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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zeth Saarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Penn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeth Saarsgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarsgard misses with a few strikes there.
Saarsgard misses with the combination.
Saarsgard looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Saarsgard slips the punch.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saarsgard's waist but Saarsgard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Saarsgard clinches.
Saarsgard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saarsgard breaks the clinch.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saarsgard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zeth Saarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Penn.
Penn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saarsgard.
It looks like Nick Penn has been cut.
Penn misses with a hook.
Saarsgard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saarsgard won't be happy with that.
Saarsgard pushes Penn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Penn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Saarsgard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saarsgard tries to get out of the position.
Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard taking a bit of punishment here - Penn scoring with strikes.
Penn wants to control but Saarsgard is keeping him busy.
Saarsgard tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
Saarsgard taking a bit of punishment here - Penn scoring with strikes.
Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Saarsgard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn wants to control but Saarsgard is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saarsgard down.
An elbow from Penn crashes against the mat.
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saarsgard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saarsgard wants to get back to his feet but Penn drags him back down.
Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarsgard struggling a bit here.
Saarsgard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Saarsgard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Penn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarsgard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Penn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarsgard counters with a series of strikes. Penn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saarsgard tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarsgard swivels and escapes.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Saarsgard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saarsgard to the mat! Saarsgard manages to get full guard.
Saarsgard working a defensive guard here.
Saarsgard looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn won't allow Saarsgard to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn 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.
Saarsgard keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Saarsgard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saarsgard controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
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.
Penn passes Saarsgard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saarsgard is trying to stand back up but Penn is controlling him
Saarsgard trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Saarsgard tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn is thwarting Saarsgard's attempts to control the position.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saarsgard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Saarsgard is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Saarsgard wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saarsgard is looking to improve his position.
Penn winds up and cracks Saarsgard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saarsgard pushes Penn off and gets back to his feet.
Penn tries for a takedown but Saarsgard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zeth Saarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Penn.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Saarsgard, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Saarsgard against the cage but Saarsgard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarsgard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saarsgard.
Saarsgard lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Penn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saarsgard misses with a series of wild punches.
Saarsgard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Saarsgard.
Nick Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarsgard throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Saarsgard only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarsgard fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
Saarsgard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saarsgard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarsgard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarsgard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saarsgard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Saarsgard as Penn shoots in.
Zeth Saarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Saarsgard misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saarsgard!
Saarsgard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saarsgard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Nice cross by Saarsgard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saarsgard moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Saarsgard breaks the clinch.
Saarsgard with a hook.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Saarsgard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Saarsgard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saarsgard throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Saarsgard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Saarsgard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saarsgard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zeth Saarsgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarsgard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saarsgard lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarsgard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarsgard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeth Saarsgard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Zeth Saarsgard!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Zeth Saarsgard!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Zeth Saarsgard!
Zeth Saarsgard wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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