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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabba The Hut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabba The Hut will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mariusz Pudzianowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jabba The Hut! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown by Pudzianowski or perhaps it was just good defense by The Hut which made him look bad. Pudzianowski doesn't manage to clinch there - The Hut circles away.
Pudzianowski swings for the body but The Hut moves out of range.
Pudzianowski fails to land the takedown. The Hut stuffs the takedown attempt from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. The Hut fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pudzianowski, pushing him back against the cage. Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but The Hut won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pudzianowski wants to break free but The Hut has control.
Pudzianowski working hard to break the clinch. Pudzianowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Hut smiles and moves away.
The Hut drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Hut gets to his feet. Pudzianowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Pudzianowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Hut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The Hut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Hut lands a couple of digs. The Hut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pudzianowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. The Hut sitting in guard, not really doing much. The Hut lands a couple of elbows. The Hut 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. The Hut scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Hut is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The Hut lands a couple of digs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The Hut trying to control the position from guard on top but Pudzianowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The Hut lands a couple of decent looking shots. Pudzianowski is breathing heavily. Pudzianowski keeping full guard, as The Hut tries to pass. Pudzianowski wants to stand and escape but The Hut is having none of it. Pudzianowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pudzianowski tries to get out of the position. The Hut lands a couple of digs. The Hut 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. Pudzianowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Hut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The Hut content to stall in guard here. The Hut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The Hut stands up over Pudzianowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Pudzianowski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jabba The Hut just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The Hut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pudzianowski in his tracks. The Hut shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Hut was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The Hut has hold of Pudzianowski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pudzianowski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The Hut takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pudzianowski wants to control but The Hut is having none of it. The Hut lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabba The Hut dominated that round. That's time! Pudzianowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Hut feints and as Pudzianowski raises his hands in defense, The Hut changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Pudzianowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Hut controls the pace. The Hut lands a couple of elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Hut keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head. The Hut working some strikes from top position. The Hut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The Hut keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head. The Hut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Hut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pudzianowski is rocked! The Hut gets to his feet and stands over Pudzianowski, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pudzianowski felt that one! The Hut unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pudzianowski from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jabba The Hut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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141 lbs
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131 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Pace! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Wiggins! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pace drives through and clinches with Wiggins against the cage.
Wiggins wants to stall.
Wiggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Pace prevents Wiggins from breaking the clinch. Wiggins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pace walks away with a smile on his face. Wiggins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Wiggins shoots in but no luck this time. Pace moves in looking to clinch but Wiggins pushes him off. Wiggins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pace's waist but Pace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wiggins off to one side. Charlie Pace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wiggins. Pace fails in his attempt to clinch. Pace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiggins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pace is looking to clinch but Wiggins is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Pace tries to clinch up but Wiggins circles away and keeps his distance. Wiggins swats away the attempt to clinch by Pace. Pace wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wiggins doesn't manage to clinch there - Pace circles away.
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pace napping and manages to drive through into side control! Pace is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wiggins is controlling him well. Wiggins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wiggins taking a breather here. Pace tries to improve position but can't. Pace is trying to buck Wiggins off. Wiggins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Wiggins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wiggins trying to control the action but Pace is working from the bottom. Wiggins is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pace's shoulder. That is not cool. Pace manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pace looking for submissions off his back. Pace is in trouble now - Wiggins has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wiggins has control of Pace's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pace regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wiggins looks gassed! Wiggins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pace is looking to escape. Pace wants to control but Wiggins is having none of it. Wiggins won't let Pace get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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. Pace is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pace tries to hold on but Wiggins postures up. Pace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pace sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Wiggins postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pace to stand up. Wiggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pace fails in his attempt to clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pace swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiggins. Pace is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Wiggins dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pace wants to clinch up but Wiggins keeps it at a distance. Wiggins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pace but Pace pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wiggins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Pace is looking for a triangle but Wiggins pushes his legs off easily.
Wiggins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Wiggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Pace wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pace looking for a guillotine here but Wiggins defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wiggins trying to control but Pace is working from the bottom. Wiggins wanted to stand there but Pace had control of the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pace keeping moving, preventing Wiggins from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Wiggins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Wiggins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiggins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Wiggins won't allow Pace to get back to his feet. Wiggins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wiggins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pace closes the distance and pushes Wiggins back into the cage. Pace landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pace using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wiggins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiggins's face.
