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Hilo Fight 119 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suriya Pinphet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Wallace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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193 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Suriya Pinphet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Pinphet sprawls well.
William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinphet clinches with his opponent.
Wallace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pinphet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wallace in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pinphet leaning against his opponent.
Wallace takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
Pinphet scores with a knee to the head.
Pinphet with a knee to the head.
Wallace looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace tries for a takedown but Pinphet manages to get underhooks.
Suriya Pinphet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Pinphet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pinphet counters with a monster head kick that knocks Wallace out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Suriya Pinphet!
Suriya Pinphet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Timmermans will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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175 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bam Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a good low kick that Timmermans was not able to check.
Timmermans looks winded!
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Bam Timmermans has been cut.
Timmermans throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Timmermans has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shamrock drops Timmermans with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Timmermans looks back up at him and smiles so Shamrock waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Timmermans is rocked!
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!
Shamrock lands a brutal uppercut that launches Timmermans off his feet! Timmermans tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Shamrock!
A relieved looking Johnny Shamrock 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georg Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Walts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott's entrance music is Overkill. A fine choice. Walts has chosen Rap God as his entrance music. Georg Scott has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georg Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Walts!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walts misses with a combination
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scott.
Walts tries to circle away but Scott has him pinned against the cage.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Walts.
Scott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Dallas Walts has been cut.
Dallas Walts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott shoots in but Walts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott lands a big head kick that sends Walts tumbling to the mat! Scott takes a step backwards and waves Walts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Walts is rocked!
Walts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walts thinking.
Walts is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
Walts looks winded!
OH! Walts has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Scott smells blood and charges in for the finish! Scott unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Walts sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Georg Scott!
Georg Scott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Barboza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Barboza has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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179 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcos Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Barboza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barboza tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barboza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barboza prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Barboza won't allow it.
Barboza wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Barboza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barboza obliges.
Barboza looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barboza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barboza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzalez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barboza tries for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barboza has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Barboza won't allow it.
Barboza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
Barboza breaks from the clinch.
Barboza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzalez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Marcos Barboza has been cut.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Barboza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barboza wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonzalez scores with a four punch combination!
Barboza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Damian Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gonzalez backs up against the cage.
Barboza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barboza is rocked!
Barboza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Barboza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barboza is breathing heavily.
Barboza backs away from a small jab... but Gonzalez lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Barboza crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Gonzalez with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Damian Gonzalez!
Our winner, Damian Gonzalez, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Disciples of Power - Lords of Creation as his entrance music. Sailor Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marco Macotti's chin.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Macotti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Macotti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macotti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie has his feet on Macotti's thighs here. He's pushed Macotti off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Macotti screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sailor Gracie!
Sailor Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kato Kiyomasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kett Dela Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Calzada comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Papercut kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kato Kiyomasa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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166 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kato Kiyomasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kett Dela Calzada!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Calzada misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Dela Calzada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dela Calzada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dela Calzada has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kiyomasa tries to clinch there but Dela Calzada circles away.
A combination from Dela Calzada does no damage.
Kiyomasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dela Calzada.
Kiyomasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dela Calzada.
Kiyomasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiyomasa swings for the body but Dela Calzada moves out of range.
Kiyomasa misses with a shot to the body
letting Dela Calzada counter with a right hand.
Dela Calzada blocks a jab.
Dela Calzada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dela Calzada jabs at Kiyomasa's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Calzada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dela Calzada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dela Calzada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kiyomasa counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Dela Calzada.
Kiyomasa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiyomasa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiyomasa lands a nice uppercut.
Kiyomasa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dela Calzada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dela Calzada breaks from the clinch.
Dela Calzada misses with a double jab.
Kett Dela Calzada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Calzada misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Dela Calzada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dela Calzada dips to his left and cracks Kiyomasa with an uppercut!
A big left from Kiyomasa misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa misses the shot to the body.
Kiyomasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dela Calzada was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiyomasa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiyomasa misses with a straight left.
Kiyomasa throws a right hand that Dela Calzada ducks under and follows up with a left that Dela Calzada also avoids with ease.
Dela Calzada swinging wildly here.
