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QFC Tournament 524 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Ragnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dede Rustandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicolas Ragnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dede Rustandi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rustandi but Rustandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rustandi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ragnov pushes Rustandi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnov fails to pull guard.
Rustandi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rustandi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rustandi has him pressed against the cage.
Rustandi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragnov lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rustandi's efforts to push away.
Rustandi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ragnov scores with a shoulder strike.
Rustandi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rustandi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragnov stalling the fight.
Ragnov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rustandi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Ragnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rustandi walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ragnov darts in and clinches Rustandi up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnov is trying to break the clinch but Rustandi is controlling him.
Rustandi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ragnov.
Ragnov working hard to break the clinch.
Rustandi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ragnov.
Rustandi tries to throw a body punch but Ragnov avoids it by throwing Rustandi back against the cage.
Ragnov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rustandi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnov has closed the distance and engaged Rustandi in a clinch.
Ragnov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rustandi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnov breaks the clinch.
Ragnov with a poor takedown
and Rustandi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ragnov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ragnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rustandi sprawls well. Rustandi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ragnov misses
letting Rustandi counter with a right hand.
Ragnov with a poor takedown
and Rustandi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ragnov is breathing heavily.
Ragnov misses with a shot to the body
and Rustandi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ragnov! Rustandi lets Ragnov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Nicolas Ragnov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rustandi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ragnov closes the distance and clinches up with Rustandi, looking for a takedown. Ragnov pushes Rustandi against the cage but Rustandi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rustandi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ragnov tries to clinch but Rustandi moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rustandi counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Ragnov has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dede Rustandi!
A less than humble Dede Rustandi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Jababeka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ney Schincariol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustafa Jababeka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ney Schincariol!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schincariol tries a head kick but it misses.
Jababeka tries to keep at a distance but Schincariol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jababeka keeps control of Schincariol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schincariol keeps control of Jababeka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schincariol wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schincariol prevents Jababeka from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schincariol wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jababeka has him pressed against the cage.
Schincariol is trying to force a seperation but Jababeka has the dominant position.
Jababeka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jababeka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schincariol has him pressed against the cage.
Schincariol wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jababeka has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jababeka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schincariol has him pressed against the cage.
Jababeka letting Schincariol take a breather here.
Jababeka has Schincariol pressed against the cage, preventing Schincariol from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schincariol wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schincariol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jababeka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schincariol looking for a takedown.
Jababeka tries to circle away but Schincariol has him pinned against the cage.
Schincariol jumps guard but Jababeka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mustafa Jababeka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ney Schincariol.
Schincariol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schincariol is trying to pull guard but Jababeka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schincariol goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jababeka prevents it.
Schincariol has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jababeka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jababeka tries to break free but Schincariol pushes him back against the cage.
Schincariol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schincariol tries to land knees in the clinch but Jababeka avoids the damage to the body.
Schincariol pulls Jababeka into guard.
Schincariol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jababeka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Schincariol is tightening it up a little... Jababeka has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jababeka reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jababeka taps out! Nice BJJ there by Schincariol!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ney Schincariol!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wilson Ferrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferrall pulls guard effortlessly.
Underwood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferrall looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferrall, not yet.
Ferrall is trying to control the position but Underwood postures up.
Underwood pushes down on Ferrall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Underwood seems to be working for a kimura but Ferrall defends the submission attempt.
Ferrall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Underwood is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrall is looking to escape.
Underwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferrall is just riding it out for now. Underwood eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferrall trying to control from the bottom.
Ferrall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Underwood seems to be looking for submissions.
Ferrall wants to get back to full guard.
Underwood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underwood 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.
Underwood is looking to take a break and control but Ferrall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Underwood is nestled in close to Ferrall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Underwood is keen to just control but Ferrall is a slippery customer.
Ferrall has hold of Underwood's hands but Underwood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferrall is defending against the submission attempts here by Underwood.
Underwood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall tries to get to full guard but Underwood has control of the leg.
Underwood is working for a submission of some sort.
Underwood trying to control the action but Ferrall is working from the bottom.
Ferrall regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Underwood drops back looking for a leg! Ferrall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferrall manages to kick Underwood off! Underwood jumps back into Ferrall's guard.
Ferrall trying to keep a closed guard but Underwood is proving a slippery customer.
Underwood with a nice head shot there.
Underwood lands a couple of elbows.
Underwood slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferrall trying to control here.
Underwood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Underwood dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferrall takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferrall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Underwood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Underwood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferrall prevents it.
Underwood is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ferrall is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Underwood to the mat. Underwood regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Underwood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ferrall throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrall tries to kick Underwood off but Underwood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Underwood is trying to work for a kimura but Ferrall is defending well.
Frank Underwood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Underwood wants to control but Ferrall is keeping him busy.
Ferrall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Underwood landing with the ground and pound.
Ferrall keeping moving, preventing Underwood from controlling successfully.
Underwood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Underwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Underwood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferrall's head.
Underwood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferrall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Underwood trying to control but Ferrall is working from the bottom.
Underwood forces his way into half guard.
