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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Andres (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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196 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Bukharin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Andres!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andres.
Bukharin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andres off and has taken his back!
Bukharin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Andres taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Bukharin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Awa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Lightyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ricardo Awa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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168 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricardo Awa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Lightyear!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightyear walks into a stiff left hand from Awa.
Awa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lightyear at a distance.
Lightyear fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Awa to the ground. Lightyear is now in Awa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lightyear trying to control the position from guard on top but Awa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightyear looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightyear stands and throws Awa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Awa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lightyear working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Awa regains half guard.
Awa wants to control but Lightyear is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lightyear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Awa sees it coming and defends easily.
Awa tries to roll over but Lightyear keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightyear is trying for a kimura here. Awa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lightyear wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buzz Lightyear!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jacob Andrews enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Hanzo Hasashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasashi connects with a jab.
Andrews looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Andrews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrews fails with the takedown
and Hasashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hasashi connects with a high kick.
Andrews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hasashi.
Hasashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hasashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrews is just riding it out for now. Hasashi eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasashi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Andrews!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi looking to control but Andrews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hasashi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Andrews is surviving well by controlling Hasashi's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasashi controlling the pace for now.
Hasashi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Andrews can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hasashi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Andrews has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasashi looking to control but Andrews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hasashi working for a submission but Andrews is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi looking to control but Andrews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hasashi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrews is squirming around, avoiding Hasashi's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Hasashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hasashi lands with a nice body kick.
Hasashi lands a head kick. Andrews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hasashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hasashi seems to be working for a kimura but Andrews defends the submission attempt.
Hasashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrews is just riding it out for now. Hasashi eventually gives up the hold.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi wants to control but Andrews is keeping him busy.
Hasashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrews is just riding it out for now. Hasashi eventually gives up the hold.
Hasashi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Hasashi shoots in.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Andrews. No joy for Hasashi on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanzo Hasashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Hasashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hasashi connects with a high kick.
Andrews leaves Hasashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hasashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrews moves into the clinch.
Hasashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrews has double underhooks.
Hasashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hasashi jumps guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews has Hasashi pushed against the cage.
Hasashi is trying to trip Andrews. He has hold of a leg but Andrews is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hasashi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Hasashi from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Hasashi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Andrews tries to clinch up but Hasashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hasashi.
Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown but Hasashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andrews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hasashi dives in and scores a takedown into Andrews's guard.
Hasashi stopping the sweep attempt from Andrews.
Hasashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi slips nicely into half guard.
Hasashi is working for a kimura but Andrews is defending it quite comfortably.
Andrews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is looking to escape.
Hasashi wants to work for an arm triangle but Andrews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andrews is defending against the submission attempts here by Hasashi.
Hasashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andrews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hasashi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hasashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andrews defends it well.
Hasashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andrews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hasashi.
Hasashi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andrews!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo Hasashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hasashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanzo Hasashi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoff Gutenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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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, Kristoff Gutenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutenburg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gutenburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Gutenburg counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones leaves Gutenburg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gutenburg shoots in but no luck this time.
Gutenburg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Gutenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutenburg closes the distance and clinches.
Jones stalling.
Gutenburg avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Gutenburg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Gutenburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Gutenburg gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutenburg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Gutenburg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gutenburg shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gutenburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Gutenburg counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Gutenburg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gutenburg.
Gutenburg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gutenburg, pushing him back against the cage.
Gutenburg jumps guard but Jones stands there with Gutenburg around his waist. Gutenburg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gutenburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gutenburg.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gutenburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gutenburg avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gutenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gutenburg tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Gutenburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gutenburg fails to pull guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gutenburg avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Gutenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gutenburg takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gutenburg.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Gutenburg avoids the damage to the body.
Gutenburg avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Gutenburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Gutenburg blocks with his arms.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gutenburg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Gutenburg closes the distance and clinches.
Gutenburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to clinch but Gutenburg is having none of it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gutenburg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Gutenburg pushes him off.
Gutenburg closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gutenburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Gutenburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gutenburg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gutenburg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gutenburg blocks it with crossed arms.
Gutenburg taking a breather.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gutenburg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones blocks a body shot from Gutenburg.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gutenburg's brow.
Gutenburg pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gutenburg pulls guard successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gutenburg trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gutenburg has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gutenburg trying to control the position here.
Jones is looking to stand up but Gutenburg won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries to clinch but Gutenburg moves out of range.
