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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bearer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Soler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soler has chosen National Anthem of Cuba as his entrance music. Fidel Soler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Bearer's chin.
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Bearer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fidel Soler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearer throws a right hand that Soler ducks under and follows up with a left that Soler also avoids with ease.
Soler looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bearer shoots in and bounces Soler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bearer trying to control the position from guard on top but Soler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bearer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bearer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bearer is stalling in the full guard.
Bearer wants to control from the top but Soler keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Bearer.
Soler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bearer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bearer struggling a bit here.
Bearer gets back to half guard.
Soler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bearer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearer is pressing down on Soler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soler prevents Bearer from getting back to his feet.
Bearer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bearer keeping moving, preventing Soler from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bearer wants to stand and escape but Soler is having none of it.
Soler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler landing with the ground and pound.
Soler postures up.
Bearer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Soler.
Bearer is trying to control Soler's posture but Soler avoids it.
Soler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bearer has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bearer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bearer is looking for a sweep.
Bearer struggling a bit here.
Bearer tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee asks Soler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Soler prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bearer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soler rushes Bearer and presses him up against the cage.
Bearer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soler prevents it.
Bearer breaks the clinch.
Bearer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soler moves into the clinch.
Soler is trying to trip Bearer. He has hold of a leg but Bearer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Soler persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Soler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bearer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soler manages to get himself to full guard.
Bearer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soler is breathing heavily.
Soler keeping moving, preventing Bearer from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearer passes Soler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bearer controlling the pace.
Soler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Bearer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Bearer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bearer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bearer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Paul Bearer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bearer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Soler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Soler stacks Bearer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Soler!
Soler has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soler avoids the attempt from Bearer to control.
Bearer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bearer is squirming around, avoiding Soler's attempts to control the action.
Soler misses with a head shot.
Paul Bearer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bearer trying desperately to get to his feet.
Soler controlling from the full mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Soler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Soler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bearer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soler somewhat.
Bearer misses with a takedown attempt - Soler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soler wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bearer shoots in and drives through. Soler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Bearer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soler closes the distance and clinches.
Bearer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bearer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soler just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearer is trying to stall.
Soler jumps guard but Bearer stands there with Soler around his waist. Soler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Soler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bearer misses with a body punch.
Soler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bearer prevents it.
Bearer is trying to break free.
Bearer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearer manages to break the clinch.
Bearer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bearer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soler rushes Bearer and presses him up against the cage.
Soler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul Bearer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bearer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bearer punishes Soler's body with a nice straight punch.
Soler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soler shoots for a takedown but Bearer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Soler rushes Bearer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bearer tries to pull guard but Soler holds him up against the cage and eventually Bearer drops back down to his feet.
Soler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bearer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bearer tries to score a body lock takedown but Soler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Soler jumps guard and drags Bearer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bearer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bearer trying to control but Soler is working from the bottom.
Soler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler has his hands on Bearer's head, controlling the position.
Bearer wants to stand but Soler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Soler can't keep his opponent in guard - Bearer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soler is looking to get back to full guard here but Bearer has managed to pass to side control instead.
Soler wants to control but Bearer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fidel Soler.
I think Soler 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Soler!
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FIGHT
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