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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Set Me Free. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Harvey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harvey counters with a three punch combo that has Materla backing up. Materla nods at Harvey to acknowledge the strikes.
Materla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harvey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Materla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harvey to the ground. Materla is now in Harvey's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Materla throws an elbow that misses. Harvey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Materla's guard. Nice move by Harvey!
Harvey looking to sit in guard and control but Materla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Materla wants to get up but he can't break Harvey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harvey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harvey working for a triangle but Materla defends it easily.
Harvey wants to improve his position but instead Materla has moved into half guard.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.
Materla sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Materla is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is not content to let Materla control the position.
Materla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harvey defends it well.
Harvey strikes from the bottom but Materla passes into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey working to try and regain half guard.
Harvey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harvey is trying to maintain the position but Materla is very close to passing his half guard.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materla prevents Harvey from standing back up.
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
Materla tries to stand and escape but Harvey is controlling the position.
Harvey moves into full guard.
Materla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harvey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materla is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 PJ Harvey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Materla fails to land the takedown.
Harvey closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harvey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Materla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harvey's efforts to push away.
Materla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harvey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl out of it but Materla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harvey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
PJ Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Materla fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey throws a nice looking combination but Materla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harvey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Michal Materla has been cut.
Materla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Materla stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Materla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harvey sprawls well. Harvey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Materla gets slowly back to his feet.
Materla has his takedown stuffed
and Harvey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Materla is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey fails to land with a series of punches.
Materla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harvey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey closes the distance and clinches.
Materla looking for a takedown.
Harvey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harvey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Materla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harvey's efforts to push away.
Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materla throws a right and a left that Harvey avoids nicely.
Materla misses with a takedown attempt
and Harvey counters with a one-two to the body.
Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materla with a poor takedown
and Harvey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harvey digs a good hook to Materla's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to bum rush Materla with a series of wild strikes but Materla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harvey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
PJ Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Materla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harvey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Materla.
Materla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harvey counters with a takedown into side control.
Harvey wants to control but Materla is keeping him busy.
Materla is looking to regain half guard here but Harvey keeps moving and retains side control.
Harvey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Materla to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harvey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvey moves in looking to clinch but Materla pushes him off.
PJ Harvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Materla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harvey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
PJ Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Harvey lands a head kick. Materla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A bone on bone clash there as Harvey blocks the leg kick.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
Materla looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harvey!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harvey struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PJ Harvey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materla's cut.
That's time! Harvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Materla shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Materla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Harvey. Those never looked like landing.
Materla shoots for a double leg takedown but Harvey sprawls well. He's pushed Materla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Materla blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Materla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harvey counters with an outside leg kick.
PJ Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
A head kick from Harvey lands but Materla takes it in his stride.
Harvey connects with a high kick.
Materla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Materla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harvey counters with a head kick. That will keep Materla thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla shoots and misses
and Harvey counters by moving into the clinch.
Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harvey.
Michal Materla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey lands with a nice combination. Materla backs away looking to recover.
Harvey looks to land a combination but Materla avoids it well.
Harvey tries to clinch up but Materla circles away and keeps his distance.
Harvey swinging wildly here.
Materla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Materla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Materla misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harvey but Harvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harvey scores with a hook to the body. Materla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harvey connects with a body shot that sends Materla's belly button to the back.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Materla with a poor takedown
and Harvey counters by moving into the clinch.
Harvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Materla drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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!
Materla wants to stand and escape but instead Harvey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harvey manages to get himself to full guard.
Materla passes into half guard.
Materla trying to mount his opponent but Harvey defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Materla is trying to control. Harvey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Materla is looking for a kimura but Harvey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Materla to get the leverage.
Materla stops Harvey from getting back to his feet.
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materla lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PJ Harvey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harvey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvey wants to land a leg kick but Materla is out of range.
Harvey is looking to clinch.
Materla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Materla closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Materla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harvey is just riding it out for now. Materla eventually gives up the hold.
Michal Materla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harvey tries to get to full guard but Materla has control of the leg.
Materla is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey trying to control but Materla postures up.
Materla prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Materla wants to stand up but Harvey has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Harvey pushes Materla off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla closes the distance and clinches up with Harvey, looking for a takedown. Materla pushes Harvey against the cage but Harvey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harvey pushes Materla up against the cage in a clinch.
Harvey can't break the clinch.
Materla gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harvey regains guard.
Harvey looking for a sweep. Not yet Harvey, not yet.
Materla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harvey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Materla has managed to get both his arms back between Harvey's legs - danger averted.
Harvey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Materla manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla winds up and cracks Harvey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.
Materla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harvey sees it coming and defends easily.
Harvey scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Materla manages to mount him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Materla cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harvey wants to control but Materla is having none of it.
Harvey is squirming around, avoiding Materla's attempts to control the action.
Materla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey is squirming around, avoiding Materla's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materla dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materla's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Materla scores with a takedown into Harvey's guard.
Materla postures up.
Materla preventing the sweep.
Harvey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Materla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Materla trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Materla postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Materla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harvey has his foot on Materla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Materla works his way back into a safe position though.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Materla tries to pass.
Materla trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey 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! Materla rolls with it to try and escape but Harvey cranks on the arm and Materla is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). PJ Harvey!
PJ Harvey is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, PJ Harvey made sure he mentioned Fight Night Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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