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Bowser's Castle 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rico Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Lok!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lok.
Ramos tries to clinch there but Lok circles away.
Ramos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lok. Lok obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramos shoots in and gets a takedown into Lok's guard.
Lok is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lok has his foot on Ramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lok on the ground.
Lok has his foot on Ramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though.
Lok is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Lok wants to sweep here but Ramos controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lok looking to control.
Lok wriggles free and stands up.
Lok gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lok wants to sweep but no luck.
Lok is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lok is keeping the position for now.
Lok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramos manages to get himself to full guard.
Lok 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.
Lok 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lok throwing strikes from guard but Ramos blocks nicely.
Ramos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramos tries to get out of the position.
Ramos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lok passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lok tries for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.
Lok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lok has hold of Ramos's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ramos seems comfortable defending it but Lok has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ramos is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ramos is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lok couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Lok!
Kevin Lok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Mondello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (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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205 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan Mondello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondello shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Mondello takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jordan Mondello has been cut.
Mondello shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mondello gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mondello pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mondello decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mondello working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Mondello is controlling him well.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondello slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Mondello lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondello stands up from half guard.
Mondello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Mondello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Mondello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mondello is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Mondello is controlling him well.
Smith looks gassed!
Mondello has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mondello lands a nice short elbow.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mondello seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mondello looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mondello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mondello seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith wants to improve his position but Mondello is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mondello lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Mondello there.
Smith is looking to escape.
Mondello seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mondello scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Mondello in his half guard.
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. Mondello connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Mondello trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Mondello 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mondello lands a nice short elbow.
Mondello lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondello is looking for a kimura here.
Mondello is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mondello drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is looking to control Mondello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Mondello wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mondello lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Mondello is controlling him well.
Mondello lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Mondello.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondello.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mondello 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.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Mondello there.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondello pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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. Mondello connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Mondello is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Mondello is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Mondello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Mondello's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mondello blocks the body kick.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mondello swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Mondello.
Mondello looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jordan Mondello overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith pushes Mondello off looking to stand but Mondello dives back in and keeps control.
Mondello drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Mondello slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Mondello.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith has hold of Mondello's hands but Mondello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mondello is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith is rocked!
Mondello working Smith over with strikes.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Mondello finish him?
Smith is breathing heavily.
Mondello is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mondello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondello looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mondello lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Smith quite badly. Smith pulls Mondello in close trying to recover. Mondello postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Smith on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Smith doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Mondello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Jayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jayne has chosen The Doors-People Are Strange as his entrance music. 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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166 lbs
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168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Jayne!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira pushes Jayne up against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira is trying to stall.
Jayne is trying to trip Vieira. He has hold of a leg but Vieira is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jayne persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jayne won't allow Vieira to get back to his feet.
Vieira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jayne stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Patrick Jayne wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vieira instigates a clinch.
Vieira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vieira missing with knees to the body.
Vieira trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayne looking for a takedown.
Jayne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vieira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leo Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Jayne.
Vieira gets caught flat footed, as Jayne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jayne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jayne prevents Vieira from getting back to his feet.
Jayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Patrick Jayne wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vieira gets caught napping as Jayne dives in and scores a takedown. Vieira manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Let's hope that Jayne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vieira wants to stand but Jayne is controlling the position.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jayne controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Patrick Jayne hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jayne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vieira sprawls well. Vieira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jayne gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira has managed to clinch.
Vieira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but Jayne blocks with his arms.
Jayne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. Jayne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jayne blocks a head kick by Vieira.
Jayne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vieira as he avoids it easily.
Vieira rushes Jayne and presses him up against the cage.
Jayne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jayne avoiding damage as Vieira throws knees to the body.
Jayne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vieira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jayne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jayne throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jayne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jayne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patrick Jayne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jayne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vieira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Jayne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vieira prevents the takedown attempt.
Vieira taking a breather.
Jayne wants to take the fight to the mat but Vieira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jayne jumps into guard, dragging Vieira to the mat.
Jayne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jayne controlling the position.
Vieira is looking to stand up but Jayne won't let him.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard.
Jayne looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet but Jayne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vieira being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jayne postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Jayne prevents Vieira from getting back to his feet.
Jayne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
Jayne successfully pulls guard.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Jayne.
Vieira is looking to stand up but Jayne won't let him.
Jayne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira won't allow Jayne to sweep him here.
Jayne is looking to sweep but instead, Vieira has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jayne defends it well.
Vieira wants to stand up but Jayne is controlling the position.
Jayne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jayne.
Vieira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jayne is proving hard to escape from.
Jayne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vieira postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira won't allow Jayne to sweep him here.
Patrick Jayne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vieira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vieira trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Jayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Vieira instigates a clinch.
