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UPF 22: Tyler Vs Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Loser - Beck. Frank Dunham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots for a takedown but Dunham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Dunham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dunham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Dunham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunham is defending well.
Dunham is trying to improve his position.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dunham down.
Williams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dunham's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws an elbow but Dunham slips to the side and avoids it well.
Williams has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dunham is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Williams yanks on the arm and Dunham is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Williams.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Williams!
A relieved looking Greg Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buddy Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Stevens counters with a good low kick that Moore was not able to check.
Stevens looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Stevens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stevens quickly recovers to half guard.
Moore is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore slips a nice elbow through Stevens's hands, connecting with Stevens's forehead.
Moore escapes and gets back to his feet.
Buddy Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Moore does no damage.
Moore lands a jab to Stevens's midsection.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stevens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens taking some punishment here, with Moore in his half guard.
Moore passes to full mount!
Moore postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stevens looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moore throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Stevens has his hands clasped together but Moore breaks the hold and Stevens is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Moore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Moore!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Matrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judge Nelson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Matrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Judge Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrione takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Matrione ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Matrione swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Matrione fails with a takedown attempt.
Matrione shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Matrione shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Matrione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson rushes Matrione and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matrione's face.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matrione bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Matrione misses the body punch
and Nelson counters with a nice body kick.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrione misses with a looping right.
Matrione avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Matrione shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matrione loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Mark Matrione seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Matrione. Those never looked like landing.
Matrione attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matrione swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a head kick.
Matrione dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matrione.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matrione throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Matrione fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson digs a right hand into Matrione's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matrione's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson lands an elbow that stopped Matrione in his tracks for a moment.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nelson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matrione is breathing heavily.
Matrione is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nelson to keep the fight standing.
Matrione throws a head punch that misses.
Matrione fails to pull guard.
Nelson lands a shot to the body.
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Nelson clinches up with Matrione and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Nelson to work.
Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matrione's defenses.
Matrione can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Nelson taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson scores with a knee to the head.
Matrione successfully pulls guard.
Matrione not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Matrione blocks nicely.
Matrione keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson 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.
Matrione is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Matrione is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matrione misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrione looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
Matrione throws some wild stikes that Nelson manages to avoid easily.
Nelson is in a horrible position here. Matrione smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matrione. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrione looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matrione thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson kicks off Matrione and gets to his feet.
Matrione shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Matrione's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matrione scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matrione throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Matrione fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Nelson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson throws out a powerful jab.
Matrione bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matrione shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matrione gets slowly back to his feet.
Matrione fails with a takedown attempt.
Matrione takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Matrione shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Matrione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matrione tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matrione up against the cage.
Nelson lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson slows down the pace here.
Matrione manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nelson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Matrione can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nelson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Judge Nelson.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matrione.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matrione ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson throws a head kick that half lands.
Matrione keeps the fight on the outside.
Matrione swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matrione really felt that one!
Matrione shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Matrione does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matrione fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matrione shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrione shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Matrione misses.
Matrione fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Matrione fails to land the takedown.
Nelson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matrione.
Nelson tries to clinch but Matrione moves out of range.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Matrione keeps it at a distance.
Nelson tries to clinch but Matrione is having none of it.
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Matrione in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matrione backwards.
Nelson slowing the pace effectively.
Matrione drags the fight down to the ground.
Matrione keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Matrione trying to control the position.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matrione is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matrione is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matrione keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Nelson 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! And we move into the final round!
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matrione.
Matrione looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Matrione persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Matrione tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Matrione blocks with his arms.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matrione tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Nelson to work.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Nelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matrione backwards.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matrione letting Nelson take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Nelson on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matrione takes an elbow to the temple.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Matrione blocks it.
Matrione is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nelson to keep the fight standing.
Matrione tries to pull guard but Nelson holds him up against the cage and eventually Matrione drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Matrione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matrione tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matrione throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Matrione.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matrione. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matrione moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Matrione shoots in but no luck this time.
Matrione misses with a body shot.
Matrione fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson drives through and clinches with Matrione against the cage.
