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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pakkias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aamakualenalena Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Open Air- Seven Nation Army as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Manny Pakkias had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Pakkias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aamakualenalena Robinson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Pakkias avoids it well.
Robinson throws a right hand that Pakkias ducks under and follows up with a left that Pakkias also avoids with ease.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Pakkias avoids them all with ease.
Pakkias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson tries to bum rush Pakkias with a series of wild strikes but Pakkias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robinson!
Robinson throws a hook but Pakkias blocks it.
Pakkias shoots in and bounces Robinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pakkias trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Pakkias is having none of it.
Pakkias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pakkias would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pakkias stops Robinson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pakkias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Pakkias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson checks a leg kick.
Pakkias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Pakkias avoids it well.
Aamakualenalena Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pakkias throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pakkias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pakkias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pakkias circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Pakkias avoids it well.
Pakkias is looking to clinch.
Pakkias looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
Pakkias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Pakkias throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Pakkias tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Pakkias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pakkias throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pakkias tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pakkias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robinson works over Pakkias's head and body with a nice combination.
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pakkias walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a three punch combo!
Robinson throws a right and a left that Pakkias avoids nicely.
Robinson works the jab nicely.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pakkias circles away quickly and effectively.
Pakkias tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Pakkias slips the punch.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Pakkias avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Aamakualenalena Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pakkias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Pakkias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Pakkias. Pakkias gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Pakkias wants to slow Robinson down by chopping away at his legs.
Pakkias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pakkias moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Pakkias has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson throws a right hand that Pakkias ducks under and follows up with a left that Pakkias also avoids with ease.
Robinson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Pakkias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Pakkias avoids them all with ease.
Robinson lands a jab to the head.
Pakkias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pakkias.
Pakkias has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson lands with a nice combination. Pakkias backs away looking to recover.
Robinson lands with a nice body punch.
Pakkias is breathing heavily.
Pakkias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Robinson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Robinson duly obliges.
Pakkias on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson throws a series of punches but Pakkias avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson lands a head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Pakkias on that attempt.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aamakualenalena Robinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pakkias misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pakkias takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pakkias avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Manny Pakkias has been cut.
Pakkias takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robinson scores with a jab. Pakkias acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pakkias tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pakkias fails with the takedown.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pakkias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pakkias feints and as Robinson raises his hands in defense, Pakkias changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Pakkias is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson has his feet on Pakkias's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A jab from Robinson finds it's way through Pakkias's defenses.
Pakkias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pakkias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pakkias blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Pakkias looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Robinson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Pakkias moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Pakkias shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pakkias was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Pakkias is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pakkias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pakkias misses with some ground and pound and Robinson recovers position to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson pushes Pakkias off but Pakkias dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Pakkias are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Robinson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Robinson avoids the body shot from Pakkias.
Pakkias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pakkias will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Pakkias.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Pakkias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pakkias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkias dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Aamakualenalena Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Robinson.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robinson lands with a cross.
Robinson catches Pakkias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson.
Pakkias needs to keep his hands up - Robinson had a free shot at his head there.
Pakkias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Pakkias avoids nicely.
Pakkias takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pakkias avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pakkias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aamakualenalena Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Pakkias shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pakkias manages to avoid it.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Pakkias moves out of range.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Pakkias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pakkias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pakkias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson is trying to stand back up but Pakkias is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson has one foot on Pakkias's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Pakkias defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Pakkias takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aamakualenalena Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pakkias's cut.
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!
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pakkias wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pakkias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pakkias blocks a jab.
Pakkias drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Robinson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pakkias stands up.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Pakkias looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson pushes Pakkias off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a right hand that Pakkias ducks under and follows up with a left that Pakkias also avoids with ease.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pakkias moves away.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pakkias shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pakkias showed some decent athleticism there.
Robinson is trying to stand up here but Pakkias is controlling him well.
Robinson is staying active underneath Pakkias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pakkias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pakkias.
Pakkias is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robinson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pakkias counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Robinson's guard now.
Robinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pakkias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pakkias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson wants to stand up but Pakkias is controlling him.
Pakkias wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Manny Pakkias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson wriggles free and stands up.
Robinson throws a right hand that Pakkias ducks under and follows up with a left that Pakkias also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pakkias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Robinson throws a one two combo.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pakkias.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Pakkias tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pakkias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pakkias shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pakkias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aamakualenalena Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stalks Pakkias and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pakkias's face. Pakkias staggers backwards, shaken.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pakkias.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pakkias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pakkias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pakkias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Pakkias avoids nicely.
