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Hilo Fight 17 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demarques Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Paltiguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paltiguera has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Demarques Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demarques Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Paltiguera!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Paltiguera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paltiguera throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Demarques Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paltiguera as he avoids it easily.
Paltiguera scores with a body shot.
Paltiguera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paltiguera scores with a counter punch that sends Johnson to the canvas! Paltiguera smells blood - he's punishing Johnson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Johnson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Paltiguera!
An out of breath Nick Paltiguera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Hembdo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Romeo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hembdo comes to the cage accompanied by my balls your chin. Paulo Hembdo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulo Hembdo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Romeo Paris!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hembdo misses with a takedown
and Paris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hembdo stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Paris as Hembdo shoots in.
Paris tries to clinch but Hembdo is having none of it.
Hembdo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paris looks for the body kick but Hembdo saw that one coming.
Paris leaves Hembdo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Hembdo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hembdo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paris's waist but Paris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hembdo off to one side.
Paris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paris wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hembdo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paris is looking to clinch.
Hembdo throws a solid leg kick but Paris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hembdo.
Hembdo tries to clinch up but Paris circles away and keeps his distance.
Paulo Hembdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hembdo looks for a takedown but Paris sprawls well.
Hembdo tries to keep at a distance but Paris has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hembdo has had enough of the clinch but Paris keeps him there for the moment.
Hembdo is working for takedown but Paris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hembdo's efforts to push away.
Paris goes for a takedown attempt but Hembdo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hembdo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paris decides to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hembdo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hembdo doesn't defend quickly enough and Paris has managed to lock this one up! Can Hembdo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Paris on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kobe Romeo Paris!
After the fight, Kobe Romeo Paris was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mewes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fidel Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Mewes!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Mewes misses.
Mewes throws a series of strikes that have Mendez backpedaling.
It looks like Fidel Mendez has been cut.
Mendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mewes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendez is in Mewes's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mewes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mewes's head.
Mewes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mewes, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard.
Mendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mewes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mewes taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
Mendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Mewes trying to control from the bottom.
Mewes has hold of Mendez's hands but Mendez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mewes is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mewes avoid being mounted?
Mendez 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.
Mendez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendez lands a couple of good shots and Mewes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mendez lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mewes's head.
Mendez scores with punches and elbows.
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!
Mendez avoiding Mewes 's attempts to control his hands.
Mendez scores with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez working for a choke but Mewes is defending well.
Mewes rolls, trying to escape but Mendez keeps control of the position.
Mewes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mewes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mendez's guard. Nice work there by Mewes.
Mendez pulls Mewes in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendez is on top in guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mewes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mewes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is trying to stand.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mewes pulls his head out easily.
Mewes prevents Mendez from standing back up.
Mendez is looking to control Mewes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?
Mewes trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez trying to get back to full guard but Mewes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mewes unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mewes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mewes thowing shots but they're missing.
Mewes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendez is looking to get to half guard.
Mewes looking to control but Mendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mewes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez is trying to stand.
Mewes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez pushes Mewes off looking to stand but Mewes dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Mendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Mendez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Mewes shows good takedown defense.
Mendez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mewes avoids it really well and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Mewes scores with a four punch combination!
Mendez is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mewes.
Oh Mendez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mewes cracks Mendez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mendez falls backwards against the cage. Mewes follows up with more strikes that drop Mendez to his knees. Mewes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mendez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Mewes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Cobain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobain comes to the cage accompanied by Smell Like Teen Spirit. Rodrigues has chosen Save My Soul as his entrance music. Leo Rodrigues is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Cobain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Kurt Cobain has been cut.
Cobain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodrigues fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobain avoids it really well and circles away.
Cobain gets a clinch.
Rodrigues prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cobain tries for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to get underhooks.
Rodrigues is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cobain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Cobain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodrigues jabs at Cobain's body.
Rodrigues fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cobain sprawls well initially but Rodrigues persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cobain moves into full guard.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Cobain is keeping the position.
Cobain is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodrigues manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobain stands up from Rodrigues's guard - Cobain perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues gets caught napping as Cobain dives in and scores a takedown. Rodrigues manages to retain guard.
Cobain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobain trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
Cobain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Cobain wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horrible takedown by Cobain or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues which made him look bad.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodrigues counters by clinching up.
Cobain is trying to break free.
Cobain trying to control the position but instead, Rodrigues has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cobain into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobain breaks the clinch.
