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UB 7: Hiwatari Vs. Joker II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Po Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ste Pon Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ping's entrance music is Kung Fu Fighting. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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245 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Great elbows
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Po Ping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ste Pon Me!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pon Me looks to land a combination but Ping avoids it well.
Pon Me will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pon Me throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ping scores with a spinning back kick!
Pon Me looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ping darts in and clinches Pon Me up against the cage.
Ping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ping has closed the distance and engaged Pon Me in a clinch.
Ping tightens his grip and picks Pon Me up, before dumping him to the ground. Pon Me manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ping postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ping scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ping controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ping lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ping decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ping takes the fight into the clinch.
Ping has hold of one of Pon Me's legs. Pon Me is fighting the takedown attempt but Ping gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ping with a nice head shot there.
Ping is in close to Pon Me's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pon Me can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ping controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ping working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pon Me's head.
Ping showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ping landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping lands a couple of digs.
Ping's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ping seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pon Me for as long as he can get away with.
Ping 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Po Ping wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ping moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ping feints a jab and as Pon Me dips his head, Ping unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Pon Me right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Pon Me falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Ping smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Po Ping!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aang Avatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bo Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avatar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, An Epic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aang Avatar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bo Wang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avatar tries to close the distance and clinch but Wang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wang pushes Avatar up against the cage in a clinch.
Wang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Avatar prevents it.
Avatar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Avatar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avatar tries to break free but Wang pushes him back against the cage.
Wang tries to pull guard but Avatar holds him up against the cage and eventually Wang drops back down to his feet.
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Avatar circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Avatar counters with a single leg into guard. Wang didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Avatar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avatar preventing the sweep.
Avatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aang Avatar.
Avatar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Avatar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Avatar circles away.
Wang shoots in for a double leg but Avatar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aang Avatar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bo Wang.
Wang fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Avatar wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
Wang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Avatar tries to score a body lock takedown but Wang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avatar has Wang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wang connects with a knee to the head.
Wang keeps control of Avatar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang stalls.
Wang manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Avatar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wang can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aang Avatar just wasn't active enough.
Wang moves into the clinch.
Wang scores with a knee to the head.
Avatar tries to score a body lock takedown but Wang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wang avoids a wild elbow strike from Avatar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang misses with a knee to the head.
Wang prevents Avatar from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wang obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aang Avatar dominated that round.
That's time! Avatar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Avatar as Wang shoots in.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Avatar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wang pushes Avatar up against the cage in a clinch.
Wang tries to land knees in the clinch but Avatar avoids the damage to the body.
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Avatar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wang.
Aang Avatar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avatar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang shoots in and drives through. Avatar sprawls well.
Aang Avatar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bo Wang.
Wang tries to clinch there but Avatar circles away.
Wang tries to clinch up.
Avatar dives in and grabs Wang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wang pushes down on Avatar's head and hops out.
Avatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Wang.
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.
Avatar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avatar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Avatar stalling.
Avatar decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang has his takedown stuffed
and Avatar counters with a takedown into side control.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Avatar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aang Avatar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Avatar has passed into mount! Damn!
Wang is bucking up trying to escape but Avatar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avatar controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avatar landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avatar is landing with some decent strikes but Wang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Avatar has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Wang is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aang Avatar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omi Shuai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muse Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai comes to the cage accompanied by Xiaolin Showdown. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very quick |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omi Shuai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muse Long!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Long looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shuai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Long tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shuai is in Long's guard.
Long is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shuai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shuai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shuai controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is working an open guard so Shuai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shuai connects with a crisp jab.
Whack! Shuai lands a heavy head kick that drops Long. The ref tackles Shuai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Long was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Omi Shuai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blanka Jimmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Chiet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Chiet will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blanka Jimmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Chiet!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiet wants to clinch.
Jimmy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chiet actively working from the bottom here.
Jimmy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jimmy in particular looking to stall.
Jimmy is looking for a kimura but Chiet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jimmy to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiet looking for submissions off his back.
Jimmy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chiet tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jimmy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blanka Jimmy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kato Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Vine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong comes to the cage accompanied by Nunchucks. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 Los Angeles, Kato Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Vine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong has a takedown stuffed.
Vine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vine wants to work for an arm triangle but Hong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hong wants to control but Vine is keeping busy.
Hong wants to improve his position but Vine is controlling well.
Vine wants to stand but Hong has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vine wants to free his trapped foot but Hong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong tries to roll over but Vine keeps him under control.
Hong is controlling Vine's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hong looking to score a takedown here. Vine is defending well but Hong drives through and ends up in Vine's guard.
