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Hilo Fight 71 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gideao Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Legs Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares comes to the cage accompanied by Die Die Die My Darling. Mikey Legs Iii looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gideao Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikey Legs Iii!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legs Iii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tavares to the mat! Tavares manages to get full guard.
Tavares throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Legs Iii advances position into side control!
Tavares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legs Iii off and has taken his back!
Legs Iii can't escape the position.
Legs Iii is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Tavares has locked on a rear naked choke here! Legs Iii is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gideao Tavares!
A determined Gideao Tavares didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thumbo Plights (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 prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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268 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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, Brian Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thumbo Plights!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plights closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent Plights getting side control.
Foster is trying to stand back up but Plights is controlling him
Foster wants to control but Plights is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plights looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plights seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plights trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom.
Plights is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foster defends it well.
Plights passes the guard and advances to mount!
Foster wants to control but Plights is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Foster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Plights controlling from the full mount.
Plights raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plights working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Foster turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Plights off and cradles Foster's limp body as Plights celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Thumbo Plights!
Thumbo Plights seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricci Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tycho Brahe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricci Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tycho Brahe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brahe stuffs the takedown.
Brahe drops Mcdonald with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mcdonald looks back up at him and smiles so Brahe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Ricci Mcdonald has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahe cracks Mcdonald with a left hook right on the temple and Mcdonald goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Brahe lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mcdonald is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tycho Brahe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benito Kamelas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benito Kamelas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Fredo Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benito Kamelas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamelas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Kamelas. No joy for Santana on that attempt.
Kamelas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamelas throws a wild body kick that Santana sees coming a mile off.
Santana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamelas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamelas.
Kamelas misses with a left hand
and Santana counters with a single leg into guard. Kamelas didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Santana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santana wants to get up but he can't break Kamelas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana wants to stand and escape but instead Kamelas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santana holds on and takes a little breather.
Santana wants to stand but Kamelas is controlling the position.
Santana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamelas defends well.
Santana is trying to keep Kamelas in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamelas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santana!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kamelas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santana's guard! Nice work there by Kamelas!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamelas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santana's guard.
Kamelas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kamelas is fighting to break Santana's control of his arms but Santana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trying to keep Kamelas in close.
Santana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamelas is looking to stand up but Santana won't let him.
Kamelas wants to stand and escape but instead Santana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Santana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fredo Santana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Santana is looking to clinch but Kamelas is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kamelas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santana is in Kamelas's guard.
Santana pushing down on Kamelas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santana is taking a breather. Kamelas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kamelas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santana.
Kamelas has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamelas is in trouble now - Santana has advanced to mount!
Santana goes for an armbar but Kamelas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kamelas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredo Santana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santana tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Santana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kamelas is avoiding damage well.
Santana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Santana trying to control the position but Kamelas is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamelas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fredo Santana has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Kamelas.
Kamelas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santana has time to react.
Kamelas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kamelas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamelas after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamelas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamelas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Santana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamelas's guard.
Kamelas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fredo Santana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Santana moves out of range as Kamelas throws a body kick.
Kamelas throws a big shot that misses.
Santana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamelas on the side of the head.
Kamelas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamelas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benito Kamelas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamelas is breathing heavily.
Kamelas misses with an uppercut. Santana saw that one coming.
Kamelas scores with a spinning back kick!
Santana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santana throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamelas throws a leg kick but Santana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamelas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Santana does it's job there.
Kamelas blocks a head kick by Santana.
Kamelas misses the jab.
Santana looks for a takedown but Kamelas sprawls well.
Kamelas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamelas pinned against the cage. Kamelas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredo Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kamelas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamelas lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamelas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fredo Santana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab lands there for Kamelas.
Santana looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kamelas wants to land a leg kick but Santana is out of range.
Kamelas leaves Santana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamelas tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamelas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santana.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt - Kamelas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 Fredo Santana will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kamelas connects with a crisp jab.
Santana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fredo Santana has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Santana tries to clinch but Kamelas is having none of it.
Kamelas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santana's head backwards.
Kamelas walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Santana drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kamelas swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Santana's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benito Kamelas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Katakutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvador Dimagiba has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Katakutan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katakutan tried to score with a low kick but Dimagiba checks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dimagiba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dimagiba 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dimagiba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Katakutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katakutan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dimagiba has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dimagiba can't get the takedown.
Katakutan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katakutan lands an elbow inside that Dimagiba shrugs off.
It looks like Salvador Dimagiba has been cut.
Dimagiba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Katakutan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Katakutan prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximo Katakutan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Dimagiba.
Dimagiba wants a takedown but no success here.
Dimagiba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Katakutan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dimagiba looking for a takedown.
Dimagiba looks winded!
Katakutan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimagiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Katakutan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan trying to land knees to the body.
Katakutan breaks the clinch.
