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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Lightyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Buscemi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Buscemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Lightyear!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buscemi lands a nice hook to Lightyear's body. Lightyear takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buscemi leaves Lightyear with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buscemi has Lightyear up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Buscemi.
It looks like Buzz Lightyear has been cut.
Buscemi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lightyear uses from the top position.
Buscemi looking for a guillotine here but Lightyear defends easily.
Lightyear drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lightyear jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lightyear is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Buscemi wants to sweep here but Lightyear controlling him for the moment.
Lightyear is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Buscemi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Buscemi has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightyear trying to control the position.
Buscemi wants to stand but Lightyear is controlling his posture from full guard.
Buscemi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lightyear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buscemi wants to stand but Lightyear has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lightyear is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Buscemi has his hands clasped together but Lightyear extends an breaks Buscemi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lightyear.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzz Lightyear!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikazee Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blitzkrieg has chosen The Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Vic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vic.
Blitzkrieg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vic wants to improve his position but Blitzkrieg is controlling well.
Vic is working hard here to advance position.
Blitzkrieg seems to be looking for submissions.
Blitzkrieg stands up and beckons Vic to join him on the feet.
Blitzkrieg dives in and scores a takedown into Vic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitzkrieg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vic's head.
Blitzkrieg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitzkrieg trying to control but Vic is working from the bottom.
Vic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blitzkrieg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blitzkrieg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blitzkrieg has passed into half guard!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vic is breathing heavily.
Blitzkrieg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vic sees it coming and defends easily.
Vic tries to roll over but Blitzkrieg keeps him under control.
Blitzkrieg is nestled in close to Vic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitzkrieg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg is taking a breather. Vic 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blitzkrieg moves into full mount! Vic won't be happy about that!
Vic regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blitzkrieg wants to pass to mount but Vic is defending the position.
Blitzkrieg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blitzkrieg decides to return to a standing position.
Michael Vic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vic enables Blitzkrieg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blitzkrieg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blitzkrieg pushing down on Vic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blitzkrieg is looking for a kimura but Vic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blitzkrieg to get the leverage.
Blitzkrieg is trying to work for a kimura but Vic is defending well.
Blitzkrieg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blitzkrieg in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vic is looking for a sweep. Blitzkrieg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blitzkrieg content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vic trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitzkrieg controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kamikazee Blitzkrieg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blitzkrieg dives in and scores a takedown into Vic's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blitzkrieg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vic tries to buck Blitzkrieg off but Blitzkrieg is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blitzkrieg looking to score a takedown here. Vic is defending well but Blitzkrieg drives through and ends up in Vic's guard.
Blitzkrieg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vic has his foot on Blitzkrieg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blitzkrieg works his way back into a safe position though.
Vic is looking for a triangle but Blitzkrieg pushes his legs off easily.
Blitzkrieg stands up and waves to Vic to follow him.
Blitzkrieg scores with a takedown into Vic's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vic has an active guard here but Blitzkrieg has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vic is defending against the submission attempts here by Blitzkrieg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Blitzkrieg jumps into side control!
Blitzkrieg taking a breather here.
Blitzkrieg is trying to get an arm triangle but Vic is defending well.
Blitzkrieg stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vic gets caught napping as Blitzkrieg dives in and scores a takedown. Vic manages to retain guard.
Vic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vic is working an open guard so Blitzkrieg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Vic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blitzkrieg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Blitzkrieg.
It looks like Michael Vic has been cut.
Blitzkrieg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice combination there by Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blitzkrieg showed some decent athleticism there.
Blitzkrieg stands up out of the half guard.
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg forces his way into half guard.
Blitzkrieg decides to stand and escape the position.
Blitzkrieg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blitzkrieg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vic wants to get back to full guard.
Blitzkrieg seems to be working for a kimura but Vic defends the submission attempt.
Blitzkrieg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vic is trying to maintain the position but Blitzkrieg is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blitzkrieg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vic is surviving well by controlling Blitzkrieg's body position as best he can.
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!
Blitzkrieg wants to finish this one by submission but Vic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blitzkrieg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blitzkrieg gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Vic shoots and misses
and Blitzkrieg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vic won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Vic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Blitzkrieg throws a leg kick which misses Vic's front leg but catches the back leg as Vic tries to avoid it.
Vic closes the distance but Blitzkrieg moves to the side
and Blitzkrieg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vic's guard now.
Blitzkrieg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vic can't keep his opponent in guard - Blitzkrieg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blitzkrieg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blitzkrieg is trying to control. Vic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blitzkrieg stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vic to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vic is trying to escape the mount.
