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BFC 13: Dirty Lick'ns PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman has chosen That Lonesome Song by Jamey Johnson as his entrance music. Ray Coleman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Coleman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coleman drops Shepard with a big left hand and mounts him. Shepard is in big trouble!
Shepard is rocked!
It looks like Bobby Shepard has been cut.
Coleman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Oh Shepard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Shepard is out on his feet! Coleman sets himself and nearly takes Shepard's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ray Coleman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and anderson bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jenkins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hostile Mass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, anderson bain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from bain.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - bain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
bain throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
bain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by bain.
bain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
bain tries to land a front kick but Jenkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with bain but bain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bain stuffs the takedown attempt from Jenkins. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
bain throws a half hearted mid kick.
bain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bain stuffs the takedown attempt from Jenkins. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
bain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jenkins fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but bain swivels and escapes.
Jenkins shoots in and bounces bain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
bain wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
bain wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
bain is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but bain has wrist control.
Jenkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
bain is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins landing with the ground and pound.
Jenkins distracts bain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but bain has wrist control.
bain wants to stand and escape but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
bain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bain is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins prevents bain from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but bain shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from bain misses.
bain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
bain's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and bain duly obliges.
bain throws a head kick that misses.
bain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
bain throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
bain throws a solid leg kick but Jenkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at bain.
bain misses with an attempted mid kick.
bain tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
bain throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from bain.
anderson bain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bain throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
bain connects with a jab.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from bain.
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around bain's waist but bain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
bain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jenkins checks a leg kick.
bain throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
A combination from bain does no damage.
bain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
bain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from bain.
bain misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but anderson bain will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
bain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from bain. Jenkins shrugs it off though.
bain throws a half hearted mid kick.
bain misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but bain swivels and escapes.
bain tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins gets the takedown into side control.
bain is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, bain has escaped the position, nice work there.
bain wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins lands a few punches from side control.
bain is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
bain is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Jenkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jenkins working the ground and pound.
Jenkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jenkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at bain to see if he's OK.
Jenkins lands an elbow.
Jenkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, bain has escaped the position, nice work there.
bain is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jenkins is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. bain looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jenkins gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. bain is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jenkins lets go of the hold and bain can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mirko bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gopher Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gopher Lewis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, mirko bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gopher Lewis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lewis does no damage.
bain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
bain misses with the combination.
Lewis avoids the head kick by bain.
bain drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like mirko bain has been cut.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
bain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from bain.
bain misses with a head kick.
bain stalks Lewis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lewis's face. Lewis staggers backwards, shaken.
Lewis looks to land a combination but bain avoids it well.
bain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
bain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from bain.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
bain fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
bain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
bain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
bain connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
Jab, jab by Lewis - just one landing.
bain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
bain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lewis backs up against the cage.
bain throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
bain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
bain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lewis looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
bain thuds his shin into the meat of Lewis's side.
A nice combination there by bain.
bain misses with a two punch combination.
bain throws a one two combo.
Lewis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for bain.
Lewis takes a kick to the side of the head.
bain throws a head kick that misses.
bain scores with a head kick.
bain tests Lewis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
bain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain lands a nice looking body kick.
Lewis takes a kick to the side of the head.
bain rushes Lewis with punches - Lewis moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Lewis goes down! bain follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). mirko bain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colt Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Brat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Brat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colt Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Brat!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Brat circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Brat circles away and keeps his distance.
Brat swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell tries to clinch there but Brat circles away.
Brat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell fails with the takedown.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brat is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Brat circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell moves in looking to clinch but Brat pushes him off.
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Brat is having none of it.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Brat is having none of it.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Brat circles away and keeps his distance.
Brat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brat controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brat jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mitchell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brat is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mitchell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brat tries for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.
The strikes coming from Brat are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brat trying to control the position but Mitchell is working away.
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitchell, who protects the arm well.
Brat trying to control the position but Mitchell is working away.
Mitchell throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mitchell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brat goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mitchell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brat but great work by Mitchell.
Brat looks gassed!
Brat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mitchell not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Brat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell wants to clinch.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brat slips a jab from Mitchell.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but Brat keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Brat circles away.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Brat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Mitchell.
It looks like Benjamin Brat has been cut.
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brat!
Brat can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brat is breathing heavily.
Brat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brat is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brat is trying to control but can't.
Brat wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell tries to stand and escape but Brat is controlling the position.
Brat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brat is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but Brat keeps it at a distance.