Katakutan leaves Dimagiba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Katakutan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimagiba. Dimagiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Katakutan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Katakutan as he avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Katakutan. That's going to slow Dimagiba down.
Katakutan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katakutan throws a head kick that Dimagiba semi-blocks.
Dimagiba misses with a hook. Katakutan ducked under it nicely.
Dimagiba throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Katakutan.
Katakutan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katakutan controls Dimagiba momentarily but Dimagiba frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dimagiba is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimagiba landing with the ground and pound.
Katakutan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dimagiba's guard.
Dimagiba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dimagiba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dimagiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katakutan.
Katakutan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dimagiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katakutan.
Katakutan wants to get up but he can't break Dimagiba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dimagiba wants to sweep but no luck.
Katakutan throws a strike but Dimagiba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Katakutan trying to keep a closed guard but Dimagiba is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dimagiba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dimagiba is working Katakutan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katakutan keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dimagiba defends well.
Katakutan working a defensive guard here.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Katakutan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Katakutan has his feet on Dimagiba's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Katakutan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Katakutan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba avoids the head kick by Katakutan.
Dimagiba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dimagiba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katakutan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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 Maximo Katakutan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Salvador Dimagiba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dimagiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Katakutan. Katakutan obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Katakutan. No joy for Dimagiba on that attempt.
Katakutan misses with a two punch combination.
Katakutan tried to score with a low kick but Dimagiba checks it.
Katakutan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dimagiba has Katakutan up against the cage in a clinch.
Katakutan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Katakutan gets control of Dimagiba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Katakutan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Katakutan keeps moving.
Dimagiba landing some decent shots from guard.
Katakutan 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.
Dimagiba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katakutan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan wants to get back to his feet but Dimagiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Katakutan pulls Dimagiba in close to prevent any damage.
Dimagiba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katakutan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katakutan controls Dimagiba momentarily but Dimagiba frees himself.
Dimagiba won't allow Katakutan to sweep him here.
Katakutan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Maximo Katakutan just wasn't active enough.
Katakutan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimagiba. That did some damage!
Dimagiba misses with a body shot.
Dimagiba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Katakutan's half guard.
Katakutan is looking to control Dimagiba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Katakutan avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan tries to kick Dimagiba off but Dimagiba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Salvador Dimagiba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dimagiba prevents Katakutan from improving his position.
Katakutan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dimagiba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katakutan taking some punishment here, with Dimagiba in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katakutan trying to hold on to Dimagiba's head to control him but Dimagiba postures up.
Katakutan is looking to escape.
Dimagiba drops an elbow to the side of Katakutan's head.
Dimagiba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dimagiba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dimagiba drops an elbow to the side of Katakutan's head.
Katakutan manages to get to full guard.
Katakutan is looking to stand up but Dimagiba isn't so interested in that idea.
Dimagiba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katakutan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Katakutan blocks nicely.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Katakutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Katakutan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Katakutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Katakutan trying to keep a closed guard but Dimagiba is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Katakutan thows a body shot but no joy.
Dimagiba has managed to clinch.
Katakutan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katakutan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimagiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katakutan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba throws a right and a left that Katakutan avoids nicely.
Katakutan misses with a low kick as Dimagiba jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Salvador Dimagiba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Salvador Dimagiba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Katakutan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimagiba.
Katakutan gets caught flat footed, as Dimagiba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Katakutan keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dimagiba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dimagiba stops Katakutan from standing up.
Dimagiba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Katakutan keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Salvador Dimagiba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Katakutan dodges the punch combination from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maximo Katakutan is winning the standup battle so far.
Katakutan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dimagiba back to the cage. Katakutan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Katakutan.
Dimagiba misses with a combination
and Katakutan counters with a leg kick.
Dimagiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Katakutan is predictable there
and Dimagiba counters with a takedown into side control.
Katakutan is trying to get back to half guard.
Katakutan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dimagiba off and has taken his back!
Dimagiba is really stuck here.
Katakutan gets his hands free as Dimagiba looks to control.
Katakutan is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dimagiba. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katakutan seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Dimagiba's chin but Dimagiba turns very nicely into Katakutan's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Dimagiba.
Katakutan pulls Dimagiba in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan wants to stand and escape but Dimagiba is having none of it.
Dimagiba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Katakutan blocks nicely.
Katakutan trying to control the position.
Katakutan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Katakutan keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Katakutan blocks nicely.
Katakutan is trying to keep Dimagiba in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dimagiba won't allow Katakutan to sweep him here.
Maximo Katakutan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Katakutan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dimagiba fails with the takedown
and Katakutan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dimagiba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maximo Katakutan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salvador Dimagiba.
Dimagiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katakutan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maximo Katakutan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katakutan throws a nice looking combination but Dimagiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katakutan misses with a wild body shot.
Katakutan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Katakutan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dimagiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dimagiba is defended easily by Katakutan.
Katakutan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Katakutan, as that shot connected.