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
Matrione tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nelson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matrione has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson pushes Matrione back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson lands a damaging elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matrione as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Nelson tries a body shot but Matrione blocks it.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Matrione has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Matrione letting Nelson take a breather here.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matrione is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matrione fails with a takedown attempt.
Matrione tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matrione somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Matrione is avoiding it.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Matrione manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson cracks the inside of Matrione's front leg.
Mark Matrione has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matrione tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily
and Nelson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matrione misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matrione presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Judge Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matrione has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judge Nelson!
Judge Nelson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Unique Wear and Custom Design, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Caradagian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Caradagian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caradagian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Caradagian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mercury's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Caradagian wants to control from the top but Mercury keeps moving.
Caradagian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mercury manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caradagian manages to get himself to full guard.
Mercury throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mercury throws a strike but Caradagian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Caradagian advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caradagian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercury's head.
Caradagian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mercury defending well though.
Caradagian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mercury defending well though.
Mercury is looking to improve his position.
Caradagian throwing shots but Mercury is blocking nicely.
Caradagian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mercury trying to hold on to Caradagian's head to control him but Caradagian postures up.
Nice strikes from Caradagian there.
Caradagian working the head and body with strikes.
Caradagian lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caradagian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caradagian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mercury is looking for a sweep. Caradagian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercury moves into full guard.
Mercury has momentary wrist control but Caradagian slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercury has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Caradagian has passed into side control.
Caradagian lands a nice forearm strike.
Mercury takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mercury parries the strikes from Caradagian easily there. Caradagian is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mercury to escape.
Mercury is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Caradagian off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caradagian turns into Mercury and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caradagian throws a big elbow that misses.
Caradagian is in close to Mercury's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Caradagian lands a couple of digs.
Caradagian passes Mercury's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caradagian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mercury moves into full guard.
Caradagian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caradagian trying to control but Mercury is working from the bottom.
Caradagian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caradagian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caradagian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercury trying to control the position.
Mercury can't keep his opponent in guard - Caradagian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caradagian 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.
Caradagian working Mercury over with strikes.
Caradagian drops an elbow to the side of Mercury's head.
Caradagian works his foot free and advances to mount.
Caradagian with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caradagian looking to finish Mercury with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mercury!
Mercury is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Caradagian 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.
Caradagian scores with a takedown into Mercury's guard.
Caradagian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caradagian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mercury is trying to keep Caradagian in close.
Caradagian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caradagian throws a big elbow that misses.
Caradagian cracks Mercury with a solid left hand.
Caradagian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caradagian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mercury really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caradagian. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Mercury is trying to keep Caradagian in close.
Caradagian trying to control but Mercury is working from the bottom.
Mercury working a defensive guard but Caradagian passes into half guard.
Caradagian working the head and body with strikes.
Caradagian drops an elbow to the side of Mercury's head.
Caradagian is trying for a kimura here. Mercury looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Caradagian wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Caradagian!
After winning the bout, Martin Caradagian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Imma Armoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Courtney Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
183 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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20
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imma Armoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Courtney Drake!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a leg kick but Armoff checks it.
Armoff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drake scores with a jab.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick
and Armoff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Armoff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Armoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
Armoff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Armoff is working for a submission of some sort.
Armoff prevents Drake from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armoff in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Drake tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Armoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Imma Armoff!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Kroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroft comes to the cage accompanied by Ironman - Black Sabbath. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Kroft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroft stuffs the takedown attempt from Einstein. Einstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Einstein looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kroft throws a head kick that misses.
Kroft misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kroft lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Kroft.
A head kick misses from Kroft.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroft sends Einstein crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kroft is motioning to the referee to let Einstein up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Einstein is rocked!
It looks like Albert Einstein has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kroft throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Einstein crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Kroft!
Jeremy Kroft really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Unique Wear and Custom Design logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chappa Chippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Henriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Henriksen's choice of entrance music: Static X, The only. Chappa Chippa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
185 lbs
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184 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chappa Chippa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Henriksen!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henriksen moves out of range of the strikes.
Henriksen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chippa did well to prevent Henriksen getting side control.
