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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Rawicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Michetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michetti has chosen AC/DC- Hells Bells as his entrance music. 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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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateusz Rawicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sterling Michetti!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawicz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rawicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Rawicz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rawicz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rawicz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Michetti back to the cage. Rawicz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rawicz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michetti backs up against the cage.
Rawicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Michetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rawicz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michetti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rawicz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Michetti looks gassed!
Rawicz throws a push kick but Michetti slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawicz jabs at Michetti's body.
Rawicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michetti at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Michetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rawicz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Michetti under the eye.
Michetti with a poor takedown
and Rawicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawicz jabs at Michetti's body.
Rawicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawicz tests Michetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rawicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawicz scores with a jab.
Michetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mateusz Rawicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawicz lands with an overhand left.
Rawicz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rawicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rawicz throws a right and a left that Michetti avoids nicely.
Rawicz misses with a series of wild punches.
Rawicz scores with a punch to the head.
Rawicz thuds his right hand into Michetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rawicz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rawicz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Michetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawicz lands an overhand right.
Michetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rawicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rawicz.
A right-left combo lands from Rawicz.
Michetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Michetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab by Rawicz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawicz jabs Michetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rawicz!
Michetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawicz scores with a nice head shot.
Rawicz thuds a left hand into Michetti's body.
Rawicz lands with a good body shot.
Michetti misses with a takedown attempt
and Rawicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mateusz Rawicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Michetti.
Rawicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rawicz works over Michetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Sterling Michetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawicz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Michetti on the side of the head.
Michetti has his takedown stuffed
and Rawicz counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rawicz lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rawicz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Rawicz dominated that round.
That's time! Rawicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Michetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michetti ducks right into an uppercut from Rawicz.
Jab, jab by Rawicz - just one landing.
Rawicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rawicz with a hook.
Rawicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rawicz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rawicz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rawicz jabs Michetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mateusz Rawicz is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Rawicz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michetti in his tracks.
Michetti is breathing heavily.
Rawicz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michetti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rawicz lands with a good body shot.
Rawicz scores with a body shot.
Rawicz scores with a sloppy right hand. Michetti should have avoided that one.
Rawicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michetti can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Rawicz. Beautiful body shot.
Rawicz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Michetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rawicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michetti.
Rawicz misses with a series of wild punches.
Rawicz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rawicz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawicz thuds a left hand into Michetti's body.
Rawicz punishes Michetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Rawicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawicz thuds his right hand into Michetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawicz lands a body shot.
Michetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rawicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawicz lands a jab to Michetti's midsection.
Michetti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rawicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rawicz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Rawicz.
Rawicz lands with a nice combination. Michetti backs away looking to recover.
Rawicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rawicz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rawicz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rawicz.
Rawicz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rawicz lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Rawicz coming out on top.
Michetti tries to move into range but Rawicz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rawicz throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawicz lands with a straight right. Michetti didn't see that one coming.
Rawicz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rawicz scores with a body shot.
Michetti drops his hands momentarily and Rawicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rawicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rawicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Michetti circles away quickly and effectively.
Michetti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rawicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Rawicz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Rawicz.
Michetti fails with the takedown
and Rawicz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rawicz misses with a body kick.
Michetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rawicz lands a jab.
Rawicz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rawicz.
Michetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rawicz connects with a jab.
Michetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michetti tries to move into range but Rawicz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mateusz Rawicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michetti misses with a takedown attempt
and Rawicz counters with a series of strikes. Michetti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rawicz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Michetti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab from Rawicz.
Michetti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rawicz counters with a one-two to the body.
Mateusz Rawicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Michetti.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rawicz.
A jab lands there for Rawicz.
Rawicz throws a one two combo.
Michetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michetti darts in trying to clinch
and Rawicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rawicz.
Rawicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michetti at a distance.
Rawicz misses with a wild combination.
Rawicz tries to bum rush Michetti with a series of wild strikes but Michetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rawicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Rawicz jabs at Michetti's body.
Rawicz looks to land a combination but Michetti avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michetti is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rawicz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Michetti.
Rawicz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Michetti drops his hands momentarily and Rawicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Rawicz catches Michetti right on the button with a cross.
Rawicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rawicz as he connects with a hook.
Rawicz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Michetti momentarily.
Rawicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rawicz punishes Michetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Rawicz moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawicz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rawicz throws a nice looking combination but Michetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rawicz cracks Michetti with a good jab.
Mateusz Rawicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rawicz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rawicz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Rawicz misses with a body kick.
Rawicz scores with a one two! Michetti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rawicz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rawicz throws a right and a left that Michetti avoids nicely.
Sterling Michetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawicz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Rawicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rawicz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Rawicz!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Allinson (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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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pj Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nils Allinson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Benn counters with a nice uppercut.
Benn misses with a double jab.
Allinson throws a head kick that misses
and Benn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benn.
Allinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benn walks away with a smile on his face. Allinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benn.
Allinson is looking for a sweep.
Benn staying calm.
Benn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Allinson is not content to let Benn control the position.
Allinson tries to buck Benn off but Benn is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Benn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Allinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Allinson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Allinson prevents Benn from getting a body triangle.
Benn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Allinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Allinson turns into Benn and is now in his guard.
Benn is trying to keep Allinson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Allinson thows a big elbow that misses.
Allinson throws and elbow that misses. Benn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allinson's guard. Nice move by Benn!
Benn slips nicely into half guard.
Benn prevents Allinson from improving his position.
Benn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Benn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Allinson quickly recovers to half guard.
Benn prevents Allinson from improving his position.
Allinson is in trouble now - Benn has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Allinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benn controlling his opponent.
Benn with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Nils Allinson has been cut.
Benn lands a big elbow.
That has opened up Nils Allinson's cut even more.
Benn is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Allinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benn counters with a shoot takedown. Allinson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Allinson, not yet.
Benn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allinson is keeping the position for now.
Allinson 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.
Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allinson looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benn stands and throws Allinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Allinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pj Benn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Allinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Allinson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Benn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Allinson's guard.
Benn trying to control but Allinson is working from the bottom.
Benn passes into half guard.
Allinson is looking to get back to full guard here but Benn has managed to pass to side control instead.
Allinson is looking for a sweep.
Benn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Allinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Allinson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Benn's best efforts.
Benn tries to pass to full mount but Allinson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allinson is looking to improve his position.
Allinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Benn passes Allinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benn is working for a submission of some sort.
Benn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Allinson is looking for a sweep. Benn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Allinson is looking for a sweep. Benn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allinson tries to roll over but Benn keeps him under control.
Allinson moves into full guard.
Allinson keeping moving, preventing Benn from controlling successfully.
Allinson wants to sweep here but Benn controlling him for the moment.
Allinson trying to control the position.
Pj Benn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allinson 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.
Benn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allinson 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Pj Benn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A low kick from Allinson is predictable there
and Benn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Allinson's guard now.
Allinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benn manages to get himself to full guard.
Allinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allinson has managed to get both his arms back between Benn's legs - danger averted.
Allinson 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.
Allinson looking to pass the guard.
Allinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Allinson, into his guard.
Benn passes Allinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allinson is staying active underneath Benn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benn is thwarting Allinson's attempts to control the position.
Benn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Allinson!
Benn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Allinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Allinson regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allinson wants to get back to full guard.
Benn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pj Benn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nils Allinson's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Allinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pj Benn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Benn counter with a right hand.
Benn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allinson can do to turn this around?
Benn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Benn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Allinson is squirming around, avoiding Benn's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allinson is trying desperately to improve position.
Benn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Allinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benn moves to the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Benn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Benn is looking for the choke from the back position but Allinson is controlling his hands well.
Allinson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benn's arms.
Allinson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allinson is looking to improve his position but Benn isn't that keen on the idea.
Benn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Allinson is trying desperately to improve position.
Benn dominating with strikes here.
Allinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benn with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benn lands a big elbow.
Allinson can't escape the position.
Allinson gets back to half guard.
Benn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Allinson tries to get to full guard but Benn has control of the leg.
Benn passes to side control.
Benn scoring with punches and elbows.
Benn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allinson is looking for a sweep.
Allinson regains half guard.
Benn is looking to advance position but Allinson won't allow it.
Allinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Allinson.
Benn preventing the sweep.
Pj Benn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benn's guard.
Allinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benn trying to keep a closed guard but Allinson is proving a slippery customer.
