro circles away and we're back to standing.
Pro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Piero Panzanaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panzanaro has managed to clinch.
Panzanaro connects with a knee to the head.
Panzanaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Panzanaro with a knee to the head.
Panzanaro jumps guard but Pro stands there with Panzanaro around his waist. Panzanaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Panzanaro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Panzanaro tries to land a knee to the head but Pro blocks with his arms.
Panzanaro looking to throw knees to the head but Pro is blocking nicely.
Panzanaro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pro.
Pro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Panzanaro prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro can't get the takedown.
Piero Panzanaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LuLi Pro.
Panzanaro wants a takedown but no success here.
Pro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Panzanaro's efforts to push away.
Pro tries for a takedown but Panzanaro manages to get underhooks.
Panzanaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Panzanaro jumps into guard, dragging Pro to the mat.
Pro preventing the sweep.
Pro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pro drops back looking for a leg! Panzanaro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panzanaro manages to kick Pro off! Pro jumps back into Panzanaro's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pro passes into half guard.
Pro is trying to work for a kimura but Panzanaro is defending well.
Pro is looking to take a break and control but Panzanaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panzanaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panzanaro is defending against the submission attempts here by Pro.
Pro is thwarting Panzanaro's attempts to control the position.
Pro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panzanaro defends it well.
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.
Panzanaro is staying active underneath Pro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Panzanaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panzanaro has closed the distance and engaged Pro in a clinch.
Pro takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panzanaro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pro throws a strike but Panzanaro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piero Panzanaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on LuLi Pro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pro with a poor takedown
and Panzanaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panzanaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panzanaro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panzanaro scores with a knee to the head.
Panzanaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Panzanaro connects with a knee to the head.
Panzanaro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panzanaro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Panzanaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Panzanaro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pro's head.
Pro is looking for a sweep. Panzanaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pro is trying to stand up here but Panzanaro is controlling him well.
Panzanaro wants to free his trapped foot but Pro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Panzanaro winds up and cracks Pro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pro actively working from the bottom here.
Pro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panzanaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Panzanaro gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Panzanaro obliges.
A short body shot lands from Panzanaro as the two fighters clinch.
Pro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Panzanaro.
Panzanaro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pro uses from the top position.
Pro gets to his feet. Panzanaro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Panzanaro is trying to defend but Pro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pro prevents Panzanaro from improving his position.
Panzanaro is trying to stand back up but Pro is controlling him
Pro trying to control from half guard but Panzanaro is working away.
Panzanaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pro throwing shots but Panzanaro is blocking nicely.
Pro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Panzanaro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pro looking for a guillotine from mount but Panzanaro is having none of it.
Panzanaro is looking to improve his position but Pro isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Panzanaro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Panzanaro!
Piero Panzanaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pro has his foot on Panzanaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panzanaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Pro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Panzanaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pro on the ground.
Panzanaro trying to control but Pro is working from the bottom.
Pro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piero Panzanaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panzanaro 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piero Panzanaro!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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