Henriksen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chippa to get to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henriksen.
Henriksen looks to land a combination but Chippa avoids it well.
Chippa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chippa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henriksen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chippa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chippa swivels and escapes.
Chippa throws a jab when Henriksen was well out of range.
Chippa misses with a wild body shot.
Henriksen is looking to land body kicks.
Chippa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henriksen throws a series of strikes that have Chippa backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen shoots in but no luck this time.
Chappa Chippa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Henriksen.
Henriksen looks winded!
Henriksen moves out of range of the strikes.
Chippa shoots in but no luck this time.
Henriksen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chappa Chippa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henriksen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chippa was well out of range. Poor timing from Henriksen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chippa, right into the meat.
Chippa throws a hook but Henriksen blocks it.
Chippa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Henriksen shoots in looking for a takedown but Chippa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henriksen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chippa gets a clinch.
Henriksen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chippa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chippa lands a damaging elbow.
Henriksen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chippa.
Chippa stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chippa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chippa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Roger Henriksen has been cut.
A knee to the head by Chippa.
Chippa lands an elbow inside.
Chippa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chippa obliges.
Henriksen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chippa lands a damaging elbow.
Chippa lands a knee to the head.
Chippa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chippa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chippa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chippa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henriksen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen slips a straight right by Chippa.
Chippa throws an overhand right that lands on Henriksen's shoulder, as Henriksen tries to avoid the shot.
Henriksen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chippa pinned against the cage. Chippa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chippa misses with a straight right.
Chippa misses with a looping right.
Chippa lands a glancing blow to the side of Henriksen's head.
A slow jab from Chippa misses its intended target.
Chippa rushes Henriksen and presses him up against the cage.
Chippa lands an elbow inside that Henriksen shrugs off.
Chippa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chippa lands a nice elbow.
Henriksen takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chippa working Henriksen over with knees to the body.
Chippa crunches a lovely knee into Henriksen's ribcage.
Chippa lands a nice knee to the body.
Chippa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chippa scores with a knee to the head.
Chippa can't get the takedown.
Chippa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Chippa.
Chippa scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chippa lands a nice knee to the body.
Chippa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chippa lands a good knee to the midsection. Henriksen won't want to take too many of those.
Chippa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chappa Chippa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Henriksen's cut.
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.
Chippa throws a hook to the side of Henriksen's head but Henriksen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chippa throws the left hand but Henriksen avoids the punch easily.
Henriksen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chippa looks to score with a jab to the body but Henriksen is just out of range.
Henriksen lands a slapping body shot.
Henriksen moves into range and clinches up with Chippa.
Chippa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chippa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriksen can do to turn this around?
Chippa scores a nice knee to the body.
Chippa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chippa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chippa crunches a lovely knee into Henriksen's ribcage.
Chippa crunches a lovely knee into Henriksen's ribcage.
Chippa crunches a lovely knee into Henriksen's ribcage.
Henriksen is breathing heavily.
Chippa landing knees to the body.
Chippa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henriksen's face.
Chippa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chippa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chippa.
Henriksen tries to pull guard but Chippa won't allow it.
Chippa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henriksen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chippa lands a good knee to the midsection. Henriksen won't want to take too many of those.
Chippa with a knee to the head.
Chippa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henriksen is trying to break the clinch but Chippa has him pressed against the cage.
Chippa landing knees to the head.
Chippa lands a damaging elbow.
Chippa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chippa scores with a knee to the head.
Chippa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chippa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chippa scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chippa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henriksen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chippa lands a knee to the head.
Henriksen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chippa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chippa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henriksen is defending well for now.
Henriksen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chippa to keep the fight standing.
Henriksen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henriksen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chippa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chappa Chippa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Henriksen.
Chippa stalling in the clinch.
Chippa working Henriksen over with knees to the body.
Chappa Chippa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chippa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chippa blocks an uppercut.
Chippa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henriksen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roger Henriksen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chippa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Henriksen misses.
Chippa thows a body shot but no joy.
Chippa clinches up with Henriksen and pushes him back against the cage.
Chippa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henriksen takes an elbow to the temple.
Chippa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henriksen takes an elbow to the temple.
