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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Illacme Plenipes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Stroker 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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188 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Illacme Plenipes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker tries for a takedown but Plenipes circles away easily
and Plenipes counters with a solid body kick.
Plenipes closes the distance and clinches.
Stroker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plenipes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Plenipes effectively controlling the action here.
Plenipes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Stroker is trying to drag Plenipes to the mat but Plenipes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Illacme Plenipes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Stroker.
Plenipes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stroker's defenses.
It looks like Willie Stroker has been cut.
Stroker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Plenipes slows down the pace here.
Stroker is looking for a takedown.
Plenipes slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Stroker misses with a takedown
and Plenipes counters with a body kick that stops Stroker in his tracks momentarily.
Plenipes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroker's calf.
Stroker looks gassed!
A chopping leg kick lands by Plenipes.
Stroker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plenipes counters by clinching up.
Plenipes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Plenipes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plenipes moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plenipes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plenipes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plenipes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stroker is working for takedown but Plenipes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stroker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plenipes has Stroker pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Plenipes rushes Stroker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plenipes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stroker.
Plenipes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plenipes stalling the fight.
Stroker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plenipes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stroker shoots in looking for a takedown. Plenipes tries to sprawl out of it but Stroker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plenipes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plenipes circles away.
Plenipes instigates a clinch.
Stroker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plenipes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stroker manages to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Plenipes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stroker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plenipes is aware though and is defending well.
Plenipes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Illacme Plenipes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stroker gets a clinch.
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
Plenipes just leaning against Stroker, taking a breather.
Stroker wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plenipes is struggling to control the position.
Plenipes lands an elbow that stopped Stroker in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Stroker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plenipes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illacme Plenipes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willie Stroker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Plenipes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plenipes wants it to stay on the feet.
Stroker shoots in looking for a takedown but Plenipes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stroker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Plenipes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stroker is looking for a takedown.
Illacme Plenipes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Stroker.
Stroker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stroker is trying to trip Plenipes. He has hold of a leg but Plenipes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stroker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Plenipes pulls Stroker in close to prevent any damage.
Stroker tries to free his leg and advance position but Plenipes is retaining full guard.
Plenipes is adopting a defensive guard.
Illacme Plenipes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Plenipes drives through and clinches with Stroker against the cage.
Plenipes prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plenipes has Stroker pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plenipes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stroker is breathing heavily.
Plenipes has Stroker pushed against the cage.
Stroker takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Willie Stroker's cut even more.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Plenipes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Plenipes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stroker shoots in but Plenipes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willie Stroker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plenipes closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Plenipes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Plenipes forces Stroker back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stroker wants to take the fight to the mat but Plenipes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stroker misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Plenipes to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stroker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Plenipes is stalling here.
Plenipes scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plenipes is stalling here.
Stroker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plenipes has Stroker pushed against the cage.
Illacme Plenipes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Plenipes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Plenipes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plenipes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stroker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plenipes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plenipes has Stroker pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plenipes lands an elbow just above Stroker 's eye.
Plenipes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stroker up against the cage.
Stroker wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plenipes breaks from the clinch.
Plenipes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plenipes keeps control of Stroker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Plenipes scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plenipes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stroker's efforts to push away.
Stroker tries to break the clinch but Plenipes is controlling the position.
Plenipes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illacme Plenipes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willie Stroker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stroker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plenipes defends it nicely.
Plenipes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Plenipes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stroker.
Plenipes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stroker looking for a takedown.
Illacme Plenipes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Stroker.
Plenipes is pressed up against the cage. Stroker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plenipes down to the mat. Plenipes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stroker dives in and grabs Plenipes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Plenipes pushes down on Stroker's head and hops out.
Illacme Plenipes is winning the standup battle so far.
Plenipes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Plenipes darts in and clinches Stroker up against the cage.
Plenipes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Plenipes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stroker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plenipes darts in and clinches Stroker up against the cage.
Plenipes slowing the pace effectively.
Plenipes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Plenipes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Willie Stroker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plenipes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stroker is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Plenipes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Plenipes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Plenipes is looking for a sweep.
Stroker is trying to get an arm triangle but Plenipes is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plenipes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stroker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Plenipes gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stroker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Plenipes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Plenipes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Plenipes pulls Stroker in close to prevent any damage.
Plenipes 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.
Plenipes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stroker can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plenipes is on top in guard.
Illacme Plenipes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plenipes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stroker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stroker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Plenipes uses it to pass to side control.
A lull in the action here as Plenipes stalls from top position.
Stroker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plenipes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plenipes staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Illacme Plenipes just wasn't active enough.
Stroker fails with the takedown
and Plenipes counters with a low kick, right behind Stroker 's knee.
Willie Stroker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stroker shoots in looking for a takedown but Plenipes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stroker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown but Plenipes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Plenipes instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plenipes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Plenipes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Plenipes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stroker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Plenipes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Plenipes crunches a lovely knee into Stroker's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Illacme Plenipes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plenipes 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... Illacme Plenipes!
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