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Elite FL 1: Proving Grounds PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudy Dog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jamie Rage's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudy Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog moves into range and clinches up with Rage.
Dog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rage is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rage is trying to trip Dog. He has hold of a leg but Dog is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rage persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dog has Rage pulled in close to control his posture.
Dog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rage defends well.
Dog pulls Rage in close to prevent any damage.
Rage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rage trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rage defends it easily.
Rage wants to stand but Dog is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is pulling down on Rage's head. It's preventing any offense from Rage, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage wants to get up but he can't break Dog's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dog is looking for a triangle but Rage pushes his legs off easily.
Dog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rage won't allow Dog to sweep him here.
Rage trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog working for a triangle but Rage defends it easily.
Dog is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rage wanted to stand there but Dog had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rage tries to clinch
and Dog counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dog works his way into side control.
Dog is looking to take a break and control but Rage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dog happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rage is looking to escape.
Rage is trying to maintain the position but Dog is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dog content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dog stands up and beckons Rage to join him on the feet.
Rage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rage keeps the fight on the outside.
Rage shoots and misses
and Dog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dog.
Rage controls Dog momentarily but Dog frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Dog 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.
Rage keeps Dog at a distance using the push kick.
No luck for Dog with that takedown attempt.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
Rage closes the distance but Dog moves to the side
and Dog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rage won't be happy with that.
Dog trying to control the position but Rage is working away.
Rage is looking to reverse the position.
Dog trying to control the position but Rage is working away.
Dog tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rage's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rage is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dog gets a clinch.
Rage working Dog over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Dog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rage prevents it.
Rage lands a nice knee to the body.
Dog gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rage.
Dog is trying to drag Rage to the mat but Rage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog tries to pull guard but Rage won't allow it.
Dog is pressed up against the cage. Rage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dog down to the mat. Dog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dog shoots for a double leg takedown but Rage sprawls well. He's pushed Dog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A right-left combo lands from Rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Rage.
Rage wants to clinch
and Dog counters with a shoot takedown. Rage fights it but they end up in guard.
Rage working a defensive guard here.
Rage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
Dog gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog clinches with his opponent.
Rage landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dog tries to pull guard but Rage holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Rage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rage stalling in the clinch but Dog improves position.
Dog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dog's face.
Dog prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Dog dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dog closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dog is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rage!
Rage is looking to improve his position but Dog isn't that keen on the idea.
Dog landing strikes from the mount and Rage is in trouble!
Dog fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dog lands a big elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dog wants to finish this one by submission but Rage is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rage defends well.
Rudy Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rage gets to his feet. Dog looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rage tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog feints and as Rage raises his hands in defense, Dog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dog trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Rage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rage is fighting to break Dog's control of his arms but Dog is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dog has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rage off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rage.
Dog dives in and grabs Rage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes down on Dog's head and hops out.
Rage lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dog backs up against the cage.
Rage works over Dog's head and body with a nice combination.
Rage throws a head kick that half lands.
Rage swats away the attempt to clinch by Dog.
A head kick misses from Rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to work over Rage's front leg with a kick but Rage checks it.
Rage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rage has managed to clinch.
Rage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dog prevents it.
Dog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dog has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rage regains guard immediately.
Rage is trying to control the position but Dog postures up.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamie Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudy Dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Dog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dog, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Dog!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SKY MANA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MANA has chosen satisfy my soul as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, SKY MANA!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MANA defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawson.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MANA as he avoids it easily.
MANA clinches with his opponent.
MANA drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MANA has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MANA breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MANA.
John Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SKY MANA.
Lawson shoots and misses
and MANA counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lawson!
MANA takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MANA looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson is in a horrible position here. MANA smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MANA cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lawson regains half guard.
MANA is thwarting Lawson's attempts to control the position.
Lawson is looking to improve his position.
Lawson actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MANA is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Lawson trying to control here.
MANA with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lawson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MANA not doing much here.
MANA gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lawson tries to clinch
and MANA counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
MANA landing with the ground and pound.
Lawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawson tries to get out of the position.
MANA is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawson wants to stand up but MANA is controlling him.
MANA 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.
Lawson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
SKY MANA dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MANA shoots in for a takedown but Lawson shows good takedown defense.
Lawson tries to work over MANA's front leg with a kick but MANA checks it.
Lawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and MANA counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MANA keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lawson is looking for a sweep. MANA is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawson is trying to maintain the position but MANA is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MANA is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from MANA.
MANA working over Lawson with some ground and pound. Lawson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MANA performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lawson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute MANA jumps into side control!
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.
Lawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as MANA stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, SKY MANA just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MANA looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lawson!
Lawson tries to hold on but MANA postures up.
MANA get's back to his feet.
MANA misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MANA clinches with his opponent.
Lawson working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MANA jumps into guard, dragging Lawson to the mat.
MANA bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lawson's guard.
MANA slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MANA gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
MANA closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MANA pulls Lawson into guard.
Lawson passes MANA's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MANA is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawson's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
SKY MANA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lawson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MANA counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MANA.
MANA 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.
Lawson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MANA smiles and moves away.
MANA shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
Lawson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MANA is defended easily by Lawson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawson misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MANA gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MANA has Lawson pressed against the cage.
Lawson prevents the takedown attempt.
John Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SKY MANA.