Pakkias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Pakkias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manny Pakkias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pakkias shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Pakkias moves out of range.
Donk. Robinson catches Pakkias right on the button with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robinson, right into the meat.
Robinson throws a right hand that Pakkias ducks under and follows up with a left that Pakkias also avoids with ease.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Pakkias avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aamakualenalena Robinson.
I've got Robinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aamakualenalena Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Paz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Tatupu (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vinnie Paz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Tatupu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatupu drops Paz with a nice combination! Tatupu dives into Paz's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Vinnie Paz has been cut.
Paz is looking to sinch up a triangle. Tatupu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Paz's body to avoid the submission. Paz has instead reached around Tatupu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Paz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vinnie Paz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Malendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner Sinclair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dom Malendez's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tanner Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Malendez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sinclair tries to sprawl out of it but Malendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sinclair manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malendez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sinclair has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Malendez.
A shot in the inside from Malendez.
Malendez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malendez trying to control the position but instead, Sinclair has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malendez into the cage.
Sinclair creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sinclair gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malendez.
Tanner Sinclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Malendez.
Sinclair wants a takedown.
Malendez is trying to drag Sinclair to the mat but Sinclair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malendez fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sinclair was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Malendez wants to control but Sinclair is having none of it.
Sinclair is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sinclair shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malendez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sinclair's guard.
Sinclair wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Malendez manages to pass to side control.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
Sinclair is refusing to be controlled, as Malendez sits in half guard.
Malendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sinclair is just riding it out for now. Malendez eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair is looking to improve his position.
Malendez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinclair regains half guard.
Malendez is working for a kimura but Sinclair is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malendez wants to control but Sinclair is keeping him busy.
Malendez prevents Sinclair from standing back up.
Malendez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malendez prevents Sinclair from improving his position.
Sinclair is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Malendez pulls his head out easily.
Malendez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sinclair with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malendez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sinclair tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Malendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dom Malendez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akin Oluzawade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oluzawade has chosen Mike Jones - Back Then as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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221 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian McAllister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akin Oluzawade!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from McAllister lands.
It looks like Akin Oluzawade has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from McAllister. No joy for Oluzawade on that attempt.
McAllister misses with a straight right.
Oluzawade clinches up against the cage.
Oluzawade stops a takedown attempt from McAllister.
Oluzawade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McAllister.
McAllister fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McAllister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAllister being controlled against the cage.
McAllister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oluzawade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McAllister throws the left hand but Oluzawade avoids the punch easily.
Oluzawade staying out of range there.
Oluzawade moves in looking to clinch but McAllister pushes him off.
Oluzawade gets a clinch.
McAllister has Oluzawade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oluzawade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McAllister is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McAllister could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McAllister pulls guard.
McAllister wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister is working hard here to advance position.
Oluzawade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oluzawade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McAllister tries to strike from the bottom.
Oluzawade drops back looking for a leg! McAllister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McAllister manages to kick Oluzawade off! Oluzawade jumps back into McAllister's guard.
McAllister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oluzawade content to stall in guard here.
McAllister lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
McAllister is looking to sweep but instead, Oluzawade has passed into half guard.
Oluzawade is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McAllister!
McAllister is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands a nice shot to the head.
Oluzawade wants to control the pace but McAllister is squirming around nicely.
McAllister is trying desperately to improve position.
Oluzawade working the ground and pound effectively.
Oluzawade landing punches.
Oluzawade controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McAllister really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oluzawade trying to control but McAllister is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllister is looking to improve his position but Oluzawade isn't that keen on the idea.
Oluzawade tries to control but McAllister wriggling away.
Oluzawade working for a submission but McAllister is keeping him at bay.
McAllister throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAllister is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oluzawade punishing his opponent with strikes.
McAllister is trying to escape the mount.
Oluzawade trying to control but McAllister is having none of it.
McAllister is looking to improve his position but Oluzawade isn't that keen on the idea.
Oluzawade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McAllister slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oluzawade seems to be looking for submissions.
Oluzawade looks gassed!
McAllister throws a strike from the bottom but Oluzawade passes into side control!
McAllister sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAllister wants to improve his position but Oluzawade is controlling well.
McAllister lands a couple of sideways elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oluzawade is looking to advance position but McAllister won't allow it.
Oluzawade seems to be working for a kimura but McAllister defends the submission attempt.
