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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Kikui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Straub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro Kikui could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Todd Straub's chin.
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173 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiro Kikui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd Straub!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Straub fails with a takedown attempt.
Straub shoots in for a double leg but Kikui sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Straub throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kikui.
Kikui fails with the takedown
and Straub counters with a single leg into guard. Kikui didn't expect that.
Straub preventing the sweep.
Straub controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Straub scoring with some ground and pound.
Straub pushing down on Kikui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Straub has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kikui tries to kick Straub off but Straub keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Straub working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kikui is trying to maintain the position but Straub is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straub controlling the action here.
Kikui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Straub missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Straub is trying to control. Kikui wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Straub throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Kikui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Straub.
Kikui looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Straub in particular looking to stall.
Kikui on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kikui tries to get out of the position.
Straub trying to pass the guard but Kikui defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Straub is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kikui trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Straub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kikui as he avoids it easily.
Hiro Kikui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Straub.
Kikui has his takedown stuffed
and Straub connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Straub is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kikui sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kikui with a poor takedown
and Straub counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Straub.
Kikui working a defensive guard here.
Straub forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kikui is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straub wants to take a breather but Kikui is having none of it.
Straub landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Straub seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kikui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Straub is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Straub dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Straub dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kikui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Straub counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Straub.
Kikui throws a front kick aimed at Straub's knee but Straub avoids it well.
Kikui circles away from the clinch attempt.
Straub shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kikui trying to control from the bottom.
Straub is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kikui has managed to free his arm - good work.
Straub tries to pass to full mount but Kikui defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straub is controlling the pace.
Straub is looking to take a break and control but Kikui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kikui regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two 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.
Kikui looking to hit a scissor sweep but Straub is one step ahead there.
Kikui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Straub preventing the sweep.
Straub passes Kikui's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikui is looking for a sweep. Straub is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Straub stalling.
Straub is pressing down on Kikui's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kikui is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Straub lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kikui with the active half guard here but Straub passes nicely into side control.
Straub wants to control but Kikui is keeping him busy.
Straub is staying tight to Kikui's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kikui is not content to let Straub control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Straub showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kikui manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Straub on his heels. He'll look to pass Straub's guard now, I'm sure.
Kikui is fighting to break Straub's control of his arms but Straub is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Straub keeping moving, preventing Kikui from controlling successfully.
Kikui knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Straub on the ground.
Kikui wants to pass the guard but Straub is keeping the position.
Straub wants to sweep but no luck.
Kikui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Straub swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Straub looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kikui is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kikui closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Straub did well to prevent Kikui getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straub slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Straub keeping moving, preventing Kikui from controlling successfully.
Kikui is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Straub is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kikui wants to pass the guard but Straub is keeping the position.
Straub looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kikui trying to control the position from guard on top but Straub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hiro Kikui just wasn't active enough.
Kikui shoots and misses
so Straub counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Straub forces his way into half guard.
Straub wants to control but Kikui is keeping him busy.
Well, if Straub is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Straub wants to control but Kikui is keeping him busy.
Todd Straub is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Straub winds up and cracks Kikui with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straub is looking to advance position but Kikui won't allow it.
Straub is stalling here. Kikui is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Straub seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kikui has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kikui advances nicely into full mount.
Kikui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kikui scoring with strikes but Straub is staying in there.
It looks like Todd Straub has been cut.
Kikui content just to control the position here.
Kikui tries to control but Straub wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikui won't let Straub get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Straub is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kikui sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Straub wants to control but Kikui is having none of it.
Kikui tries to control but Straub wriggling away.
Hiro Kikui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Straub bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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 Hiro Kikui.
Well Straub has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Straub!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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