Underwood working the head and body with strikes.
Underwood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Underwood connects with a nice short shot to Ferrall's temple.
Underwood is looking for a kimura here.
Underwood working Ferrall over with strikes.
Underwood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferrall is refusing to be controlled, as Underwood sits in half guard.
Underwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Underwood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferrall trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Underwood in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Underwood.
Underwood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferrall sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Underwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferrall connects with a crisp jab.
Ferrall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Underwood tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferrall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Underwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Underwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferrall is trying to maintain the position but Underwood is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferrall defending well though.
Ferrall taking some punishment here, with Underwood in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferrall tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Underwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferrall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferrall.
Underwood advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Underwood trying to control from half guard but Ferrall is working away.
Ferrall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Underwood.
Underwood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferrall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Underwood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Underwood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferrall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Underwood seems to be working for a kimura but Ferrall defends the submission attempt.
Underwood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ferrall trying to hold on to Underwood's head to control him but Underwood postures up.
Underwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferrall defends it well.
Underwood seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Underwood.
Underwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferrall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferrall is staying active underneath Underwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferrall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Underwood scoring with some ground and pound.
Underwood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Underwood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Underwood goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferrall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Underwood's guard! Nice work there by Ferrall!
Underwood controls Ferrall momentarily but Ferrall frees himself.
Underwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferrall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Underwood wants to control but Ferrall passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Underwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Underwood 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 for Frank Underwood!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Frank Underwood!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Frank Underwood!
Frank Underwood wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bat Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Man's choice of entrance music: The Dark Knight Rises. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bat Man!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man wants to clinch.
Ramirez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Man's guard.
Ramirez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man pushes a forearm under Ramirez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ramirez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bat Man!
In his post fight interview, Bat Man started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Han Solo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Solo pushes him off.
Solo wants to counter with a clinch but Roberts pushes him away.
Solo clinches.
Solo jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Solo misses with a knee to the head.
Solo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roberts walks away with a smile on his face. Solo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts closes the distance but Solo moves to the side
and Solo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roberts!
Solo stands up.
Solo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Solo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roberts won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solo tries to advance to mount but Roberts denies him.
Solo takes a little break here. Roberts wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Solo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Solo in side control, throwing shots but Roberts defends.
Solo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Solo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Solo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Solo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Solo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Solo controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Solo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Solo prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Solo throws an elbow that misses. Roberts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solo's guard. Nice move by Roberts!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solo controlling the position.
Solo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Solo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Solo is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Solo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
James Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Solo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Solo circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solo is defended easily by Roberts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Han Solo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Solo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts closes the distance but Solo moves to the side
and Solo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roberts!
Roberts being controlled for a moment.
Solo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Solo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts parries the strikes from Solo easily there. Solo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Roberts to escape.
Roberts is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Solo is controlling him well.
Solo decides to stand back up.
Solo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Solo closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roberts.
Solo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Solo circles away.
James Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Roberts darts in trying to clinch
and Solo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roberts won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo moves into full mount!
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!
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solo unloads with some shots from mount but Roberts bucks and avoids them well.
Roberts really wants to buck Solo off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts avoids a series of strikes thrown by Solo.
Solo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Solo throwing strikes here but Roberts is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound.
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Solo unloads with some shots from mount but Roberts bucks and avoids them well.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roberts is trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solo controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Han Solo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Solo swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Solo! But no joy.
Roberts tries to clinch
and Solo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roberts's guard.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but Solo is having none of it.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo stands up from Roberts's guard - Solo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Roberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Solo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts checks a leg kick nicely.
Roberts attempts a counter takedown but Solo avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants to clinch
and Solo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Solo wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Solo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Solo isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Solo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts darts in trying to clinch
and Solo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Solo is controlling him.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
James Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Solo. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Solo to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Han Solo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Han Solo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Han Solo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solo 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Han Solo!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Han Solo!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Han Solo!
Han Solo wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Han Solo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaka Baring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaka Baring!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
Baring throws a big counter head kick but Kenobi avoids it with no problem.
Kenobi clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kenobi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baring's brow.
Kenobi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenobi lands an uppercut.
Baring wants to break free but Kenobi has control.
Baring tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kenobi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jaka Baring has been cut.
A short right from Kenobi on the inside.
Kenobi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baring backwards.
Baring is rocked!
Kenobi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baring's defenses.
Baring is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenobi finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kenobi dips a shoulder and cracks Baring with a mighty uppercut! Baring falls back against the cage and Kenobi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Baring is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kenobi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Wan Kenobi!
A less than humble Obi Wan Kenobi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anistavio Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anistavio Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson rushes Sousa and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sousa blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson forces Sousa back against the cage and clinches.
Sousa manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
As Johnson backs off Sousa throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Sousa circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Sousa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Sousa takes it in his stride.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Sousa tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Sousa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sousa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sousa blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Sousa's torso.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sousa counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Sousa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sousa on the ground.
Sousa is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Sousa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sousa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
Sousa controlling the pace for now.
Sousa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sousa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sousa locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Johnson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anistavio Sousa!
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