Colt Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brat trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
Brat is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
Mitchell content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brat wants to get back to full guard.
Brat is pressing down on Mitchell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mitchell stopping the sweep attempt from Brat.
Brat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Brat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Brat circles away.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Brat is having none of it.
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell shoots and misses
and Brat counters with a single leg into guard. Mitchell didn't expect that.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brat on the ground.
Brat forces his way into half guard.
Brat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brat is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
Brat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mitchell!
Brat trying to control but Mitchell is having none of it.
Brat looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mitchell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mitchell is looking to escape.
Mitchell is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mitchell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mitchell tries to get out of the position.
Mitchell has left one of his arms exposed and Brat doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Mitchell screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjamin Brat!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Madison (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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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Staton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Madison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madison stuffs the takedown attempt from Staton. Staton gets slowly back to his feet.
Madison wants to clinch.
Madison misses with a head kick.
Madison connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Staton to the floor! Madison dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Jeremy Staton has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staton manages to get to full guard.
Madison stopping the sweep attempt from Staton.
Madison wants to stand but Staton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Staton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madison is one step ahead there.
Staton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison wanted to stand there but Staton had control of the position.
Staton 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madison missing with a left hand there. Staton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madison throws a head kick that half lands.
Staton swats away the attempt to clinch by Madison.
Staton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Staton lands with a straight right. Madison didn't see that one coming.
Madison throws a head kick but Staton moves out of range.
Staton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Madison has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staton avoids the head kick by Madison.
Madison looks gassed!
A head kick from Madison lands but Staton takes it in his stride.
Billy Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madison circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Staton as he connects with a hook.
Staton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Billy Madison has been cut.
Staton tests Madison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Staton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madison.
Madison is rocked!
Madison is holding his hands too far apart here. Staton throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Madison is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Staton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Machuchin Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Halaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Machuchin Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Halaki!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halaki throws a body punch but Dillon moves out of range.
Dillon misses with a wild combination.
Halaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Dillon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Dillon finds it's way through Halaki's defenses.
Halaki misses with an uppercut. Dillon saw that one coming.
Halaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillon lunges at Halaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halaki's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halaki moves into range and clinches up with Dillon.
Dillon blocks an uppercut.
Halaki pulls guard.
Halaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dillon trying to control but Halaki is working from the bottom.
Halaki has an active guard here but Dillon has managed to pass into half guard.
Halaki tries to roll over but Dillon keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dillon throws and elbow that misses. Halaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillon's guard. Nice move by Halaki!
Halaki wants to control from the top but Dillon keeps moving.
Dillon is looking to sweep but instead, Halaki has passed into half guard.
Dillon is trying to get back to full guard.
Halaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dillon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dillon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Halaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Dillon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halaki tries to hold on but Dillon pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halaki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Halaki tries to reverse the position but Dillon maintains control.
Halaki holds on, trying desperately to control.
Halaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillon tries to control but Halaki wriggling away.
Dillon controlling his opponent.
Halaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machuchin Dillon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Halaki is looking to clinch but Dillon is avoiding it.
Dillon throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dillon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halaki.
Jab from Halaki.
Dillon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon cracks Halaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Halaki throws a hook but Dillon blocks it.
Halaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillon looks to land a left hand but Halaki moved out of range nicely.
Dillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Dillon misses.
Halaki looks for a takedown but Dillon sprawls well.
Dillon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillon defending well as Halaki loads up on a big left hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halaki.
Dillon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Halaki connects with a decent elbow.
Halaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dillon, who protects the arm well.
Halaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dillon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dillon looks to move to half guard but instead Halaki has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halaki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Halaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dillon's face.
Halaki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Halaki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dillon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dillon is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dillon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halaki.
Dillon tries to get to full guard but Halaki has control of the leg.
Dillon trying to control but Halaki postures up.
Dillon wants to improve his position but Halaki is controlling well.
Halaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Halaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Halaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillon is just out of range.
Jab from Dillon.
Dillon looks to throw the jab but Halaki is out of range.
Dillon keeps the fight on the outside.
Dillon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halaki slips a jab and a cross from Dillon.
Dillon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halaki.
Halaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dillon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halaki wants to clinch up but Dillon keeps it at a distance.
Halaki tries to clinch there but Dillon circles away.
Dillon tries to bum rush Halaki with a series of wild strikes but Halaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillon throws a right and a left that Halaki avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon lands a body shot.
Dillon drops Halaki with a left and a right! Oh, Halaki is hurt - Dillon dives into side control looking to finish!