Jones wants to clinch
and Gutenburg counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but Gutenburg moves out of range.
Gutenburg dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Gutenburg's head and hops out.
Gutenburg gets a clinch.
Gutenburg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Gutenburg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Gutenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Gutenburg swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch there but Gutenburg circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gutenburg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gutenburg is controlling him well.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Gutenburg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gutenburg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gutenburg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoff Gutenburg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Gutenburg pushes him off.
Gutenburg shoots in but no luck this time.
Gutenburg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Gutenburg moves away
and Gutenburg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones tries to clinch there but Gutenburg circles away.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Gutenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutenburg closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Gutenburg blocks it.
Gutenburg tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Gutenburg blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Gutenburg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Gutenburg blocks the elbow strike.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gutenburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones prevents Gutenburg from breaking the clinch.
Gutenburg avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Gutenburg wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gutenburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kristoff Gutenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutenburg connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch up but Gutenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Gutenburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gutenburg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gutenburg somewhat.
Gutenburg shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gutenburg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones tries to clinch up but Gutenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Gutenburg on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gutenburg.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gutenburg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gutenburg avoids the head kick by Jones.
Gutenburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to clinch
and Gutenburg counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gutenburg from controlling successfully.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gutenburg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gutenburg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gutenburg prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gutenburg trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kristoff Gutenburg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gutenburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gutenburg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kristoff Gutenburg.
I think Gutenburg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoff Gutenburg!
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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 these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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175 lbs
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25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Prefers standup |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Urutaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Urutaka is defended easily by Marshal.
Marshal rushes Urutaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marshal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marshal is looking to break free of the clinch but Urutaka has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Marshal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marshal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marshal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshal working aggressively here.
Urutaka breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Marshal.
Urutaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marshal!
Marshal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephen Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urutaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marshal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urutaka.
Urutaka has closed the distance and engaged Marshal in a clinch.
Marshal lands with a light punch inside.
Urutaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshal.
Urutaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marshal stalling.
Marshal is trying to force a seperation but Urutaka has the dominant position.
Marshal misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka prevents Marshal from breaking the clinch.
Urutaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marshal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urutaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshal throws a shot from downtown. Urutaka moves away and avoids it.
Urutaka throws a big shot that misses.
Marshal moves into the clinch.
Urutaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Urutaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshal doesn't manage to clinch there - Urutaka circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Urutaka.
Marshal has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from Marshal.
Urutaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marshal after a bit of a struggle.
Marshal is looking to break free of the clinch but Urutaka has double underhooks.
Urutaka has Marshal pressed against the cage, preventing Marshal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Urutaka can't get the takedown.
Urutaka is breathing heavily.
Urutaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Urutaka tries to pull guard but Marshal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marshal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Urutaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marshal throws a nice looking combination but Urutaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal tries to clinch but Urutaka is having none of it.
Marshal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urutaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marshal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marshal has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marshal tries to break the clinch but Urutaka is controlling the position.
Urutaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshal fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urutaka manages to avoid it.
Marshal moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshal throws out a loose jab but Urutaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Marshal 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.
A combination from Marshal does no damage.
Marshal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai Urutaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshal takes a swing at Urutaka's ribcage but misses.
Marshal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marshal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urutaka.
Urutaka shoots in for a takedown but Marshal shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urutaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urutaka defending well as Marshal loads up on a big left hand.
Marshal misses with a hook to the body
and Urutaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Urutaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal wants to clinch
and Urutaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urutaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urutaka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Urutaka moves into the clinch.
Marshal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Urutaka prevents Marshal from breaking the clinch.
Marshal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshal tries to circle away but Urutaka has him pinned against the cage.
Marshal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marshal lands a left hand.
Urutaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Marshal. No joy for Urutaka on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Urutaka is defended easily by Marshal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Urutaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshal looks to land a right hand but Urutaka moved out of range.
Urutaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Urutaka misses with a head kick.
Marshal lands a body shot.
Marshal tries to clinch but Urutaka moves out of range.
Marshal forces Urutaka back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Marshal.
Marshal has Urutaka pressed against the cage.
Marshal is trying to push Urutaka away but Urutaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marshal breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal connects with a body shot.
Marshal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Urutaka. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Marshal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urutaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Marshal doesn't manage to clinch there - Urutaka circles away.
Marshal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshal closes the distance and clinches.
Urutaka tries a body shot but Marshal blocks it.
Urutaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marshal is keeping busy.