Kiyomasa is looking to wear down Dela Calzada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kiyomasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiyomasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Calzada manages to avoid it.
Kiyomasa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiyomasa misses with a double jab.
Dela Calzada tries to bum rush Kiyomasa with a series of wild strikes but Kiyomasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dela Calzada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiyomasa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dela Calzada. Kiyomasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Calzada misses with the combination.
Kiyomasa slips under a jab from Dela Calzada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dela Calzada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiyomasa.
Kiyomasa misses with an uppercut.
Kiyomasa thows a body shot but no joy.
Dela Calzada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiyomasa.
Dela Calzada misses with a hook.
A left and a right from Kiyomasa both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Kiyomasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dela Calzada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiyomasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Kiyomasa throws a body punch but Dela Calzada moves out of range.
Dela Calzada throws a series of strikes that have Kiyomasa backpedaling.
Dela Calzada throws a right and a left that Kiyomasa avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiyomasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiyomasa wants to clinch up but Dela Calzada keeps it at a distance.
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!
A jab from Dela Calzada misses.
Jab by Kiyomasa.
Kiyomasa throws a series of punches but Dela Calzada avoids them all with ease.
Dela Calzada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dela Calzada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Calzada lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiyomasa's head.
Dela Calzada thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela Calzada takes a swing at Kiyomasa's ribcage but misses.
Kiyomasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Dela Calzada. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kett Dela Calzada will probably get the nod.
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.
Dela Calzada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiyomasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dela Calzada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dela Calzada throws a big shot that misses.
Dela Calzada moves out of range as Kiyomasa strikes.
Dela Calzada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kiyomasa throws a series of punches but Dela Calzada moves out of range.
Kiyomasa misses with a few strikes there.
Kiyomasa digs a good hook to Dela Calzada's body.
Kiyomasa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dela Calzada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dela Calzada lands a nice shot to the body.
Dela Calzada misses with a body shot.
Dela Calzada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kiyomasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiyomasa thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Calzada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dela Calzada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiyomasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Dela Calzada stalks Kiyomasa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kiyomasa's face. Kiyomasa staggers backwards, shaken.
Dela Calzada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dela Calzada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dela Calzada misses with a body shot.
Kiyomasa swings for the body but Dela Calzada moves out of range.
Dela Calzada swings for the body but Kiyomasa moves out of range.
Dela Calzada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Calzada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Dela Calzada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Calzada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kiyomasa counters with a series of strikes. Dela Calzada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiyomasa moves in looking to clinch but Dela Calzada pushes him off.
Dela Calzada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiyomasa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dela Calzada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kiyomasa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dela Calzada tries to bum rush Kiyomasa with a series of wild strikes but Kiyomasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dela Calzada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiyomasa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiyomasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dela Calzada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela Calzada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kato Kiyomasa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dela Calzada swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiyomasa.
The crowd cheers as Kiyomasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dela Calzada doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa misses with a hook
and Dela Calzada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiyomasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiyomasa moves away.
Dela Calzada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiyomasa throws a right hand that Dela Calzada ducks under and follows up with a left that Dela Calzada also avoids with ease.
Kett Dela Calzada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dela Calzada. Kiyomasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiyomasa throws a body punch but Dela Calzada moves out of range.
Dela Calzada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Kiyomasa.
Dela Calzada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiyomasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dela Calzada throws a series of punches but Kiyomasa avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Dela Calzada is just out of range.
Dela Calzada throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kiyomasa counter with a right hand.
Kiyomasa connects with a right hand. Dela Calzada shakes it off.
Dela Calzada throws a series of punches but Kiyomasa moves out of range.
Dela Calzada is breathing heavily.
Kiyomasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada throws a series of punches but Kiyomasa moves out of range.
Dela Calzada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kiyomasa misses with a double jab.
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!
Dela Calzada lands a nice hook to Kiyomasa's body. Kiyomasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiyomasa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dela Calzada circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiyomasa lands the left hand.
Dela Calzada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dela Calzada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kett Dela Calzada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kiyomasa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dela Calzada fails to land with a series of punches.
Dela Calzada slips a jab and a cross from Kiyomasa.