Henriksen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chippa walks away with a smile on his face. Henriksen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chippa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henriksen has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chippa as he jumps to the side.
Chippa shoots for a double leg takedown but Henriksen sprawls well. He's pushed Chippa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henriksen moves away from the strike by Chippa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henriksen.
Chippa misses with a hook.
Henriksen gets tackled into the cage by Chippa. Chippa maintains the clinch.
Henriksen is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chippa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henriksen's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chippa is trying to drag Henriksen to the mat but Henriksen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chippa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chappa Chippa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Henriksen's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chippa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henriksen, pushing him back against the cage.
Henriksen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chippa blocks it with crossed arms.
Henriksen tries for a takedown but Chippa manages to get underhooks.
Henriksen goes for a takedown attempt but Chippa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chippa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henriksen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henriksen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Henriksen gets tackled into the cage by Chippa. Chippa maintains the clinch.
Chippa scores a nice knee to the body.
Chippa has Henriksen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henriksen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chippa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chippa.
Henriksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Chippa.
That has opened up Roger Henriksen's cut even more.
Chippa lands a nice elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Chippa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chippa working Henriksen over with knees to the body.
Chippa with a knee to the head.
Henriksen is rocked!
Chippa connects with a knee to the head.
Henriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Chippa finish him?
Chippa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henriksen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chippa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henriksen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chippa lands an elbow just above Henriksen 's eye.
Chippa has picked Henriksen up - he's going for a ride! Chippa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chippa is looking to take a break and control but Henriksen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chippa lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chippa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henriksen keeps working.
Henriksen wants to get back to full guard.
Henriksen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henriksen seems to have recovered his senses.
Henriksen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chippa is working away from the top position though.
Chippa lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen is looking for a sweep. Chippa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henriksen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chippa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chippa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chippa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henriksen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chippa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chippa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chippa works over Henriksen with some ground and pound from guard.
Henriksen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chippa is one step ahead there.
Chippa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chippa with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chippa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chippa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chippa lands a couple of elbows.
Chippa stands up over Henriksen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henriksen working for a triangle but Chippa defends it easily.
Henriksen wants to get back to his feet but Chippa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chippa postures up and lands a big shot to Henriksen's brow.
Henriksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chippa trying to control but Henriksen is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chippa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chippa landing some decent shots from guard.
Henriksen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roger Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henriksen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chippa throwing strikes from guard but Henriksen blocks nicely.
Henriksen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chippa has his hands clasped together but Henriksen extends an breaks Chippa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Henriksen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Henriksen!
Roger Henriksen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Stagliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joesph Ely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joesph Ely has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
135 lbs
2 - 8 - 1 |
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20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kendrick Stagliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesph Ely!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ely throws a head kick but Stagliano moves out of range.
Stagliano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stagliano tries to land knees in the clinch but Ely avoids the damage to the body.
Ely can't get the takedown.
Ely pulls Stagliano into guard.
Ely is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stagliano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ely tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ely trying to strike off his back.
Ely not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ely has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joesph Ely hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stagliano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ely tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ely rushes Stagliano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ely prevents a body shot from Stagliano.
Ely has picked Stagliano up - he's going for a ride! Ely dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ely is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ely works his way into side control.
Ely is trying to get an arm triangle but Stagliano is defending well.
Ely is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stagliano has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ely has hold of Stagliano's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stagliano tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ely cranks the arm and Stagliano screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stagliano, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joesph Ely!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheng Jen Kuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Jos Ricci has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
217 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
213 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheng Jen Kuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Jos Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuo throws a hook to the side of Jos Ricci's head but Jos Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jos Ricci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuo blocks a jab.
Jos Ricci throws a solid leg kick but Kuo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jos Ricci.
Kuo lands a jab.
It looks like Carlos Jos Ricci has been cut.
Jos Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuo shoots in looking for a takedown. Jos Ricci tries to sprawl out of it but Kuo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jos Ricci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuo ducks under a wild hook from Jos Ricci.
Kuo missing with a left hand there. Jos Ricci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jos Ricci tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kuo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jos Ricci is trying to escape the mount.