Blitzkrieg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vic tries to lock up and control but Blitzkrieg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blitzkrieg stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Blitzkrieg throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vic tries to sprawl but Blitzkrieg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vic trying to hold on to Blitzkrieg's head to control him but Blitzkrieg postures up.
Blitzkrieg stalling.
Blitzkrieg is looking for a kimura but Vic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blitzkrieg to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vic is defending against the submission attempts here by Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Michael Vic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blitzkrieg decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Blitzkrieg shoots in and bounces Vic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blitzkrieg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vic misses with a double jab
and Blitzkrieg counters with a left and a right that stings Vic.
Blitzkrieg lands a jab to Vic's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blitzkrieg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blitzkrieg lands with a nice combination. Vic backs away looking to recover.
Blitzkrieg stalks Vic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vic's face. Vic staggers backwards, shaken.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blitzkrieg lands a jab to Vic's midsection.
Blitzkrieg dives in and scores a takedown into Vic's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blitzkrieg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
A very excited looking Kamikazee Blitzkrieg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Urutaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Urutaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urutaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Urutaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marshal throws a series of punches but Urutaka avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Urutaka.
Marshal moves in looking to clinch but Urutaka pushes him off.
Marshal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urutaka at a distance.
Urutaka shoots in for a double leg but Marshal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marshal misses with a straight left.
Urutaka avoids the body shot from Marshal.
Marshal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urutaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urutaka darts in and clinches Marshal up against the cage.
Marshal manages to break the clinch.
Marshal misses with the combination.
Marshal blocks a head kick by Urutaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Urutaka does no damage.
Urutaka shoots for a takedown but Marshal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Urutaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urutaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Marshal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephen Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshal lands with a shot to the body.
Urutaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marshal is fending him off so far but Urutaka persists. Nope, Marshal circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshal blocks the body kick.
Marshal tries to clinch but Urutaka moves out of range.
Marshal tries to close the distance and clinch but Urutaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshal throws an overhand right that lands on Urutaka's shoulder, as Urutaka tries to avoid the shot.
Marshal misses with a two punch combination.
Urutaka lands with a good body shot.
Marshal moves out of range of the leg kick from Urutaka.
Marshal is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Urutaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urutaka scores with a shot to the body.
Urutaka closes the distance and clinches.
Urutaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marshal's efforts to push away.
Marshal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshal working hard to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urutaka wants to break free but Marshal has control.
Urutaka misses with a punch to the body.
Urutaka tries to break free but Marshal pushes him back against the cage.
Urutaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marshal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marshal misses with a body punch.
Marshal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Urutaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urutaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshal.
Marshal throws a poor cross that misses
and Urutaka counters with a nice body shot.
Urutaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Urutaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urutaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshal closes the distance and clinches.
Marshal gets underhooks to prevent Urutaka's takedown attempt.
Marshal has had enough of the clinch but Urutaka keeps him there for the moment.
Urutaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshal has him pressed against the cage.
Urutaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urutaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marshal swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka closes the distance and pushes Marshal back into the cage.
Marshal prevents a body shot from Urutaka.
Marshal has Urutaka pressed against the cage, preventing Urutaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Urutaka wants to break free but Marshal has control.
Marshal manages to break the clinch.
Marshal wants to clinch.
Marshal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urutaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urutaka slips a jab from Marshal.
Marshal tries to clinch up but Urutaka circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshal misses with a body shot.
Urutaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Urutaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Marshal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Urutaka shoots for a takedown but Marshal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marshal closes the distance and clinches.
Marshal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Urutaka up against the cage.
A short left from Urutaka.
Marshal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marshal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urutaka has him pressed against the cage.
Urutaka effectively controlling the action here.
Marshal breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Urutaka. Beautiful body shot.
Marshal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephen Marshal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshal moves in looking to clinch but Urutaka pushes him off.
Kai Urutaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal misses with a body shot.
Urutaka has closed the distance and engaged Marshal in a clinch.
Marshal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urutaka as Marshal tries to tie him up.
Marshal is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Urutaka has denied him.
Urutaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urutaka drives through and clinches with Marshal against the cage.
Marshal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urutaka moves away.
Marshal has managed to clinch.
Marshal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Urutaka.
Urutaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal has had enough of the clinch but Urutaka keeps him there for the moment.
Marshal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Marshal misses its intended target.
Marshal throws a lazy uppercut
and Urutaka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urutaka throws a head kick that misses.
Marshal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Urutaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urutaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Marshal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urutaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Urutaka tries to pull guard but Marshal won't allow it.
Marshal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Marshal. Those never looked like landing.
Marshal tries to clinch but Urutaka moves out of range.
Stephen Marshal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urutaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marshal.
Urutaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshal throws a right hand that Urutaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Urutaka also avoids with ease.
Marshal misses with a hook. Urutaka ducked under it nicely.
Marshal moves to clinch but Urutaka breaks away
and Urutaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marshal misses with a few strikes there.
Marshal misses with a wild combination.
Marshal tries to clinch but Urutaka is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka lands a nice hook to Marshal's body. Marshal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marshal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshal tries to clinch up but Urutaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Urutaka is defended easily by Marshal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urutaka slips a jab and a cross from Marshal.
Urutaka is looking to wear down Marshal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Urutaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshal looks to land a combination but Urutaka avoids it well.
Marshal leaves Urutaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Marshal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Urutaka gets a clinch.
Marshal misses with some punches.
Marshal misses with a punch to the body.
Marshal taking a breather.
Urutaka pulls guard effortlessly.
Urutaka tries to strike from the bottom.
Marshal tries to stand but Urutaka is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal stands and steps away. Urutaka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Urutaka darts in and clinches Marshal up against the cage.
Marshal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marshal breaks from the clinch.
Marshal moves in looking to clinch but Urutaka pushes him off.
Marshal tries to close the distance and clinch but Urutaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshal blocks a head kick by Urutaka.
Marshal just misses with a punch to the body.
Urutaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marshal is fending him off so far but Urutaka persists. Nope, Marshal circles away and we're back to standing.
Urutaka has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshal scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal clinches up with Urutaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Marshal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal misses with a double jab.
Marshal cracks a nice hook into Urutaka's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urutaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Urutaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshal clinches up with Urutaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Urutaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Urutaka is working for takedown but Marshal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marshal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Urutaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Urutaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stephen Marshal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marshal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kai Urutaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urutaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshal tries to close the distance and clinch but Urutaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshal tries to clinch up.
Marshal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urutaka moves into the clinch.
Urutaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshal stuffs the takedown.
Marshal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Urutaka backs up against the cage.
Marshal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urutaka closes the distance and clinches up with Marshal, looking for a takedown. Urutaka pushes Marshal against the cage but Marshal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marshal has closed the distance and engaged Urutaka in a clinch.
Marshal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Marshal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Marshal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Steinbrenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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184 lbs
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Steinbrenner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Lockwood!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinbrenner clinches up with Lockwood and pushes him back against the cage.
Lockwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steinbrenner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lockwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steinbrenner darts in and clinches Lockwood up against the cage.
Lockwood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lockwood keeps control of Steinbrenner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lockwood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steinbrenner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lockwood can't fight it off and eventually Steinbrenner manages to take the fight to the floor. Lockwood looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lockwood has his feet on Steinbrenner's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lockwood misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbrenner dives in and grabs Lockwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lockwood pushes down on Steinbrenner's head and hops out.
Lockwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steinbrenner counters by clinching up.
Lockwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steinbrenner thumps Lockwood with a low kick.
Lockwood moves in looking to clinch but Steinbrenner pushes him off.
Steinbrenner gets a clinch.
Steinbrenner has hold of one of Lockwood's legs. Lockwood is fighting the takedown attempt but Steinbrenner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Steinbrenner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lockwood, up you get!
Steinbrenner closes the distance and pushes Lockwood back into the cage.
Lockwood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockwood tries to land a knee to the head but Steinbrenner blocks with his arms.
Lockwood is stalling here.
Lockwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner shoots for a takedown but Lockwood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steinbrenner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lockwood's sensitive parts.
Steinbrenner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lockwood quickly recovers to half guard.
Lockwood looks gassed!
Lockwood tries to kick Steinbrenner off but Steinbrenner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steinbrenner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steinbrenner moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner tries for a kimura but Lockwood is defending well.
Steinbrenner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steinbrenner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steinbrenner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lockwood wants to clinch up but Steinbrenner keeps it at a distance.
Steinbrenner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lockwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steinbrenner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steinbrenner.
Lockwood tries to keep at a distance but Steinbrenner has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steinbrenner just leaning against Lockwood, taking a breather.
Steinbrenner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steinbrenner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steinbrenner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Steinbrenner pulls Lockwood in close to his closed guard and prevents Lockwood from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Steinbrenner 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.
Lockwood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eric Steinbrenner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lockwood tries to clinch but Steinbrenner is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lockwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lockwood moves into the clinch.
Lockwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steinbrenner blocks it with crossed arms.
Lockwood throws an elbow but it misses.
Lockwood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Steinbrenner to work.
Steinbrenner has Lockwood pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Steinbrenner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lockwood tumbling to the mat - Steinbrenner dives into Lockwood's guard.