Cobain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobain wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodrigues instigates a clinch.
Cobain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Cobain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cobain back to the cage. Rodrigues follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodrigues's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kurt Cobain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kurt Cobain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobain tries to sprawl out of it but Rodrigues keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cobain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cobain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cobain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodrigues has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.
Cobain trying to control the position but Rodrigues is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain blocks the strikes from Rodrigues.
Cobain trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cobain decides to stand back up. Cobain steps back and let's Rodrigues get back to his feet.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cobain to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Cobain moves out of range.
Cobain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobain tries for a takedown but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobain moves into the clinch.
Cobain is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Cobain stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kurt Cobain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Rodrigues.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues prevents a body shot from Cobain.
Rodrigues wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodrigues gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cobain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cobain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues 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.
Cobain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigues takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cobain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobain wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodrigues's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leo Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cobain.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobain slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodrigues, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Cobain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Cobain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cobain throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Cobain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodrigues's half guard.
Kurt Cobain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigues is refusing to be controlled, as Cobain sits in half guard.
Cobain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but Cobain has control of the leg.
Rodrigues taking some punishment here, with Cobain in his half guard.
Cobain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodrigues!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cobain.
Cobain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cobain has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rodrigues's face.
Cobain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobain thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cobain wants to finish this one by submission but Rodrigues is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cobain.
Rodrigues throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Rodrigues tries to reverse the position but Cobain maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodrigues is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobain landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobain takes Rodrigues's back.
Cobain slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cobain controlling well, preventing Rodrigues from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobain biding his time, controlling Rodrigues.
Cobain is hanging on to Rodrigues's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cobain working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Rodrigues is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Cobain has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Rodrigues taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Cobain!
A pretty intense looking Kurt Cobain took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideao Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares has chosen Die Die Die My Darling as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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211 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiko Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gideao Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendez's guard.
Tavares postures up.
Mendez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tavares rolls with it to try and escape but Mendez cranks on the arm and Tavares is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kiko Mendez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Missa Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zesse Echobeach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zesse Echobeach is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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268 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Missa Okami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zesse Echobeach!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Echobeach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okami paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okami misses with a two punch combination.
Okami is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Echobeach's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Okami tries to pass the half guard into mount. Echobeach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Echobeach won't allow Okami to pass to mount.
Okami stands up from half guard.
Echobeach wants to clinch.
Okami tries a low kick but Echobeach avoids it.
Echobeach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okami manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami doesn't manage to clinch there - Echobeach circles away.
Echobeach tries to clinch up.
Echobeach takes the fight into the clinch.
Echobeach can't get the takedown.
Okami is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Echobeach is defending well.
Echobeach tries a knee to the head but Okami blocks it.
Okami is trying to pull guard but Echobeach has him pressed against the cage.
Echobeach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okami blocks it with crossed arms.
Echobeach wants the takedown. Okami is fighting it off but Echobeach persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Okami's guard against the cage.
Okami looking for a sweep. Not yet Okami, not yet.
Echobeach trying to control but Okami is working from the bottom.
Echobeach drops back, looking for a kneebar! Okami looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Okami looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Okami!
Okami has hold of Echobeach's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Echobeach seems comfortable defending it but Okami has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Echobeach is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Echobeach is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Okami couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Missa Okami!
A victorious Missa Okami thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grap Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idi Ota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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299 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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295 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grap Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idi Ota!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ota tries to clinch up but Dummy circles away and keeps his distance.
Ota tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dummy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dummy postures up.
Dummy stands and throws Ota's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dummy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dummy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ota sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ota wants to get back to his feet.
Dummy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ota rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dummy's guard! Nice work there by Ota!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ota is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dummy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ota is looking to defend but Dummy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ota! Dummy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ota taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grap Dummy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey has chosen Set Me Free as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey lands a high kick!
Cain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harvey.
Harvey lands a high kick!
Cain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harvey circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid body kick from Harvey.
Harvey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain blocks the body kick.
Harvey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harvey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cain at a distance.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Harvey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harvey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harvey lands with a slapping head kick.
Cain is rocked!
Harvey dances in with a quick combination. Cain is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Harvey snaps Cain's head back. Cain stumbles backwards against the cage. Harvey steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Cain's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Cain just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). PJ Harvey!
PJ Harvey gave a mention to Fight Night Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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