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QFC Tournament 970 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Poll Cool (ranked 4527 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cranky Smith (ranked 4426 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, Poll Cool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cranky Smith!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cool looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cool is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cranky Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Blatche (ranked 4425 p4p, 432 weight class) and Seal Reichenbach (ranked 4478 p4p, 124 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, Marcus Blatche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seal Reichenbach!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Reichenbach.
Reichenbach misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Reichenbach misses
and Blatche counters with a series of strikes. Reichenbach will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blatche throws a head kick but Reichenbach moves out of range.
Reichenbach is looking for the big counter here.
Reichenbach is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reichenbach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blatche moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blatche throws a big counter combination but Reichenbach scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blatche avoids the body shot from Reichenbach.
Blatche with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reichenbach to score with a decent uppercut.
Reichenbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blatche.
Reichenbach throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reichenbach scores with the left hand. Blatche knows he should have avoided that one.
Blatche on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blatche has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reichenbach.
Blatche tries to work over Reichenbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blatche changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reichenbach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reichenbach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blatches jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reichenbach throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Blatche colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Reichenbach as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Blatche is left battered and dazed whilst Reichenbach and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seal Reichenbach!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Helmreich (ranked 4479 p4p, 0 weight class) and Battle Tested (ranked 4413 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, Brett Helmreich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Battle Tested!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tested has closed the distance and engaged Helmreich in a clinch.
Helmreich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tested is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tested pulls Helmreich into guard.
Tested wants to sweep but no luck.
Helmreich is sitting in close to Tested's body. Tested has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Helmreich is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Helmreich is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tested.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Battle Tested!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michele Amidon (ranked 4471 p4p, 122 weight class) and Diogo Paixao (ranked 2922 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, Michele Amidon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diogo Paixao!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paixao forces Amidon back against the cage and clinches.
Paixao fails to pull guard.
Paixao stalling the fight.
Amidon breaks from the clinch.
Paixao is looking to clinch but Amidon is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Amidon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amidon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paixao's guard.
Amidon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Amidon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amidon passes into half guard.
Amidon not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao wants to sweep but Amidon has passed to side control!
Amidon working away.
Amidon decides to stand back up.
Amidon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paixao quickly recovers to half guard.
Paixao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amidon pulls his head out easily.
Amidon controlling the action here.
That's two 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. Amidon connects with a nice short shot to Paixao's temple.
Amidon seems to be looking for submissions.
Amidon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paixao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amidon.
Amidon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paixao tries for a takedown but Amidon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amidon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Amidon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paixao tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Amidon is working for a rear naked choke. Paixao is not defending it well and Amidon has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Paixao refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Paixao's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michele Amidon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2901 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Elliott Jr (ranked 4546 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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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, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harvey Elliott Jr!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliott Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Elliott Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Elliott Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Elliott Jr off but Elliott Jr is having none of it.
Elliott Jr trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliott Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elliott Jr's waist but Elliott Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Elliott Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elliott Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elliott Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elliott Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elliott Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmagomedov instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Elliott Jr up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nurmagomedov's efforts to push away.
Elliott Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Elliott Jr is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Elliott Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagomedov stacks Elliott Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Elliott Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elliott Jr keeps working.
Elliott Jr is being controlled here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Elliott Jr is working away.
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov tries to move to mount but Elliott Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Elliott Jr some visible discomfort.
Elliott Jr struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elliott Jr is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harvey Elliott Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Elliott Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elliott Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elliott Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter by clinching up but Elliott Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Elliott Jr moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up.
Elliott Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Elliott Jr is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elliott Jr.
Elliott Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliott Jr tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Elliott Jr.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Elliott Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elliott Jr has hold of one of Nurmagomedov's legs. Nurmagomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Elliott Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov pushes Elliott Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Elliott Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov leaves Elliott Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elliott Jr is breathing heavily.
Elliott Jr fails with the takedown.
Nurmagomedov rushes Elliott Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elliott Jr stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Nurmagomedov throws up his legs and catches Elliott Jr in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Elliott Jr tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Nurmagomedov! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Reichenbach (ranked 4477 p4p, 123 weight class) and Yorn Beltic (ranked 2919 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, Bo Reichenbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yorn Beltic!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reichenbach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reichenbach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beltic circles away.
Beltic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reichenbach keeps the fight on the outside.
Beltic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reichenbach's waist but Reichenbach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beltic off to one side.
Beltic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beltic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beltic has a takedown stuffed.
Beltic swats away the attempt to clinch by Reichenbach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reichenbach tries to clinch up.
Beltic throws a sloppy head kick and Reichenbach moves out of range easily.
Reichenbach throws a head kick that misses.
