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FCL UnderGround 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jami Klair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jami Klair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Maxim!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxim shoots in but no luck this time.
Klair throws a head kick that misses.
Klair with a poor takedown
and Maxim counters by clinching up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maxim throws an elbow but misses.
Klair jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maxim walks away with a smile on his face. Klair gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Klair. No joy for Maxim on that attempt.
Maxim shoots in but Klair avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jami Klair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Maxim.
Maxim closes the distance and clinches.
Maxim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxim drives through and clinches with Klair against the cage.
Klair prevents the takedown attempt.
Maxim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maxim is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maxim cracks Klair with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Klair on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klair tries to get out of the position.
Maxim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klair gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maxim counters with a takedown into side control.
Maxim looks gassed!
Maxim decides to stand back up.
Maxim blocks a head kick by Klair.
Klair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxim shoots in for a double leg but Klair sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maxim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Klair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klair wants to control but Maxim postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maxim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klair misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maxim.
Klair shoots in but no luck this time.
Maxim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Klair's guard.
Maxim stopping the sweep attempt from Klair.
Maxim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim stands up from Klair's guard - Maxim perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maxim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klair pushes Maxim off looking to stand but Maxim dives back in and keeps control.
Klair is staying active underneath Maxim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klair trying to control but Maxim postures up.
Klair is looking to improve his position.
Klair is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maxim works his way into full mount!
Maxim with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxim looking to finish Klair with some ground and pound. This is bad for Klair!
Klair in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Maxim 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.
Maxim scores with a takedown into Klair's guard.
Maxim wants to control from the top but Klair keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maxim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maxim passes Klair's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Klair is trying to control but Maxim manages to pass to mount!
Maxim breaks from Klair's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maxim with a couple of short strikes.
Klair is squirming around, avoiding Maxim's attempts to control the action.
Maxim breaks from Klair's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klair's face.
Maxim punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maxim controlling his opponent.
Klair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maxim on the ground.
Maxim lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Maxim.
It looks like Jami Klair has been cut.
Maxim dominating with strikes here.
Maxim working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maxim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klair's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Klair that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maxim landing punches.
Maxim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maxim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klair is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim with shots to the head and body - Klair looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maxim punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tommy Maxim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maxim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Klair is trying to escape the mount.
Maxim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klair is looking to escape.
Maxim lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Klair hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Klair taking shots to the head.
Maxim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maxim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Klair manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Klair can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klair is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Maxim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jami Klair's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maxim takes the fight into the clinch.
Maxim breaks the clinch.
Maxim clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Klair wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maxim holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Klair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klair tries to pull guard but Maxim holds him up against the cage and eventually Klair drops back down to his feet.
Maxim is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klair fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maxim keeps control of Klair as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maxim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maxim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim slows the pace down.
Maxim trying to control the action but Klair is working from the bottom.
Klair taking a bit of punishment here - Maxim scoring with strikes.
Maxim in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Maxim trying to control the position but Klair is working away.
Maxim working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Maxim's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tommy Maxim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim just content to control the position.
Maxim stands up.
Klair checks a leg kick.
Maxim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maxim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maxim feints and as Klair raises his hands in defense, Maxim changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maxim stops Klair from standing up.
Maxim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Klair wants to improve his position but instead Maxim has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maxim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maxim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klair is working to get back to half guard.
Maxim controlling from mount.
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.
Klair wants to hold on but Maxim pushes him away.
Klair is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maxim controlling from mount.
Klair is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Maxim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maxim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Maxim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirk Sampson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kirk Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Smells!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smells.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Smells.
A punch combination from Smells misses.
Smells misses with a few strikes there.
Sampson slips a jab and a cross from Smells.
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sampson scores with a three punch combo!
Sampson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smells to the mat! Smells manages to get full guard.
Smells is looking to sweep but instead, Sampson has passed into half guard.
Smells looks gassed!
Sampson is taking a breather. Smells says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smells strikes from the bottom but Sampson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smells tries to improve position but can't.
Smells looking for a sweep but Sampson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smells tries to improve his position but instead Sampson has taken his back!
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.
Sampson has the hooks in. Smells is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smells controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Sampson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Smells is trying to get back to his feet but Sampson has full control of the position and if anything, Smells has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sampson is trying to stick to Smells's back but Smells is turning into Sampson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sampson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smells.
Sampson wants to sweep but no luck.