Dela Calzada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiyomasa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kiyomasa throws an overhand right that lands on Dela Calzada's shoulder, as Dela Calzada tries to avoid the shot.
Dela Calzada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dela Calzada misses with an uppercut. Kiyomasa saw that one coming.
Dela Calzada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dela Calzada thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiyomasa connects with a crisp jab.
Dela Calzada looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiyomasa is just out of range.
Dela Calzada swings for the body but Kiyomasa moves out of range.
Dela Calzada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiyomasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Dela Calzada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiyomasa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dela Calzada on the side of the head.
Dela Calzada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiyomasa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dela Calzada eats them both and turns towards Kiyomasa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dela Calzada is rocked!
Dela Calzada slips a jab and a cross from Kiyomasa.
Dela Calzada is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiyomasa finish him?
Dela Calzada walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kiyomasa! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kato Kiyomasa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byron Skiddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braydon Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reese's choice of entrance music: Stranglehold. 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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166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byron Skiddles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braydon Reese!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skiddles counters by moving into the clinch.
Skiddles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reese is stalling here.
Skiddles jumps guard but Reese stands there with Skiddles around his waist. Skiddles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reese taking a breather.
Skiddles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skiddles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skiddles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reese drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skiddles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skiddles is working Reese over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese stalling.
Skiddles wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reese - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reese has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Braydon Reese.
Reese ducks under a wild hook from Skiddles.
Reese throws a body punch but Skiddles moves out of range.
Skiddles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skiddles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reese takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reese. Skiddles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byron Skiddles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skiddles was well out of range. Poor timing from Reese.
Decent striking displayed by Skiddles there.
Nice jab there from Skiddles.
Reese is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skiddles rather than just go for the knockout.
Skiddles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reese slips a jab from Skiddles.
Skiddles connects with a looping right hand.
Reese shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skiddles is trying to defend but Reese finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skiddles tries to get to full guard but Reese has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reese trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skiddles has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Skiddles wants to sweep but no luck.
Skiddles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reese can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skiddles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reese preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skiddles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but Skiddles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skiddles controls Reese momentarily but Reese frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skiddles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Skiddles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skiddles just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skiddles.
Reese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skiddles moves away.
Reese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reese wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reese misses with a looping left.
Skiddles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reese momentarily.
Reese avoids the body shot from Skiddles.
Good exchange - Skiddles coming out on top.
Skiddles misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiddles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reese counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skiddles's guard now.
Reese drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reese jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skiddles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reese passes into side control.
Skiddles is looking to reverse the position.
Reese is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skiddles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skiddles regains half guard there - taking advantage of Reese's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reese jumps into side control!
Reese is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skiddles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skiddles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese is trying to get an arm triangle but Skiddles is defending well.
Skiddles gets back to half guard.
Skiddles is not content to let Reese control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skiddles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skiddles working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reese won't allow Skiddles to sweep him here.
Reese trying to control but Skiddles is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Skiddles working a defensive guard here.
Skiddles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reese is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reese takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braydon Reese will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Skiddles misses with a body shot.
Skiddles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skiddles.
Skiddles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skiddles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skiddles.
Skiddles takes a swing at Reese's ribcage but misses.
Reese connects with a leg kick. Skiddles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skiddles lunges at Reese with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reese's hand.
Reese looks to land a right hand but Skiddles moved out of range.
Skiddles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reese was well out of range. Poor timing from Skiddles.
Reese's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skiddles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reese scrambles back to his feet.
Reese throws a hook to the side of Skiddles's head but Skiddles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skiddles cracks a nice hook into Reese's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiddles misses with a hook. Reese ducked under it nicely.
Skiddles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reese.
Reese misses with a hook. Skiddles ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Skiddles misses.
Reese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Skiddles misses its intended target.
Reese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skiddles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reese.
Reese misses with a hook. Skiddles ducked under it nicely.
Skiddles scores with a jab. Reese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reese is defended easily by Skiddles.
Skiddles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reese was well out of range. Poor timing from Skiddles.
A cross from Skiddles lands.
An inside leg kick from Reese misses.