Reichenbach tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beltic defends well and Reichenbach ends up having to push Beltic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reichenbach misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltic shoots in for a takedown but Reichenbach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bo Reichenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorn Beltic.
Reichenbach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reichenbach tried to score with a low kick but Beltic checks it.
Beltic shoots in looking for a takedown but Reichenbach manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reichenbach tries a head kick but it misses.
Beltic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reichenbach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beltic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reichenbach as he jumps to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reichenbach - that will leave a mark!
Beltic is looking to clinch.
Beltic stuffs the takedown attempt from Reichenbach. Reichenbach gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltic wants to clinch up but Reichenbach keeps it at a distance.
Reichenbach ducks right into an uppercut from Beltic.
Reichenbach swings for the body but Beltic moves out of range.
Beltic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Reichenbach. No joy for Beltic on that attempt.
Reichenbach jabs Beltic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beltic scores with a takedown into Reichenbach's guard.
Reichenbach is wriggling around but Beltic manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltic working Reichenbach over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltic wants to control but Reichenbach is keeping him busy.
Reichenbach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reichenbach tries to get out of the position.
Beltic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beltic looks winded!
Beltic controlling his opponent.
Reichenbach tries to buck Beltic off but he can't manage it.
Reichenbach has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
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.
Beltic trying to control momentarily.
Reichenbach covers up after that shot from Beltic.
Beltic misses with punches from the back.
Beltic lands punches and elbows.
Reichenbach trying to get back to his feet but Beltic is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yorn Beltic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Beltic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beltic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bo Reichenbach is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beltic or perhaps it was just good defense by Reichenbach, which made it look bad.
Beltic rushes Reichenbach and presses him up against the cage.
Beltic gets control of Reichenbach's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beltic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Reichenbach wants to stand but Beltic is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reichenbach stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reichenbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltic is just out of range.
Reichenbach throws a wild body kick that Beltic sees coming a mile off.
Reichenbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beltic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beltic is looking to clinch but Reichenbach is avoiding it.
Reichenbach fails with a takedown attempt.
Beltic wants to counter with a clinch but Reichenbach pushes him away.
Beltic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beltic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reichenbach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltic shoots in but no luck this time.
Reichenbach throws a right hand that Beltic ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltic also avoids with ease.
As Reichenbach backs off Beltic throws a huge counter combo but Reichenbach manages to avoid it all.
Beltic doesn't manage to clinch there - Reichenbach circles away.
Beltic clinches up against the cage.
Beltic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reichenbach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bo Reichenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorn Beltic.
Beltic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reichenbach's efforts to push away.
Reichenbach wants to break free but Beltic has control.
Beltic manages to break the clinch.
Reichenbach misses with a looping left.
Reichenbach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reichenbach misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reichenbach throws out the jab.
Beltic shoots in for a takedown but Reichenbach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reichenbach drives through with a takedown into Beltic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beltic has his feet on Reichenbach's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beltic shoots for a double leg takedown but Reichenbach sprawls well. He's pushed Beltic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beltic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reichenbach. That's going to slow Beltic down.
Beltic moves into range and clinches up with Reichenbach.
Beltic pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reichenbach is looking to stand up but Beltic won't let him.
Reichenbach has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beltic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reichenbach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reichenbach tries to stand but Beltic is controlling from the bottom.
Beltic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beltic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reichenbach's guard.
Reichenbach keeping full guard, as Beltic tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yorn Beltic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reichenbach tries to close the distance and clinch but Beltic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beltic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reichenbach has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reichenbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beltic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beltic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beltic tries to close the distance and clinch but Reichenbach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reichenbach tries to clinch there but Beltic circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reichenbach sprawls well. Reichenbach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltic gets slowly back to his feet.
Beltic misses with a double jab
and Reichenbach counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beltic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reichenbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beltic.
Beltic with the counter takedown but Reichenbach avoids it easily.
Beltic gets a clinch.
Beltic is trying to maintain a safe position but Reichenbach gets an underhook and turns Beltic into the cage.
Beltic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bo Reichenbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yorn Beltic.
Beltic prevents Reichenbach from breaking the clinch.
Beltic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beltic misses with some punches.
Reichenbach jumps guard but Beltic stands there with Reichenbach around his waist. Reichenbach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beltic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reichenbach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reichenbach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beltic has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reichenbach wants to get back to striking at distance but Beltic won't allow it.
Reichenbach wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Reichenbach's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reichenbach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beltic is keeping busy.