Nils Allinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allinson won't allow Benn to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pj Benn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pj Benn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ohawe Eahu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Tentative-System of a down as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ohawe Eahu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ohawe Eahu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eahu sprawls well. Eahu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Eahu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Eahu is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eahu is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Eahu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sugen Nagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sugen Nagi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eli Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sugen Nagi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagi slips under a jab.
Nagi shoots and misses
and Teller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Teller counter with a right hand.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Nagi has his takedown stuffed
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eli Teller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sugen Nagi.
Nagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Teller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagi with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Teller to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagi has his takedown stuffed
and Teller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagi thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller checks a low kick from Nagi.
Nagi shoots and misses
and Teller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teller throws a body punch but Nagi moves out of range.
Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagi moves to clinch but Teller breaks away
and Teller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagi shoots and misses
and Teller counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagi looks gassed!
Nagi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Teller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagi thinking.
Nagi shoots and misses
and Teller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller thows a body shot but no joy.
Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Teller counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagi avoids the body shot from Teller.
Teller throws a shot from downtown. Nagi moves away and avoids it.
Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Teller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagi has his takedown stuffed
letting Teller counter with a right hand.
Teller misses with a body shot.
Nagi shoots and misses
and Teller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Teller tries to bum rush Nagi with a series of wild strikes but Nagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Teller misses.
Nagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Teller counters with a straight right hand.
Teller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller misses with a few strikes there.
Teller fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagi with a poor takedown
and Teller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teller jabs at Nagi's body.
Teller throws a hook but Nagi avoids it easily.
Teller misses the shot to the body.
Teller is looking to wear down Nagi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nagi fails with the takedown
and Teller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagi.
Teller cracks Nagi with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Teller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nagi with a poor takedown
and Teller counters with a straight right hand.
Nagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Teller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eli Teller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sugen Nagi.
Nagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagi ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Teller misses with a body shot.
Teller takes a swing at Nagi's ribcage but misses.
Teller thuds a left hand into Nagi's body.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagi manages to avoid it.
Nagi is breathing heavily.
Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eli Teller is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller misses with a hook.
Sugen Nagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Teller blocks the leg kick.
Nagi shoots and misses
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Teller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Teller counters with a left to the body.
Teller misses with a body shot.
Nagi tries to land a front kick but Teller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nagi misses with a takedown
and Teller counters with a right hand to the body.
Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagi with a poor takedown
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teller lands a jab to Nagi's midsection.
Nagi staying out of range there.
Sugen Nagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagi with a poor takedown
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teller misses with a straight left.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Nagi ducks down to avoid it.
Teller cracks a nice hook into Nagi's ribs.
Nagi moves away from the strike by Teller.
Teller throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Teller wants to sweep here but Nagi controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Nagi from controlling successfully.
Teller seems keen to control Nagi's posture.
Teller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Eli Teller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nagi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Teller counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagi with a poor takedown
and Teller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nagi.
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagi.
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Nagi slips the punch.
Nagi shoots and misses
and Teller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nagi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Teller misses the shot to the body.
Nagi has his takedown stuffed
and Teller counters with a stiff right hand.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagi manages to avoid it.
Nagi with a poor takedown
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
Teller misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Teller dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagi moves away.
Nagi tries for a takedown but Teller circles away easily
and Teller counters with a one-two to the body.
Teller scores with a jab to the body.
Teller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagi manages to avoid it.
Nagi avoids the body shot from Teller.
Nagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Teller counters with a right hand to the body.
Teller misses with a wild body shot.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Nagi is out of range.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagi moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagi fails with the takedown
enabling Teller to counter with a crisp jab.
Eli Teller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sugen Nagi.
Nagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eli Teller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller connects with a body shot that sends Nagi's belly button to the back.
Nagi throws a wild body kick that Teller sees coming a mile off.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagi.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagi is just out of range.
Nagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nagi with a poor takedown
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagi takes one to the chin there.
Teller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagi shoots and misses
and Teller counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagi slips under a jab from Teller.
Teller throws a series of punches but Nagi avoids them all with ease.
Nagi fails with the takedown
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
Teller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
Nagi misses with a takedown
and Teller counters with a nice body shot.
Teller misses the shot to the body.
Nagi misses with a takedown
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Nagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nagi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teller misses with a hook.
Teller thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
Teller lands a body shot.
Nagi avoids the body shot from Teller.