McAllister lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akin Oluzawade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akin Oluzawade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McAllister misses with a looping left.
McAllister wants to clinch but Oluzawade slips to the side
and Oluzawade counters with a right hand to the body.
McAllister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ian McAllister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAllister has a takedown stuffed.
Oluzawade slips under a jab from McAllister.
Oluzawade looks to score with a jab to the body but McAllister is just out of range.
Oluzawade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McAllister is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McAllister's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McAllister keeps the fight on the outside.
Oluzawade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAllister.
Oluzawade clinches up with McAllister and pushes him back against the cage.
McAllister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McAllister can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McAllister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oluzawade is pressed up against the cage. McAllister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oluzawade down to the mat. Oluzawade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McAllister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McAllister throws a hook to the side of Oluzawade's head but Oluzawade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McAllister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oluzawade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oluzawade moves in looking to clinch but McAllister pushes him off.
Akin Oluzawade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oluzawade staying out of range there.
Oluzawade gets a clinch.
Oluzawade is pressed up against the cage. McAllister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oluzawade down to the mat. Oluzawade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oluzawade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McAllister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oluzawade clinches with his opponent.
Oluzawade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McAllister backwards.
McAllister can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Oluzawade.
McAllister takes a shot to the head.
Oluzawade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McAllister is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oluzawade.
A short right from Oluzawade on the inside.
McAllister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oluzawade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oluzawade digs a right hand underneath McAllister's ribcage. McAllister let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Oluzawade as the two fighters clinch.
McAllister has Oluzawade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oluzawade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McAllister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oluzawade lands a left hand.
Oluzawade pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oluzawade.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McAllister tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Oluzawade.
Oluzawade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McAllister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McAllister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oluzawade scores with a shot to the side of McAllister's head.
McAllister pulls Oluzawade into guard.
Oluzawade stands and throws McAllister's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oluzawade is trying to get an arm triangle but McAllister is defending well.
McAllister manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oluzawade's best efforts.
Oluzawade trying to pass the guard but McAllister defending well.
McAllister is staying active underneath Oluzawade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McAllister is looking for a sweep. Oluzawade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McAllister is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oluzawade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oluzawade's back!
McAllister connects with a big shot to the side of Oluzawade's head.
McAllister loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Oluzawade hold on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oluzawade is in bad spot here.
McAllister lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oluzawade tries to break free.
McAllister softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Oluzawade tries to escape the position.
McAllister is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oluzawade. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oluzawade tries to escape but McAllister has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McAllister is landing with strikes from the back.
McAllister lands strikes to the head.
Oluzawade trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McAllister scores with punches to the body.
McAllister has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Oluzawade.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McAllister is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oluzawade. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McAllister landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akin Oluzawade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akin Oluzawade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Oluzawade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oluzawade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McAllister, pushing him back against the cage.
McAllister takes a shot to the head.
McAllister tries to score a body lock takedown but Oluzawade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oluzawade pushes McAllister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Oluzawade.
McAllister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oluzawade pulls his leg out and moves away.
McAllister fails with the takedown
and Oluzawade counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian McAllister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oluzawade presses McAllister against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oluzawade lands an uppercut.
Oluzawade lands a left hand.
McAllister wants a takedown.
McAllister gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oluzawade regains guard.
Oluzawade is trying to keep McAllister in close.
Oluzawade throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oluzawade pulls McAllister in close to his closed guard and prevents McAllister from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oluzawade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister is in close to Oluzawade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McAllister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oluzawade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McAllister stopping the sweep attempt from Oluzawade.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McAllister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oluzawade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oluzawade scores with a three punch combo!
Oluzawade misses with a two punch combination.
McAllister misses with a looping right.
Oluzawade walks into a straight right hand from McAllister.
McAllister closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oluzawade counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAllister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oluzawade pinned against the cage. Oluzawade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oluzawade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oluzawade stuffs the takedown.
McAllister throws a series of punches but Oluzawade avoids them all with ease.
Oluzawade connects with a body shot.
Oluzawade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oluzawade lands a nice shot to the body.
Oluzawade tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAllister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McAllister is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oluzawade tries to avoid it but McAllister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oluzawade to the ground. Oluzawade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oluzawade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McAllister looks to land a left hand but Oluzawade moved out of range nicely.
Oluzawade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oluzawade tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAllister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oluzawade misses with a takedown attempt - McAllister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from McAllister misses its intended target.
