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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Browndog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browndog is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: (listen to this). James Bender has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Browndog!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Browndog.
Nice takedown defense from Bender. No joy for Browndog on that attempt.
Browndog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bender avoids it really well and circles away.
James Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Browndog.
Browndog shoots in for a takedown but Bender shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Browndog.
Bender stuffs the takedown.
Bender looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Browndog!
Bender misses with a head shot.
Bender punching from mount but Browndog doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bender takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Browndog is working to get back to half guard.
Bender tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browndog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bender moves to take his opponent's back.
Bender struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bender is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Browndog is defending well though. Bender let's go of the attempt for now.
Browndog tries to break free.
Bender working for a choke but Browndog is defending well.
Browndog is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bender is breathing heavily.
Browndog looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bender.
Bender doesn't have the hooks in and Browndog manages to turn into his guard.
Bender looking for a guillotine here but Browndog defends easily.
Browndog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bender manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Browndog has Bender in his guard.
Bender pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Browndog is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browndog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bender is aware though and is defending well.
Browndog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Browndog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Browndog has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bender is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Browndog.
You can see the frustration on Browndog's face as Bender controls the position.
Bender will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bender trying to control the position but Browndog is working away.
Browndog sneaks back into half guard.
Browndog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender trying to control the action but Browndog is working from the bottom.
Browndog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Browndog won't allow Bender to pass to mount.
Bender is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Browndog defends it well.
Bender is trying to control. Browndog wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Browndog closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Browndog seems to be working for a kimura but Bender defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bender manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bender dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bender shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Browndog is desperately trying to improve his position but Bender has a good base and remains in mount.
Bender trying to control but Browndog is having none of it.
Browndog is trying desperately to improve position.
Bender misses with a head shot.
Bender has control of Browndog's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Browndog regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Browndog regains half guard.
Browndog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bender pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browndog tries to get to full guard but Bender has control of the leg.
Browndog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bender.
Browndog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bender passes to full mount!
Bender jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Browndog manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bender is looking to take a break and control but Browndog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Browndog is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bender off and has taken his back!
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.
Bender fending off the submission attempt from Browndog.
Bender tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bender tries to hold on but Browndog postures up.
James Bender overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bender is wriggling around trying to escape.
Browndog avoids the attempt from Bender to control.
Bender defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Browndog.
Browndog wants to finish this one by submission but Bender is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Browndog.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bender sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Browndog pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bender manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Browndog wants to pass the guard but Bender is keeping the position.
Bender controlling the position.
Bender is trying to keep Browndog in close.
Browndog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Browndog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Browndog 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.
Browndog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bender is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Browndog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bender shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Browndog manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bender trying to control the position from guard on top but Browndog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Browndog is looking for a triangle but Bender pushes his legs off easily.
Browndog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bender doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bender manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bender pushing down on Browndog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Bender will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Browndog gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bender trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bender wants to control from the top but Browndog keeps moving.
Bender pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Browndog is keeping the position for now.
Browndog 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! Bender rolls with it to try and escape but Browndog cranks on the arm and Bender is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocky Browndog!
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