Nagi fails with the takedown
and Teller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sugen Nagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Nagi saw that one coming.
Nagi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagi misses with a takedown
and Teller counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Teller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Teller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Teller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis DeYoung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristijan Golubovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristijan Golubovic has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis DeYoung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristijan Golubovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golubovic drops DeYoung with a beautiful combination! DeYoung stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Golubovic is looking for the KO!
It looks like Dennis DeYoung has been cut.
Golubovic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends DeYoung sprawling to the canvas! DeYoung rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Golubovic finish him?!
DeYoung is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golubovic flashes DeYoung a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. DeYoung's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. DeYoung crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Golubovic punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristijan Golubovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Rabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemme Kolk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemme Kolk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Rabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lemme Kolk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kolk enables Rabi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kolk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kolk working for a triangle but Rabi defends it easily.
Rabi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rabi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rabi won't allow Kolk to sweep him here.
Rabi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rabi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rabi has managed to get both his arms back between Kolk's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kolk is looking to stand up but Rabi isn't so interested in that idea.
Kolk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rabi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabi preventing the sweep.
Rabi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rabi has managed to get both his arms back between Kolk's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabi throwing strikes but missing.
Rabi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolk on the ground.
Kolk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rabi!
Kolk content just to control the position here.
Kolk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rabi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rabi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rabi is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kolk trying to control but Rabi is having none of it.
Kolk looking for a guillotine from mount but Rabi is having none of it.
Kolk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kolk tries to control but Rabi wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kolk tries to control but Rabi wriggling away.
Kolk has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Rabi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lemme Kolk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellison has chosen im bad as his entrance music. Antonio Ellison has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stanley Hammer's chin.
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275 lbs
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281 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stanley Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Ellison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a solid leg kick but Ellison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammer.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellison is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Ellison counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ellison is controlling him well.
Ellison tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ellison has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ellison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hammer holding on.
Ellison is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer is pushing Ellison's head away, looking to escape. Ellison manages to hold on to the position though.
Ellison working the ground and pound.
Hammer taking a bit of punishment here - Ellison scoring with strikes.
Ellison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ellison decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Ellison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Ellison isn't so interested in that idea.
Ellison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammer controls Ellison momentarily but Ellison frees himself.
Ellison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ellison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ellison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ellison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ellison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hammer misses with a body punch
and Ellison counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
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!
Ellison cracks Hammer with a big elbow.
Ellison lands some shots froms side control.
Ellison trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ellison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Ellison working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Ellison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ellison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ellison lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellison is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ellison prevents Hammer from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ellison dominated that round.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ellison counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Ellison isn't so interested in that idea.
Ellison lands a couple of digs.
Hammer wants to stand but Ellison is controlling the position.
Ellison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ellison wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellison trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer is looking to stand back up but Ellison counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison stops Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ellison on the ground.
Ellison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ellison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ellison.
Ellison is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hammer looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison trying to mount his opponent but Hammer defends it.
Ellison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammer is just riding it out for now. Ellison eventually gives up the hold.
Ellison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammer is trying to stand back up but Ellison is controlling him
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Ellison sits in half guard.
Antonio Ellison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ellison is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.
Hammer is trying to stand back up but Ellison is controlling him
Ellison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Ellison wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammer taking some punishment here, with Ellison in his half guard.
Ellison stops Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Ellison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hammer is trying to stand up here but Ellison is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ellison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Ellison is trying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Ellison slips a nice elbow through Hammer's hands, connecting with Hammer's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ellison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hammer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ellison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ellison.
Ellison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hammer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hammer throws an off balance right hand
and Ellison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hammer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammer is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison working the head and body with strikes.
Ellison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ellison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ellison is trying for a kimura here. Hammer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ellison wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Ellison!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Strupek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strupek comes into the arena with Click Clack blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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176 lbs
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183 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Strupek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alessandro Moretti!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strupek fails with the takedown
and Moretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strupek darts in trying to clinch
and Moretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moretti gets a takedown into half guard.
Moretti seems to be working for a kimura but Strupek defends the submission attempt.
Strupek wants to control but Moretti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strupek is controlling Moretti's trapped leg to prevent Moretti from advancing to side control.
Strupek trying to control from the bottom.
Moretti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strupek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strupek.