Katakutan looks to land a combination but Dimagiba avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Dimagiba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Katakutan tries to work over Dimagiba's front leg with a kick but Dimagiba checks it.
Dimagiba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katakutan circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dimagiba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dimagiba blocks a head kick by Katakutan.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvador Dimagiba.
I think Dimagiba 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Dimagiba!
After the fight, Salvador Dimagiba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Maximo Katakutan had this to say: 'Its hard to fight a Friend But this our job to give the best fight and entertain the crowd.. SHOUT OUTS TO ALL OF YOU MMA FIGHT FANS AROUND THE WORLD!!!!.. i'll be back bitch!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tero Siren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacco Vanzetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanzetti has chosen Against All Authority - Sacco & Vanzetti as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tero Siren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sacco Vanzetti!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Siren misses.
Vanzetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Sacco Vanzetti has been cut.
Siren jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vanzetti misses with a two punch combination.
Vanzetti throws a hook but Siren blocks it.
Vanzetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siren.
Siren moves out of range as Vanzetti strikes.
Siren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanzetti moves away.
Siren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Siren.
Vanzetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanzetti moves into range and clinches up with Siren.
Siren tries to pull guard but Vanzetti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vanzetti.
Siren is trying to pull guard but Vanzetti has him pressed against the cage.
Siren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Siren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siren is trying to break free.
Siren jumps guard but Vanzetti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Siren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siren is trying to pull guard but Vanzetti has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vanzetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siren is trying to pull guard but Vanzetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Siren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vanzetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Vanzetti.
Siren is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Vanzetti - that landed with a thud.
Vanzetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Siren or not.
Vanzetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanzetti scores with a shot to the side of Siren's head.
Vanzetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanzetti pushes Siren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siren wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Siren or not.
Vanzetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanzetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanzetti is working Siren over against the cage.
A short right from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanzetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanzetti lands a body punch.
Vanzetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Siren backwards.
Vanzetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanzetti lands a shoulder strike.
Vanzetti works on Siren's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanzetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Siren backwards.
Vanzetti lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanzetti lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands a right hand.
Vanzetti dips a shoulder and cracks Siren with a mighty uppercut! Siren falls back against the cage and Vanzetti unloads with a barrage of strikes! Siren is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vanzetti screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sacco Vanzetti!
An out of breath Sacco Vanzetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thumper McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banger Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes The Boom!. Malone has chosen Shadows Fall - Divide and Conquer as his entrance music. Thumper McGee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thumper McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Banger Malone!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Banger Malone has been cut.
Malone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGee is out of range.
McGee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malone throws a right and a left that McGee avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malone can pounce on him.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Malone's corner calls for a 1-2. Malone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Thumper McGee has been cut.
Malone pushes McGee up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGee's defenses.
McGee letting Malone take a breather here.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
McGee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malone lands an elbow inside that McGee shrugs off.
Thumper McGee's cut is getting worse.
McGee takes an elbow to the temple.
McGee blocks an elbow strike from Malone.
Malone throws an elbow that misses.
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Malone tried to score with a low kick but McGee checks it.
Malone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee scores with a nice right hand.
Malone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
McGee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malone is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Malone throws a head kick that McGee semi-blocks.
Thumper McGee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malone, right into the meat.
Malone lands a big uppercut and McGee crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGee looks OK. Malone waves McGee back to his feet!
McGee is rocked!
Jeez, Thumper McGee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thumper McGee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Banger Malone!
Banger Malone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wily Kealoha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by 3s and 7s. Kealoha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hula Hula. Randy Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wily Kealoha!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips a jab from Kealoha.
Kealoha swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kealoha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kealoha is retaining full guard.
Kealoha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kealoha trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Kealoha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kealoha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones won't allow Kealoha to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Kealoha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kealoha is tightening it up a little... Jones has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jones reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jones taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kealoha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wily Kealoha!
A relieved looking Wily Kealoha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Make it bun dem- Skrillex ft. Damian Marley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrius Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Floyd gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anderson stops Floyd from standing up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Floyd keeps moving.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson won't allow Floyd to get back to his feet.
Anderson 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.
Anderson throws a strike but Floyd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Floyd is controlling him.
Anderson is controlling Floyd's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Floyd wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Floyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Floyd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Floyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson pushes down on Floyd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Floyd is keeping him busy.
Anderson stops Floyd from getting back to his feet.
Anderson working Floyd over with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson winds up and cracks Floyd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Floyd defending well though.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Anderson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Floyd is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Anderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Floyd taking shots to the head.
Floyd is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't let Floyd get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Floyd is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Floyd wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Anderson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Anderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Klose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, my dick. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Klose!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that Klose semi-blocks.
A good leg kick by Pitakaka.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pitakaka, right into the meat.
Pitakaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pitakaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pitakaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pitakaka lands a brutal head kick. Klose looks out on his feet and Pitakaka throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka retains his light heavyweight title!
Elijah Pitakaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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