Akin Oluzawade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McAllister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McAllister throws a hook but Oluzawade avoids it easily.
McAllister throws a hook to the side of Oluzawade's head but Oluzawade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oluzawade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAllister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oluzawade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oluzawade is pressed up against the cage. McAllister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oluzawade down to the mat. Oluzawade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McAllister thows a left - swing and a miss!
McAllister throws a hook but Oluzawade avoids it easily.
Ian McAllister is winning the standup battle so far.
Oluzawade drives through and clinches with McAllister against the cage.
McAllister looking for a takedown.
McAllister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oluzawade lands a nice uppercut.
McAllister takes a shot to the head.
Oluzawade scores with a shot to the side of McAllister's head.
Oluzawade scores with a nice hook to the head.
McAllister wants a takedown.
Oluzawade scores with a shoulder strike.
Oluzawade leaning against his opponent.
McAllister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oluzawade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ian McAllister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McAllister keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akin Oluzawade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oluzawade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akin Oluzawade!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Itachi Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Itachi Uchiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchiha feints and as Carvalho raises his hands in defense, Uchiha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uchiha trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Uchiha landing with the ground and pound.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
Uchiha throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but Uchiha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uchiha drops back looking for a leg! Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carvalho manages to kick Uchiha off! Uchiha jumps back into Carvalho's guard.
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uchiha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
Uchiha advances position into side control!
Uchiha tries to advance to mount but can't.
Carvalho tries to buck Uchiha off but Uchiha is having none of it.
Uchiha stands up and beckons Carvalho to his feet.
Carvalho looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uchiha.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho punishes Uchiha's body with a nice straight punch.
Itachi Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha tries to clinch up but Carvalho circles away and keeps his distance.
Uchiha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carvalho's waist but Carvalho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uchiha off to one side.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carvalho as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itachi Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carvalho sprawls well initially but Uchiha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Carvalho moves into full guard.
Carvalho has his foot on Uchiha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uchiha works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uchiha sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uchiha trying to control here.
Carvalho is looking to advance position but Uchiha won't allow it.
Uchiha is trying to control but can't.
Carvalho is working for a submission of some sort.
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carvalho seems to be looking for submissions.
Carvalho prevents Uchiha from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Uchiha misses with a head kick.
Uchiha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carvalho lands a head kick. Uchiha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Itachi Uchiha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Uchiha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Uchiha ducks under and follows up with a left that Uchiha also avoids with ease.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uchiha shoots for a double leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls well. He's pushed Uchiha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uchiha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carvalho throws out the jab.
Uchiha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carvalho's waist but Carvalho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uchiha off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itachi Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uchiha will feel that in the morning.
Uchiha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick by Carvalho misses
and Uchiha counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carvalho's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uchiha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Uchiha looking to pass the guard.
Uchiha stops Carvalho from standing up.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet.
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Uchiha passes into side control.
Uchiha trying to control the position but Carvalho is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carvalho is looking to regain half guard here but Uchiha keeps moving and retains side control.
Uchiha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carvalho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uchiha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carvalho, who protects the arm well.
Uchiha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carvalho manages to get back to half guard.
Uchiha trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
Uchiha is trying to work for a kimura but Carvalho is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carvalho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uchiha backs up against the cage.
Uchiha slips a straight right by Carvalho.
Uchiha has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Uchiha with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uchiha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uchiha has a takedown stuffed.
Carvalho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uchiha tries to clinch but Carvalho is having none of it.
Uchiha feints and as Carvalho raises his hands in defense, Uchiha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
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 Itachi Uchiha 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carvalho but Carvalho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uchiha fails with the takedown.
Carvalho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uchiha takes a step back to recover.
Carvalho throws a head kick that half lands.
Uchiha checks a leg kick.
Uchiha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uchiha manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
Carvalho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Uchiha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Uchiha has escaped and now he's on top!
Carvalho is looking for a triangle here but Uchiha uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carvalho is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uchiha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uchiha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carvalho is trying to improve his position.
Carvalho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uchiha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Uchiha in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Uchiha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uchiha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carvalho some visible discomfort.
Carvalho is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Uchiha is controlling him well.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uchiha shoots for a double leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls well. He's pushed Uchiha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itachi Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carvalho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uchiha. Uchiha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uchiha checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uchiha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carvalho can pounce on him.
A low kick from Uchiha misses
and Carvalho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carvalho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uchiha can pounce on him.
Carvalho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uchiha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Carvalho does no damage.