Smells would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sampson controlling the position.
Sampson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson working a defensive guard here.
Sampson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smells gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smells throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sampson counters with a one-two to the body.
Smells throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sampson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smells is looking to stand back up but Sampson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smells.
Well, if Sampson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smells wants to improve his position but Sampson is controlling well.
Smells wants to stand back up but Sampson manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Sampson dominated that round.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smells throws a combination that misses
and Sampson counters by clinching up.
Smells wants to break free but Sampson has control.
Smells wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smells swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampson looking for a takedown.
Smells is pressed up against the cage. Sampson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smells down to the mat. Smells avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smells misses with a double jab
and Sampson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smells is striking off his back. Sampson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Smells wants to improve his position but Sampson is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sampson in particular looking to stall.
Smells is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smells tries to kick Sampson off in order to stand up. Sampson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Smells looking for a sweep but Sampson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sampson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sampson trying to control but Smells is having none of it.
Sampson moves to the back position.
That's two 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.
Smells is trying to get back to his feet but Sampson has full control of the position and if anything, Smells has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Smells trying to control the action but Sampson just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smells controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Smells tries to escape but Sampson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smells is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sampson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smells wants to escape the position.
Sampson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smells's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smells trying to get back to his feet but Sampson is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Sampson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smells gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sampson counters with a right hand to the body.
Sampson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smells tries to avoid it but Sampson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smells to the ground. Smells escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smells falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sampson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sampson content to control rather than advance.
Smells is trying to escape back to his feet but Sampson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smells can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sampson gets to mount! Smells was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Smells takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smells is trying to reverse the position but instead Sampson has taken his back - oops!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson is riding his opponent, not letting Smells buck him off.
Smells looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sampson has the hooks in. Smells is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smells is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sampson.
Smells controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smells is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sampson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Smells!
Smells tries to roll but Sampson sticks to his back.
Sampson keeps control of the position easily here as Smells tries to buck him off.
Smells rolls, trying to escape but Sampson keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson controls the action.
Smells holding both Sampson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sampson keeps control of the position easily here as Smells tries to buck him off.
Smells wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sampson controlling well, preventing Smells from escaping the position.
Smells turns into Sampson and is now in his guard.
Sampson has Smells pulled in close to control his posture.
Smells postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smells is looking to work some ground and pound but Sampson has wrist control.
Mike Smells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirk Sampson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smells working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Sampson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sampson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Sampson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Tatupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Tatupu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby throws a solid leg kick but Tatupu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bobby.
Bobby feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tatupu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bobby trying to control but Tatupu is working from the bottom.
Bobby stops Tatupu from standing up.
Bobby gets to his feet. Tatupu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tatupu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tatupu blocks a jab.
Tatupu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tatupu tries to clinch up but Bobby circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatupu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bobby.
Tatupu connects with a single shot there.
Tatupu throws a body punch but Bobby moves out of range.
Tatupu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bobby stands up from Tatupu's guard - Bobby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bobby is breathing heavily.
Tatupu connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatupu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tatupu tries to clinch there but Bobby circles away.
Tatupu throws a shot to the body.
Tatupu lands with a right and another and another! Bobby is in big trouble! Tatupu lands again and this time it's lights out for Bobby! A quality knockout there for Tatupu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manny Tatupu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monkey boy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monkey boy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
boy avoids a kick to the body.
boy scores with a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferguson tries to get out of the position.
Ferguson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for boy on the ground.
Ferguson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ferguson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
boy throws a head kick that misses.
boy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
boy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
boy drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick boy off! boy jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
boy gets to his feet. Ferguson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
boy closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. boy pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches boy on the side of the head.
Ferguson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
boy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferguson as he avoids it easily.
boy throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
boy looks gassed!
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses
and boy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and boy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
boy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferguson sees it coming and defends easily.
boy is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson is controlling boy's trapped leg to prevent boy from advancing to side control.
Ferguson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferguson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson pushes boy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. boy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferguson works over boy's head and body with a nice combination.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson tries to score with a low kick but boy moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick
and boy counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked boy off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
boy tries to roll but Ferguson sticks to his back.
Ferguson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ferguson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ferguson punishes boy with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferguson throws a series of strikes that have boy backpedaling.
boy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
boy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but boy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferguson swinging wilding here.
boy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Kevin Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
boy has closed the distance and engaged Ferguson in a clinch.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
boy is breathing heavily.
boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferguson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but boy has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of boys head.
boy tries to pull guard but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson lands a nice uppercut.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but boy blocks it.
boy blocks the elbow strike.
