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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackie Padilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Creed!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Padilla struggling a bit here.
Creed taking a breather here.
Padilla struggling a bit here.
Padilla prevents Creed from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Creed looking to score a takedown here. Padilla is defending well but Creed drives through and ends up in Padilla's guard.
Creed trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Padilla trying to keep a closed guard but Creed is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rocky Creed.
Creed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Creed is going to stand back up.
Padilla is looking to improve his position.
Creed wants to pass the guard but Padilla is defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Padilla is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jackie Padilla just wasn't active enough.
Creed drives through with a takedown into guard.
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocky Creed has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Creed dives in and scores a takedown into Padilla's guard.
Padilla controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Creed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Creed lands in his opponent's guard.
Padilla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Creed must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creed throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Padilla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Creed is in Padilla's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Creed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Creed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Padilla quickly recovers to half guard.
Padilla is looking to control Creed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Padilla avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jackie Padilla wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Creed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Padilla is trying to defend but Creed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Creed wants to control but Padilla is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rocky Creed hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Padilla enables Creed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Padilla manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Creed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rocky Creed hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Creed feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Creed is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rocky Creed wasn't active enough on the ground.
Creed scores with a takedown into Padilla's guard.
Creed is looking to stand up but Padilla won't let him.
Padilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jackie Padilla just wasn't active enough.
Padilla gets caught napping as Creed dives in and scores a takedown. Padilla manages to retain guard.
Padilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed looking to sit in guard and control but Padilla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Creed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Creed controlling the position.
Creed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla postures up in Creed's guard and throws a big left but Creed blocks it.
Padilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rocky Creed hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Padilla gets caught napping as Creed dives in and scores a takedown. Padilla manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla has his foot on Creed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creed works his way back into a safe position though.
Creed won't allow Padilla to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Padilla working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Padilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Creed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Padilla!
You can see the frustration on Padilla's face as Creed controls the position.
Padilla can't do much from the bottom here.
Padilla is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Padilla regains half guard there - taking advantage of Creed's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Padilla is concentrating on defense, preventing Creed from advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jackie Padilla wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Padilla shoots in for a double leg but Creed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackie Padilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Padilla did well to prevent Creed getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padilla keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rocky Creed hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Creed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Padilla wants to control but Creed is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackie Padilla has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Creed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Creed showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Padilla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Creed wants to stand but Padilla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rocky Creed.
Creed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Padilla!
Creed wants to control but Padilla is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Padilla struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Creed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Creed 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Creed!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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