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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamilton Scrapple (ranked 5041 p4p, 519 weight class) and Sshhulua Bizihwaeile (ranked 5132 p4p, 522 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamilton Scrapple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sshhulua Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrapple swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile connects with a leg kick. Scrapple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bizihwaeile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scrapple.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that half lands.
Hamilton Scrapple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrapple. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrapple clinches.
Scrapple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrapple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrapple misses the target.
Bizihwaeile has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Scrapple blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Scrapple with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bizihwaeile counters with a body kick that stops Scrapple in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Scrapple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scrapple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrapple.
Scrapple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bizihwaeile counters with a body kick that stops Scrapple in his tracks momentarily.
Scrapple gets a double leg takedown into Bizihwaeile's guard.
Scrapple is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bizihwaeile wants to sweep here but Scrapple controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scrapple accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scrapple controlling from the top position.
Bizihwaeile keeping full guard, as Scrapple tries to pass.
Scrapple sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile is trying to keep Scrapple in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scrapple is looking to wear down Bizihwaeile with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Scrapple misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with an outside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Scrapple moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile connects with an inside leg kick.
Scrapple has managed to clinch.
Scrapple definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scrapple stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to break the clinch but Scrapple is controlling the position.
Scrapple dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scrapple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrapple.
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.
Scrapple just leaning against Bizihwaeile, taking a breather.
Bizihwaeile has a couple of punches blocked by Scrapple.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scrapple throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Scrapple.
Scrapple misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scrapple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrapple has Bizihwaeile pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Scrapple pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bizihwaeile tumbling to the mat - Scrapple dives into Bizihwaeile's guard.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet but Scrapple passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sshhulua Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrapple.
Scrapple moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBizihwaeile.
Scrapple tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile moves away
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice body kick.
Scrapple misses with a hook to the body
and Bizihwaeile counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Scrapple moves out of range easily.
Scrapple throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaeile moves away and avoids it.
Bizihwaeile is looking to slow Scrapple down with leg kicks.
Scrapple swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaeile counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Scrapple is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It looks like Hamilton Scrapple has been cut.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
As Bizihwaeile tries to get set, Scrapple tries to push him back and clinch up but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid the attempt.
Scrapple shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bizihwaeile manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scrapple is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scrapple wants to pass the guard but Bizihwaeile is keeping the position.
Scrapple drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bizihwaeile manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scrapple has Bizihwaeile in his guard.
Bizihwaeile must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scrapple lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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.
Scrapple is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrapple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scrapple thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Scrapple content to stall in guard here.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet but Scrapple is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scrapple passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bizihwaeile really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scrapple. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrapple looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scrapple is trying to get an arm triangle but Bizihwaeile is defending well.
Scrapple wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bizihwaeile, who protects the arm well.
Bizihwaeile tries to escape but Scrapple is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to improve position but can't.
Scrapple is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bizihwaeile has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bizihwaeile is looking for a sweep.
Scrapple tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scrapple has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scrapple misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scrapple is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bizihwaeile knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hamilton Scrapple will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamilton Scrapple's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scrapple is looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile is avoiding it.
Sshhulua Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrapple moves into the clinch successfully.
Bizihwaeile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scrapple backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shot to the side of Scrapple's head.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
Scrapple swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaeile.
Scrapple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scrapple effectively controlling the action here.
Scrapple blocking some punches.
Scrapple controlling the action here for a moment.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scrapple backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile has had enough of the clinch but Scrapple keeps him there for the moment.
Scrapple struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bizihwaeile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrapple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Scrapple can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrapple is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrapple.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrapple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaeile.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Scrapple will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bizihwaeile up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrapple.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scrapple manages to break the clinch.
Scrapple throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scrapple drives through with a takedown into Bizihwaeile's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Scrapple passes Bizihwaeile's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bizihwaeile is defending against the submission attempts here by Scrapple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Scrapple seems content to control.
Scrapple seems to be looking for submissions.
Scrapple thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Scrapple manages to mount him!
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!
Bizihwaeile wants to control but Scrapple is having none of it.
Scrapple is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bizihwaeile can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sshhulua Bizihwaeile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bizihwaeile 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sshhulua Bizihwaeile!
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