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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rico Ferzeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Ferzeta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Ferzeta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferzeta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferzeta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferzeta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferzeta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferzeta has momentary wrist control but Wilkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferzeta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferzeta working for a triangle but Wilkins defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferzeta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilkins is aware though and is defending well.
Wilkins looking to pass the guard.
Wilkins trying to control but Ferzeta is working from the bottom.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Ferzeta keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferzeta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferzeta is retaining full guard.
Ferzeta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferzeta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferzeta keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Wilkins content to stall in guard here.
Wilkins is in close to Ferzeta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is working Ferzeta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilkins won't allow Ferzeta to sweep him here.
Wilkins throws an elbow that misses. Ferzeta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilkins's guard. Nice move by Ferzeta!
Ferzeta trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferzeta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferzeta 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.
Ferzeta drops back looking for a leg! Wilkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilkins manages to kick Ferzeta off! Ferzeta jumps back into Wilkins's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferzeta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferzeta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilkins!
Wilkins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wilkins scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferzeta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilkins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ferzeta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wilkins working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wilkins 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.
Wilkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferzeta throws a solid leg kick but Wilkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferzeta.
Wilkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferzeta circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferzeta thows a leg kick but Wilkins checks it
and Wilkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilkins.
Ferzeta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilkins defends it easily.
Ferzeta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilkins is aware though and is defending well.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferzeta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferzeta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferzeta's head.
Wilkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilkins thows a huge punch but Ferzeta dodges it nicely.
Wilkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilkins lands strikes from half guard.
Ferzeta trying to control from the bottom.
Wilkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferzeta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins tries to pass to full mount but Ferzeta defends it.
Wilkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferzeta keeps working.
Wilkins content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ferzeta wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilkins connects with a nice short shot to Ferzeta's temple.
Wilkins working the head and body with strikes.
Ferzeta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilkins pulls his head out easily.
Ferzeta is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is nestled in close to Ferzeta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilkins controlling the action here.
Wilkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilkins trying to control from half guard but Ferzeta is working away.
Wilkins winds up and cracks Ferzeta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferzeta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ferzeta actively working from the bottom here.
Wilkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferzeta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilkins is working away from the top position though.
Wilkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilkins is trying to control. Ferzeta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilkins wants to pass the guard but Ferzeta is defending well.
Ferzeta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferzeta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilkins connects with a nice short shot to Ferzeta's temple.
Ferzeta is not content to let Wilkins control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wilkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No joy there for Wilkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilkins takes a swing at Ferzeta's ribcage but misses.
Ferzeta misses with a wild combination.
Wilkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferzeta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferzeta wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy.
Wilkins slips a nice elbow through Ferzeta's hands, connecting with Ferzeta's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferzeta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferzeta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilkins wants to pass the guard but Ferzeta is keeping the position.
Ferzeta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferzeta is keeping the position for now.
Wilkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferzeta's head.
Wilkins landing with the ground and pound.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferzeta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilkins defends well.
Ferzeta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilkins defends well.
Wilkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferzeta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferzeta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferzeta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Ferzeta keeps moving.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferzeta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkins is working Ferzeta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferzeta is looking for a triangle but Wilkins pushes his legs off easily.
Rico Ferzeta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilkins lands a couple of elbows.
Ferzeta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkins landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferzeta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilkins defends well.
Ferzeta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
John Wilkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wilkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wilkins!
A relieved looking John Wilkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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