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Hilo Fight 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets. Ward has chosen "Backwoods" By Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Ward!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Ward has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diaz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ward counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Ward counters with a head kick. That will keep Diaz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Ward counters with a big head kick but Diaz shrugs it off.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nick Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Ward counters with a head kick.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Ward counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Ward counters with a head kick.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
Diaz throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ward counters with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Ward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a big head kick but Diaz shrugs it off.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Nick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward slips a jab from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Ward defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Ward counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Ward counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Diaz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Ward counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Ward to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Ward counters with a head kick.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Ward blocks a jab.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Ward counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a head kick.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a head kick. That will keep Diaz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ward.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Billy Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ward sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ward counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diaz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Ward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Infante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis Hicks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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Great low kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Infante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lewis Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infante throws a series of strikes that have Hicks backpedaling.
It looks like Lewis Hicks has been cut.
Hicks is looking to clinch.
Infante leaves Hicks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Infante scores with a head kick.
Infante thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hicks if he has to take too many more of those.
Hicks throws a lazy head kick
and Infante counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hicks pushes a forearm under Infante's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Infante is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lewis Hicks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Tzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen You're Going Down by Sick Puppies as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tom Scott enters the cage!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lao Tzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Scott!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Tzu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tzu digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Tzu dips to his left and cracks Scott with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Tzu. That snapped Scott's head back.
Scott is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzu lands a big uppercut and Scott crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Scott looks OK. Tzu waves Scott back to his feet!
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Tzu finish him?
Tzu throws an overhand right that drops Scott like a sack of potatoes! Tzu dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Tzu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Cuban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crystal Blue Persuasion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Cuban!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuban misses with a head kick.
Cuban drives through with a takedown into guard.
White scrambles and gets back to his feet.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuban shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.
White keeping full guard, as Cuban tries to pass.
Cuban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuban chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cuban doesn't defend quickly enough and White has managed to lock this one up! Can Cuban escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to White on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Walter White!
Our winner, Walter White, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Death Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semyon Varlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch comes into the arena with Coming Down blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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196 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Death Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Semyon Varlamov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varlamov tries to clinch there but Punch circles away.
Varlamov moves into range and clinches up with Punch.
Punch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punch.
Punch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Varlamov backwards.
Punch breaks from the clinch.
Punch swings widly with a right hand
and Varlamov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Varlamov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Varlamov takes a shot to the head.
Punch blocks an elbow strike from Varlamov.
Punch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varlamov backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Varlamov throws an elbow but misses.
Punch tries a body shot but Varlamov blocks it.
Varlamov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Punch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Varlamov lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Varlamov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varlamov was well out of range. Poor timing from Punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Punch misses.
Punch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Varlamov.
Varlamov moves out of range as Punch strikes.
Varlamov tests Punch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Punch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Varlamov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Punch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Punch connects with the punch.
Varlamov throws a head kick but Punch moves out of range.
Varlamov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Punch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Varlamov throws a head kick but Punch moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Punch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Varlamov doesn't seem phased though.
Punch connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varlamov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Punch checks a leg kick nicely.
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!
Punch throws a big shot that misses.
Varlamov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Punch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Varlamov just misses with a punch to the body.
Punch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varlamov manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Varlamov checks a leg kick.
Varlamov blocks a leg kick.
Punch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Varlamov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punch circles away quickly and effectively.
Varlamov tries for a takedown but Punch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Varlamov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Varlamov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punch.
Death Punch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varlamov slips under a jab.
Punch dodges the punch combination from Varlamov.
Varlamov throws a push kick but Punch slaps the foot to one side.
Varlamov looks winded!
Varlamov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Punch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Varlamov slips a jab from Punch.
Varlamov tries to close the distance and clinch but Punch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Varlamov tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it.
Varlamov throws a lazy head kick
and Punch counters with a nice uppercut.
Varlamov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Varlamov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Punch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Varlamov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Varlamov momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varlamov misses with a low kick.
Varlamov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Punch finds it's way round the side to connect with Varlamov's head.
Varlamov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Death Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semyon Varlamov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varlamov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Punch finds it's way round the side to connect with Varlamov's head.
Punch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Punch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Varlamov.
Punch looks to land a left hand but Varlamov moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Punch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Varlamov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punch lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Death Punch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Punch misses with a wild body shot.
Varlamov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Punch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Varlamov is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Punch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Varlamov doesn't seem phased though.
Varlamov is still on wobbly legs! Can Punch finish him?
Varlamov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Varlamov moves into the clinch successfully.
Punch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varlamov seems to have recovered his senses.
Varlamov is struggling to control the position.
Punch breaks the clinch.
Varlamov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Varlamov misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Punch throws a right hand that Varlamov ducks under and follows up with a left that Varlamov also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varlamov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punch misses with a two punch combination.
Punch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Varlamov.
Punch thows a body shot but no joy.
Varlamov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varlamov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Punch throws out a powerful jab.
Death Punch is winning the standup battle so far.
Punch looks to land a left hand but Varlamov moved out of range nicely.