A short left from Marshal.
Marshal breaks from the clinch.
Marshal misses with a double jab
and Urutaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka shoots in and drives through. Marshal sprawls well.
Marshal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urutaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urutaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marshal closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urutaka backwards.
Marshal breaks from the clinch.
Urutaka clinches up with Marshal and pushes him back against the cage.
Marshal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephen Marshal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Urutaka clinches up against the cage.
Marshal taking a breather.
Marshal is trying to break free.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marshal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marshal avoids a kick to the body.
Marshal clinches.
Marshal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshal tries to clinch up.
Urutaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good exchange - Marshal coming out on top.
Marshal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urutaka counters with a nice body shot.
Marshal misses with a body shot.
Urutaka moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marshal misses with the head strike.
Urutaka breaks the clinch.
Marshal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Marshal. Those never looked like landing.
Marshal just misses with a punch to the body.
Urutaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshal as he avoids it easily.
Urutaka rushes Marshal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Marshal.
Marshal throws a punch but it's blocked by Urutaka.
Marshal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urutaka jumps guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Urutaka working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marshal stands up and waves to Urutaka to follow him.
Urutaka misses with a double jab.
Urutaka gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Marshal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshal keeps control of Urutaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshal to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Urutaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshal has Urutaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephen Marshal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urutaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Marshal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marshal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai Urutaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urutaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal manages to break the clinch.
Marshal lands a slapping body shot.
Marshal lands a jab-cross combination.
Marshal lands the left hand.
Jab by Marshal.
A big left from Urutaka misses.
Marshal lands a nice looking body shot.
Marshal has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Marshal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Urutaka tries to land a knee to the head but Marshal blocks with his arms.
Urutaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urutaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Marshal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marshal 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Marshal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Steinbrenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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23
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Steinbrenner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinbrenner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boxer wants to control but Steinbrenner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer missing with punches from the bottom.
Boxer tries to get to full guard but Steinbrenner has control of the leg.
Boxer pushes Steinbrenner off and gets back to his feet.
Boxer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steinbrenner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steinbrenner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boxer smiles and moves away.
Steinbrenner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boxer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steinbrenner is in Boxer's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer is trying to control the position but Steinbrenner postures up.
Steinbrenner 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer wants to sweep here but Steinbrenner controlling him for the moment.
Boxer working a defensive guard here.
Steinbrenner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boxer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boxer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steinbrenner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boxer wants to stand and escape but instead Steinbrenner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Boxer controls Steinbrenner momentarily but Steinbrenner frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boxer wants to sweep but no luck.
Boxer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steinbrenner defends it easily.
Boxer looks gassed!
Boxer wants to improve his position but instead Steinbrenner has moved into half guard.
Steinbrenner wants to control but Boxer is keeping him busy.
Steinbrenner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boxer is desperately trying to improve his position but Steinbrenner has a good base and remains in mount.
Steinbrenner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steinbrenner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boxer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Steinbrenner with shots to the head and body - Boxer looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner looking to control but Boxer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steinbrenner unloading with bombs!
Boxer is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer tries to hold on but Steinbrenner postures up.
Boxer tries to reverse the position but Steinbrenner maintains control.
Steinbrenner controlling his opponent.
Boxer is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinbrenner with shots to the head and body - Boxer looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Steinbrenner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boxer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steinbrenner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinbrenner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steinbrenner avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxer.
Steinbrenner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boxer under the eye.
Steinbrenner moves in looking to clinch but Boxer pushes him off.
Steinbrenner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Steinbrenner.
Eric Steinbrenner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinbrenner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Steinbrenner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbrenner cracks Boxer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Steinbrenner coming out on top.
Boxer shoots in and drives through. Steinbrenner sprawls well.
Eric Steinbrenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Boxer.
Boxer shoots in and drives through. Steinbrenner sprawls well.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Steinbrenner shoots in but no luck this time.
Boxer shoots and misses
and Steinbrenner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steinbrenner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxer keeps working.
Steinbrenner decides to stand back up.
Steinbrenner clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Boxer tries to score a body lock takedown but Steinbrenner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steinbrenner missing with knees to the body.
Steinbrenner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer is trying to pull guard but Steinbrenner has him pressed against the cage.
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Steinbrenner dips to his left and cracks Boxer with an uppercut!
Boxer throws a head kick but Steinbrenner moves out of range.
Steinbrenner works over Boxer's head and body with a nice combination.
Boxer is rocked!
