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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James DiGriz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ainakea Onakea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James DiGriz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ainakea Onakea!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiGriz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Onakea throws out the jab.
DiGriz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onakea throws a lazy right hand but DiGriz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DiGriz walks into a straight right hand from Onakea.
It looks like James DiGriz has been cut.
DiGriz clinches up with Onakea and pushes him back against the ropes.
Onakea wants to get back to striking at distance but DiGriz won't allow it.
DiGriz tries for a takedown. No joy.
DiGriz blocking some punches.
DiGriz is working for takedown but Onakea is calmly controlling the position for now.
Onakea can't break the clinch.
DiGriz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Onakea is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James DiGriz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onakea prevents the takedown attempt.
DiGriz prevents a body shot from Onakea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onakea tries to break the clinch but DiGriz is controlling the position.
Onakea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Onakea tries to clinch
and DiGriz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Onakea's guard.
DiGriz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DiGriz is fighting to break Onakea's control of his arms but Onakea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Onakea keeping full guard, as DiGriz tries to pass.
DiGriz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Onakea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DiGriz, into his guard.
DiGriz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onakea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DiGriz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DiGriz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onakea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DiGriz is proving hard to escape from.
DiGriz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DiGriz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Onakea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DiGriz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Onakea passes into side control.
Onakea wants to control but DiGriz is keeping him busy.
Onakea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DiGriz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DiGriz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Onakea's best efforts.
DiGriz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DiGriz is working hard here to advance position.
DiGriz looking for submissions off his back.
DiGriz actively working from the bottom here.
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 James DiGriz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James DiGriz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Onakea takes a swing at DiGriz's ribcage but misses.
Onakea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Onakea blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainakea Onakea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onakea scores with a hook to the body. DiGriz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Onakea.
DiGriz slips under a jab from Onakea.
Onakea throws the left hand but DiGriz avoids the punch easily.
Onakea lands a left and a right that send DiGriz crashing to the mat, dazed. Onakea thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
DiGriz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onakea clinches but DiGriz breaks the clinch
and DiGriz counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onakea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Onakea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Onakea can't break the clinch.
Onakea tries to break free but DiGriz pushes him back against the ropes.
Onakea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Onakea misses with a punch to the body.
Onakea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DiGriz.
Onakea has had enough of the clinch but DiGriz keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Onakea tries to break free but DiGriz pushes him back against the ropes.
Onakea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Onakea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Onakea throws a punch but it's blocked by DiGriz.
DiGriz can't get the takedown.
Onakea stops a takedown attempt from DiGriz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James DiGriz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onakea tries to circle away but DiGriz has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Onakea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Onakea wants to break free but DiGriz has control.
Onakea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onakea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Onakea is trying to stall.
Onakea gets underhooks to prevent DiGriz's takedown attempt.
Onakea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DiGriz's elbow.
DiGriz is working for takedown but Onakea is calmly controlling the position for now.
Onakea throws a punch but it's blocked by DiGriz.
Onakea can't find room to land a body shot as DiGriz controls the action.
DiGriz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Onakea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Onakea tries to break the clinch but DiGriz is controlling the position.
Onakea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Onakea wants to get back to striking at distance but DiGriz won't allow it.
Onakea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Onakea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DiGriz pulls Onakea into guard.
Onakea wants to stand but DiGriz is controlling his posture from full guard.
DiGriz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onakea manages to get himself to full guard.
DiGriz has gone for a leg lock! Onakea slips out almost immediately though and dives into DiGriz's guard.
DiGriz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ainakea Onakea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James DiGriz's cut.
That's time! DiGriz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
No joy there for Onakea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Onakea tries to close the distance and clinch but DiGriz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Onakea wants to clinch up but DiGriz keeps it at a distance.
Onakea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Onakea looks to clinch
and DiGriz counters with a takedown into side control.
DiGriz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DiGriz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DiGriz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiGriz trying to control the position but Onakea is working away.
Onakea is trying to improve his position.
DiGriz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Onakea rolls with the submission and now he's on top in DiGriz's guard! Nice work there by Onakea!
DiGriz wants to sweep here but Onakea controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DiGriz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DiGriz working for a triangle but Onakea defends it easily.
Onakea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DiGriz working for submissions but it's allowed Onakea to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiGriz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DiGriz tries to get to full guard but Onakea has control of the leg.
DiGriz has a hand on Onakea's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Onakea takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
DiGriz is wriggling around trying to escape.
DiGriz tries to hold on but Onakea pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DiGriz working to try and regain half guard.
DiGriz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Onakea wants to get back to his feet.
DiGriz wants to sweep but Onakea has passed to side control!
DiGriz is looking to regain half guard here but Onakea keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
James DiGriz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DiGriz 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James DiGriz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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