Beltic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reichenbach dives in for a single leg takedown but Beltic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Beltic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reichenbach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beltic is fending him off so far but Reichenbach persists. Nope, Beltic circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reichenbach swivels and escapes.
Beltic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reichenbach's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltic swats away the attempt to clinch by Reichenbach.
Reichenbach has a takedown stuffed.
Reichenbach tries for a takedown but Beltic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beltic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reichenbach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reichenbach pushes Beltic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beltic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Beltic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beltic has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reichenbach tries for a takedown but Beltic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reichenbach misses with a head kick.
Reichenbach tries to clinch but Beltic moves away
and Beltic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beltic scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltic jabs Reichenbach right on the nose. Reichenbach blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reichenbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reichenbach checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltic moves out of range as Reichenbach strikes.
No luck for Beltic with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yorn Beltic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beltic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Yorn Beltic!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Yorn Beltic!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Yorn Beltic!
Yorn Beltic wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kratos Esparta (ranked 2923 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Somerset (ranked 4481 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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138 lbs
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185 lbs
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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, Kratos Esparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Connor Somerset!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esparta connects with a body shot that sends Somerset's belly button to the back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Esparta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esparta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Somerset manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Somerset with the counter takedown but Esparta avoids it easily.
Esparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somerset.
Esparta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Esparta throws a head kick that misses.
Somerset swings for the body but Esparta moves out of range.
Esparta keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Somerset.
Esparta rushes Somerset and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esparta manages to break the clinch.
Esparta moves into the clinch.
Somerset is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esparta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Somerset up against the cage.
Esparta manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esparta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esparta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Esparta darts in and clinches Somerset up against the cage.
Esparta breaks from the clinch.
Esparta rushes Somerset and presses him up against the cage.
Somerset has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Esparta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Esparta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somerset fails to land the takedown.
Esparta is looking to counter with head kicks.
Esparta has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somerset is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Esparta is defending well.
Kratos Esparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Somerset.
Somerset pulls guard.
Esparta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esparta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Somerset for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esparta wants to pass the guard but Somerset is keeping the position.
Somerset trying to control the position.
Esparta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Somerset trying to keep a closed guard but Esparta is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Esparta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esparta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Somerset has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Esparta but great work by Somerset.
Somerset working away.
Somerset remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Somerset is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Esparta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Somerset trying to control the action but Esparta is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kratos Esparta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Somerset fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Esparta avoids it really well and circles away.
Esparta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somerset can do to turn this around?
Somerset with a poor takedown
and Esparta counters with a two punch combo.
Esparta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Somerset swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by Esparta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esparta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Somerset counters with a head kick. That will keep Esparta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Esparta tries to clinch there but Somerset circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esparta scores with the left hand. Somerset knows he should have avoided that one.
Esparta tries to close the distance and clinch but Somerset swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Somerset misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kratos Esparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Somerset.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esparta.
Somerset shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Esparta sprawls well. Esparta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Somerset gets slowly back to his feet.
Esparta slaps away a takedown attempt from Somerset, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Somerset is breathing heavily.
Somerset tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Somerset is defended easily by Esparta.
Esparta tries to close the distance and clinch but Somerset swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esparta throws a sloppy head kick
and Somerset counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esparta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Somerset pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Somerset tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esparta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Esparta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esparta goes for a double leg but Somerset avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Somerset continues to drive forward.
Somerset takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Somerset throws a wild hook but Esparta just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Somerset gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Esparta raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kratos Esparta!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zyrok McCollum (ranked 4450 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waterloo Madison (ranked 4480 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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185 lbs
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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, Zyrok McCollum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Waterloo Madison!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCollum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madison tries a head kick but it misses.
McCollum darts in and clinches Madison up against the cage.
Madison jumps guard but McCollum stands there with Madison around his waist. Madison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Madison is trying to stall.
McCollum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCollum's guard.
McCollum has his feet on Madison's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Madison tries to clinch there but McCollum circles away.
McCollum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Madison sprawls well initially but McCollum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCollum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Madison is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison wants to get back to his feet.
Madison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madison is holding on to half guard well.
Madison trying to hold on to McCollum's head to control him but McCollum postures up.
Madison keeping hold of McCollum's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Madison is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCollum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madison will feel that in the morning.
Madison blocks a head kick by McCollum.
McCollum looks to score with a jab to the body but Madison is just out of range.
McCollum gets the takedown into side control.
Madison gets back to half guard.
McCollum has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Madison works to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison working for submissions but it's allowed McCollum to get to half guard.
Madison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Madison looking for a triangle here. McCollum is fighting it but it looks tight! Madison pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McCollum is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Waterloo Madison!
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