Uchiha blocks a head kick by Carvalho.
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
David Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itachi Uchiha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uchiha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Itachi Uchiha.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uchiha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itachi Uchiha!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hajime Saito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hajime Saito!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Saito.
Saito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Da Silva will feel that in the morning.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Saito misses with a head kick.
Saito misses with a head kick.
Saito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saito misses with a knee to the head.
Saito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Vitor Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saito with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Saito.
Da Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Saito won't allow it.
Saito looking to throw knees to the head but Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Saito unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saito lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saito lands a knee to the head.
Saito misses with a knee to the head.
Da Silva has Saito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saito lands an elbow that stopped Da Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Saito landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saito tries a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Da Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Saito.
Saito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saito.
Saito with a knee to the head.
Saito connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Silva's face.
Da Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Saito tries a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva trying to stall but Saito improves his position.
Saito misses with a knee to the head.
Saito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saito prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saito connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Silva's face.
Saito connects with a knee to the head.
Saito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saito tries a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks it.
Saito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch but Saito keeps him there for the moment.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Saito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Saito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hajime Saito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saito throws a front kick that sends Da Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Saito keeps the fight on the outside.
Saito tries a head kick but it misses.
Saito rushes Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saito landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saito misses with a knee strike.
Saito lands a knee to the head.
Saito looking to throw knees to the head but Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saito with a knee to the head.
Saito tries a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva avoiding damage as Saito throws knees to the body.
Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saito misses with a knee strike.
Saito prevents the takedown attempt.
Saito tries to land a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saito with a knee to the head.
Saito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Saito won't allow it.
Saito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Da Silva's defenses.
Saito connects with a nasty looking knee right to Da Silva's face.
Saito comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saito misses with a knee strike.
Da Silva pulls guard.
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Saito controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saito wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Saito manages to pass to side control.
Da Silva trying to control but Saito postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Saito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Da Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saito lands a high kick!
Saito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saito lands a damaging elbow.
Saito lands a knee to the head.
Saito lands a knee to the head.
Da Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saito unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Da Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Saito misses with a knee to the head.
Saito stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Saito misses with a knee to the head.
Saito misses with a knee to the head.
Saito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saito regains guard.
Saito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silva.
Saito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saito prevents Da Silva from getting back to his feet.
Saito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saito.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saito is one step ahead there.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Saito works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Saito dives into side control.
Saito tries for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
Saito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva tries to buck Saito off but Saito is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Saito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Da Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Saito.
Saito moves into the clinch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Saito manages to get underhooks.
Saito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saito scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Saito.
Saito lands an elbow just above Da Silva 's eye.
Saito looking to throw knees to the head but Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saito.
Da Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Saito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Saito.
Vitor Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saito tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saito to the ground. Saito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saito lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saito misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saito is looking to clinch but Da Silva is avoiding it.
Da Silva rushes Saito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva can't break the clinch.
Saito landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Da Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saito looking to throw knees to the head but Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Saito misses with a knee strike.
Saito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saito lands an elbow just above Da Silva 's eye.
Saito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Da Silva's defenses.
Saito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saito stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Saito.
Saito tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Da Silva is trying to break the clinch but Saito has him pressed against the cage.
Saito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saito lands a knee to the body.
Saito landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Silva stalling in the clinch but Saito improves position.
Saito lands a knee to the head.
Da Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Saito.
Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saito misses with a knee to the head.
Da Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Da Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saito walks away with a smile on his face. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saito tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Silva blocks the body kick.
Saito misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Saito.
Da Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Saito manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Da Silva.
Saito throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Saito tries to strike from the bottom.
Saito trying to strike off his back.
Da Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saito!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva is looking to get back to his feet here but Saito is keeping cool and he's managed to take Da Silva's back.
Hajime Saito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
I really don't envy Da Silva right now.
Vitor Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hajime Saito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hajime Saito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gio Naza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
Good 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gio Naza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Graham!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graham.
Naza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Graham dodges the ground and pound from Naza.
Graham takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Naza 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Naza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Graham sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Naza wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Naza lands some shots froms side control.
Naza content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Naza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza scoring with punches from side control.
Naza controls the position.
Graham is not content to let Naza control the position.
Naza happy to just control the position for now.
Naza scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Graham to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza looks up at the clock and then as Graham takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Naza smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Graham takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Graham wants to get back to his feet.
Graham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Naza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Naza connects with a decent elbow.
Naza wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Graham tries to improve position but can't.
Naza cracks Graham with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graham keeps working.
