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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kirabot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Cylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Cylo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akira Kirabot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Cylo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cylo throws a hook to the side of Kirabot's head but Kirabot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cylo enables Kirabot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cylo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kirabot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirabot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kirabot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirabot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cylo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirabot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirabot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cylo's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirabot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirabot is looking to work some ground and pound but Cylo has wrist control.
Kirabot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cylo wants to stand and escape but Kirabot is having none of it.
Kirabot is in close to Cylo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cylo is trying to keep Kirabot in close.
Kirabot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kirabot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kirabot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kirabot postures up in Cylo's guard and throws a big left but Cylo blocks it.
Cylo is looking to stand up but Kirabot isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirabot scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirabot is working Cylo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kirabot throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirabot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirabot postures up and lands a big shot to Cylo's brow.
Cylo wants to stand but Kirabot is controlling the position.
Kirabot postures up and lands a big shot to Cylo's brow.
Kirabot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Cylo is retaining full guard.
Kirabot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Cylo is retaining full guard.
Kirabot throwing strikes but missing.
Kirabot cracks Cylo with a solid left hand.
Cylo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirabot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cylo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirabot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kirabot is working Cylo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cylo has momentary wrist control but Kirabot slips an elbow through the middle.
Kirabot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirabot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirabot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirabot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cylo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirabot landing some decent shots from guard.
Kirabot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirabot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirabot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirabot postures up in Cylo's guard and throws a big left but Cylo blocks it.
Kirabot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirabot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cylo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirabot.
Kirabot chips away with some ground and pound.
Kirabot landing with the ground and pound.
Kirabot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cylo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirabot manages to get himself to full guard.
Kirabot wants to sweep but no luck.
Cylo looks winded!
Cylo wants to stand and escape but instead Kirabot has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kirabot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirabot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cylo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirabot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirabot is in close to Cylo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kirabot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cylo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirabot scoring with some ground and pound.
Kirabot is in close to Cylo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cylo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirabot throwing strikes from guard but Cylo blocks nicely.
Kirabot works over Cylo with some ground and pound from guard.
Cylo working a defensive guard here.
Kirabot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirabot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kirabot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kirabot connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirabot throwing strikes but missing.
Kirabot working some strikes from top position.
Kirabot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kirabot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cylo throws a shot from downtown. Kirabot moves away and avoids it.
Kirabot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kirabot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akira Kirabot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cylo's waist but Cylo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirabot off to one side.
Kirabot closes the distance and clinches up with Cylo, looking for a takedown. Kirabot pushes Cylo against the cage but Cylo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kirabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirabot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirabot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cylo throws out the jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Cylo scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Cylo misses its intended target.
Kirabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cylo's waist but Cylo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirabot off to one side.
Kirabot gets a double leg takedown into Cylo's guard.
Cylo is trying to control the position but Kirabot postures up.
Kirabot throwing strikes but missing.
Cylo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kirabot working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cylo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirabot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Cylo is trying to control the position but Kirabot postures up.
Kirabot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kirabot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirabot landing some decent shots from guard.
Kirabot connects with a couple of short punches.
Cylo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirabot.
Kirabot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cylo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kirabot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cylo's head.
Kirabot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirabot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kirabot throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirabot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirabot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cylo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kirabot connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirabot throwing strikes from guard but Cylo blocks nicely.
Kirabot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cylo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cylo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kirabot is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cylo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirabot defending well though.
Cylo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cylo is trying to control. Kirabot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adam Cylo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kirabot shoots in for a takedown but Cylo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kirabot dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kirabot drops his hands momentarily and Cylo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akira Kirabot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirabot slips a jab from Cylo.
Cylo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kirabot misses with a takedown attempt - Cylo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good shot there by Cylo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kirabot.
Akira Kirabot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cylo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirabot lands a few punches from side control.
Cylo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kirabot throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cylo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cylo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kirabot asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kirabot working the ground and pound.
Kirabot cracks Cylo with a big right hand but Cylo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Cylo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kirabot cracks Cylo with a big right hand but Cylo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirabot lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cylo down.
Kirabot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kirabot looks up at the clock and then as Cylo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kirabot smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cylo is rocked!
Cylo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kirabot connects with a decent elbow.
Adam Cylo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cylo is still in real trouble! Can Kirabot finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirabot working the body and head with strikes.
Kirabot lands a few punches from side control.
Kirabot looks up at the clock and then as Cylo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kirabot smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kirabot is putting a hurting on Cylo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kirabot working the head with strikes.
Kirabot in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kirabot scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cylo to see if he's OK.
Kirabot scores with punches from side control.
Kirabot cracks Cylo with a big right hand but Cylo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cylo taking a bit of punishment here - Kirabot scoring with strikes.
Cylo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kirabot lands a few punches from side control.
Kirabot lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kirabot lands a few punches from side control.
Cylo seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirabot working the ground and pound from side control.
Kirabot scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirabot in side control, throwing shots but Cylo defends.
Kirabot in side control, throwing shots but Cylo defends.
Kirabot tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kirabot scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cylo to see if he's OK.
Kirabot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cylo wants to control but Kirabot postures up.
Kirabot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cylo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kirabot connects with a decent elbow.
Kirabot throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kirabot looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cylo is avoiding damage well.
Kirabot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cylo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cylo defending against the ground and pound.
Cylo wants to control but Kirabot postures up.
Kirabot lands some shots froms side control.
Kirabot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cylo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kirabot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kirabot lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirabot working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirabot landing strikes.
Kirabot scores with punches from side control.
Kirabot working the head with strikes.
Kirabot scoring with punches from side control.
Kirabot is working Cylo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kirabot lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kirabot working the ground and pound.
Cylo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kirabot scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cylo to see if he's OK.
Kirabot in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ground and pound from Kirabot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kirabot cracks Cylo with a big elbow.
Akira Kirabot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kirabot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cylo can do to turn this around?
Cylo is looking for a sweep.
Cylo wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kirabot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirabot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kirabot!
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