Wiggins tries to stall but Pace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pace tries a knee to the head but Wiggins blocks it.
Pace lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiggins won't want to take too many of those. Pace lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pace lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Pace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Pace. Pace lands a damaging elbow. Wiggins misses with an elbow strike.
Wiggins is trying to force a seperation but Pace has the dominant position. Wiggins takes an elbow to the forehead. Pace using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wiggins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pace tries a knee to the head but Wiggins blocks it.
Pace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiggins blocks it with crossed arms. Pace tries to land knees in the clinch but Wiggins avoids the damage to the body.
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. Pace lands a knee to the body.
Pace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiggins's face.
Wiggins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiggins is trying to break the clinch but Pace has him pressed against the cage. Pace scores with a knee to the head.
Wiggins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pace prevents it.
Pace lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Pace with a knee to the head.
Wiggins jumps guard but Pace stands there with Wiggins around his waist. Wiggins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charlie Pace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wiggins. Wiggins takes an elbow to the forehead. Wiggins tries to score a body lock takedown but Pace shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wiggins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pace landing knees to the head.
Pace lands an elbow inside that Wiggins shrugs off. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pace obliges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Pace dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wiggins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Wiggins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Pace is trying to get back to his feet. Pace 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. Sloppy strikes there by Wiggins. Pace wants to get back to his feet. Wiggins advances nicely into full mount. Wiggins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Pace is looking to improve his position but Wiggins isn't that keen on the idea. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wiggins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pace because Wiggins loaded up on that one. Wiggins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Wiggins gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Wiggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiggins fails with the takedown. Pace fails in his attempt to clinch. Wiggins keeps the fight on the outside. Wiggins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pace but Pace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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. Pace tries to clinch up but Wiggins circles away and keeps his distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Pace looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wiggins shoots for a double leg takedown but Pace sprawls well. He's pushed Wiggins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Charlie Pace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wiggins. Wiggins swats away the attempt to clinch by Pace. Pace tries to clinch but Wiggins moves out of range. Pace tries to clinch but Wiggins is having none of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Pace looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Joe Wiggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wiggins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Pace tries to clinch but Wiggins moves out of range. Pace tries to clinch up but Wiggins circles away and keeps his distance. Wiggins throws a head kick that misses. Pace tries to clinch up but Wiggins circles away and keeps his distance. Wiggins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pace moves into range and clinches up with Wiggins. Wiggins takes a knee to the side of the body. Pace lands an elbow that stopped Wiggins in his tracks for a moment. Pace is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pace scores with a knee to the head.
Wiggins takes an elbow to the temple. Pace lands a nice knee to the body. Pace landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pace with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pace.
Pace scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pace.
Wiggins tries to break the clinch but Pace is controlling the position. Knees to the body from Pace.
Wiggins trying to stall but Pace improves his position.
Pace tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggins tries to pull guard but Pace won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wiggins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pace with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Pace unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiggins has had enough of the clinch but Pace keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Joe Wiggins. I think Wiggins 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Wiggins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jenks Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GTI Elite Standup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jenks Jenkins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, GTI Elite Standup! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jenkins fails with the takedown. Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Standup pinned against the cage. Standup gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Standup defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jenkins. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenks Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Standup keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Standup does no damage. Standup dips down and scores with a jab to the body. GTI Elite Standup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Standup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jenkins is looking to clinch but Standup is avoiding it.
Standup stuns Jenkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jenkins walks into a straight right hand from Standup. Jenkins drops his hands momentarily and Standup takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Standup walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jenkins drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Standup swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jenkins's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). GTI Elite Standup!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daevon Eldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eldon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tori Amos-Dragon. Timmy Smithy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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137 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daevon Eldon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timmy Smithy! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Eldon closes the distance and pushes Smithy back into the cage. Smithy prevents the takedown attempt.
Smithy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eldon avoids it. Smithy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eldon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smithy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eldon has him pressed against the cage. Smithy is trying to break the clinch but Eldon is controlling him. Eldon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daevon Eldon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Eldon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eldon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smithy.
Smithy lands an elbow that stopped Eldon in his tracks for a moment. Smithy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Eldon misses with some punches.
