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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Dimagiba's head and hops out.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimagiba. Dimagiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Dimagiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dimagiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimagiba jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Dimagiba pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dimagiba can't get the takedown.
Jackson is trying to trip Dimagiba. He has hold of a leg but Dimagiba is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimagiba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson trying to control but Dimagiba is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimagiba manages to avoid it.
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dimagiba to the ground. Jackson is now in Dimagiba's guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Dimagiba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson controls Dimagiba momentarily but Dimagiba frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Dimagiba postures up.
Dimagiba controlling from the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice combination there by Dimagiba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Dimagiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimagiba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dimagiba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Dimagiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dimagiba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dimagiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dimagiba wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Dimagiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dimagiba lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimagiba is controlling the pace.
Dimagiba drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Dimagiba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Dimagiba's guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimagiba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dimagiba seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Dimagiba thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dimagiba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dimagiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Dimagiba is trying to keep Jackson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dimagiba is retaining full guard.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dimagiba with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dimagiba!
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dimagiba tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Dimagiba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Simon Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Dimagiba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimagiba manages to avoid it.
Salvador Dimagiba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dimagiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimagiba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimagiba has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dimagiba!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Dimagiba is squirming around nicely.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Dimagiba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dimagiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dimagiba keeps moving.
Dimagiba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dimagiba punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Dimagiba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dimagiba punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba controlling from mount.
Dimagiba lands a big elbow.
Dimagiba lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Dimagiba controlling the position easily from mount.
Dimagiba unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simon Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimagiba.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dimagiba's hands.
Dimagiba slips a jab from Jackson.
Dimagiba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Dimagiba is now in Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking to control.
Dimagiba throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dimagiba trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson is thwarting Dimagiba's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dimagiba trying to control here.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Dimagiba defending well.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dimagiba is trying to stand.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dimagiba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simon Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dimagiba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dimagiba throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson prevents Dimagiba from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Dimagiba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dimagiba is keeping the position for now.
Dimagiba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Dimagiba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Dimagiba!
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Dimagiba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Dimagiba is proving a slippery customer.
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Salvador Dimagiba.
Well Dimagiba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Dimagiba!
Salvador Dimagiba tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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