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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Death Punch!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryant fails with the takedown.
Punch takes the fight into the clinch.
Punch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Punch is pressed up against the cage. Bryant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Punch down to the mat. Punch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryant tries to clinch up
and Punch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bryant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryant shoots in but Punch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punch has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bryant slowing the pace effectively.
Punch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.
Bryant is trying to break free.
Punch tries to circle away but Bryant has him pinned against the cage.
Punch tries to pull guard but Bryant won't allow it.
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Bryant as Punch shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Punch.
Punch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Punch closes the distance and clinches up with Bryant, looking for a takedown. Punch pushes Bryant against the cage but Bryant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Punch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bryant counters with a head kick. That will keep Punch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryant.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punch swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryant.
Punch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bryant moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bryant keeps control of Punch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Punch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Punch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bryant.
Bryant stalling in the clinch but Punch improves position.
Punch wants to break free but Bryant has control.
Punch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Punch gets control of Bryant's arms and successfully pulls guard. Punch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bryant won't allow Punch to get back to his feet.
Punch is trying to control the position but Bryant postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch has Bryant pulled in close to control his posture.
Punch is trying to keep Bryant in close.
Bryant looking to sit in guard and control but Punch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryant is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Punch keeps moving.
Bryant is looking to work some ground and pound but Punch has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Death Punch dominated that round.
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.
Punch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bryant counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Punch is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Punch circles away.
Bryant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Punch. That did some damage!
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punch's waist but Punch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bryant off to one side.
Bryant slips a jab and a cross from Punch.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Punch.
Punch shoots in but Bryant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Bobby Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punch's waist but Punch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bryant off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant goes for a double leg but Punch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Punch continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punch tries to circle away but Bryant has him pinned against the cage.
Bryant looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Punch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bryant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Punch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bryant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bryant shoots for a takedown but Punch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punch wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Punch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punch shoots for a double leg takedown but Bryant sprawls well. He's pushed Punch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Punch looks for a takedown but Bryant sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant shoots in but Punch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punch throws a body kick that misses.
Bryant stuffs the takedown.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Punch moves out of range easily.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Punch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bryant's waist but Bryant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punch off to one side.
Punch tries to keep at a distance but Bryant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Punch stalling.
Punch is trying to force a seperation but Bryant has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch can't get the takedown.
Punch has had enough of the clinch but Bryant keeps him there for the moment.
Bryant has Punch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Punch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bryant breaks the clinch.
No luck for Punch with that takedown attempt.
Bryant clinches with his opponent.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Punch manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant successfully pulls guard.
Punch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Punch prevents Bryant from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bryant dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bryant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Punch avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punch.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt - Punch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Punch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Punch shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Punch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Punch shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punch connects with a body shot.
Bryant tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
Punch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryant avoids it really well and circles away.
Punch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punch somewhat.
Punch looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Punch.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Punch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Punch. No joy for Bryant on that attempt.
Punch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bryant's waist but Bryant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punch off to one side.
Punch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bryant is fending him off so far but Punch persists. Nope, Bryant circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Punch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bryant back to the cage. Punch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Punch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Punch leaves Bryant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Punch misses.
Bryant darts in looking for a takedown but Punch gets double underhooks and turns Bryant into the cage.
Punch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bryant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Punch is looking to break free of the clinch but Bryant has double underhooks.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Punch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Punch has him pressed against the cage.
Punch wants to break free but Bryant has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch tries to break the clinch but Bryant is controlling the position.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Punch has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant working hard to break the clinch.
Bryant goes for a takedown attempt but Punch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punch scores with a one two! Bryant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Punch wants it to stay on the feet.
Punch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Punch with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Death Punch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punch 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Death Punch!
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