Eldon manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eldon shoots for a takedown but Smithy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Smithy misses with a body kick. Eldon moves out of range of the leg kick from Smithy. A slapping leg kick lands for Smithy.
Smithy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smithy looks to score with a jab to the body but Eldon is just out of range. Smithy connects with a high kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Smithy. Eldon does a little dance to reset his feet. Smithy dips to his left and cracks Eldon with an uppercut! Smithy scores with a leg kick.
Eldon is breathing heavily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Smithy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smithy throws a nice outside leg kick. Smithy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smithy scoring well with a low kick there.
Smithy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smithy throws a nice inside leg kick. Smithy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smithy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eldon will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smithy thuds his shin into the meat of Eldon's side. Smithy lands a head kick. Eldon smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Smithy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eldon's sensitive parts. Smithy swings for the body but Eldon moves out of range.
Smithy scores with a kick to the midsection. A thudding body kick lands there by Smithy!
Smithy just misses with a punch to the body.
Smithy throws a nice outside leg kick. A lazy left from Smithy finds it's target. Smithy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Smithy stuns Eldon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Timmy Smithy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smithy is looking to slow Eldon down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Eldon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Eldon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smithy. Eldon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Smithy fakes the leg kick and cracks Eldon in the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Smithy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eldon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Smithy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eldon at a distance.
Smithy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Timmy Smithy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice inside leg kick there by Smithy. That's going to slow Eldon down. Smithy thumps Eldon with a low kick. Eldon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smithy. Smithy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Smithy lands a big head kick that sends Eldon tumbling to the mat! Smithy takes a step backwards and waves Eldon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Eldon is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smithy connects with a nice cross there... Eldon is looking wobbly and Smithy recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Eldon to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Smithy jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timmy Smithy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kekoa Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekoa Kai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Crim! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crim blocks a head kick by Kai.
Kai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kai somewhat. Kai avoids the body shot from Crim.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crim. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet. Crim lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crim looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely. Crim lands with a hook. Kai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Crim ducks under a wild hook from Kai. No joy there for Crim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crim slips a straight right by Kai. Kai thows a body shot but no joy. Kai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crim counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A big right from Crim misses. Crim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Crim throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kai stumbling backwards into the cage! Kai bounces back off the cage towards Crim, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Crim lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Crim celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Crim!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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, Barry McGill! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Killer! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer tries a low kick but McGill avoids it. Killer takes a swing at McGill's ribcage but misses. Killer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. McGill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Killer throws a right hand that McGill ducks under and follows up with a left that McGill also avoids with ease. McGill avoids the body shot from Killer.
McGill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. McGill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. McGill does a little dance to reset his feet. McGill is looking to clinch. Killer clobbers McGill with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Buzz Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Killer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. McGill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Killer blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGill.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Killer has hold of McGill's hands but McGill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Killer is controlling McGill's position as best he can from this difficult position. Killer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGill is working away from the top position though. McGill is working for a kimura but Killer is defending it quite comfortably.
McGill wants to free his trapped foot but Killer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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. Killer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGill tries to pass to full mount but Killer defends it. McGill is taking a breather. Killer 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. McGill wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy. Killer trying to control here.
Killer regains full guard. Nicely done. Killer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killer trying to keep a closed guard but McGill is proving a slippery customer.
McGill looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGill wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving. Killer looking for a sweep. Not yet Killer, not yet. McGill trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom. Killer is trying to control the position but McGill postures up.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. McGill shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him. Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGill moves away. Killer swings for the body but McGill moves out of range.
McGill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killer's waist but Killer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGill off to one side. Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGill was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer. Killer scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Barry McGill has been cut. Horrible takedown by McGill or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer which made him look bad. McGill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet. McGill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes. A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target. McGill blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Barry McGill's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Barry McGill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McGill tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it. Killer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. McGill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Killer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGill. Killer stuffs the takedown. McGill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Killer is trying to get back to half guard. A lull in the action here. Killer tries to bench press McGill off him but McGill keeps the position. McGill remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killer manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGill's best efforts. McGill prevents Killer from improving his position. McGill is trying to work for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Killer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Killer being controlled here, momentarily. Killer has McGill pulled in close to control his posture.