Steinbrenner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steinbrenner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steinbrenner stands up and waves to Lockwood to follow him.
Lockwood is breathing heavily.
Steinbrenner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lockwood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steinbrenner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lockwood is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lockwood is letting Steinbrenner control him for a moment.
Lockwood wants to get back to his feet but Steinbrenner is dominant here and he's now got Lockwood's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be Lockwood right now.
Lockwood controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockwood fending off the submission attempt from Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner tightening his grip on Lockwood, looking for the choke.
Steinbrenner looking for the RNC.
Lockwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steinbrenner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steinbrenner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinbrenner controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Steinbrenner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lockwood tries to clinch up
and Steinbrenner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steinbrenner moves into the clinch.
Lockwood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lockwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steinbrenner lands with a slapping head kick.
Lockwood clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lockwood lands a damaging elbow.
Lockwood looking to throw knees to the head but Steinbrenner is blocking nicely.
Steinbrenner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lockwood prevents it.
Steinbrenner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lockwood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lockwood looking to throw knees to the head but Steinbrenner is blocking nicely.
Steinbrenner is trying to maintain a safe position but Lockwood gets an underhook and turns Steinbrenner into the cage.
Steinbrenner manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbrenner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lockwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lockwood moves in looking to clinch but Steinbrenner pushes him off.
Nice body kick there by Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner rushes Lockwood and presses him up against the cage.
Steinbrenner manages to pull guard.
Steinbrenner is working an open guard so Lockwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lockwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lockwood wants to clinch.
Lockwood throws a chopping leg kick but Steinbrenner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steinbrenner keeps the fight on the outside.
Lockwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Steinbrenner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steinbrenner gets to his feet. Lockwood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lockwood closes the distance but Steinbrenner moves to the side
and Steinbrenner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lockwood's guard now.
Steinbrenner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steinbrenner stands up and waves to Lockwood to follow him.
Steinbrenner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matt Lockwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner instigates a clinch.
Steinbrenner has clasped his hands together around Lockwood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Steinbrenner stands up and beckons Lockwood to his feet.
Steinbrenner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steinbrenner showed some decent athleticism there.
Matt Lockwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steinbrenner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lockwood!
Steinbrenner looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockwood defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner controlling his opponent.
Eric Steinbrenner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Steinbrenner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steinbrenner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Steinbrenner!
Eric Steinbrenner is the new middleweight champion!
Eric Steinbrenner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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21
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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25
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Hugh!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hugh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hugh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hugh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Hugh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hugh trying to pass the guard but Andrews defending well.
Hugh slows the pace down in half guard.
Mike Hugh has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Andrews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrews stuffs the takedown attempt from Hugh. Hugh gets slowly back to his feet.
Hugh feints and as Andrews raises his hands in defense, Hugh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hugh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hugh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Hugh was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hugh dives in and scores a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Hugh wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Hugh hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hugh blocks a head kick by Andrews.
Andrews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hugh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hugh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hugh lands in his opponent's guard.
Hugh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hugh passes into half guard.
Hugh controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Hugh.
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
Hugh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andrews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hugh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hugh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Hugh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Andrews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hugh's waist but Hugh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrews off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hugh dominated that round.
That's time! Andrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Hugh.
Andrews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hugh.
Andrews gets caught napping as Hugh dives in and scores a takedown. Andrews manages to retain guard.
Hugh stands and throws Andrews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hugh has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hugh swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Hugh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hugh stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugh has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hugh counters with a takedown into side control.
Hugh 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 Andrews's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hugh working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hugh stands up.
Hugh gets tackled into the cage by Andrews. Andrews maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugh working Andrews over with strikes.
Hugh not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Hugh hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hugh gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugh taking a breather here.
Hugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Hugh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hugh gets a double leg takedown into Andrews's guard.
Hugh stands up from Andrews's guard - Hugh perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugh pushes Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Hugh works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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!
Hugh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hugh forces his way into half guard.
Hugh is taking a breather. Andrews 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hugh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andrews is trying to defend but Hugh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hugh slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Hugh hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hugh scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugh controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Hugh hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hugh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hugh passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hugh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugh scoring with strikes but Andrews is staying in there.
Hugh controlling the pace for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hugh cracks Andrews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hugh controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike Hugh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hugh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hugh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hugh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
200 lbs
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dean Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Smith shoots in.
Jones instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones regains guard immediately.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dean Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dean Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Smith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith fails to move to back control.
Smith misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones tries to buck Smith off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Smith loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith works his way to his opponent's back.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow to the head.
Jones won't enjoy being in this position. Smith looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jones is tapping - it's over boys! Smith picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Smith!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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