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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eloni Tasene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvador Dimagiba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eloni Tasene!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasene clinches up with Dimagiba and pushes him back against the cage.
Dimagiba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tasene clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dimagiba doesn't have the hooks in and Tasene manages to turn into his guard.
Dimagiba seems keen to control Tasene's posture.
Dimagiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tasene on the ground.
Dimagiba throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimagiba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Tasene stops Dimagiba from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimagiba keeping full guard, as Tasene tries to pass.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Tasene from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tasene pushes down on Dimagiba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasene wants to control but Dimagiba is keeping him busy.
Tasene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dimagiba defends it well.
Tasene looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dimagiba looking for submissions off his back.
Dimagiba is refusing to be controlled, as Tasene sits in half guard.
Tasene is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba is trying to stand.
Tasene trying to control from Dimagiba's half guard. Dimagiba has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dimagiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tasene missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimagiba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dimagiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dimagiba has momentary wrist control but Tasene slips an elbow through the middle.
Tasene is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dimagiba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dimagiba tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba is controlling Tasene's posture.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Tasene from controlling successfully.
Tasene drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dimagiba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tasene has Dimagiba in his guard.
Dimagiba trying to control but Tasene is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Tasene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dimagiba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tasene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dimagiba trying to control but Tasene is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimagiba controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Salvador Dimagiba wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dimagiba lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Dimagiba dominated that round.
That's time! Dimagiba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tasene shoots for a takedown but Dimagiba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tasene tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dimagiba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tasene working a defensive guard here.
Dimagiba trying to control but Tasene is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dimagiba works over Tasene with some ground and pound from guard.
Dimagiba is stalling in the full guard.
Dimagiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tasene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dimagiba has managed to get both his arms back between Tasene's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba stands up over Tasene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salvador Dimagiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dimagiba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Tasene keeps moving.
Dimagiba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Salvador Dimagiba wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dimagiba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tasene tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dimagiba is in Tasene's guard.
Dimagiba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tasene looking for a sweep. Not yet Tasene, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dimagiba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tasene is looking for a triangle but Dimagiba pushes his legs off easily.
Dimagiba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dimagiba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dimagiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tasene wants to sweep here but Dimagiba controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Salvador Dimagiba just wasn't active enough.
Tasene gets caught napping as Dimagiba dives in and scores a takedown. Tasene manages to retain guard.
Dimagiba lands a couple of elbows.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tasene is trying to keep Dimagiba in close.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dimagiba won't allow Tasene to sweep him here.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Tasene keeps moving.
Dimagiba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba lands a couple of elbows.
Tasene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dimagiba defends it easily.
Tasene is breathing heavily.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dimagiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Dimagiba dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dimagiba looks to land a combination but Tasene avoids it well.
Tasene is looking to clinch but Dimagiba is avoiding it.
Dimagiba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Eloni Tasene has been cut.
Dimagiba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tasene manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dimagiba is in close to Tasene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dimagiba landing with the ground and pound.
Dimagiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tasene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dimagiba has managed to get both his arms back between Tasene's legs - danger averted.
Dimagiba throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasene wants to sweep but no luck.
Dimagiba stays in close to Tasene's body and controls the position.
Tasene has momentary wrist control but Dimagiba slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dimagiba postures up and lands a big shot to Tasene's brow.
Dimagiba is in close to Tasene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tasene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tasene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimagiba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dimagiba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tasene's head.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Tasene is rocked!
Tasene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dimagiba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimagiba works over Tasene with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tasene trying to keep a closed guard but Dimagiba is proving a slippery customer.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tasene is still in real trouble! Can Dimagiba finish him?
Tasene has momentary wrist control but Dimagiba slips an elbow through the middle.
Dimagiba stays in close to Tasene's body and controls the position.
Tasene seems to have recovered his senses.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Tasene keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Tasene keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Salvador Dimagiba wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tasene fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dimagiba gets caught flat footed, as Tasene shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dimagiba pulls Tasene in close to his closed guard and prevents Tasene from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dimagiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tasene can do to turn this around?
Tasene stands and throws Dimagiba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salvador Dimagiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dimagiba regains half guard.
Dimagiba wants to control but Tasene is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba pushes Tasene off looking to stand but Tasene dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba is refusing to be controlled, as Tasene sits in half guard.
Eloni Tasene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tasene wants to pass the guard but Dimagiba is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvador Dimagiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dimagiba, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Dimagiba!
Salvador Dimagiba bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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