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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Wojtk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Romeo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtk comes to the cage accompanied by Lunatic Fringe, Red Rider. Kobe Romeo Paris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damon Wojtk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Romeo Paris!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojtk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wojtk slaps away a takedown attempt from Paris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wojtk.
Paris leaves Wojtk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Paris.
Wojtk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wojtk misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wojtk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paris tries to avoid it but Wojtk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paris to the ground. Paris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Wojtk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wojtk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wojtk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wojtk is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wojtk wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
Paris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wojtk trying to control but Paris is working from the bottom.
Paris working for a triangle but Wojtk defends it easily.
Wojtk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paris being controlled here, momentarily.
Wojtk trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris working for a triangle but Wojtk defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojtk trying to control but Paris is working from the bottom.
Wojtk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paris is trying to keep Wojtk in close.
Wojtk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wojtk lands a couple of digs.
Paris keeping moving, preventing Wojtk from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wojtk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wojtk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paris's head.
Paris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paris trying to strike off his back.
Paris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wojtk postures up.
Wojtk wants to pass the guard but Paris is keeping the position.
Wojtk stopping the sweep attempt from Paris.
Wojtk working some strikes from top position.
Wojtk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paris throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojtk stands up over Paris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojtk has gone for a leg lock! Paris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wojtk's guard.
Wojtk looking for a guillotine here but Paris defends easily.
Paris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wojtk's head.
Wojtk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Wojtk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paris wants to control from the top but Wojtk keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kobe Romeo Paris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wojtk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paris.
Paris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wojtk throws the left hand but Paris avoids the punch easily.
Wojtk shoots for a double leg takedown but Paris sprawls well. He's pushed Wojtk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paris scores with a shot to the body.
Wojtk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paris.
Paris dodges the punch combination from Wojtk.
Wojtk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wojtk closes the distance and clinches up with Paris, looking for a takedown. Wojtk pushes Paris against the cage but Paris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Wojtk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojtk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paris's waist but Paris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wojtk off to one side.
Wojtk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paris sprawls well. Paris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wojtk gets slowly back to his feet.
Damon Wojtk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wojtk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Paris.
Paris jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wojtk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paris throws a front kick that sends Wojtk stumbling back into the cage.
Wojtk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Paris gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojtk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paris manages to get to full guard.
Paris controls Wojtk momentarily but Wojtk frees himself.
Paris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wojtk is aware though and is defending well.
Paris wants to sweep here but Wojtk controlling him for the moment.
Paris striking from the bottom here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wojtk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wojtk's guard.
Wojtk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wojtk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paris on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojtk is trying to control the action in half guard but Paris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wojtk lands with a punch from half guard.
Paris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wojtk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris has momentary wrist control but Wojtk slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wojtk lands a couple of elbows.
Wojtk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wojtk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paris's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paris is on top in guard.
Paris lands a couple of elbows.
Wojtk has his foot on Paris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paris works his way back into a safe position though.
Paris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wojtk is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris cracks Wojtk with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Wojtk has an active guard here but Paris has managed to pass into half guard.
Kobe Romeo Paris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Paris.
Wojtk tries to get to full guard but Paris has control of the leg.
Paris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wojtk defending well though.
Wojtk is pressing down on Paris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wojtk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paris is one step ahead there.
Paris lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paris stands and throws Wojtk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paris working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Romeo Paris 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paris throws a leg kick but Wojtk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paris.
Wojtk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wojtk duly obliges.
It looks like Kobe Romeo Paris has been cut.
Paris throws a nice looking combination but Wojtk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paris tries to clinch up.
Wojtk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wojtk has a takedown stuffed.
Wojtk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wojtk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wojtk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paris circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Wojtk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paris throws the kick towards the body but Wojtk avoids it.
Paris slips a jab and a cross from Wojtk.
Paris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wojtk.
Wojtk keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Wojtk or perhaps it was just good defense by Paris which made him look bad.
Paris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paris misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wojtk takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Paris.
Paris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wojtk rather than just go for the knockout.
Paris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobe Romeo Paris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Damon Wojtk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paris.
Nice sprawl there from Paris as Wojtk shoots in.
Paris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wojtk if he has to take too many more of those.
Paris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wojtk's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris thumps Wojtk with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris stuffs the takedown attempt from Wojtk. Wojtk gets slowly back to his feet.
Paris thows a body kick. Wojtk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wojtk.
Wojtk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Damon Wojtk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wojtk shoots in and drives through. Paris sprawls well.
Paris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wojtk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wojtk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris wants to control but Wojtk postures up.
Wojtk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojtk landing small, sideways elbows.
Paris working the head and body with strikes.
Wojtk is trying to get back to full guard.
Paris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wojtk has hold of Paris's hands but Paris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paris blocks the strikes from Wojtk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Romeo Paris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paris 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Romeo Paris!
Kobe Romeo Paris was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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