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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Hidalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Tinsley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 cm
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290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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218 cm
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamal Tinsley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tobias Hidalgo! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hidalgo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tinsley is fending him off so far but Hidalgo persists. Nope, Tinsley circles away and we're back to standing. Tinsley throws a series of punches but Hidalgo moves out of range. Tinsley loads up on a big right hand but Hidalgo slips the punch. Hidalgo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hidalgo keeping moving, preventing Tinsley from controlling successfully. Tinsley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hidalgo keeping moving, preventing Tinsley from controlling successfully. Tinsley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Tinsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hidalgo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tinsley preventing the sweep. Hidalgo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinsley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Tinsley is working Hidalgo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Tinsley chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tinsley lands a couple of elbows. Tinsley trying to control but Hidalgo is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hidalgo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tinsley lands a couple of decent looking shots. Tinsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Tinsley scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Tinsley is pushing down on Hidalgo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hidalgo is fighting to maintain full guard but Tinsley has managed to sneak the leg through. Tinsley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tinsley trying to control the action but Hidalgo is working from the bottom. Tinsley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hidalgo can do anything to dispel that myth. Tinsley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tinsley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hidalgo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tinsley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tinsley is looking to take a break and control but Hidalgo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hidalgo misses with a takedown attempt and Tinsley counters with a single leg into guard. Hidalgo didn't expect that. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hidalgo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tinsley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hidalgo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tinsley has managed to get both his arms back between Hidalgo's legs - danger averted. Tinsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hidalgo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tinsley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Hidalgo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tinsley is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tinsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Hidalgo is retaining full guard. Hidalgo working for submissions but it's allowed Tinsley to get to half guard.
Hidalgo missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tinsley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hidalgo did well to prevent Tinsley getting side control. Tinsley slows the pace down in half guard. Hidalgo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tinsley. Tinsley with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hidalgo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tinsley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tinsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tinsley chips away with some ground and pound. Tinsley postures up in Hidalgo's guard and throws a big left but Hidalgo blocks it. Hidalgo is pulling down on Tinsley's head to control his posture. Tinsley with a flurry of punches that miss. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tinsley stopping the sweep attempt from Hidalgo. Tinsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Tinsley dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hidalgo is looking to clinch but Tinsley is avoiding it.
Hidalgo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Tinsley counters with a nice double leg into guard. Tinsley trying to control but Hidalgo is working from the bottom. Tinsley looking to sit in guard and control but Hidalgo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Hidalgo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Tinsley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Tinsley is nestled in close to Hidalgo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hidalgo gets back to full guard.
Hidalgo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tinsley postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tinsley wants to control from the top but Hidalgo keeps moving. Hidalgo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tinsley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hidalgo is controlling Tinsley's posture. Tinsley throws a big right hand that misses. Hidalgo trying to keep a closed guard but Tinsley is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Tinsley throws a big shot that misses. Tinsley takes a swing at Hidalgo's ribcage but misses. Hidalgo misses with a takedown and Tinsley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hidalgo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinsley. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hidalgo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tinsley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tinsley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hidalgo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinsley. Hidalgo tries to get to full guard but Tinsley has control of the leg. Tinsley prevents Hidalgo from standing back up.
Tinsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hidalgo can do to turn this around? Tinsley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tinsley drops an elbow to the side of Hidalgo's head. Tinsley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tinsley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hidalgo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Tinsley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hidalgo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Tinsley stops Hidalgo from getting back to his feet.
Hidalgo is breathing heavily. Tinsley looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Tinsley winds up and cracks Hidalgo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Tinsley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hidalgo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tinsley. Hidalgo is looking to control Tinsley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hidalgo avoid being mounted? Tinsley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Tinsley. Tinsley working the head and body with strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tinsley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hidalgo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Hidalgo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinsley. Hidalgo won't allow Tinsley to pass to mount. Tinsley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Hidalgo has hold of Tinsley's hands but Tinsley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tinsley is trying to control the action in half guard but Hidalgo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hidalgo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tinsley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tinsley's back! Tinsley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Tinsley dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tinsley misses with a hook. Hidalgo ducked under it nicely. A slow jab from Hidalgo misses its intended target. Hidalgo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hidalgo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Tinsley counters with a shoot takedown. Hidalgo fights it but they end up in guard. Hidalgo keeping moving, preventing Tinsley from controlling successfully. Tinsley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tinsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Tinsley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Tinsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tinsley prevents Hidalgo from getting back to his feet. Hidalgo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tinsley lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tinsley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Tinsley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hidalgo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Tinsley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hidalgo has momentary wrist control but Tinsley slips an elbow through the middle. Hidalgo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tinsley is controlling him. Hidalgo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tinsley throwing strikes but missing. Tinsley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Tinsley pushes down on Hidalgo's leg and manages to get into half guard. Tinsley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hidalgo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tinsley scores with a couple of nice shots. Tinsley thows a huge punch but Hidalgo dodges it nicely.
Tinsley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hidalgo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Tinsley trying to control the pace. Tinsley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hidalgo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ground and pound from Tinsley. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice strikes from Tinsley there. Tinsley lands strikes from half guard. Hidalgo wants to control but Tinsley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hidalgo regains full guard. Nicely done. Hidalgo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tinsley wants to control from the top but Hidalgo keeps moving. Tinsley is looking to work some ground and pound but Hidalgo has wrist control. Tinsley works over Hidalgo with some ground and pound from guard. Tinsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tinsley with a flurry of punches that miss. Hidalgo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tinsley is one step ahead there. Tinsley wants to control from the top but Hidalgo keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Hidalgo throws a hook to the side of Tinsley's head but Tinsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four 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. Hidalgo gets a clinch. Tinsley tries to pull guard but Hidalgo won't allow it.
Tinsley jumps guard but Hidalgo stands there with Tinsley around his waist. Tinsley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hidalgo misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hidalgo.
Hidalgo decides to pull guard. Tinsley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hidalgo trying to control the position.
Tinsley chips away with some ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hidalgo keeping moving, preventing Tinsley from controlling successfully. Tobias Hidalgo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jamal Tinsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hidalgo wants to stand but Tinsley is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jamal Tinsley showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tinsley, 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 30:25 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Tinsley!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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