Ferguson stalls.
Ferguson is working boy over against the cage.
Ferguson has boy pressed against the cage.
Ferguson wants to get back to striking at distance but boy won't allow it.
Come on Ferguson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
boy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. boy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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.
Ferguson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as boy backs up against the cage.
Ferguson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
boy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a low kick but boy avoids it.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
boy checks a low kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.
boy looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
boy shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but boy avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
boy misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
boy walks into a jab.
boy wants to clinch
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
A head kick from boy lands but Ferguson takes it in his stride.
Monkey boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by boy.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. boy doesn't seem bothered though.
boy tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by boy.
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.
boy lands a head kick. Ferguson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferguson tries to score with a low kick but boy moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson throws a low kick but it's checked well by boy.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
boy misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as boy blocks the low kick.
boy wants to clinch.
Ferguson throws a push kick but boy slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Ferguson dominated that second round.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
boy misses with a series of wild punches.
boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kevin Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and boy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
boy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time boy.
boy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time boy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson moves into full guard.
boy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferguson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of boy, into his guard.
That's two 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.
Ferguson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kevin Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
Ferguson scores with a one two! boy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
boy slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
boy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on boy. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
boy shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a series of strikes. boy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but boy checks it.
Monkey boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson thows a leg kick but boy checks it
and boy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ferguson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
boy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
boy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
Ferguson tries a low kick but boy avoids it.
boy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
Kevin Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey boy.
Ferguson looks to throw a body kick
and boy counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
boy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and boy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferguson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ferguson in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
boy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.
boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson tries to stand and escape but boy is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferguson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Wray will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tanner Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Wray!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair shoots in for a double leg but Wray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sinclair blocks a head kick by Wray.
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wray.
Wray throws a right and a left that Sinclair avoids nicely.
Tanner Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sinclair working for a triangle but Wray defends it easily.
Wray drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sinclair looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sinclair looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sinclair!
Wray gets back to half guard.
Wray looking for submissions off his back.
Wray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wray has his foot on Sinclair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sinclair works his way back into a safe position though.
Wray has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sinclair has passed into side control.
Sinclair tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sinclair has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sinclair decides to stand back up. Sinclair steps back and let's Wray get back to his feet.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
Wray misses with a head kick.
Wray misses with a head kick.
Wray throws a head kick but Sinclair moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Wray sees coming a mile off.
Sinclair wants to clinch.
Wray misses with a series of wild punches.
Sinclair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wray shoots for a takedown but Sinclair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wray swinging wilding here.
Wray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray lands a jab-cross combination.
Wray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wray pushing down on Sinclair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sinclair tries to kick Wray off but Wray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sinclair is defending against the submission attempts here by Wray.
Sinclair wants to get back to his feet.
Sinclair is defending against the submission attempts here by Wray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sinclair defend it? Wray steps over the head and cranks it - Sinclair is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). El Wray!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Gauthier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ngata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to pursuit of happiness. Edwin Ngata has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edwin Ngata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauthier shoots for a takedown but Ngata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gauthier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gauthier is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gauthier extends the arm and Ngata is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Gauthier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sumali Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Van Halen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Halen has chosen Here I Go Again as his entrance music. Jon Van Halen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sumali Prasoetram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Van Halen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prasoetram lands a high kick!
It looks like Jon Van Halen has been cut.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but Van Halen is having none of it.
Van Halen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prasoetram pulls Van Halen in close to prevent any damage.
Prasoetram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Halen is controlling him.
Van Halen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prasoetram keeping moving, preventing Van Halen from controlling successfully.
Prasoetram is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Halen wants to pass the guard but Prasoetram is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Halen wants to control from the top but Prasoetram keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Halen prevents Prasoetram from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Prasoetram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Halen shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Halen fails to land the takedown.
Van Halen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sumali Prasoetram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Van Halen.
Van Halen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen prevents Prasoetram from escaping the position.
Prasoetram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Halen wants to control but Prasoetram is keeping him busy.
Van Halen is chipping away with strikes.
Van Halen working the head and body with strikes.
Prasoetram stops Van Halen from passing to mount.
Prasoetram is trying to buck Van Halen off.
