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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Marcelo Riberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakiuko Kamakawiwohole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakawiwohole has chosen Champion - Grinspoon as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Marcelo Riberio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kakiuko Kamakawiwohole!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamakawiwohole darts in and clinches Riberio up against the cage.
Riberio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kamakawiwohole.
Riberio can't get the takedown.
Riberio jumps into guard, dragging Kamakawiwohole to the mat.
Kamakawiwohole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamakawiwohole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riberio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamakawiwohole is looking to work some ground and pound but Riberio has wrist control.
Kamakawiwohole looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kamakawiwohole is looking to work some ground and pound but Riberio has wrist control.
Kamakawiwohole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riberio is keeping the position for now.
Riberio is trying to keep Kamakawiwohole in close.
Kamakawiwohole throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kamakawiwohole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kamakawiwohole lands in his opponent's guard.
Riberio looking for a guillotine here but Kamakawiwohole defends easily.
Kamakawiwohole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riberio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riberio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamakawiwohole defends well.
Riberio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamakawiwohole.
Riberio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamakawiwohole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Riberio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riberio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamakawiwohole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamakawiwohole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riberio is breathing heavily.
Kamakawiwohole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwohole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riberio working for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamakawiwohole lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kamakawiwohole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kamakawiwohole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riberio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamakawiwohole stopping the sweep attempt from Riberio.
Kamakawiwohole working some strikes from top position.
Kamakawiwohole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riberio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Riberio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamakawiwohole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kamakawiwohole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riberio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamakawiwohole defends it easily.
Riberio working for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole defends it easily.
Kamakawiwohole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamakawiwohole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamakawiwohole with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwohole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riberio is looking for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole pushes his legs off easily.
Riberio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riberio is looking for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole pushes his legs off easily.
Riberio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riberio working for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakawiwohole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Marcelo Riberio 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.
Riberio with a poor takedown
and Kamakawiwohole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andre Marcelo Riberio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riberio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamakawiwohole pulls his head out easily.
Riberio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kamakawiwohole scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kamakawiwohole winds up and cracks Riberio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kamakawiwohole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riberio defending well though.
Kamakawiwohole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riberio missing with punches from the bottom.
Kamakawiwohole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamakawiwohole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riberio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riberio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kamakawiwohole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwohole with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riberio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamakawiwohole counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riberio's guard now.
Riberio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riberio working for a triangle but Kamakawiwohole defends it easily.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Riberio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamakawiwohole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riberio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riberio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamakawiwohole is aware though and is defending well.
Kamakawiwohole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kamakawiwohole postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riberio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kamakawiwohole, into his guard.
Kamakawiwohole pulls Riberio in to control the position.
Riberio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riberio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Riberio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamakawiwohole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riberio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kamakawiwohole's head.
Riberio stands and throws Kamakawiwohole's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riberio is working Kamakawiwohole over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kamakawiwohole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riberio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riberio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamakawiwohole is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riberio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamakawiwohole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riberio trying to control the action but Kamakawiwohole is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riberio is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamakawiwohole is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Marcelo Riberio 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!
Kamakawiwohole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamakawiwohole has clasped his hands together around Riberio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Riberio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Riberio wants to control but Kamakawiwohole postures up.
Riberio gets back to half guard.
Kamakawiwohole prevents Riberio from improving his position.
Riberio is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riberio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamakawiwohole.
Riberio tries to kick Kamakawiwohole off but Kamakawiwohole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kamakawiwohole drops an elbow to the side of Riberio's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Kamakawiwohole scores with a four punch combination!
Kamakawiwohole gets a takedown into half guard.
Kamakawiwohole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kamakawiwohole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamakawiwohole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamakawiwohole is working for a kimura but Riberio is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamakawiwohole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riberio manages to get to full guard.
Kamakawiwohole is sitting in close to Riberio's body. Riberio has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kamakawiwohole is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kamakawiwohole is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Riberio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Marcelo Riberio!
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energy
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hype
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