Jayne jumps into guard, dragging Vieira to the mat.
Vieira is looking to stand up but Jayne won't let him.
Jayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
Vieira wants to stand but Jayne is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vieira wants to stand but Jayne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jayne 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vieira is fighting to break Jayne's control of his arms but Jayne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jayne is retaining full guard.
Vieira stands and steps away. Jayne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vieira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jayne.
Jayne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieira swivels and escapes.
Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands a body shot.
Jayne drags the fight down to the ground.
Jayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira won't allow Jayne to sweep him here.
Vieira is looking to stand up but Jayne won't let him.
Jayne pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
Jayne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vieira!
Vieira manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vieira taking some punishment here, with Jayne in his half guard.
Jayne controlling the action here.
Jayne tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Leo Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jayne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Jayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jayne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Jayne!
Patrick Jayne really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellraiser Fightgear (10$ clothing) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mroczny The Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slikdik Rikbitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikbitch has chosen Thizzle dance by MAC DRE as his entrance music. Slikdik Rikbitch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mroczny The Nightmare's chin.
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265 lbs
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mroczny The Nightmare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slikdik Rikbitch!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Rikbitch coming out on top.
It looks like Mroczny The Nightmare has been cut.
Rikbitch jabs at The Nightmare's body.
The Nightmare fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rikbitch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Nightmares jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rikbitch lands a jab to the head.
The Nightmare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rikbitch swivels and escapes.
Rikbitch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rikbitch lands a nice shot to the body.
Rikbitch is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops The Nightmare like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving The Nightmare from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slikdik Rikbitch!
Slikdik Rikbitch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mirkai Sakuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarez De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuba comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine - All These Things I Hate. This should be a great matchup!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirkai Sakuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarez De Ertu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Ertu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Ertu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakuba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuba controlling the position for now.
De Ertu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakuba's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Ertu working the head and body with strikes.
Sakuba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Ertu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakuba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Ertu throwing shots but Sakuba is blocking nicely.
De Ertu is thwarting Sakuba's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakuba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Ertu controlling the action here.
Sakuba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Ertu wants to pass to mount but Sakuba is defending the position.
De Ertu is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jarez De Ertu.
De Ertu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sakuba connects with a looping right hand.
De Ertu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sakuba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
De Ertu taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that De Ertu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
De Ertu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sakuba's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Ertu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarez De Ertu dominated that round.
That's time! Sakuba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Ertu gets the takedown into side control.
De Ertu controls the position.
De Ertu landing strikes.
De Ertu wants to control but Sakuba is keeping him busy.
De Ertu working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuba is being controlled here.
De Ertu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuba tries to sprawl but De Ertu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sakuba looking for submissions off his back.
De Ertu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jarez De Ertu has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Ertu misses with a head shot. Sakuba uses the momentum to regain guard.
De Ertu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu pushes down on Sakuba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Ertu controlling the action here.
De Ertu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sakuba to get to his feet.
Sakuba throws a series of punches but De Ertu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuba forces De Ertu back against the cage and clinches.
De Ertu taking a breather.
De Ertu manages to break the clinch.
De Ertu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
De Ertu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
De Ertu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sakuba is looking to improve his position but De Ertu isn't that keen on the idea.
De Ertu dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuba working to try and regain half guard.
De Ertu controlling the pace for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Ertu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sakuba to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sakuba shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Ertu working for a submission but Sakuba is keeping him at bay.
De Ertu prevents Sakuba from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarez De Ertu 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! This is the final round!
De Ertu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Ertu is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakuba is defending well.
De Ertu cracks Sakuba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
De Ertu looks up at the clock and then as Sakuba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Ertu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Ertu has knee on belly and moves into mount.
De Ertu looking to secure an arm triangle but Sakuba defends it well.
De Ertu controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ertu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
De Ertu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sakuba to take his back!
Sakuba breaks De Ertu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
De Ertu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakuba trying to control the position from guard on top but De Ertu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Ertu pushes Sakuba off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Ertu jabs Sakuba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Ertu throws a right hand that Sakuba ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuba also avoids with ease.
De Ertu tries to keep at a distance but Sakuba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakuba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Ertu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Ertu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sakuba up against the cage.
De Ertu jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuba is one step ahead there.
De Ertu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakuba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Ertu working for a triangle but Sakuba defends it easily.
Sakuba trying to control the position from guard on top but De Ertu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Ertu keeping full guard, as Sakuba tries to pass.
De Ertu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuba is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuba looking to pass the guard.
De Ertu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuba is one step ahead there.
De Ertu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sakuba throws a series of punches but De Ertu moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuba takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarez De Ertu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Ertu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarez De Ertu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laxa Tiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiv has chosen Animal I have become - Three Days Grace as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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247 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laxa Tiv!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood with a jab.