Prasoetram avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Van Halen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Prasoetram is looking to regain half guard here but Van Halen keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Halen controls the position.
Van Halen prevents Prasoetram from escaping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Halen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prasoetram to the mat! Prasoetram manages to get full guard.
Van Halen controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen is working Prasoetram over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Halen has gone for a leg lock! Prasoetram slips out almost immediately though and dives into Van Halen's guard.
Van Halen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Van Halen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prasoetram trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Halen's guard.
Van Halen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Van Halen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Van Halen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Halen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prasoetram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Halen.
Van Halen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Halen wants to take a breather but Prasoetram is having none of it.
Prasoetram wants to get back to his feet.
Van Halen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Prasoetram.
Van Halen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Halen stops Prasoetram from getting back to his feet.
Van Halen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Halen tries to clinch
and Prasoetram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Halen thinking.
Van Halen is breathing heavily.
Prasoetram throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Prasoetram throws a sloppy head kick and Van Halen moves out of range easily.
Van Halen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Prasoetram counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sumali Prasoetram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Halen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prasoetram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen with a poor takedown
and Prasoetram counters with a solid body kick.
Van Halen blocks a head kick by Prasoetram.
Prasoetram throws a head kick but Van Halen moves out of range.
Prasoetram closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Halen to the mat! Van Halen manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prasoetram gets to his feet - Van Halen follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Prasoetram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Halen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prasoetram as he jumps to the side.
Sumali Prasoetram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Van Halen.
Van Halen avoids the head kick by Prasoetram.
Prasoetram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen avoids the head kick by Prasoetram.
Van Halen closes the distance and clinches up with Prasoetram, looking for a takedown. Van Halen pushes Prasoetram against the cage but Prasoetram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Halen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prasoetram fails to land the takedown.
Van Halen scores with a takedown into Prasoetram's guard.
Van Halen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Halen throws a strike but Prasoetram rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Van Halen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram stands and steps away. Van Halen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Prasoetram throws a head kick that misses.
Van Halen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Halen looking to finish with strikes here!
Prasoetram slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumali Prasoetram dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Van Halen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Van Halen misses.
Van Halen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van Halen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prasoetram stopping the sweep attempt from Van Halen.
Prasoetram wanted to stand there but Van Halen had control of the position.
Prasoetram trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Halen looking for a triangle here. Prasoetram is fighting it but it looks tight! Van Halen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Prasoetram is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jon Van Halen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sims Eller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ailani Sativa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sativa's choice of entrance music: Cypress Hill : Dr. Greenthumb. Sims Eller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sims Eller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ailani Sativa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eller fails to land the takedown.
Eller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sativa tries to improve position but can't.
Sativa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sativa is trying to control Eller's posture but Eller avoids it.
Sativa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sativa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eller off and has taken his back!
Eller staying busy and making it hard for Sativa to control.
Sativa keeps control of the position as Eller tries to break free.
Sativa wants to control but Eller is keeping busy.
Sativa is trying to stick to Eller's back but Eller is turning into Sativa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sativa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eller.
Sativa 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.
Eller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eller wants to stand but Sativa is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Eller is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sativa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Eller's back instead.
Eller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sativa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Eller.
Eller rolls, trying to escape but Sativa keeps control of the position.
Sativa lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eller trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Eller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sativa is looking to control Eller but Eller is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Eller can't escape the position.
Sativa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sativa is trying to stick to Eller's back but Eller is turning into Sativa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sativa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eller.
Sativa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eller is controlling him.
Sativa working for a triangle but Eller defends it easily.
Sativa looks gassed!
Eller 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.
Eller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sativa gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sativa is not content to let Eller control the position.
Sativa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eller stalling away here and it's allowed Sativa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Eller trying to control the position from guard on top but Sativa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sativa keeps the fight on the outside.
Eller looks for a takedown but Sativa sprawls well.
Sativa gets the takedown into side control.
Eller is looking to regain half guard here but Sativa keeps moving and retains side control.
Sativa is trying to get an arm triangle but Eller is defending well.
Sativa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sativa staying calm.
Eller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ailani Sativa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sativa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eller, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sativa.
It looks like Sims Eller has been cut.
Sativa has clasped his hands together around Eller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sativa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eller is looking to reverse the position.
Sativa stands up and beckons Eller to his feet.
Sativa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Eller sprawls well initially but Sativa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sativa wants to stand up but Eller is controlling the position.