Reese misses with a left hand
and Skiddles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skiddles.
Reese is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reese is looking for a takedown.
Byron Skiddles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braydon Reese.
Skiddles working hard to break the clinch.
Reese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skiddles gets underhooks to prevent Reese's takedown attempt.
Reese is trying to maintain a safe position but Skiddles gets an underhook and turns Reese into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles breaks the clinch.
Reese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skiddles was well out of range. Poor timing from Reese.
Skiddles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reese throws a looping overhand right but Skiddles ducks down to avoid it.
Reese misses with a body punch
and Skiddles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skiddles advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skiddles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reese is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skiddles trying to control the action but Reese is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Skiddles.
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!
Reese manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skiddles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reese does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skiddles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reese is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Skiddles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skiddles 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Skiddles!
Byron Skiddles really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jetrone Lagoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Philips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagoc comes to the cage accompanied by Before I Forget. Jetrone Lagoc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
156 lbs
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27
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jetrone Lagoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Philips!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagoc misses with a shot to the body
and Philips counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lagoc. Philips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lagoc scores with a shot to the body.
Lagoc ducks under a wild hook from Philips.
Philips throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Philips takes a swing at Lagoc's ribcage but misses.
Philips blocks a jab.
Philips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Philips.
Philips misses the shot to the body.
Philips looks to land a combination but Lagoc avoids it well.
Lagoc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lagoc misses with a series of wild punches.
Lagoc sizes up Philips with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lagoc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Philips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips misses with a series of wild punches.
Lagoc swinging wildly here.
Lagoc defending well as Philips loads up on a big left hand.
Philips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lagoc circles away quickly and effectively.
Lagoc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lagoc stuns Philips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Philips swings widly with a right hand
and Lagoc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Philips misses with a double jab.
Philips throws out a powerful jab.
Lagoc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Philips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lagoc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Lagoc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc throws a series of punches but Philips moves out of range.
Lagoc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philips circles away quickly and effectively.
Lagoc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Philips looks to land a combination but Lagoc avoids it well.
Philips jabs at Lagoc's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagoc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Lagoc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lagoc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Philips scores with a body shot.
Lagoc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.
Philips staying out of range there.
Lagoc tries to bum rush Philips with a series of wild strikes but Philips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Philips throws a body punch but Lagoc moves out of range.
Lagoc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Lagoc. Those never looked like landing.
Philips slips a jab and a cross from Lagoc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lagoc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Philips.
Lagoc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Lagoc.
Lagoc misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Lagoc.
Lagoc walks into a left hand.
Philips lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lagoc at a distance.
Lagoc is looking to wear down Philips with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lagoc lands with an uppercut that bounces Philips off the cage and back into range.
Lagoc throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Lagoc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Philips throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Philips.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lagoc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philips.
Lagoc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Philips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Philips goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lagoc moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lagoc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Philips.
Philips lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut lands for Lagoc. That snapped Philips's head back.
Philips cracks Lagoc with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagoc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lagoc digs a good hook to Philips's body.
Lagoc lands a left and a right that send Philips crashing to the mat, dazed. Lagoc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Philips is rocked!
It looks like Trevor Philips has been cut.
Philips misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetrone Lagoc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Philips's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lagoc misses with a looping left.
Lagoc lands a left and a right that send Philips crashing to the mat, dazed. Lagoc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Philips is still on wobbly legs! Can Lagoc finish him?
Lagoc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagoc lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Philips falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lagoc dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jetrone Lagoc!
A victorious Jetrone Lagoc thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hernanes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Awolnation - Sail. The key to victory for Romeo Hernanes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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140 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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romeo Hernanes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fidel Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernanes misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hernanes's half guard.
Hernanes is trying to maintain the position but Mendez is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernanes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MMA Gods - 16 Elites! + Roger Gracie that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Hernanes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendez is working for a kimura but Hernanes is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Hernanes tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg.
Hernanes looking for submissions off his back.
Hernanes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes is trying to control but can't.
Hernanes looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez is nestled in close to Hernanes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernanes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hernanes wants to get back to full guard.