Blood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tivs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiv ducks right into an uppercut from Blood.
Blood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiv.
Tiv slips a jab from Blood.
Tiv tries to close the distance and clinch but Blood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiv shoots in and drives through. Blood sprawls well.
Andy Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laxa Tiv.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood connects with a jab.
Tiv closes the distance and clinches up with Blood, looking for a takedown. Tiv pushes Blood against the cage but Blood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiv is defended easily by Blood.
Tiv closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tiv closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tiv scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiv tried to score with a low kick but Blood checks it.
Tiv slips under a jab from Blood.
Blood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiv shoots for a double leg takedown but Blood sprawls well. He's pushed Tiv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiv tries to clinch
and Blood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tiv thinking.
Tiv looks gassed!
Blood scores with a jab. Tiv acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tiv is looking to clinch.
Tiv swinging wildly here.
Laxa Tiv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tiv is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiv is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Blood doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tiv crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tiv's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Blood!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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270 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Hester!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hester gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velasquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Velasquez tries to keep at a distance but Hester has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hester can't fight it off and eventually Velasquez manages to take the fight to the floor. Hester looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Velasquez postures up in Hester's guard and throws a big left but Hester blocks it.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. Hester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Hester!
Hester sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hester wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez tries to strike from the bottom.
Hester trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus Hester wasn't active enough on the ground.
Velasquez misses with a right hand
and Hester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hester moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Hester has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Hester can't find room to land a body shot as Velasquez controls the action.
Hester is pressed up against the cage. Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hester down to the mat. Hester avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hester forces Velasquez back against the cage and clinches.
Velasquez has Hester pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hester manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hester scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Cain Velasquez has been cut.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Hester is calmly controlling the position for now.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Hester is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hester working aggressively here.
Hester stops a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Hester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hester is trying to stall.
Hester working aggressively here.
Hester avoiding damage.
Velasquez looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Hester lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Hester on the inside.
Hester lands with a short shot to the head.
Hester scores with a shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Hester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Hester working aggressively here.
Hester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hester can't find room to land a body shot as Velasquez controls the action.
Hester tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
A short right from Hester.
Hester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hester working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Hester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hester is looking to control Velasquez's arms but Velasquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hester has his back to the cage.
Hester is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Hester misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Hester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hester tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing Hester back against the cage.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hester gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hester has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Hester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hester working aggressively here.
Hester throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Hester lands with a short shot to the head.
Hester content to slow the pace in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
Hester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hester takes the fight into the clinch.
Hester working aggressively here.
Hester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hester misses with a body punch.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
Hester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velasquez has clasped his hands together around Hester's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Hester's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasquez is trying to ground and pound but Hester uses the momentary lack of control by Velasquez to regain half guard.
Velasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hester defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hester to regain full guard.
Hester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasquez is one step ahead there.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hester has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hester can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hester looking to control.
Hester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester kicks Velasquez off and gets to his feet.
Hester scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hester fails to land.
Hester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hester misses with the head strike.
Hester trying to stall but Velasquez improves his position.
Hester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hester working aggressively here.
Hester working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Hester tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing Hester back against the cage.
Hester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Marcus Hester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hester misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants a takedown.
Hester is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Velasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Hester - that landed with a thud.
Velasquez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hester looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hester wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus Hester wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hester lands a nice shot to the body.
Hester tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hester is trying to stall.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hester struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasquez controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Velasquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hester moves into the clinch.
Hester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hester regains guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hester keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velasquez looking to pass the guard.
Hester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Hester keeps moving.
Velasquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hester's head.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Hester blocks nicely.
Velasquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hester looking for a sweep. Not yet Hester, not yet.
Hester pulls Velasquez in close to prevent any damage.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester 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.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Hester controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Hester was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hester forces Velasquez back against the cage and clinches.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Hester.
Hester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hester.
Hester lands a right hand.
Hester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hester tries to stall but Velasquez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hester.
Hester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Hester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hester misses with a punch on the inside.
Hester has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Hester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hester lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hester stalling in the clinch but Velasquez improves position.
Hester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Hester.
Hester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hester.
Hester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hester gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hester tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hester digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hester misses with a punch on the inside.
Hester working aggressively here.
Hester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Hester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hester winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hester!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos has chosen Riding All Night And Day as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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133 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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130 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Middleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, George Santos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos lands a big head kick that sends Middleton tumbling to the mat! Santos takes a step backwards and waves Middleton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Middleton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Middleton closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Middleton pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Middleton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos closes the distance and pushes Middleton back into the cage.
Santos has Middleton pressed against the cage.
Santos pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Middleton! Santos unloads with more strikes and Middleton sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Santos!
After the fight, George Santos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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FIGHT
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