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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Kawika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bane comes to the cage accompanied by Dalek - A Beast Caged. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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, Travis Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Kawika!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawika shoots for a takedown but Bane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bane wants it to stay on the feet.
Bane closes the distance looking to clinch
so Kawika counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawika drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bane dives on top into guard.
Kawika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bane wants to get up but he can't break Kawika's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kawika is looking to stand up but Bane isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bane has managed to get both his arms back between Kawika's legs - danger averted.
Bane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kawika escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kawika drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Travis Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Kawika.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bane breaks from the clinch.
Bane darts in and clinches Kawika up against the cage.
Bane manages to break the clinch.
Kawika stuffs the takedown attempt from Bane. Bane gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawika will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bane tries to clinch up
and Kawika decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bane's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawika thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bane wants to stand up but Kawika is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawika drops back looking for a leg! Bane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bane manages to kick Kawika off! Kawika jumps back into Bane's guard.
Kawika looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bane wants to stand and escape but Kawika is having none of it.
Kawika drops back looking for a leg! Bane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bane manages to kick Kawika off! Kawika jumps back into Bane's guard.
Kawika 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kawika is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Kawika dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bane wants it to stay on the feet.
Bane misses with a few strikes there.
Kawika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawika gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bane counters with a body kick that stops Kawika in his tracks momentarily.
Bane closes the distance but Kawika moves to the side
and Kawika decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bane's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawika thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kawika has gone for a leg lock! Bane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kawika's guard.
Kawika is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bane is aware though and is defending well.
Kawika working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bane has passed into half guard!
Kawika is breathing heavily.
Kawika looking for submissions off his back.
Kawika looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bane tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kawika.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bane stands and steps away. Kawika gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kawika shoots in looking for a takedown. Bane tries to sprawl out of it but Kawika keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Travis Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Kawika.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bane, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bane rushes Kawika and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane trying to land knees to the body.
Bane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawika circles away from the clinch attempt
so Kawika counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bane wants to stand but Kawika is controlling the position.
Kawika has gone for a leg lock! Bane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kawika's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bane has managed to get both his arms back between Kawika's legs - danger averted.
Kawika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bane defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bane defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kawika looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Kawika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bane scores with a jab. Kawika acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kawika counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kawika.
Kawika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kawika drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bane!
Rich Kawika has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bane decides to stand back up. Bane steps back and let's Kawika get back to his feet.
Bane tries for a takedown but Kawika sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawika tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kawika somewhat.
Kawika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bane misses with a double jab
and Kawika counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bane's guard now.
Kawika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bane wants to get back to his feet but Kawika is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kawika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kawika thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kawika drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kawika jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kawika wants to pass the guard but Bane is keeping the position.
Kawika pushing down on Bane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Kawika is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bane defends it well.
Kawika prevents Bane from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawika is trying for a kimura here. Bane looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kawika wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Kawika!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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