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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ira Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Takahuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ira Vance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Takahuna!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vance shoots for a double leg takedown but Takahuna sprawls well. He's pushed Vance's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Takahuna. No joy for Vance on that attempt.
Vance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ira Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance gets caught flat footed, as Takahuna shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takahuna on the ground.
Takahuna is working Vance over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takahuna gets to his feet - Vance follows without any prompting.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vance chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takahuna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Takahuna throws Vance to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahuna throws a series of punches but Vance moves out of range.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahuna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Vance thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahuna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vance is breathing heavily.
Takahuna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vance sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takahuna somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Vance. No joy for Takahuna on that attempt.
Vance appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takahuna dives in and grabs Vance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vance pushes down on Takahuna's head and hops out.
Vance tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takahuna defends well and Vance ends up having to push Takahuna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahuna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takahuna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vance is trying to pull guard but Takahuna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance gets control of Takahuna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vance will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Takahuna wants to control from the top but Vance keeps moving.
Takahuna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahuna content to stall in guard here.
Takahuna trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom.
Vance escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takahuna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahuna wants to pass the guard but Vance is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vance is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takahuna gets to his feet. Vance looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vance misses with a takedown attempt
and Takahuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takahuna scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Takahuna is trying to control the action in half guard but Vance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahuna slips a nice elbow through Vance's hands, connecting with Vance's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahuna working over Vance with some ground and pound. Vance looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takahuna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vance does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vance gets back to full guard.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Takahuna from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahuna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vance is keeping the position for now.
Takahuna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Takahuna dominated that round.
That's time! Vance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vance is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takahuna's half guard.
Vance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takahuna sees it coming and defends easily.
Vance is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahuna is trying to maintain the position but Vance is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahuna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takahuna.
Vance postures up.
Takahuna working a defensive guard but Vance manages to pass into side control anyway.
Takahuna defending against the ground and pound.
Vance stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vance blocks a head kick by Takahuna.
It appears Vance was looking to counter with a kick there.
Takahuna misses with a takedown attempt
and Vance counters with a left to the body.
Takahuna is breathing heavily.
Vance shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takahuna is trying to defend but Vance finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takahuna is looking to get back to is feet but Vance passes into side control.
Vance in side control, throwing shots but Takahuna defends.
Takahuna wants to control but Vance postures up.
Vance in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Takahuna wants to control but Vance postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance throwing strikes but Takahuna manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Manny Takahuna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vance regains half guard.
Vance is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Vance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takahuna decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Takahuna closes the distance and pushes Vance back into the cage.
Takahuna successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vance stands up and waves to Takahuna to follow him.
Takahuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahuna gets a clinch.
Vance fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vance jumps into guard, dragging Takahuna to the mat.
Takahuna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahuna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Takahuna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Takahuna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vance pinned against the cage. Vance gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahuna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vance is looking to get back to is feet but Takahuna passes into side control.
Takahuna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vance is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahuna trying to control the position but Vance is working away.
Takahuna advances nicely into full mount.
Vance bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takahuna working a defensive guard here.
Takahuna seems keen to control Vance's posture.
Vance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takahuna wants to sweep here but Vance controlling him for the moment.
Takahuna wants to control but Vance passes easily into half guard.
Vance thows a huge punch but Takahuna dodges it nicely.
Takahuna landing a few short strikes.
Takahuna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahuna trying to control here.
Takahuna wants to improve his position but Vance is controlling well.
Vance throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vance is working for a submission of some sort.
Vance looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takahuna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manny Takahuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vance shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takahuna sprawls well. Takahuna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vance gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Ira Vance.
Well Takahuna 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Takahuna!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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