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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rile Nokea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kara Hiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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190 cm
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214 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rile Nokea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kara Hiri!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiri throws a right hand that Nokea ducks under and follows up with a left that Nokea also avoids with ease.
Hiri misses with a looping right.
Nokea wants to clinch but Hiri slips to the side
and Hiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nokea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nokea tries to clinch up.
Nokea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nokea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hiri is keeping the position for now.
Hiri looking to control.
Hiri wants to stand up but Nokea is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokea wants to pass the guard but Hiri is keeping the position.
Nokea prevents Hiri from getting back to his feet.
Nokea preventing the sweep.
Nokea trying to control but Hiri is working from the bottom.
Nokea drops back looking for a leg! Hiri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hiri manages to kick Nokea off! Nokea jumps back into Hiri's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokea prevents Hiri from getting back to his feet.
Hiri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nokea stopping the sweep attempt from Hiri.
Nokea postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hiri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nokea, into his guard.
Nokea working for a triangle but Hiri defends it easily.
Hiri wants to stand but Nokea is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hiri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nokea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nokea has his foot on Hiri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hiri works his way back into a safe position though.
Hiri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nokea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nokea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nokea punching from the bottom - just letting Hiri know he's still in a fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiri controlling from the top position.
Nokea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hiri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nokea keeping moving, preventing Hiri from controlling successfully.
Hiri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nokea is looking to clinch.
Hiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nokea circles away quickly and effectively.
Hiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nokea in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Hiri.
Nokea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea tries to clinch but Hiri moves away
and Nokea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rile Nokea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiri lands a really nice looking cross but Nokea seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiri connects with a looping right hand.
Hiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Nokea.
Nokea tries to clinch there but Hiri circles away.
Nokea has his takedown stuffed
and Hiri counters with a leg kick.
Nokea staying out of range there.
Nokea wants to clinch but Hiri slips to the side
and Hiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Hiri misses.
Nokea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nokea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kara Hiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiri missing with a left hand there. Nokea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kara Hiri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nokea ducks right into an uppercut from Hiri.
Nokea is looking to clinch.
Hiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nokea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nokea clinches.
Nokea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hiri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Nokea controls his hands.
Nokea has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hiri is trying to keep an underhook but Nokea manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hiri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hiri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nokea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiri tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hiri wants to free his trapped foot but Nokea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nokea punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hiri in particular looking to stall.
Nokea wants to get back to full guard.
Nokea moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nokea has his foot on Hiri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hiri works his way back into a safe position though.
Hiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hiri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiri gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rile Nokea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nokea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nokea there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hiri throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokea tries to clinch but Hiri is having none of it.
Nokea has a takedown stuffed.
Nokea has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rile Nokea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nokea wants to clinch but Hiri slips to the side
and Hiri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hiri swinging wildly here.
Nokea throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nokea wants to clinch
and Hiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nokea.
Hiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nokea's calf.
Hiri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Rile Nokea has been cut.
Nokea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiri finds it's way round the side to connect with Nokea's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiri throws a series of punches but Nokea avoids them all with ease.
Hiri lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nokea doesn't seem phased though.
Nokea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nokea.
Hiri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hiri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hiri lands a jab.
A punch combination from Hiri misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiri thuds his right hand into Nokea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nokea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hiri but Hiri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nokea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nokea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nokea misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiri lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nokea wants to clinch
enabling Hiri to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kara Hiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rile Nokea's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nokea has his takedown stuffed
and Hiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nokea is looking to clinch.
Nokea wants to clinch
and Hiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Nokea shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hiri is trying to defend but Nokea finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rile Nokea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiri tries to get to full guard but Nokea has control of the leg.
Nokea is looking for a kimura but Hiri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nokea to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea wants to advance to full mount but Hiri doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hiri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokea drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hiri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nokea has Hiri in his guard.
Hiri tries to stand but Nokea is controlling from the bottom.
Hiri gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiri looks to throw the jab but Nokea is out of range.
Nokea shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nokea was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hiri is looking to improve his position but Nokea isn't that keen on the idea.
Nokea breaks from Hiri's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Hiri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hiri regains half guard.
Hiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nokea is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hiri is looking to control Nokea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiri avoid being mounted?
Hiri is staying active underneath Nokea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiri wants to get back to his feet.
Hiri is defending against the submission attempts here by Nokea.
Nokea throwing shots but Hiri is blocking nicely.
Hiri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nokea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hiri looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hiri is just riding it out for now. Nokea eventually gives up the hold.
Nokea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nokea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hiri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rile Nokea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kara Hiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiri is trying to stand back up but Nokea is controlling him
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 Rile Nokea.
I think Hiri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kara Hiri!
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