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. Killer tries to land a sweep but no joy. Killer is adopting a defensive guard. McGill wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Killer wants to sweep here but McGill controlling him for the moment. McGill trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGill 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. Killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. McGill controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Killer trying to keep a closed guard but McGill is proving a slippery customer.
McGill trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Barry McGill just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer tries to bum rush McGill with a series of wild strikes but McGill uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Killer lands a two punch combo.
Killer scores with a jab to the head.
Killer throws a push kick but McGill slaps the foot to one side. McGill shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him. McGill fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer slaps away a takedown attempt from McGill, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Barry McGill's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Killer misses with a wild body shot. McGill looks for a takedown but Killer sprawls well. McGill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killer's waist but Killer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGill off to one side. McGill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him. A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGill is defended easily by Killer. McGill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. McGill tries to move into range but Killer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. McGill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McGill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGill somewhat. Killer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGill rather than just go for the knockout. Killer lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGill has time to react. Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Killer catches McGill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McGill blocks the body kick.
McGill moves out of range as Killer throws a body kick.
Buzz Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps McGill's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Killer lands a jab to McGill's midsection. Killer throws a sloppy head kick and McGill moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. McGill shoots in but Killer avoids the takedown attempt easily. Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer with a nice cross. McGill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Left hook, right uppercut from Killer. Killer takes a swing at McGill's ribcage but misses. No luck with that takedown attempt from McGill. McGill fails with a takedown attempt from distance. McGill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGill fails with a takedown attempt from distance. McGill fails with a takedown attempt. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Killer - the referee stops the clock and McGill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Killer. McGill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Killer misses with the combination.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
McGill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killer is fending him off so far but McGill persists. Nope, Killer circles away and we're back to standing. Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGill has a takedown stuffed. Killer scores with a jab. McGill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killer but Killer pushes him off and we're back to square one. Killer scores with a nice head shot. Killer scores with a shot to the body.
Killer thuds his right hand into McGill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. McGill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Killer. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Killer connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGill. McGill circles away out of range and recomposes himself. McGill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Killer's guard. McGill is fighting to break Killer's control of his arms but Killer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Barry McGill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Buzz Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Killer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! Buzz Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Killer 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 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuyo Hayate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatsuyo Hayate! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hammer Rage! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rage looks for a takedown but Hayate sprawls well. Rage fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tatsuyo Hayate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Rage. Rage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hayate to score an easy takedown into full guard. Hayate trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hayate 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. Hayate thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hayate slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Hayate working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hayate controls the position. Hayate goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rage has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hayate but great work by Rage. Rage wants to stand but Hayate has his arm trapped. Hayate manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Rage trying to hold on to Hayate's head to control him but Hayate postures up.
Hayate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rage has a hand on Hayate's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hayate takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Hayate content just to control the position here. Hayate with a couple of short strikes. Hayate goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rage is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rage with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hayate wants to sweep here but Rage controlling him for the moment. Hayate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hayate keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully. Hayate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rage defends well. Rage with a flurry of punches that miss. Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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. Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Rage moves out of range as Hayate strikes. Rage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hayate counters with a one-two to the body. Rage throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hayate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rage with a poor takedown letting Hayate counter with a right hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Hayate. Hayate slips under a jab from Rage. Rage throws a leg kick and Hayate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hayate shoots in and bounces Rage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hayate wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuyo Hayate 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.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Hayate moves out of range easily. Hayate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayate scores with a hook. Rage with a lazy takedown attempt and Hayate counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rage stuffs the takedown. Hayate misses with a combination
and Rage counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rage with a poor takedown and Hayate counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rage! Hayate cracks Rage with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rage tries to hold on but Hayate postures up. Rage is squirming around, avoiding Hayate's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rage taking shots to the head. Hayate working Rage over with strikes here. Rage tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hayate landing strikes, looking to finish! Tatsuyo Hayate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rage swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Hayate landing punches. Hayate with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hayate with good strikes from the mount here! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hayate is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hayate tries to control but Rage wriggling away. Hayate lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hayate landing strikes, looking to finish! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hayate tries to control but Rage wriggling away. Hayate in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rage is trying desperately to improve position. Rage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hayate controlling from mount. Hayate landing strikes from the mount and Rage is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hayate looking to isolate an arm here. Rage doesn't see it coming and as Hayate extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hayate!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatsuyo Hayate!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Einari Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuo Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Einari Kivi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Katsuo Watanabe! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kivi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kivi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kivi decides to return to a standing position. Watanabe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Watanabe gets the takedown into side control. Kivi is trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kivi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Watanabe. Watanabe tries for a kimura but Kivi is defending well. Watanabe trying to control the position but Kivi is working away. Kivi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kivi tries to escape but Watanabe is in control. Watanabe wants to control but Kivi is keeping him busy. Watanabe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kivi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Watanabe but great work by Kivi. You can see the frustration on Watanabe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Watanabe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Watanabe is not content to let Kivi control the position. Watanabe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kivi off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kivi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Watanabe on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kivi is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Kivi holding both Watanabe 's hands and preventing any damage. Kivi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Kivi rolls, trying to escape but Watanabe keeps control of the position.