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steinbrenner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steinbrenner forces Boxer back against the cage and clinches.
Steinbrenner scores with a knee to the head.
Steinbrenner tries to score a body lock takedown but Boxer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steinbrenner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steinbrenner is looking to clinch but Boxer is avoiding it.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
Steinbrenner is looking to slow Boxer down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner with a poor takedown
and Boxer counters with a left and a right that stings Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner is looking to clinch.
Boxer scores with a body shot.
Steinbrenner fails with a takedown attempt.
Steinbrenner shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense.
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steinbrenner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steinbrenner counters with a left to the body.
Boxer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Steinbrenner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boxer is looking to clinch.
Boxer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steinbrenner on his heels. He'll look to pass Steinbrenner's guard now, I'm sure.
Boxer cracks Steinbrenner with a solid left hand.
Boxer wants to control from the top but Steinbrenner keeps moving.
Boxer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steinbrenner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boxer tries to free his leg and advance position but Steinbrenner is retaining full guard.
Steinbrenner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steinbrenner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxer tries to free his leg and advance position but Steinbrenner is retaining full guard.
Steinbrenner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily.
Eric Steinbrenner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boxer postures up and lands a big shot to Steinbrenner's brow.
Boxer wants to control from the top but Steinbrenner keeps moving.
Steinbrenner is looking to stand up but Boxer isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boxer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steinbrenner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boxer is looking to work some ground and pound but Steinbrenner has wrist control.
Steinbrenner wants to stand but Boxer is controlling the position.
Boxer controlling from the top position.
Boxer stands and throws Steinbrenner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boxer swings around for an armbar but Steinbrenner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boxer's guard.
Boxer working a defensive guard here.
Steinbrenner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boxer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steinbrenner has managed to get both his arms back between Boxer's legs - danger averted.
Steinbrenner wants to get up but he can't break Boxer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer wants to sweep but no luck.
Steinbrenner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steinbrenner advances position into side control!
Steinbrenner blocks the strikes from Boxer.
Steinbrenner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Steinbrenner closes the distance and pushes Boxer back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steinbrenner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boxer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steinbrenner looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Boxer really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boxer wants to clinch.
Steinbrenner shoots in for a double leg but Boxer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steinbrenner scores with a nice body kick.
Steinbrenner throws a head kick that half lands.
Steinbrenner throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
Steinbrenner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boxer tries to bum rush Steinbrenner with a series of wild strikes but Steinbrenner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a takedown
and Steinbrenner counters with a nice uppercut.
Eric Steinbrenner is winning the standup battle so far.
Steinbrenner tries to clinch there but Boxer circles away.
Steinbrenner keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steinbrenner counters by clinching up.
Steinbrenner prevents the takedown attempt.
Boxer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Steinbrenner is trying to break free.
Boxer tries to pull guard but Steinbrenner holds him up against the cage and eventually Boxer drops back down to his feet.
Eric Steinbrenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Boxer.
Steinbrenner manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steinbrenner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boxer uses from the top position.
Boxer wants to control from the top but Steinbrenner keeps moving.
Boxer throwing strikes but missing.
Boxer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer stopping the sweep attempt from Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner wants to stand up but Boxer is controlling him.
Steinbrenner wants to sweep but no luck.
Steinbrenner pulls Boxer in close to his closed guard and prevents Boxer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steinbrenner throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
Steinbrenner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxer throws a jab but it's blocked by Steinbrenner.
Boxer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steinbrenner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steinbrenner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boxer wants to pass the guard but Steinbrenner is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer passes Steinbrenner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boxer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eric Steinbrenner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steinbrenner avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Boxer tries to clinch up but Steinbrenner circles away and keeps his distance.
Boxer missing with a left hand there. Steinbrenner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steinbrenner is looking to clinch but Boxer is avoiding it.
Steinbrenner has Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Steinbrenner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steinbrenner fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxer.
Steinbrenner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner rushes Boxer and presses him up against the cage.
Steinbrenner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steinbrenner just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Steinbrenner as Boxer shoots in.
Steinbrenner throws a hook but Boxer blocks it.
Steinbrenner shoots in but Boxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner moves in looking to clinch but Boxer pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steinbrenner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Steinbrenner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steinbrenner scores with a hook.
Boxer stuffs the takedown attempt from Steinbrenner. Steinbrenner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Steinbrenner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steinbrenner lands a really nice looking cross but Boxer seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steinbrenner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steinbrenner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steinbrenner shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinbrenner misses with a body shot.
