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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Molito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
24 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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155 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enrique Molito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Molito tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Molito to the ground. Molito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Molito as Armstrong shoots in.
Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enrique Molito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Armstrong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Molito stuffs the takedown.
Armstrong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Armstrong is predictable there
and Molito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong throws a leg kick
and Molito counters with an outside leg kick.
Molito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong.
Molito slips a jab from Armstrong.
Bruce Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Molito enables Armstrong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Molito manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Molito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong passes Molito's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Molito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armstrong on the ground.
Armstrong throwing shots but Molito is blocking nicely.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molito keeps working.
Molito tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Armstrong trying to mount his opponent but Molito defends it.
Molito has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Armstrong seems to be working for a kimura but Molito defends the submission attempt.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Molito defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Molito's head.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Molito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Molito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Armstrong wants to land a leg kick but Molito is out of range.
Armstrong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Armstrong throws a leg kick that misses.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Armstrong walks into a straight right hand from Molito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molito throws a big shot that misses.
Molito checks a low kick from Armstrong.
Molito blocks a leg kick.
Molito looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molito but Molito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Molito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Molito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Molito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Armstrong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Molito slips under a jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a leg kick
and Molito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Armstrong's knee momentarily.
Enrique Molito is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong throws a hook but Molito avoids it easily.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong tries to land a leg kick but Molito saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Molito to score with a decent uppercut.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Molito defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Molito pinned against the cage. Molito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Enrique Molito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Armstrong.
Molito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Armstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Molito gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong into the cage.
Armstrong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Armstrong has hold of one of Molito's legs. Molito is fighting the takedown attempt but Armstrong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molito keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong is looking to pass into half guard but Molito pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Molito is in guard.
Armstrong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Molito has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Molito won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Molito wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Molito postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Molito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Molito would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Molito wants to stand and escape but instead Armstrong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molito controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Armstrong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Molito moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Molito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong misses with a leg kick
and Molito counters with an outside leg kick.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Molito moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Molito swivels and escapes.
Molito misses with a looping right.
Armstrong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Molito moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Molito checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Enrique Molito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Armstrong.
Armstrong looks to land a body kick but Molito moved away.
Enrique Molito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong looks for the body kick but Molito saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Armstrong wants to land a leg kick but Molito is out of range.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armstrong walks into a stiff left hand from Molito.
Molito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Molito counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armstrong wants to land a leg kick but Molito is out of range.
Armstrong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Molito is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Molito misses its intended target.
Armstrong throws a leg kick
and Molito counters with a one-two to the body.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Molito tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Molito to the ground. Molito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armstrong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bruce Armstrong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Molito, which made it look bad.
Armstrong thows a leg kick but Molito checks it
enabling Molito to counter with a crisp jab.
Molito checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Molito counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Molito.
Armstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Molito gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong into the cage.
Molito lands a shot to the body.
Molito manages to break the clinch.
Enrique Molito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Armstrong moves out of range of the body kick.
Armstrong dives in for a single leg takedown but Molito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Molito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Molito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Armstrong 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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