Halaki is rocked!
It looks like Rob Halaki has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halaki is trying to improve his position.
Halaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillon taking a breather here.
Halaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halaki on the ground.
Dillon is looking to take a break and control but Halaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillon trying to control the action but Halaki is working from the bottom.
Dillon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dillon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Halaki trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom.
Halaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillon is keeping the position for now.
Dillon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillon wants to sweep here but Halaki controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machuchin Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dillon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machuchin Dillon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Popovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popovitch comes to the cage accompanied by White Zombie - Super-Charger Heaven. Hunter Popovitch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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240 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hunter Popovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Finch!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch looks for the body kick but Popovitch saw that one coming.
Popovitch slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Popovitch slips under a jab.
Popovitch shoots in for a double leg but Finch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Popovitch's head but Popovitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Popovitch moves out of range easily.
Finch misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Finch.
Popovitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Hunter Popovitch has been cut.
Nice shot by Popovitch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popovitch throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popovitch missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch swings for the body but Popovitch moves out of range.
Popovitch catches Finch napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Finch to the canvas!
Finch is rocked!
It looks like Andy Finch has been cut.
Popovitch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popovitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Popovitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finch keeping full guard, as Popovitch tries to pass.
Finch is looking to stand up but Popovitch isn't so interested in that idea.
Popovitch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finch's guard.
Popovitch 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.
Popovitch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Finch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finch is trying to stand up here but Popovitch is controlling him well.
Popovitch throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Finch moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popovitch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Finch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Popovitch has Finch in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popovitch wants to sweep but no luck.
Popovitch working for a triangle but Finch defends it easily.
Popovitch is breathing heavily.
Finch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finch preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finch looking to pass the guard.
Popovitch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Popovitch is looking for a triangle but Finch pushes his legs off easily.
Finch stands up from Popovitch's guard - Finch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Popovitch dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps Popovitch's head back.
Popovitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finch swivels and escapes.
Finch throws a body punch but Popovitch moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finch.
Finch throws a nice looking combination but Popovitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunter Popovitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Finch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finch staying out of range there.
No luck for Popovitch with that takedown attempt.
Finch throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Popovitch's head.
Finch swings for the body but Popovitch moves out of range.
Popovitch slips under a jab from Finch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Popovitch misses with a looping right.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch throws the left hand but Popovitch avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Finch.
Popovitch shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Popovitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popovitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Andy Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch throws a head kick but Popovitch moves out of range.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Popovitch moved out of range nicely.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Popovitch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andy Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Popovitch slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hunter Popovitch's cut is getting worse.
Andy Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Popovitch's head but Popovitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Popovitch loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Popovitch scores with a takedown into Finch's guard.
Popovitch 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.
Popovitch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Finch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Popovitch has Finch in his guard.
Popovitch had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Finch is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Popovitch Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Finch's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Popovitch is trying to stick to Finch's back but Finch is turning into Popovitch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Popovitch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Finch.
Popovitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Popovitch looking for a guillotine here but Finch defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch gets to his feet. Popovitch looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Finch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Popovitch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Finch scores with a head kick.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Popovitch is just out of range.
Popovitch moves out of range of the strikes.
Popovitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Popovitch moves his leg out of the way.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Popovitch looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Popovitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch throws a right and a left that Popovitch avoids nicely.
Popovitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Popovitch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Finch pushes Popovitch off looking to stand but Popovitch dives back in and keeps control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Finch. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popovitch thows a huge punch but Finch dodges it nicely.
Popovitch thows a huge punch but Finch dodges it nicely.
Popovitch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Popovitch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Finch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Popovitch throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely.
Finch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Popovitch advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popovitch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finch defending well though.
Popovitch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Finch!
Popovitch thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Popovitch misses with a head shot.
Popovitch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Popovitch has control of Finch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Finch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Popovitch looking to finish with strikes here!
Finch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A nice elbow there by Popovitch.
Popovitch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Finch is looking to get to half guard.
Popovitch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Finch is surviving well by controlling Popovitch's body position as best he can.
Popovitch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Popovitch there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Popovitch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Finch has worked his arm free - good work by Finch!
Finch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 Hunter Popovitch.
I think Popovitch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Popovitch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor comes into the arena with Darth Vader's Theme blaring out of the sound system. Sawyer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tom Sawyer by Rush kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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22
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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194 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darth Vitor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Darth Vitor has been cut.