Naza cracks Graham with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Naza happy to just control the position for now.
Naza grinds an elbow into Graham's temple.
Naza scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Graham to see if he's OK.
Naza is putting a hurting on Graham here, landing some big shots from side control.
Naza is looking to take a break and control but Graham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naza working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Naza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Naza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Graham down.
Naza working the ground and pound.
Graham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Graham taking punishment in the form of punches.
Naza decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naza shoots in and bounces Graham off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gio Naza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Naza counters with a takedown into side control.
Naza moves into full mount!
Graham is trying to escape the mount.
Graham in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Naza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Naza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza landing shots from mount.
Naza landing shots from mount.
Naza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graham is looking to escape.
Naza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Naza looking to control but Graham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Naza scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Graham is desperately trying to improve his position but Naza has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza raining down shots from the mount!
Naza tries to control but Graham wriggling away.
Naza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Naza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Naza lands a big elbow.
Naza wants to control the pace but Graham is squirming around nicely.
Naza looking to finish Graham with some ground and pound. This is bad for Graham!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gio Naza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naza trying to control but Graham is having none of it.
Naza controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naza landing punches.
Naza landing punches.
Naza scoring with strikes but Graham is staying in there.
Graham is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Naza raining down shots from the mount!
Naza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graham is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gio Naza dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naza.
Naza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Naza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Naza throws a big right hand that misses.
Naza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Naza won't allow Graham to get back to his feet.
Naza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza gets to his feet - Graham follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Naza.
Graham misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Graham.
Naza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Naza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Naza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza working the head and body with strikes.
Naza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Naza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Naza working the head and body with strikes.
Graham is staying active underneath Naza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Graham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graham tries to kick Naza off but Naza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brian Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is in trouble now - Naza has advanced to mount!
Naza wants to control the pace but Graham is squirming around nicely.
Naza with good strikes from the mount here!
Naza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Graham can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Naza lands a nice shot to the head.
Naza pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Graham that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Naza landing shots from mount.
Gio Naza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza controlling the pace for now.
Naza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Graham can't escape the position.
Naza unloading with bombs!
Naza controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gio Naza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gio Naza!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sims Eller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Bobby acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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18
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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19
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sims Eller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Bobby!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eller shoots in and bounces Bobby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eller trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eller is one step ahead there.
Eller could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Eller trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bobby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eller is one step ahead there.
Eller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bobby is looking to stand up but Eller isn't so interested in that idea.
Eller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby has his hands on Eller's head, controlling the position.
Bobby manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bobby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eller is looking to escape.
Eller looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Eller trying to control the hands but Bobby breaks the grip.
Bobby lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
It looks like Sims Eller has been cut.
Eller is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobby working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby doesn't have the hooks in and Eller manages to turn into his guard.
Eller is breathing heavily.
Eller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eller preventing the sweep.
Bobby trying to keep a closed guard but Eller is proving a slippery customer.
Bobby will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bobby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eller gets caught flat footed, as Bobby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bobby has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Eller to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bobby is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Eller pulls down on the head and he's put Bobby to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sims Eller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jens Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ariyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jens Hansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Ariyoshi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen wants to clinch.
Hansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hansen slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ariyoshi misses the target.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ariyoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hansen gets caught flat footed, as Ariyoshi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hansen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hansen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ariyoshi is pushing down on Hansen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hansen is fighting to maintain full guard but Ariyoshi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hansen looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ariyoshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hansen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ariyoshi prevents Hansen from improving his position.
Hansen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ariyoshi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ariyoshi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hansen is surviving well by controlling Ariyoshi's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariyoshi is looking to stand but Ariyoshi has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Ariyoshi wants to take his opponent's back but Hansen doesn't allow it.
Hansen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hansen actively working from the bottom here.
Hansen tries to roll over but Ariyoshi keeps him under control.
Hansen punching from the bottom.
Ariyoshi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hansen!
Hansen is trying to escape the mount but Ariyoshi keeps good control and instead manages to take Hansen's back.
Hansen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ariyoshi.
Ariyoshi looking for the choke from the back.
Ariyoshi looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen breaks Ariyoshi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Ariyoshi's brow.
Hansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ariyoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hansen prevents Ariyoshi from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ariyoshi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hansen doesn't defend quickly enough and Ariyoshi has managed to lock this one up! Can Hansen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ariyoshi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Ariyoshi!
George Ariyoshi is the new heavyweight champion!
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