Vine keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hong trying to control but Vine is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kato Hong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vine as he jumps to the side.
Hong shoots in for a double leg but Vine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kato Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hong shoots for a takedown but Vine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vine clinches up with Hong and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Vine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hong taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vine lands a body punch.
Hong gets control of Vine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong controls Vine momentarily but Vine frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vine moves into the clinch.
Vine breaks the clinch.
Vine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hong's guard.
Hong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vine uses it to pass to side control.
Vine lands a decent elbow from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Vine dominated that round.
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.
Hong gets caught napping as Vine dives in and scores a takedown. Hong manages to retain guard.
Hong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hong pulls Vine in to control the position.
Hong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vine wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Vine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vine postures up.
Kato Hong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vine wants to clinch up but Hong keeps it at a distance.
Hong wants to clinch up but Vine keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hong's waist but Hong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vine off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Vine. Those never looked like landing.
Hong tries to clinch but Vine moves out of range.
Hong looks to land a combination but Vine avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vine.
Hong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vine tries to buck Hong off but Hong is having none of it.
Vine is trying to control Hong's posture but Hong avoids it.
Hong decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong thuds a left hand into Vine's body.
Vine throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
Vine gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vine lands a takedown into guard.
Vine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vine postures up.
Vine trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong is looking to stand up but Vine isn't so interested in that idea.
Vine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hong is really struggling to control Vine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vine is trying to stand back up but Hong is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vine is looking for a sweep. Hong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Red Vine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hong seems to be working for a kimura but Vine defends the submission attempt.
Hong tries to pass to full mount but Vine defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vine wants to get back to full guard.
Hong is looking to take a break and control but Vine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vine is controlling Hong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We're going to have a standup here because Kato Hong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice sprawl there from Vine as Hong shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hong's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong looking for a guillotine here but Vine defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kato Hong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hong closes the distance but Vine moves to the side
and Vine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hong slaps away a takedown attempt from Vine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vine feints and as Hong raises his hands in defense, Vine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hong trying to control the position.
Vine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hong is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Red Vine has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vine but Vine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hong sprawls well. Hong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vine gets slowly back to his feet.
Hong throws a combination that misses
and Vine counters with a series of strikes. Hong will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong shoots for a takedown but Vine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kato Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hong to the ground. Vine is now in Hong's guard.
Hong 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.
Vine pushes down on Hong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hong keeps working.
Hong wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong wants to get back to his feet.
Vine is keen to just control but Hong is a slippery customer.
Vine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Red Vine has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hong slaps away a takedown attempt from Vine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hong fails with a takedown attempt.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vine sprawls well. Vine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hong gets slowly back to his feet.
Vine shoots in but Hong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vine moves in looking to clinch but Hong pushes him off.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vine throws a series of punches but Hong avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong tries to clinch up but Vine circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Hong.
Vine stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Vine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Vine!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kai Hiwatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Joker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Hiwatari has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Hiwatari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Little Joker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiwatari wants to clinch.
Joker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hiwatari is looking for a sweep. Joker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hiwatari is looking to control Joker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiwatari avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hiwatari trying to control but Joker postures up.
Joker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joker is looking to take a break and control but Hiwatari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiwatari works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joker gets to his feet. Hiwatari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hiwatari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hiwatari is looking to clinch.
Joker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Joker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hiwatari wants to hold on but Joker pushes him away.
Joker trying to control but Hiwatari is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hiwatari is on top in guard.
Hiwatari trying to control the position from guard on top but Joker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiwatari 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joker controls Hiwatari momentarily but Hiwatari frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joker shoots in but Hiwatari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hiwatari slaps away a takedown attempt from Joker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiwatari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hiwatari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joker closes the distance and pushes Hiwatari back into the cage.
Hiwatari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hiwatari wants to break free but Joker has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hiwatari can't fight it off and eventually Joker manages to take the fight to the floor. Hiwatari looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hiwatari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hiwatari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joker has managed to get both his arms back between Hiwatari's legs - danger averted.
Hiwatari working for a triangle but Joker defends it easily.
Hiwatari is breathing heavily.
Joker trying to control but Hiwatari is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiwatari keeping full guard, as Joker tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Joker 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.
Hiwatari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joker but Joker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hiwatari shoots in and drives through. Joker sprawls well.
Hiwatari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joker looks for a takedown but Hiwatari sprawls well.
Kai Hiwatari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiwatari tries to clinch but Joker moves out of range.
Hiwatari doesn't manage to clinch there - Joker circles away.
Joker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hiwatari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joker uses from the top position.
Joker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiwatari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiwatari controls Joker momentarily but Joker frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joker trying to control but Hiwatari is working from the bottom.