Thomas Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sawyer lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vitor falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sawyer dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Sawyer!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akio Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Lempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takada comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Akio Takada has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 lbs
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22
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akio Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lauri Lempi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takada is looking to take a break and control but Lempi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lempi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lempi gets back to half guard.
Takada is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takada is trying to control the action in half guard but Lempi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Takada seems to be working for a kimura but Lempi defends the submission attempt.
Lempi regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lempi keeping moving, preventing Takada from controlling successfully.
Takada drops back looking for a leg! Lempi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lempi manages to kick Takada off! Takada jumps back into Lempi's guard.
Lempi has his foot on Takada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takada works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lempi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lempi 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.
Lempi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Takada is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lempi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Takada's back instead.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lempi is persistently looking for the submission but Takada is defending it well.
Lempi lands shots from the back.
Lempi is hanging on to Takada's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lempi looking to break Takada's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Takada remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lempi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Takada wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Takada gets back to half guard.
Takada wants to get back to full guard.
Lempi thows a huge punch but Takada dodges it nicely.
Lempi is trying to work for a kimura but Takada is defending well.
Lempi looks gassed!
Takada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takada is looking for a sweep. Lempi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takada is working hard here to advance position.
Takada gets full guard.
Takada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lempi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada tries to bench press Lempi off him but Lempi keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lempi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takada is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lempi off and has taken his back!
Takada is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lempi is defending well though. Takada let's go of the attempt for now.
Will Takada go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lempi tries to break free.
Takada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takada has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Takada is looking for the choke from the back position but Lempi is controlling his hands well.
Lempi fending off the submission attempt from Takada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lempi turns into Takada and is now in his guard.
Lempi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lempi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takada tries to improve position but can't.
Takada is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lempi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lempi advances position into side control!
Lempi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lauri Lempi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lempi advances to half guard.
Takada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lempi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lempi trying to control the position from guard on top but Takada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lempi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takada is looking for a triangle but Lempi pushes his legs off easily.
Takada has his foot on Lempi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lempi works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lempi postures up in Takada's guard and throws a big left but Takada blocks it.
Lempi is looking to work some ground and pound but Takada has wrist control.
Lempi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takada is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takada has escaped and now he's on top!
Lempi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takada 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.
Lempi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takada trying to control but Lempi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lempi looking for a guillotine here but Takada defends easily.
Takada wants to pass the guard but Lempi is keeping the position.
Takada is pushing down on Lempi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lempi is fighting to maintain full guard but Takada has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lempi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Takada jumps into side control!
Takada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lempi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lempi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lempi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lempi looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada works his way into side control.
Lempi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Takada's best efforts.
Lempi tries to get to full guard but Takada has control of the leg.
Lauri Lempi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takada is looking for a kimura here.
Lempi missing with punches from the bottom.
Lempi is looking for a sweep. Takada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takada wants to work for an arm triangle but Lempi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takada trying to control the action but Lempi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lempi manages to get to full guard.
Lempi wants to stand and escape but Takada is having none of it.
Takada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takada drops back looking for a leg! Lempi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lempi manages to kick Takada off! Takada jumps back into Lempi's guard.
Takada looking to pass the guard.
Takada trying to control but Lempi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lauri Lempi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Takada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lempi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lempi trying to control the action but Takada is working from the bottom.
Lempi winds up and cracks Takada with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Takada trying to hold on to Lempi's head to control him but Lempi postures up.
Lempi is working for a kimura but Takada is defending it quite comfortably.
Lempi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takada is defending against the submission attempts here by Lempi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lempi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lempi's back!
Takada looking for the choke but no joy.
Lempi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Takada is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lempi is defending well though. Takada let's go of the attempt for now.
Lempi breaks Takada's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Akio Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lempi slips nicely into half guard.
Lempi passes to full mount!
Lempi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takada has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takada wants to control but Lempi is having none of it.
Lempi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Takada regains half guard.
Lempi wants to pass the guard but Takada is defending well.
Lempi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lempi throws a big right hand that misses.
Takada wants to sweep but no luck.
Takada controls Lempi momentarily but Lempi frees himself.
Takada looking for a guillotine here but Lempi defends easily.
Lempi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lempi is looking for a kimura here.
Takada gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada has his foot on Lempi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lempi works his way back into a safe position though.
Lempi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lempi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takada prevents Lempi from improving position.
Takada manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Takada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lempi defends it well.
Takada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lempi tries to kick Takada off but Takada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lauri Lempi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takada thows a huge punch but Lempi dodges it nicely.
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 Akio Takada.
Well Lempi 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lauri Lempi!
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