Varlamov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varlamov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Varlamov scores with a jab. Punch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Punch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Varlamov on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Punch misses with a hook.
Semyon Varlamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch checks a leg kick nicely.
Punch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Varlamov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Punch misses its intended target.
Punch cracks Varlamov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Varlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Punch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Varlamov.
Punch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Varlamov is breathing heavily.
Punch lands a glancing blow to the side of Varlamov's head.
Punch throws a poor cross that misses
and Varlamov counters with a series of strikes. Punch will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varlamov.
Punch with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Punch misses the target.
Punch throws an off balance right hand
and Varlamov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Semyon Varlamov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Punch.
Varlamov looks for the body kick but Punch saw that one coming.
Varlamov doesn't manage to clinch there - Punch circles away.
A head kick misses from Varlamov.
Punch throws a poor cross that misses
and Varlamov counters with a two punch combo.
Punch scores with a jab. Varlamov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Punch leaves Varlamov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Varlamov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooh!!! Punch has knocked Varlamov down with a huge combo! Punch steps away and waves a wobbly Varlamov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Varlamov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Punch throws out the jab.
Punch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Varlamov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Punch dodges the punch combination from Varlamov.
Punch closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Varlamov! Punch dives in looking to finish! Varlamov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Death Punch!
An out of breath and clearly excited Death Punch thanked Merciless Gladiators for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mewes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conqueraw Jahbless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Mewes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Conqueraw Jahbless's chin.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Mewes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conqueraw Jahbless!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Mewes.
Jahbless throws a one two combo.
Jahbless throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mewes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jahbless tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mewes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mewes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mewes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jahbless shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mewes sprawls well. Mewes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jahbless gets slowly back to his feet.
Jahbless is looking to clinch but Mewes is avoiding it.
Jahbless will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mewes misses with a body kick.
Jahbless shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mewes pinned against the cage. Mewes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jahbless tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mewes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Conqueraw Jahbless has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mewes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jahbless dives in for a single leg takedown but Mewes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jason Mewes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conqueraw Jahbless.
Jahbless wants to take the fight to the mat but Mewes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mewes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mewes dips to his left and cracks Jahbless with an uppercut!
Mewes throws a nice looking combination but Jahbless bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jahbless tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mewes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jahbless is rocked!
Jahbless has his takedown stuffed
and Mewes rattles Jahbless with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jahbless tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Mewes dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jahbless stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Mewes!
After the fight, Jason Mewes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Olivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Olivera!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn misses with a kick to the body.
Olivera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn to the mat! SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn manages to get full guard.
Olivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is keeping the position for now.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olivera defends well.
Olivera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn's head.
Olivera wants to pass the guard but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is keeping the position.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olivera defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn wants to sweep here but Olivera controlling him for the moment.
Olivera wants to pass the guard but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is keeping the position for now.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olivera.
Olivera is posturing up here but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Olivera tries to roll out but it's too tight and Olivera has to tap! Slick submission there by SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn!
Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kultane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koa Kalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jorma Kultane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koa Kalua!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalua lands a jab to the head.
Kalua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kultane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kultane tries to clinch there but Kalua circles away.
Kalua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kultane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kalua's guard now.
Kultane is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
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!
Kultane preventing the sweep.
Kultane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kultane stopping the sweep attempt from Kalua.
Kultane tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalua is retaining full guard.
Kultane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kultane 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.
Kultane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kultane passes Kalua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kultane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kalua does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kalua is trying to control but can't.
Kalua has hold of Kultane's hands but Kultane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kultane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kultane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kultane moves nicely into side control.
Kultane throws an elbow but Kalua slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kultane lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalua is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kalua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kultane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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!
Kultane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kultane wants to control but Kalua is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Kultane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kultane trying to control the position but Kalua is working away.
Kultane advances to mount.
Kultane breaks from Kalua's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kalua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kultane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kultane landing strikes from the mount.
Kalua is rocked!
Kultane postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kalua in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kalua to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Kultane!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byron Skiddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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25
166 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byron Skiddles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skiddles connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skiddles catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skiddles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skiddles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skiddles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skiddles cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Skiddles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Byron Skiddles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Skiddles.
Nice uppercut there from Skiddles.
Good exchange - Skiddles coming out on top.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skiddles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiddles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Skiddles connects with a looping right hand.
Skiddles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skiddles quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Skiddles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Skiddles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skiddles wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Skiddles could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Skiddles is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Smith!
James Smith is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking James Smith 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira has chosen Method Man ft Redman - Da Rockwilder as his entrance music. Alex Pereira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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167 lbs
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23
181 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira misses with the combination.
Pereira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pereira is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pereira fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Caveman Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pereira sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Pereira is defending the position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Pereira defending well.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Pereira is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Pereira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Pereira defends it.
Pereira is looking to improve his position.
Pereira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Pereira is defending well.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Pereira holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pereira is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Pereira is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pereira is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working for a triangle but Pereira defends it easily.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pereira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pereira wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pereira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira throws a head kick that half lands.
Pereira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pereira doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Pereira escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronaldo Gracie!
Ronaldo Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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