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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Luimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saikosis Killzie (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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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Luimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saikosis Killzie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luimes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killzie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luimes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luimes drops back looking for a leg! Killzie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killzie manages to kick Luimes off! Luimes jumps back into Killzie's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killzie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luimes drops back looking for a leg! Killzie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killzie manages to kick Luimes off! Luimes jumps back into Killzie's guard.
Killzie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luimes content to stall in guard here.
Luimes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Killzie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Luimes has Killzie in his guard.
Luimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killzie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killzie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Killzie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Killzie tries to free his leg and advance position but Luimes is retaining full guard.
Killzie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killzie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killzie tries to free his leg and advance position but Luimes is retaining full guard.
Killzie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Luimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killzie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Killzie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Killzie is stalling in the full guard.
Luimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luimes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Luimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luimes looking for a guillotine here but Killzie defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Luimes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown by Luimes or perhaps it was just good defense by Killzie which made him look bad.
Luimes slips a jab from Killzie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luimes shoots in and drives through. Killzie sprawls well.
Killzie throws a leg kick but Luimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luimes shoots in and drives through. Killzie sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Luimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luimes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killzie defends it nicely.
Killzie lands with a kick to the temple. Luimes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Luimes has a takedown stuffed.
Richard Luimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luimes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Luimes lands in his opponent's guard.
Luimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Luimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luimes preventing the sweep.
Luimes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Killzie dives on top into guard.
Killzie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Killzie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killzie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Killzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luimes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Killzie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killzie looking to pass the guard.
Luimes is trying to control the position but Killzie postures up.
Killzie trying to control but Luimes is working from the bottom.
Luimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luimes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killzie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luimes working for a triangle but Killzie defends it easily.
Luimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killzie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killzie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Killzie wants to pass the guard but Luimes is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killzie content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saikosis Killzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Killzie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Killzie throws a hook to the side of Luimes's head but Luimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luimes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Luimes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Killzie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luimes but great work by Killzie.
Luimes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killzie controlling the position from side mount.
Luimes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Luimes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luimes is looking for a sweep.
Killzie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luimes is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killzie instigates a clinch.
Killzie misses with a knee strike.
Killzie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luimes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luimes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luimes goes for a takedown attempt but Killzie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Killzie.
Richard Luimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luimes blocks a head kick by Killzie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killzie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luimes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killzie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Luimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luimes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killzie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luimes blocks a head kick by Killzie.
Killzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killzie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Luimes wants to control but Killzie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luimes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Killzie not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luimes moves into full guard.
Luimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killzie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saikosis Killzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Killzie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saikosis Killzie!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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