Jos Ricci wants to hold on but Kuo pushes him away.
Kuo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kuo thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jos Ricci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jos Ricci is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jos Ricci and Kuo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kuo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuo prevents Jos Ricci from escaping the position.
Kuo trying to control the position but Jos Ricci is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jos Ricci pushes Kuo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kuo wants to control but Jos Ricci is keeping him busy.
Jos Ricci is trying to buck Kuo off.
Jos Ricci wants to control but Kuo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuo's best efforts.
Jos Ricci manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jos Ricci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jos Ricci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jos Ricci escapes and throws Kuo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jos Ricci lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jos Ricci decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kuo to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci misses with an uppercut. Kuo saw that one coming.
Jos Ricci misses with a head kick.
Jos Ricci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuo.
Kuo dives in and grabs Jos Ricci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jos Ricci pushes down on Kuo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheng Jen Kuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jos Ricci throws a body kick that misses.
Kuo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jos Ricci sprawls well. Jos Ricci wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuo tries for a takedown but Jos Ricci circles away easily
and Jos Ricci counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kuo is breathing heavily.
That kick from Jos Ricci tenderised Kuo's leg. Kuo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jos Ricci throws the left hand but Kuo avoids the punch easily.
Kuo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuo throws a good cross that connects.
Carlos Jos Ricci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jos Ricci throws an overhand right that lands on Kuo's shoulder, as Kuo tries to avoid the shot.
Kuo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jos Ricci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jos Ricci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jos Ricci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kuo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuo lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuo wants to control from the top but Jos Ricci keeps moving.
Kuo stops Jos Ricci from standing up.
Kuo won't allow Jos Ricci to sweep him here.
Kuo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jos Ricci on the ground.
Kuo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuo wants to control from the top but Jos Ricci keeps moving.
Kuo won't allow Jos Ricci to get back to his feet.
Kuo trying to control but Jos Ricci is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuo looking to pass the guard.
Kuo has gone for a leg lock! Jos Ricci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Jos Ricci will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Jos Ricci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jos Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Kuo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuo sizes up Jos Ricci with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jos Ricci as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuo.
Kuo looks for a takedown but Jos Ricci sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheng Jen Kuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jos Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuo.
Kuo staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jos Ricci moves away from the strike by Kuo.
Jos Ricci connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuo shoots in for a double leg but Jos Ricci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jos Ricci.
Kuo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jos Ricci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuo somewhat.
Jos Ricci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuo loads up on a big right hand but Jos Ricci slips the punch.
Jos Ricci looks to throw the jab but Kuo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kuo moves away from the strike by Jos Ricci.
Kuo tests Jos Ricci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jos Ricci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci tries to avoid it but Kuo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jos Ricci to the ground. Jos Ricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jos Ricci throws a sloppy head kick and Kuo moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Kuo.
Jos Ricci lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuo takes a step back to recover.
Kuo shoots in for a takedown but Jos Ricci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Jos Ricci.
Kuo ducks under a wild hook from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jos Ricci throws a looping overhand right but Kuo ducks down to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jos Ricci in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jos Ricci rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jos Ricci on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jos Ricci.
A slow jab from Jos Ricci misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jos Ricci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jos Ricci misses with a straight left.
Kuo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jos Ricci has one foot on Kuo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jos Ricci.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuo.
Jos Ricci scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jos Ricci.
Sheng Jen Kuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuo works over Jos Ricci's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuo.
Jos Ricci misses with a hook. Kuo ducked under it nicely.
Kuo blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Jos Ricci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jos Ricci with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci misses with a wild body shot.
Jos Ricci slips under a jab from Kuo.
Kuo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuo slips under a jab from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci throws a right and a left that Kuo avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Jos Ricci.
Kuo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jos Ricci counters with a head kick.
Jos Ricci thumps Kuo with a low kick.
Jos Ricci motions for Kuo to come forward. Jos Ricci throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jos Ricci feints and then cracks Kuo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuo down.
Carlos Jos Ricci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jos Ricci throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuo.
Kuo shoots in looking for a takedown. Jos Ricci tries to sprawl out of it but Kuo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jos Ricci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jos Ricci missing with a left hand there. Kuo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuo.
