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Hilo Fight 76 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wangu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott's entrance music is Ironfist. A fine choice. Wangu has chosen Lux Aeterna (go to 3:21) as his entrance music. Sam Wangu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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283 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Magnus Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Wangu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a hook.
Wangu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Wangu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott keeping hold of Wangu's head, controlling as best he can.
Scott has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Scott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wangu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Magnus Scott wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Wangu has hold of one of Scott's legs. Scott is fighting the takedown attempt but Wangu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is controlling Wangu's posture.
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!
Scott 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 one minute gone in the round.
Scott has his hands on Wangu's head, controlling the position.
Scott keeping full guard, as Wangu tries to pass.
Wangu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wangu trying to move into half guard but instead Scott has managed to sweep!
Wangu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wangu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wangu wants to get back to his feet but Scott drags him back down.
Scott scores with a couple of short elbows.
Scott creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Scott cracks Wangu with a big right hand but Wangu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott wants to control but Wangu is keeping him busy.
Scott takes a little break here. Wangu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Scott grinds an elbow into Wangu's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the position but Wangu is working away.
Scott in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wangu is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Magnus Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chocolate Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurricane has chosen Baby Got Back as his entrance music. Chocolate Hurricane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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, David Whyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chocolate Hurricane!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte misses with a series of wild punches.
Hurricane throws a jab but it's blocked by Whyte.
Hurricane missing with a left hand there. Whyte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whyte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte throws a hook but Hurricane blocks it.
Hurricane throws a big shot that misses.
Hurricane misses with a left hand
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Chocolate Hurricane has been cut.
A punch combination from Whyte misses.
Whyte throws a jab when Hurricane was well out of range.
Hurricane missing with a left hand there. Whyte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Hurricane misses.
Whyte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurricane throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chocolate Hurricane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurricane misses with a hook. Whyte ducked under it nicely.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Hurricane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hurricane lands a jab.
Hurricane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whyte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whyte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurricane.
Whyte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurricane.
Hurricane misses with a looping left.
Hurricane misses with a double jab.
Hurricane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whyte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whyte feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hurricane sprawling to the canvas! Hurricane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Whyte finish him?!
Hurricane is rocked!
Hurricane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurricane throws a lazy uppercut
and Whyte counters with a huge right that knocks Hurricane out cold! Whyte is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Whyte!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blumpkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammy Hamerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammy Hamerson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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183 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Blumpkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hammy Hamerson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamerson misses with the combination.
Blumpkin shoots in for a double leg but Hamerson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blumpkin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hamerson!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blumpkin advances to full mount.
Blumpkin looking to isolate an arm here. Hamerson doesn't see it coming and as Blumpkin extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Blumpkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Blumpkin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Legs Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikey Legs Iii looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikey Legs Iii!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Legs Iii!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legs Iii keeps working.
Macotti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Legs Iii felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Legs Iii takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Macotti works to advance to full mount. Legs Iii defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Legs Iii takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Legs Iii looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macotti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Legs Iii taking shots to the head.
Legs Iii is rocked!
Macotti postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Legs Iii out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Macotti goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marco Macotti!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Macotti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pimbo Tights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tights might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mama Gon Knock You Out!. Alex Kowalski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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182 lbs
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169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pimbo Tights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tights is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
Kowalski blocks an elbow strike from Tights.
Tights landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kowalski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tights avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tights lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Alex Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski is trying to drag Tights to the mat but Tights just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Tights.
Tights landing knees to the body.
Tights connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tights with a knee to the head.
Kowalski is rocked!
Tights landing knees to the head.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Tights finish him?
Tights landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kowalski looks winded!
Tights utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tights lands an elbow that stopped Kowalski in his tracks for a moment.
Kowalski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pimbo Tights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kowalski.
Nice elbow from Tights.
That has opened up Alex Kowalski's cut even more.
Tights working the clinch nicely. Kowalski is working for position but Tights cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kowalski crumples up against the cage and Tights lands two more shots before the ref can save Kowalski! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Pimbo Tights!
A very excited looking Pimbo Tights made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JayDee Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamba has chosen Here Comes The Hotstepper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bobby Mamba told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JayDee Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn gets caught flat footed, as Mamba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mamba slips nicely into half guard.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamba pulls his head out easily.
Mamba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamba.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamba trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamba stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Penn is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mamba has taken his back.
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.
Mamba misses with an elbow to the head.
Penn staying busy and making it hard for Mamba to control.
Mamba working for a choke but Penn is defending well.
Penn tries to roll but Mamba sticks to his back.
Penn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Cave Fighting Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mamba tries to get the hooks in deep but Penn pushed the leg off.
Mamba controlling the position well here. Penn rolled but Mamba kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mamba looking for the RNC.
Mamba lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn tries to break free.
Penn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mamba gets his way!
Mamba is trying to stick to Penn's back but Penn is turning into Mamba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mamba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Penn.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Mamba.
Penn wants to control from the top but Mamba keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mamba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Penn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mamba looking for submissions off his back.
Penn tries to pass to full mount but Mamba defends it.
Mamba actively working from the bottom here.
Mamba has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mamba looking for submissions off his back.
Penn is thwarting Mamba's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throwing shots but Mamba is blocking nicely.
Mamba is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Mamba is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamba keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Mamba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn is pushing down on Mamba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mamba is fighting to maintain full guard but Penn has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba wants to get back to full guard.
Mamba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penn.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn postures up in Mamba's guard and throws a big left but Mamba blocks it.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamba is keeping the position for now.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bobby Mamba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Penn defend it? Mamba steps over the head and cranks it - Penn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mamba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Mamba!
