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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Callian Somos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaheo Labasan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaheo Labasan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Callian Somos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kaheo Labasan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labasan doesn't manage to clinch there - Somos circles away.
Kaheo Labasan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labasan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Somos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Labasan misses.
Labasan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Labasan wants it to stay on the feet.
Labasan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Somos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Labasan as he avoids it easily.
Somos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Labasan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callian Somos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labasan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Labasan misses.
Labasan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Somos.
Labasan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Somos counters with a low kick, right behind Labasan 's knee.
No luck for Somos with that takedown attempt.
Labasan misses with a two punch combination.
Somos forces Labasan back against the cage and clinches.
Somos prevents Labasan from breaking the clinch.
Somos is trying to pull guard but Labasan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labasan is trying to push Somos away but Somos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Somos has Labasan pressed against the cage, preventing Labasan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Labasan is looking to break free of the clinch but Somos has double underhooks.
Labasan tries to circle away but Somos has him pinned against the cage.
Somos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Labasan to keep the fight standing.
Labasan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Somos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Labasan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Somos jumps guard but Labasan stands there with Somos around his waist. Somos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Somos prevents Labasan from breaking the clinch.
Labasan tries to break the clinch but Somos is controlling the position.
Labasan has had enough of the clinch but Somos keeps him there for the moment.
Labasan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Labasan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Somos has Labasan pressed against the cage, preventing Labasan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Labasan is trying to push Somos away but Somos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Labasan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Labasan has a couple of punches blocked by Somos.
Labasan has a couple of punches blocked by Somos.
Labasan prevents a body shot from Somos.
Labasan is trying to push Somos away but Somos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Somos scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Labasan as Somos tries to tie him up.
Somos lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Labasan is trying to break free.
Somos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Labasan tries to clinch up but Somos circles away and keeps his distance.
Labasan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Somos circles away quickly and effectively.
Somos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Labasan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Somos counters with a thumping low kick.
Labasan fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somos shoots in looking for a takedown but Labasan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Somos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Labasan throws a right and a left that Somos avoids nicely.
Labasan looks gassed!
Labasan swinging wildly here.
Somos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Labasan wants to clinch
and Somos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Somos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Somos dives in and grabs Labasan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Labasan pushes down on Somos's head and hops out.
Labasan misses with a two punch combination.
Labasan tries to bum rush Somos with a series of wild strikes but Somos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Labasan is looking to clinch but Somos is avoiding it.
Labasan closes the distance but Somos moves to the side
and Somos counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labasan throws a right hand that Somos ducks under and follows up with a left that Somos also avoids with ease.
Labasan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Somos throws a head kick that Labasan semi-blocks.
Somos throws a nice head kick!
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!
Labasan swinging wildly here.
Labasan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Labasan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Somos lands with an uppercut that bounces Labasan off the cage and back into range.
Somos swats away the attempt to clinch by Labasan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Labasan works over Somos's head and body with a nice combination.
Somos clinches with his opponent.
Somos misses with a knee strike.
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 Callian Somos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Labasan misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Labasan. Those never looked like landing.
Somos misses with a series of wild punches.
Labasan is looking to clinch.
Somos shoots in but no luck this time.
Labasan defending well as Somos loads up on a big left hand.
Labasan throws a series of punches but Somos moves out of range.
Somos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Labasan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Labasan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Somos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Labasan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Somos circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Labasan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Somos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labasan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Somos tries a low kick but Labasan avoids it.
Labasan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Labasan misses.
Somos shoots in looking for a takedown. Labasan tries to sprawl out of it but Somos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Labasan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callian Somos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labasan tries to bum rush Somos with a series of wild strikes but Somos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaheo Labasan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somos tries to keep at a distance but Labasan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Somos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Labasan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Somos.
Labasan throws a series of punches but Somos moves out of range.
Callian Somos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labasan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Somos circles away quickly and effectively.
Somos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Labasan pinned against the cage. Labasan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labasan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kaheo Labasan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Labasan swinging wildly here.
Labasan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Somos tries to score a body lock takedown but Labasan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Labasan tries a body shot but Somos blocks it.
Somos keeps control of Labasan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Labasan misses with some punches.
Labasan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Somos fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Labasan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Labasan wants to get back to striking at distance but Somos won't allow it.
Somos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somos keeps control of Labasan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Labasan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Labasan is looking to break free of the clinch but Somos has double underhooks.
Somos tries to stall but Labasan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Labasan working aggressively here.
Labasan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Labasan is trying to break free.
Somos wants to take the fight to the mat but Labasan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Labasan struggles to land a body shot inside as Somos controls his hands.
Labasan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Labasan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Somos has him pressed against the cage.
Somos decides to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Labasan is looking to work some ground and pound but Somos has wrist control.
Labasan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Labasan throws a right and a left that Somos avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labasan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Labasan throws a right hand that Somos ducks under and follows up with a left that Somos also avoids with ease.
Labasan throws a nice looking combination but Somos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Labasan throws a combination that misses
and Somos counters with a head kick. That will keep Labasan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Labasan moves into range and clinches up with Somos.
Kaheo Labasan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Labasan tries to circle away but Somos has him pinned against the cage.
Labasan breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Somos.
Labasan throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Labasan misses with a series of wild punches.
Labasan throws a nice looking combination but Somos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaheo Labasan 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. This is the final round!
Somos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Labasan does no damage.
Labasan misses with the combination.
Labasan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Somos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Labasan throws a series of punches but Somos moves out of range.
Somos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Labasan is fending him off so far but Somos persists. Nope, Labasan circles away and we're back to standing.
Somos dodges the punch combination from Labasan.
Labasan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Labasan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Labasan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Somos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Labasan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callian Somos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Somos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Labasan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Somos somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labasan forces Somos back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Labasan is looking to break free of the clinch but Somos has double underhooks.
Somos can't get the takedown.
Somos goes for a takedown attempt but Labasan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Labasan tries to bum rush Somos with a series of wild strikes but Somos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Labasan misses.
Labasan lands a two punch combo.
Somos clinches up against the cage.
Somos keeps control of Labasan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somos keeps control of Labasan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Labasan can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Labasan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Labasan pushes Somos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Somos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Labasan wants to break free but Somos has control.
Somos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Labasan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Labasan lands a hook that snaps the head of Somos backwards.
Labasan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Labasan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Labasan manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somos swats away the attempt to clinch by Labasan.
Labasan wants to clinch but Somos slips to the side
and Somos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Labasan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Labasan.
Labasan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Somos counters with a one-two to the body.
Labasan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Labasan misses with a wild combination.
Labasan throws a combination that misses
and Somos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Labasan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Somos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Labasan's head.
Somos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Labasan circles away.
Some wild striking there from Labasan.
Somos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Labasan misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Somos or perhaps it was just good defense by Labasan which made him look bad.
Somos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Labasan swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Labasan.
Labasan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Somos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Labasan as he avoids it easily.
Labasan has Somos up against the cage in a clinch.
Labasan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Labasan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Labasan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Labasan scores with a three punch combo!
Labasan misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaheo Labasan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Labasan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaheo Labasan!
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energy
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