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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kamehameha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enzo Matias Demaestri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kamehameha!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamehameha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demaestri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamehameha wants to clinch up but Demaestri keeps it at a distance.
Demaestri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Demaestri misses with a hook. Kamehameha ducked under it nicely.
Kamehameha darts in trying to clinch
and Demaestri counters with a straight right hand.
Kamehameha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demaestri.
Kamehameha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamehameha is looking to clinch but Demaestri is avoiding it.
Demaestri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamehameha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demaestri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Demaestri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kamehameha wants to get up but he can't break Demaestri'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.
Kamehameha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Kamehameha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Demaestri wants to stand up but Kamehameha is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. King Kamehameha was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Demaestri fails with the takedown.
We've been told by Demaestri's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy : Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Demaestri misses with a few strikes there.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown but Kamehameha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Matias Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demaestri keeps the fight on the outside.
Demaestri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Enzo Matias Demaestri has been cut.
Kamehameha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demaestri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamehameha somewhat.
Demaestri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamehameha defends well and Demaestri ends up having to push Kamehameha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kamehameha just leaning against Demaestri, taking a breather.
Demaestri managing to block the knees to the body from Kamehameha.
Kamehameha is looking to control Demaestri's arms but Demaestri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamehameha has his back to the cage.
Demaestri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demaestri breaks from the clinch.
Kamehameha ducks under a wild hook from Demaestri.
Demaestri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamehameha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Demaestri. Those never looked like landing.
Kamehameha has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha wants to clinch up but Demaestri keeps it at a distance.
Kamehameha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamehameha has Demaestri up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Kamehameha.
Nice elbow from Kamehameha.
Kamehameha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Demaestri is trying to break the clinch but Kamehameha is controlling him.
Kamehameha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kamehameha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kamehameha tries a body shot but Demaestri blocks it.
Kamehameha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Demaestri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demaestri goes for a double leg but Kamehameha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamehameha continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha lands with a right to the head.
Kamehameha lands an elbow that stopped Demaestri in his tracks for a moment.
Kamehameha working aggressively here.
Kamehameha looking to throw knees to the head but Demaestri is blocking nicely.
Demaestri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamehameha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kamehameha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kamehameha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamehameha manages to break the clinch.
Kamehameha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demaestri avoids it really well and circles away.
Demaestri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kamehameha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demaestri keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamehameha shoots in for a double leg but Demaestri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Demaestri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kamehameha's guard.
Demaestri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kamehameha, up you get!
Kamehameha leaves Demaestri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kamehameha - that will leave a mark!
Kamehameha throws a sloppy head kick and Demaestri moves out of range easily.
Kamehameha is looking to clinch but Demaestri is avoiding it.
Kamehameha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King Kamehameha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demaestri shoots in for a double leg but Kamehameha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Demaestri shoots in and bounces Kamehameha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demaestri stands up from Kamehameha's guard - Demaestri perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamehameha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demaestri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demaestri fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Matias Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Demaestri misses.
Kamehameha gets the takedown into side control.
Kamehameha laying and praying for a moment but Demaestri takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kamehameha stalling away here and it's allowed Demaestri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Demaestri is looking to stand up but Kamehameha isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamehameha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamehameha postures up in Demaestri's guard and throws a big left but Demaestri blocks it.
Kamehameha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kamehameha stands and steps away. Demaestri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri misses with a double jab.
Kamehameha tries to clinch there but Demaestri circles away.
Kamehameha looks to land a body kick but Demaestri moved away.
Kamehameha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demaestri but Demaestri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamehameha swings for the body but Demaestri moves out of range.
Kamehameha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demaestri blocks a head kick by Kamehameha.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kamehameha. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Demaestri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamehameha throws a head kick that misses.
Kamehameha wants to clinch.
Demaestri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Demaestri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demaestri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamehameha defends it nicely.
Demaestri misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamehameha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Demaestri takes a step back to recover.
A combination from Kamehameha does no damage.
Demaestri fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamehameha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kamehameha lands a two punch combo.
Demaestri avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kamehameha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Demaestri darts in looking for a takedown but Kamehameha gets double underhooks and turns Demaestri into the cage.
Kamehameha lands with a left to the head.
Kamehameha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kamehameha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demaestri misses with the combination.
Kamehameha tries to clinch up.
Kamehameha 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.
Demaestri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kamehameha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kamehameha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamehameha wants to sweep here but Demaestri controlling him for the moment.
Demaestri gets to his feet. Kamehameha looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamehameha tries to clinch up.
Demaestri shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamehameha tries to sprawl out of it but Demaestri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamehameha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Kamehameha misses.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamehameha clinches up with Demaestri and pushes him back against the cage.
Demaestri blocking some punches.
Kamehameha lands an elbow that stopped Demaestri in his tracks for a moment.
Kamehameha slows down the pace here.
Demaestri tries to circle away but Kamehameha has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri avoids a wild elbow strike from Kamehameha.
Kamehameha lands an elbow inside that Demaestri shrugs off.
Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut is getting worse.
Kamehameha has Demaestri pressed against the cage, preventing Demaestri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamehameha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demaestri backwards.
Kamehameha lands an elbow inside.
Kamehameha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kamehameha lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kamehameha.
Jeez, Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kamehameha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Demaestri is trying to break the clinch but Kamehameha is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha with a knee to the head.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamehameha swings wildly with an uppercut but Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demaestri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamehameha obliges.
Kamehameha manages to break the clinch.
Kamehameha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Demaestri quickly recovers to half guard.
Kamehameha is trying to control the action in half guard but Demaestri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamehameha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Demaestri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Demaestri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demaestri tries to get out of the position.
Kamehameha controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. King Kamehameha wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Demaestri!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamehameha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Kamehameha.
King Kamehameha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demaestri goes for a double leg but Kamehameha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamehameha continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Matias Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamehameha controls his hands.
Kamehameha lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). King Kamehameha!
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energy
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hype
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