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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hawaiian Kickboxer (ranked 3389 p4p, 362 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 3151 p4p, 335 weight class). Kickboxer comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaiian Kickboxer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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152 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaiian Kickboxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Thistlewhite misses.
Thistlewhite throws an overhand right that lands on Kickboxer's shoulder, as Kickboxer tries to avoid the shot.
And Kickboxer counters with a quick kick to the body but Thistlewhite blocks it.
Thistlewhite misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thistlewhite showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thistlewhite scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thistlewhite throwing shots but Kickboxer is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thistlewhite prevents Kickboxer from standing back up.
Thistlewhite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kickboxer defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thistlewhite thows a huge punch but Kickboxer dodges it nicely.
Kickboxer is trying to stand up here but Thistlewhite is controlling him well.
Thistlewhite slips a nice elbow through Kickboxer's hands, connecting with Kickboxer's forehead.
Thistlewhite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kickboxer is trying to control but can't.
Kickboxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thistlewhite on the ground.
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
Kickboxer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kickboxer is trying to stand.
Thistlewhite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thistlewhite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Thistlewhite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite 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.
Thistlewhite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thistlewhite scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thistlewhite thows a huge punch but Kickboxer dodges it nicely.
Thistlewhite throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thistlewhite drops an elbow to the side of Kickboxer's head.
Kickboxer is looking to improve his position.
Thistlewhite 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.
Kickboxer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kickboxer is just riding it out for now. Thistlewhite eventually gives up the hold.
Thistlewhite 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thistlewhite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kickboxer is just riding it out for now. Thistlewhite eventually gives up the hold.
Kickboxer pushes Thistlewhite off looking to stand but Thistlewhite dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Thistlewhite lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thistlewhite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thistlewhite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Kickboxer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thistlewhite scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thistlewhite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Thistlewhite thows a huge punch but Kickboxer dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
Kickboxer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Thistlewhite.
Kickboxer is trying to maintain the position but Thistlewhite is very close to passing his half guard.
Kickboxer keeping hold of Thistlewhite's head, controlling as best he can.
Thistlewhite has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thistlewhite throws a strike but Kickboxer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kickboxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thistlewhite is looking to work some ground and pound but Kickboxer has wrist control.
Kickboxer controls Thistlewhite momentarily but Thistlewhite frees himself.
Thistlewhite won't allow Kickboxer to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignatius Thistlewhite dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Kickboxer. No joy for Thistlewhite on that attempt.
Thistlewhite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Kickboxer.
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Ignatius Thistlewhite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thistlewhite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kickboxer dips to his left and cracks Thistlewhite with an uppercut!
Thistlewhite wants to land a leg kick but Kickboxer is out of range.
Thistlewhite has closed the distance and engaged Kickboxer in a clinch.
Thistlewhite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thistlewhite tries to clinch there but Kickboxer circles away.
Kickboxer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thistlewhite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kickboxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thistlewhite somewhat.
Hawaiian Kickboxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignatius Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kickboxer pinned against the cage. Kickboxer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thistlewhite misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thistlewhite is looking to clinch but Kickboxer is avoiding it.
Kickboxer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thistlewhite avoids it.
Kickboxer connects with a jab.
Hawaiian Kickboxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Kickboxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thistlewhite throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thistlewhite is in Kickboxer's guard.
Thistlewhite throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thistlewhite drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kickboxer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thistlewhite has Kickboxer in his guard.
Thistlewhite trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite working for a triangle but Kickboxer defends it easily.
Kickboxer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thistlewhite has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kickboxer doesn't defend quickly enough and Thistlewhite has managed to lock this one up! Can Kickboxer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thistlewhite on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
A relieved looking Ignatius Thistlewhite thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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