Strupek is trying to control the position but Moretti postures up.
Moretti with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strupek is pulling down on Moretti's head. It's preventing any offense from Moretti, at least for the moment.
Moretti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Strupek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moretti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moretti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moretti tries to free his leg and advance position but Strupek is retaining full guard.
Strupek 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.
Strupek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moretti defends well.
Moretti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strupek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strupek is on top in guard.
Strupek preventing the sweep.
Moretti trying to keep a closed guard but Strupek is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strupek throws and elbow that misses. Moretti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strupek's guard. Nice move by Moretti!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strupek trying to control the position.
Strupek wants to sweep here but Moretti controlling him for the moment.
Strupek looking to control.
Moretti lands a couple of digs.
Moretti stopping the sweep attempt from Strupek.
Moretti is pushing down on Strupek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strupek is fighting to maintain full guard but Moretti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moretti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moretti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moretti is trying to control. Strupek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strupek looking for submissions off his back.
Moretti is trying to control. Strupek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moretti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moretti prevents Strupek from improving his position.
Strupek is trying is best to control the position here.
Moretti winds up and cracks Strupek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moretti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moretti is nestled in close to Strupek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moretti trying to control from half guard but Strupek is working away.
Moretti prevents Strupek from improving his position.
Strupek is looking to control Moretti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strupek avoid being mounted?
Moretti trying to control the action but Strupek is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strupek trying to control but Moretti postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Moretti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strupek shoots and misses
and Moretti counters with a single leg into guard. Strupek didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moretti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moretti wants to pass the guard but Strupek is keeping the position.
Strupek is trying to control the position but Moretti postures up.
Strupek keeping moving, preventing Moretti from controlling successfully.
Strupek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strupek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moretti wants to control from the top but Strupek keeps moving.
Moretti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alessandro Moretti wasn't active enough on the ground.
Strupek misses with a takedown attempt
and Moretti counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Strupek's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strupek trying to keep a closed guard but Moretti is proving a slippery customer.
Strupek managing to control the position.
Strupek 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.
Moretti landing with the ground and pound.
Moretti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strupek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moretti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moretti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moretti wants to pass the guard but Strupek is keeping the position.
Strupek looking to control but Moretti passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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. Moretti connects with a nice short shot to Strupek's temple.
Moretti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strupek!
Strupek wants to hold on but Moretti pushes him away.
Moretti is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strupek is surviving well by controlling Moretti's body position as best he can.
Moretti prevents Strupek from getting the reversal.
Moretti working for a submission but Strupek is keeping him at bay.
Strupek tries to hold on but Moretti pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moretti cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Strupek tries to lock up and control but Moretti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strupek tries to reverse the position but Moretti maintains control.
BOOM! Moretti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Strupek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti raining down shots from the mount!
Moretti with shots to the head and body - Strupek looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moretti landing shots from mount.
Strupek wants to control but Moretti is having none of it.
Strupek tries to buck Moretti off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strupek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alessandro Moretti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strupek tries to hold on but Moretti pushes him away.
BOOM! Moretti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Strupek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moretti working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Strupek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strupek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Moretti.
A nice elbow there by Moretti.
Strupek wants to control but Moretti is having none of it.
Moretti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strupek hang on?
Strupek defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moretti.
Moretti trying to control but Strupek is having none of it.
Moretti is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strupek to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strupek shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moretti landing strikes from the mount and Strupek is in trouble!
Strupek defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moretti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strupek tries to lock up and control but Moretti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Moretti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strupek fails with the takedown
and Moretti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strupek's guard.
Moretti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strupek's head.
Strupek working a defensive guard here.
Moretti cracks Strupek with a solid left hand.
Moretti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strupek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strupek seems keen to control Moretti's posture.
Moretti is working Strupek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moretti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moretti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strupek pulls Moretti in close to his closed guard and prevents Moretti from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strupek pulls Moretti in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roman Strupek.
Moretti doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Strupek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moretti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moretti controls Strupek momentarily but Strupek frees himself.
Moretti can't keep his opponent in guard - Strupek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strupek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moretti defends it well.
Strupek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moretti sees it coming and defends easily.
Moretti is looking to improve his position.
Strupek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strupek maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moretti could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Strupek has cracked it and Moretti is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Strupek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Strupek!
Roman Strupek is the new welterweight champion!
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