Kuo slips a straight right by Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuo.
Jos Ricci lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jos Ricci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci looks to land a left hand but Kuo moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jos Ricci stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuo. Kuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Jos Ricci coming out on top.
Jos Ricci looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuo shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jos Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jos Ricci fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Jos Ricci misses.
Jos Ricci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuo tries for a takedown but Jos Ricci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jos Ricci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Jos Ricci's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jos Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Kuo.
Kuo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci tries to avoid it but Kuo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jos Ricci to the ground. Jos Ricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jos Ricci.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci throws a head kick that misses.
Kuo looks to land a left hand but Jos Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Jos Ricci lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Kuo misses.
Jos Ricci throws a hook to the side of Kuo's head but Kuo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jos Ricci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuo's hands.
Kuo slips under a jab from Jos Ricci.
Kuo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jos Ricci but Jos Ricci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jos Ricci misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jos Ricci counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheng Jen Kuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jos Ricci swinging wildly here.
Kuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jos Ricci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuo throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci misses with a straight right.
Kuo misses with a takedown attempt - Jos Ricci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kuo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jos Ricci misses the target.
Kuo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci misses with a looping right.
Kuo stuns Jos Ricci with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jos Ricci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuo fails to land the takedown.
Kuo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuo blocks a low kick nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jos Ricci enables Kuo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jos Ricci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sheng Jen Kuo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuo trying to move into half guard but instead Jos Ricci has managed to sweep!
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!
Jos Ricci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuo's head.
Jos Ricci cracks Kuo with a solid left hand.
Jos Ricci preventing the sweep.
Jos Ricci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jos Ricci chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuo is trying to control the position but Jos Ricci postures up.
Jos Ricci scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci landing with the ground and pound.
Kuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuo, not yet.
Jos Ricci stands and throws Kuo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jos Ricci off and has taken his back!
Jos Ricci is trying to stand back up.
Kuo avoiding Jos Ricci 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuo connects with a big shot to the side of Jos Ricci's head.
Jos Ricci defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuo's arms.
Kuo has his opponent's back but Jos Ricci is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Kuo.
Kuo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jos Ricci sneaks out the side door and pushes Kuo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kuo shoots in for a double leg but Jos Ricci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jos Ricci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuo tries for a takedown but Jos Ricci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jos Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jos Ricci sprawls well initially but Kuo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jos Ricci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jos Ricci trying to control from the bottom.
Kuo is working for a kimura but Jos Ricci is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuo stops Jos Ricci from getting back to his feet.
Kuo trying to mount his opponent but Jos Ricci defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlos Jos Ricci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jos Ricci defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Jos Ricci.
I've got Jos Ricci 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Jos Ricci!
Carlos Jos Ricci made sure to mention his sponsor, Unique Wear and Custom Design in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler's entrance music is Yep. A fine choice. Jake Tyler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Casey Jones's chin.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Jones!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Tyler avoids it.
Jones tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyler which made him look bad.
Tyler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyler cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyler misses with a wild combination.
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyler did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Tyler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Tyler works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyler is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Casey Jones.
Tyler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyler cracks Jones with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyler.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Tyler circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tyler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Tyler.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyler.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Tyler lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A short body shot lands from Tyler as the two fighters clinch.
Tyler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Tyler scores with a hook to the body.
Tyler scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones wants to break free but Tyler has control.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike.
Tyler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Tyler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Good body shot from Tyler.
Tyler prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Tyler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Tyler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jake Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Jones.
Tyler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyler scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Tyler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tyler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyler is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyler connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyler trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Tyler slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyler scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tyler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyler scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyler has managed to clinch.
Tyler lands a shot to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jake Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Jones.
Jones tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Tyler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler stalling against the cage.
Jones wants to break free but Tyler has control.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tyler.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Tyler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyler pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Tyler is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tyler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyler grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Jones is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tyler passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones!
Tyler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Tyler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Tyler finish him?
Tyler softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Jones is out cold! Tyler jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jake Tyler made sure he mentioned Revolution Fatigues, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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