Will Watanabe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Watanabe.
Watanabe is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kivi has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Watanabe has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kivi taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Watanabe doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsuo Watanabe!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pispis Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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21
166 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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158 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Christiansen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pispis Maya! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maya is looking to clinch. Christiansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Maya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Christiansen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Christiansen misses with a head shot. Maya uses the momentum to regain guard. Christiansen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Christiansen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Christiansen advances to half guard. Christiansen is trying to work for a kimura but Maya is defending well.
Maya wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Christiansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maya defending well though. Christiansen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Maya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maya leaves Christiansen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Christiansen shoots in for a double leg but Maya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Christiansen tries to move into range but Maya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Lars Christiansen has been cut. Christiansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Christiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Christiansen is breathing heavily. Christiansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maya but Maya pushes him off and we're back to square one. Christiansen tries to keep at a distance but Maya has taken the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiansen. Maya lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maya misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiansen misses with some punches.
Christiansen has a couple of punches blocked by Maya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maya. Maya misses with a hook from the clinch. Maya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christiansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Maya. Maya working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Maya.
Maya pushes Christiansen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Maya scores with a shoulder strike. Christiansen tries to circle away but Maya has him pinned against the cage. Nice body punch from Maya - that landed with a thud.
Christiansen misses with the head strike.
Maya lands a left hand.
Christiansen throws a head punch that misses. Maya presses Christiansen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Maya. Maya lands a body punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A body shot lands from Maya.
Maya working aggressively here.
Maya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maya lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short left from Maya. Maya misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Christiansen fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Christiansen misses with a short punch on the inside. Maya lands a hook to the side of the head. Maya cracks Christiansen with a nice body shot. Christiansen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Maya pushes Christiansen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Maya scores with an uppercut up the middle. Christiansen misses with the head strike.
Maya lands a nice shot to the body. Christiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Maya.
Christiansen blocks an uppercut.
Maya swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiansen uses good head movement to avoid it. Maya lands on the inside with an uppercut. Christiansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Maya scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maya misses with the head strike.
Christiansen has a couple of punches blocked by Maya.
Maya throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiansen. Maya scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Christiansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Maya uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Christiansen. Christiansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christiansen throws a punch but it's blocked by Maya. A head punch on the inside from Maya fails to land. Maya throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiansen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maya misses with a hook from the clinch. Maya lands a body shot. Christiansen misses with a short punch on the inside. Christiansen pulls guard. Maya trying to stand up but can't free himself from Christiansen's guard. Maya stands up from Christiansen's guard - Maya perhaps looking for a knockout. Maya looks to throw the jab but Christiansen is out of range. Christiansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maya but Maya pushes him off and we're back to square one. A big right from Maya misses. Maya has managed to clinch.
Christiansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiansen misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maya digs a right hand underneath Christiansen's ribcage. Christiansen let out a lung full of air as it connected. Maya digs a right hand underneath Christiansen's ribcage. Christiansen let out a lung full of air as it connected. Maya lands a hook that snaps the head of Christiansen backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Christiansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Maya uses good head movement to avoid it. Christiansen has a couple of punches blocked by Maya.
Maya lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pispis Maya dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lars Christiansen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Maya throws a monster overhand right that drops Christiansen! Maya follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pispis Maya!
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