Joker has gone for a leg lock! Hiwatari slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joker's guard.
Joker keeping moving, preventing Hiwatari from controlling successfully.
Joker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hiwatari!
Joker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joker trying to control but Hiwatari is having none of it.
Hiwatari tries to reverse the position but Joker maintains control.
Joker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hiwatari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hiwatari is looking to escape.
Joker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hiwatari throwing hammer fists to the chest of Joker. What's that going to do exactly?
Joker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Joker looking to control but Hiwatari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiwatari tries to hold on but Joker pushes him away.
Hiwatari slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hiwatari is staying active underneath Joker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Little Joker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Joker leaves Hiwatari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Hiwatari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiwatari as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiwatari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiwatari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Joker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Joker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hiwatari pinned against the cage. Hiwatari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joker cracks Hiwatari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joker swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiwatari.
Joker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kai Hiwatari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Joker.
Hiwatari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joker is fending him off so far but Hiwatari persists. Nope, Joker circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiwatari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hiwatari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joker but Joker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joker scores with a three punch combo!
Hiwatari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hiwatari slaps away a takedown attempt from Joker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joker moves into the clinch.
Joker gets control of Hiwatari's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Little Joker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joker working a defensive guard here.
Joker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiwatari gets to his feet. Joker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hiwatari is defended easily by Joker.
Joker tries to clinch there but Hiwatari circles away.
Joker slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiwatari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiwatari avoids the head kick by Joker.
Joker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hiwatari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joker somewhat.
Hiwatari tries to clinch but Joker moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hiwatari pushes Joker away with a front kick.
Joker misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joker tries to clinch but Hiwatari moves out of range.
Joker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hiwatari pinned against the cage. Hiwatari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hiwatari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joker is fending him off so far but Hiwatari persists. Nope, Joker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiwatari shoots in looking for a takedown. Joker tries to sprawl out of it but Hiwatari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joker 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.
Hiwatari is pulling down on Joker's head to control his posture.
Hiwatari is trying to keep Joker in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiwatari has his foot on Joker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joker works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Joker really dominated that round.
That's time! Hiwatari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joker shoots in for a takedown but Hiwatari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joker slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiwatari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab from Joker.
Hiwatari leaves Joker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hiwatari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hiwatari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hiwatari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiwatari lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joker is trying to break free.
Hiwatari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Joker to work.
Hiwatari has Joker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Hiwatari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiwatari pulls guard.
Joker postures up and lands a big shot to Hiwatari's brow.
Joker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Joker looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joker gets to his feet - Hiwatari follows without any prompting.
Joker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hiwatari but Hiwatari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hiwatari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiwatari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hiwatari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hiwatari gets caught flat footed, as Joker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiwatari has Joker pulled in close to control his posture.
Joker preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joker wanted to stand there but Hiwatari had control of the position.
Hiwatari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joker is one step ahead there.
Hiwatari keeping moving, preventing Joker from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Little Joker.
Hiwatari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiwatari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joker shoots in for a double leg but Hiwatari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hiwatari tries to clinch but Joker is having none of it.
Hiwatari misses with an uppercut. Joker saw that one coming.
Joker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hiwatari tries to avoid it but Joker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hiwatari to the ground. Hiwatari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hiwatari swivels and escapes.
Little Joker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiwatari cracks a nice hook into Joker's ribs.
Hiwatari fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiwatari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiwatari circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Joker dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hiwatari tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hiwatari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiwatari.
Hiwatari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joker.
Hiwatari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hiwatari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiwatari controlling Joker's posture.
Joker trying to control but Hiwatari is working from the bottom.
Joker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiwatari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiwatari is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiwatari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiwatari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joker walks away with a smile on his face. Hiwatari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiwatari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiwatari throws a body punch but Joker moves out of range.
Joker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hiwatari.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Hiwatari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joker throws a series of punches but Hiwatari moves out of range.
Joker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hiwatari. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hiwatari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiwatari loads up on a big right hand but Joker slips the punch.
Joker tries to clinch but Hiwatari is having none of it.
Joker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hiwatari as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiwatari clinches with his opponent.
Hiwatari trying to control the position but instead, Joker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hiwatari into the cage.
Joker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hiwatari prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hiwatari walks away with a smile on his face. Joker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiwatari moves into the clinch successfully.
Hiwatari is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hiwatari gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joker keeping moving, preventing Hiwatari from controlling successfully.
Hiwatari won't allow Joker to sweep him here.
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 Kai Hiwatari.
I think Joker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Joker!
Little Joker is the new featherweight champion!
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