After winning the bout, Bobby Mamba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shayn Stryper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Wings. Shayn Stryper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Mcdermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shayn Stryper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdermott thuds a left hand into Stryper's body.
Stryper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcdermott's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mcdermott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stryper manages to get himself to full guard.
Stryper looking to control but Mcdermott passes into half guard.
Mcdermott is looking for a kimura here.
Mcdermott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stryper sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcdermott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stryper is just riding it out for now. Mcdermott eventually gives up the hold.
Mcdermott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stryper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcdermott.
Stryper wants to control but Mcdermott is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stryper trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdermott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stryper is looking to improve his position.
Mcdermott is working for a kimura but Stryper is defending it quite comfortably.
Stryper wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott is working for a submission of some sort.
Mcdermott in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stryper tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mcdermott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terry Mcdermott!
Terry Mcdermott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Brizuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Merquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merquez has chosen Mind Da Gap feat. Valete - Não Pára as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Brizuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felix Merquez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merquez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brizuela's half guard.
Brizuela looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brizuela wants to get back to full guard.
Brizuela actively working from the bottom here.
Brizuela wants to control but Merquez is keeping busy.
Merquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brizuela keeps working.
Merquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brizuela wants to get back to full guard.
Brizuela is trying to maintain the position but Merquez is very close to passing his half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Felix Merquez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brizuela lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Felix Merquez has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merquez is defended easily by Brizuela.
Brizuela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merquez moves away.
Merquez closes the distance but Brizuela moves to the side
and Brizuela counters with a right hand to the body.
Merquez misses with a wild combination.
Brizuela fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merquez tries to clinch up
enabling Brizuela to counter with a crisp jab.
Brizuela closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brizuela pushes Merquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brizuela connects with a knee to the head.
Brizuela with a knee to the head.
Merquez pulls guard successfully.
Our spies down at at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym inform us that Merquez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brizuela sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brizuela has passed into side control.
Merquez is trying to work for a sweep but Brizuela has mounted him!
Merquez can't escape the position.
Brizuela controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merquez wants to hold on but Brizuela pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela controlling the pace for now.
Brizuela seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merquez for as long as he can get away with.
Merquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Merquez tries to hold on but Brizuela pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brizuela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Brizuela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Merquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brizuela fails with the takedown
and Merquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Francis Brizuela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merquez gets tackled into the cage by Brizuela. Brizuela maintains the clinch.
Brizuela breaks from the clinch.
Merquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brizuela sprawls well. Brizuela wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Brizuela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brizuela shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Merquez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Merquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brizuela has passed into side control.
Merquez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brizuela taking a breather here.
Merquez wants to control but Brizuela postures up.
Francis Brizuela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merquez is looking to regain half guard here but Brizuela keeps moving and retains side control.
Merquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brizuela's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merquez is trying to maintain the position but Brizuela is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brizuela keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Merquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brizuela controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merquez tries to roll over but Brizuela keeps him under control.
Merquez is in trouble now - Brizuela has advanced to mount!
Brizuela controlling his opponent.
Merquez wants to hold on but Brizuela pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela controlling from mount.
Merquez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brizuela decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Brizuela dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Merquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brizuela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Merquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brizuela somewhat.
Merquez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brizuela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Brizuela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brizuela gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merquez counters with a left and a right that stings Brizuela.
Horrible takedown by Merquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Brizuela which made him look bad.
A lazy body kick from Brizuela
so Merquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Brizuela looking for a sweep. Not yet Brizuela, not yet.
Brizuela will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brizuela looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brizuela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brizuela is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brizuela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merquez is aware though and is defending well.
Merquez preventing the sweep.
Merquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brizuela keeping moving, preventing Merquez from controlling successfully.
Merquez pushing down on Brizuela's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merquez trying to control the action but Brizuela is working from the bottom.
Brizuela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merquez's back!
Merquez turns into Brizuela and is now in his guard.
Brizuela has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Merquez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Merquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brizuela to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brizuela instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merquez has a couple of punches blocked by Brizuela.
Brizuela is leaning against Merquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Merquez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brizuela pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Francis Brizuela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Merquez.
Brizuela holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brizuela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brizuela with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Merquez has picked Brizuela up - he's going for a ride! Merquez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brizuela is pressing down on Merquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brizuela wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Merquez is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela tries to roll over but Merquez keeps him under control.
Brizuela is staying active underneath Merquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brizuela is looking for a sweep. Merquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merquez stops Brizuela from getting back to his feet.
Brizuela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brizuela is in trouble now - Merquez has advanced to mount!
Merquez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brizuela's face.
Felix Merquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brizuela is desperately trying to improve his position but Merquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Merquez lands a big shot there that rocks Brizuela but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merquez 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.
Merquez looking to control but Brizuela passes into half guard.
Merquez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Merquez tries to get to full guard but Brizuela has control of the leg.
Francis Brizuela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Merquez.
I think Brizuela has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Brizuela!
After winning the bout, Francis Brizuela thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefect comes into the arena with For Whom The Bell Tolls blaring out of the sound system. Cortez has chosen Hit Me Baby One More Time by Britney Spears as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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200 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ford Prefect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prefect shoots in but no luck this time.
Cortez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prefect counters by clinching up.
Prefect stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prefect.
Prefect successfully pulls guard.
Cortez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortez is looking to work some ground and pound but Prefect has wrist control.
Prefect is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cortez has his hands clasped together but Prefect extends and breaks Cortez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Prefect.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ford Prefect!
After winning the bout, Ford Prefect thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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