MANA jumps guard and drags Lawson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
MANA is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MANA looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Lawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MANA keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MANA manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MANA is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lawson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lawson tries to reverse the position but MANA maintains control.
Lawson is trying to stand.
MANA tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MANA is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lawson is surviving well by controlling MANA's body position as best he can.
That's four 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.
Lawson is wriggling around trying to escape.
SKY MANA is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MANA looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lawson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
SKY MANA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MANA 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... SKY MANA!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Frank Mir has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Mir.
Mir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore scores a takedown into full mount!
Moore trying to control but Mir is having none of it.
Mir wants to try and get back to his feet.
Moore swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Moore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boris Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markus Liddel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Liddel moved out of range.
A cross from Liddel lands.
Liddel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris throws a series of punches but Liddel avoids them all with ease.
Liddel scores with a nice right hand.
Liddel moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Liddel's front leg but catches the back leg as Liddel tries to avoid it.
Norris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liddel.
Norris sizes up Liddel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddel moves away from the strike by Norris.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Liddel ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris looks for the body kick but Liddel saw that one coming.
Liddel throws a combination that misses
and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddel avoids it really well and circles away.
Markus Liddel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddel blocks a jab.
A jab from Liddel finds it's way through Norris's defenses.
Norris measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Liddel! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Boris Norris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Corpuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Ride The Lightning - Metallica. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jasper Corpuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corpuz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Corpuz fails with the takedown.
Jones swings for the body but Corpuz moves out of range.
David Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corpuz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Corpuz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Corpuz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Corpuz drags him back down.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Corpuz misses with the ground and pound.
Corpuz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Corpuz is controlling him well.
Corpuz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jones is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jasper Corpuz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bret George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Reddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bret George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Reddington!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reddington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reddington decides to stand and escape the position.
George is breathing heavily.
George throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reddington was covering up waiting for the punch and George finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reddington trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
George looking to pass the guard.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Reddington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reddington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddington controls George momentarily but George frees himself.
Reddington wants to sweep here but George controlling him for the moment.
Reddington trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reddington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
George looking to pass the guard.
Reddington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reddington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in George's guard.
George is looking to sweep but instead, Reddington has passed into half guard.
Reddington is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George taking some punishment here, with Reddington in his half guard.
Reddington trying to control from half guard but George is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reddington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reddington decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four 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.
Reddington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reddington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to George's calf.
Reddington feints and as George raises his hands in defense, Reddington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reddington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
George is in trouble now - Reddington has advanced to mount!
George is trying to escape the mount.
Reddington with shots to the head and body - George looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Reddington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reddington tries to clinch up but George circles away and keeps his distance.
George with a poor takedown
and Reddington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reddington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. George sprawls well initially but Reddington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
George wants to improve his position but Reddington is controlling well.
Reddington is trying to control the action in half guard but George is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like Reddington is going to stand back up.
George trying to control but Reddington postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George won't allow Reddington to pass to mount.
George really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
George is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reddington stalling.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reddington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and George counters by clinching up.
George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reddington misses with a few strikes there.
George doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reddington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reddington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George tries to strike from the bottom.
George wants to sweep but no luck.
Reddington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
George wants to stand up but Reddington is controlling him.
George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reddington postures up and lands a big shot to George's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George wants to stand and escape but Reddington is having none of it.
Reddington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
George stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and George wants it to stay on the feet.
George closes the distance and clinches.
George has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reddington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reddington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as George walks away with a smile on his face. Reddington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bret George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Reddington.
A head kick by Reddington misses
and George counters by moving into the clinch.
George is working for takedown but Reddington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reddington jumps guard but George stands there with Reddington around his waist. Reddington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reddington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reddington wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George tries to circle away but Reddington has him pinned against the cage.
Reddington pulls George into guard.
Reddington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
George trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reddington's guard.
Reddington pushes George off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reddington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and George counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reddington won't be happy with that.
George controlling from side mount.
George is looking to take a break and control but Reddington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Reddington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
George fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reddington checks it well.
Reddington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches George on the side of the head.
Reddington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reddington lands in his opponent's guard.
Reddington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
George looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reddington is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reddington tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Reddington throwing strikes but missing.
Reddington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reddington is stalling in the full guard.
Greg Reddington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reddington tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.
George is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reddington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greg Reddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reddington shoots and misses
and Reddington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reddington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reddington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. George defends it nicely.
George doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reddington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reddington.
George pulls guard effortlessly.
George keeping moving, preventing Reddington from controlling successfully.
George looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reddington passes George's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
George tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Reddington has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Reddington landing strikes from the mount and George is in trouble!
George tries to hold on but Reddington pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Reddington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
George is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reddington content just to control the position here.
George wants to control but Reddington is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bret George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Reddington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reddington controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Reddington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reddington 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Reddington!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harding has chosen Hit 'em Up as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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221 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doug Harding!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Creed works Harding's body with a nice hook.
Harding looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Creed both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Doug Harding has been cut.
Creed cracks Harding with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Creed drops Harding with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Harding looks back up at him and smiles so Creed waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Harding is rocked!
Creed throws a right hand that Harding ducks under and follows up with a left that Harding also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Creed.
A jab from Creed does it's job there.
Creed lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Harding falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Apollo Creed!
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