Steinbrenner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinbrenner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steinbrenner as he jumps to the side.
Steinbrenner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxer sprawls well. Boxer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steinbrenner gets slowly back to his feet.
Boxer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mark Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steinbrenner closes the distance and clinches.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Steinbrenner!
Eric Steinbrenner retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Eric Steinbrenner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Hart will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jared Hart!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hart clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith missing with strikes from the back.
Hart is trying to stand back up.
Smith is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hart has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Smith has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hart taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Smith doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Dimagiba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Buscemi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buscemi throws a sloppy head kick and Dimagiba moves out of range easily.
Dimagiba looking to score a takedown here. Buscemi is defending well but Dimagiba drives through and ends up in Buscemi's guard.
Buscemi being controlled here, momentarily.
Buscemi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dimagiba.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buscemi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dimagiba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Buscemi keeps moving.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Buscemi blocks nicely.
Dimagiba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dimagiba throwing strikes but missing.
Dimagiba trying to control but Buscemi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dimagiba postures up.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba works over Buscemi with some ground and pound from guard.
Buscemi keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Buscemi wants to stand up but Dimagiba is controlling him.
Buscemi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dimagiba is one step ahead there.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi is looking to stand up but Dimagiba isn't so interested in that idea.
Dimagiba stands up over Buscemi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dimagiba cracks Buscemi with a solid left hand.
Dimagiba is in close to Buscemi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Buscemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Dimagiba trying to control but Buscemi is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dimagiba cracks Buscemi with a solid left hand.
Dimagiba looking to sit in guard and control but Buscemi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Buscemi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buscemi preventing the sweep.
Dimagiba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dimagiba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dimagiba wants to break free but Buscemi has control.
Dimagiba misses with a punch to the body.
Dimagiba is trying to break the clinch but Buscemi has him pressed against the cage.
Dimagiba blocks an elbow strike.
Buscemi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Buscemi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dimagiba gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dimagiba wants to pass the guard but Buscemi is defending well.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buscemi scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dimagiba manages to mount him!
Dimagiba cracks Buscemi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Buscemi working to try and regain half guard.
Dimagiba in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dimagiba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba unloading with bombs!
Buscemi looks gassed!
Dimagiba landing shots from mount.
Dimagiba landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Dimagiba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dimagiba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buscemi was covering up waiting for the punch and Dimagiba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buscemi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dimagiba is aware though and is defending well.
Dimagiba won't allow Buscemi to get back to his feet.
Dimagiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buscemi has momentary wrist control but Dimagiba slips an elbow through the middle.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimagiba works over Buscemi with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dimagiba stopping the sweep attempt from Buscemi.
Buscemi keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Buscemi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dimagiba trying to control but Buscemi is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Buscemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dimagiba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Juan Dimagiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dimagiba landing some decent shots from guard.
Dimagiba content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Buscemi keeps moving.
Dimagiba landing some decent shots from guard.
Buscemi trying to keep a closed guard but Dimagiba is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimagiba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buscemi's head.
Dimagiba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Buscemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buscemi keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimagiba cracks Buscemi with a solid left hand.
Buscemi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dimagiba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buscemi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buscemi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Buscemi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dimagiba is controlling him.
Dimagiba controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Buscemi keeps moving.
Dimagiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buscemi can do to turn this around?
Dimagiba stands up over Buscemi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimagiba lands a couple of elbows.
Dimagiba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buscemi's head.
Dimagiba is working Buscemi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buscemi wants to stand up but Dimagiba is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba distracts Buscemi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimagiba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Dimagiba dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Buscemi throws a head kick that misses.
Dimagiba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dimagiba lands an elbow.
Buscemi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Buscemi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Buscemi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A lull in the action here as Dimagiba stalls from top position.
Buscemi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimagiba prevents Buscemi from escaping the position.
Dimagiba scoring with punches and elbows.
Buscemi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimagiba lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Dimagiba's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dimagiba is putting a hurting on Buscemi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Buscemi is rocked!
Buscemi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Buscemi is still in real trouble! Can Dimagiba finish him?
Dimagiba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dimagiba scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Buscemi is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dimagiba can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Dimagiba!
Juan Dimagiba looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'kung baga sa boxing puro ka lang amba baket sa suntukan may natalo kana ba? alam mo kase pare gabi na pero amoy araw kapa! ung hininga mo amoy regla ng negra! boom!'.
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