Eller is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eller works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eller is looking for a triangle but Sativa pushes his legs off easily.
Sativa postures up.
Sativa thows a big elbow that misses.
Sativa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eller keeping moving, preventing Sativa from controlling successfully.
Sativa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eller is keeping the position for now.
Sativa trying to control the position from guard on top but Eller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sativa wants to control from the top but Eller keeps moving.
Sativa won't allow Eller to sweep him here.
Eller could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sativa advances to half guard.
Sativa is keen to just control but Eller is a slippery customer.
Eller is trying to control but can't.
Sativa prevents Eller from improving his position.
Sativa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eller is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eller tries to lock up and control but Sativa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sativa working for a guillotine from mount but Eller is in no mood to give up.
Sativa working Eller over with strikes here.
Eller tries to reverse the position but Sativa maintains control.
Eller is trying to stand.
Ailani Sativa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sativa is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Eller is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Eller flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sativa anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Eller and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sativa slips an arm under Eller chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sativa has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sativa is squeezing on Eller like an anaconda would it's prey. Eller fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ailani Sativa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Saito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itachi Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hajime Saito has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hajime Saito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Itachi Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchiha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saito sprawls well initially but Uchiha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Uchiha is looking to take a break and control but Saito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uchiha is trying to work for a kimura but Saito is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha is looking to take a break and control but Saito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saito is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha is looking for a kimura but Saito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Uchiha to get the leverage.
Uchiha thows a huge punch but Saito dodges it nicely.
Saito actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saito throws a chopping leg kick but Uchiha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Uchiha throws a leg kick but Saito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Uchiha blocks a head kick by Saito.
Saito tries to clinch but Uchiha is having none of it.
Uchiha slips under a jab.
Saito is looking to clinch.
Uchiha misses with a takedown attempt - Saito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saito looks to land a combination. Uchiha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Itachi Uchiha has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha closes the distance and clinches up with Saito, looking for a takedown. Uchiha pushes Saito against the cage but Saito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uchiha is looking to clinch.
Saito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hajime Saito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saito throws a head kick but Uchiha moves out of range.
Saito closes the distance but Uchiha moves to the side
and Uchiha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uchiha.
Uchiha looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uchiha wanted to stand there but Saito had control of the position.
Uchiha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saito!
Saito scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Saito are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Uchiha trying to control but Saito flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Saito.
Saito has the hooks in. Uchiha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Saito landing with strikes.
Uchiha is in bad spot here.
Saito loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Uchiha hold on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saito throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Uchiha!
Saito is working the ground and pound. Can Uchiha escape?
Saito connects with a big shot to the side of Uchiha's head.
Saito lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Uchiha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saito connects with a nice short shot to Uchiha's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Saito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itachi Uchiha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saito scores with a nice body kick.
Saito tries to clinch but Uchiha moves away
and Uchiha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saito lands a decent punch to the body there.
Uchiha trying to move into half guard but instead Saito has managed to sweep!
Saito postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saito scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uchiha is trying to control the position but Saito postures up.
Uchiha is trying to hold Saito in close to prevent damage but Saito has managed to pass into half guard.
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
Uchiha is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha actively working from the bottom here.
Saito stands up from half guard.
Saito doesn't manage to clinch there - Uchiha circles away.
Saito rushes Uchiha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Saito stops a takedown attempt from Uchiha.
Uchiha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saito tries to land a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks with his arms.
Saito landing knees to the head.
Uchiha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Uchiha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saito landing knees to the head.
Uchiha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hajime Saito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itachi Uchiha.
Saito tries a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks it.
Saito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uchiha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uchiha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saito prevents the takedown attempt.
Saito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uchiha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Uchiha.
Uchiha tries to pull guard but Saito won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saito.
Saito lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saito tries to land a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks with his arms.
Saito tries a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saito throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Uchiha.
Saito with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saito misses with a knee strike.
Come on Uchiha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Uchiha is working for takedown but Saito is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uchiha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saito connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uchiha's face.
Saito misses with an elbow over the top.
Saito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uchiha blocks it with crossed arms.
Uchiha gets control of Saito's arms and successfully pulls guard. Uchiha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Uchiha keeping full guard, as Saito tries to pass.
Saito 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.
Uchiha has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Saito should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Uchiha has tightened it up now! Saito should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Itachi Uchiha!
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