Hernanes looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez lands strikes from half guard.
Mendez wants to pass to mount but Hernanes is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is thwarting Hernanes's attempts to control the position.
Mendez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Hernanes is trying to control but can't.
Hernanes has hold of Mendez's hands but Mendez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hernanes tries to roll over but Mendez keeps him under control.
Hernanes wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy.
Hernanes has a hand on Mendez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mendez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hernanes tries to reverse the position but Mendez maintains control.
Mendez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hernanes?
Hernanes is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez landing punches.
Hernanes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hernanes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hernanes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hernanes is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendez.
Mendez working Hernanes over with strikes.
Hernanes wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is pressing down on Hernanes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hernanes is holding on for now.
Hernanes is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernanes gets full guard.
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernanes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Hernanes's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernanes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendez distracts Hernanes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendez cracks Hernanes with a solid left hand.
Hernanes working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mendez cracks Hernanes with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Mendez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernanes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hernanes misses with the combination.
Mendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Hernanes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
Hernanes connects with a looping right hand.
Mendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hernanes.
Hernanes throws a series of punches but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hernanes lands with a nice body kick.
Mendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernanes sprawls well. He's pushed Mendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Mendez.
Mendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernanes scores with a one two! Mendez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Fidel Mendez has been cut.
Mendez dodges the punch combination from Hernanes.
Hernanes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hernanes. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Hernanes pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendez is trying to drag Hernanes to the mat but Hernanes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernanes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
Hernanes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Hernanes keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes is looking for a triangle but Mendez pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernanes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendez is in close to Hernanes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hernanes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernanes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernanes's head.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is in close to Hernanes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernanes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendez defends it easily.
Hernanes has his foot on Mendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernanes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Hernanes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernanes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendez is aware though and is defending well.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernanes looking to control.
Mendez is in close to Hernanes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hernanes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernanes's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez cracks Hernanes with a solid left hand.
Hernanes trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Romeo Hernanes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fidel Mendez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Hernanes.
Mendez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hernanes.
Hernanes misses with a wild combination.
Hernanes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fidel Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Hernanes avoids it well.
Mendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernanes.
Hernanes slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernanes which made him look bad.
Mendez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernanes tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernanes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernanes avoids it really well and circles away.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fidel Mendez.
Hernanes tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mendez eats them both and turns towards Hernanes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hernanes moves in looking to clinch but Mendez pushes him off.
Romeo Hernanes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernanes is looking to clinch.
Mendez drives through with a takedown into Hernanes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hernanes trying to control the position.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernanes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendez defends well.
Hernanes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez lands a couple of elbows.
Hernanes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendez is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Mendez is in close to Hernanes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendez postures up in Hernanes's guard and throws a big left but Hernanes blocks it.
Hernanes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendez pushing down on Hernanes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hernanes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernanes is trying to stand up here but Mendez is controlling him well.
Hernanes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendez slips a nice elbow through Hernanes's hands, connecting with Hernanes's forehead.
Mendez 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.
Hernanes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hernanes is trying to maintain the position but Mendez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Mendez.
Mendez seems to be working for a kimura but Hernanes defends the submission attempt.
Hernanes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hernanes actively working from the bottom here.
Hernanes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendez working Hernanes over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendez lands a nice short elbow.
Mendez is working for a kimura but Hernanes is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernanes trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hernanes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fidel Mendez.
I think Mendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Mendez!
A relieved looking Fidel Mendez 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 Jienaro Marfil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reagen Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marfil comes to the cage accompanied by New Divide. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jienaro Marfil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reagen Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn dodges the punch combination from Marfil.
Marfil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marfil to score with a decent uppercut.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Marfil.
Penn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the liver by Marfil. Beautiful body shot.
Marfil lands a left and a right that send Penn crashing to the mat, dazed. Marfil thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Penn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Marfil finish him?
Marfil stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Marfil misses with a double jab.
Marfil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marfil lands a hook that stumbles Penn back into the cage. Marfil follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Penn to the canvas! Marfil pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Penn has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jienaro Marfil!
An out of breath Jienaro Marfil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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