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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kileki Kawike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot a Nigga, Kill a Nigga. Kileki Kawike will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 cm
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216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chester Manson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kileki Kawike! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kawike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawike paws at him with a jab and circles away. Manson misses with a looping right. Kawike shoots in and bounces Manson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Kawike stopping the sweep attempt from Manson. Manson working a defensive guard here.
Kawike trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. Kawike missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawike gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kawike working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kawike has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kawike uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manson. Kawike tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manson swivels and escapes. Manson misses with a hook. Manson just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawike. Kawike gets slowly back to his feet. Kawike avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Manson tries to clinch but Kawike is having none of it. Chester Manson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Excellent takedown into side control there by Kawike. Manson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kawike working the ground and pound. Manson sneaks back into half guard. Manson actively working from the bottom here. Manson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Manson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Manson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawike slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kawike trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. Kawike postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kawike can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kawike landing with the ground and pound. Kawike wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. Kawike advances position into side control! Kawike sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Manson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Manson tries to improve position but can't. Manson wants to control but Kawike postures up. Kawike working the ground and pound. Manson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kawike wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Kawike trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kawike is working Manson over with some ground and pound from side control. Kawike wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy. Manson wants to control but Kawike postures up. Kawike controls the position. Kawike thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kawike thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kawike looks gassed! Manson tries to bench press Kawike off him but Kawike keeps the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kileki Kawike dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Manson as Kawike shoots in. Manson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Manson cracks Kawike with a big right hand and Kawike goes down! Manson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kawike looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kawike looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kawike! Manson is trying to control Kawike's posture but Kawike avoids it. Manson manages to get back to half guard. Kawike is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Manson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Manson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kawike throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kawike is trying to control the action in half guard but Manson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kawike is looking to pass Manson's guard but actually Manson recovers to full guard. Kawike trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. Kawike looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Manson moves in looking to clinch but Kawike pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Manson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kawike. Nice sprawl there from Manson as Kawike shoots in. Manson misses the shot to the body. Manson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manson tries to clinch there but Kawike circles away.
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawike sees it coming and avoids it easily. Manson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kawike shoots in looking for a takedown. Manson tries to sprawl out of it but Kawike keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Chester Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kileki Kawike. Kawike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manson. Manson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manson wants to clinch. Nice defenses there by Kawike. Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawike fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Manson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Manson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Manson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kawike swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kawike closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Manson is trying to get back to full guard. Manson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kawike content to control rather than advance. Manson lands with a few short shots to the body. Manson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kawike pulls his head out easily. Kawike works his way into side control. Manson is trying to control Kawike's posture but Kawike avoids it. Manson is trying to get back to half guard. Manson is working hard here to advance position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Manson dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kawike throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manson's waist but Manson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawike off to one side. Chester Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kawike shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manson pinned against the cage. Manson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Manson throws a hook to the side of Kawike's head but Kawike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Manson throws a shot from downtown. Kawike moves away and avoids it. Kawike keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manson misses with an uppercut. Kawike saw that one coming. Manson tries to clinch up. Kawike moves out of range as Manson strikes. Kawike fails to land the takedown. Chester Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kileki Kawike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manson throws a hook to the side of Kawike's head but Kawike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Manson throws a big shot that misses. Manson throws a hook but Kawike blocks it. Kawike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Manson tries to clinch up. Kawike drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kawike throwing strikes from guard but Manson blocks nicely. Manson keeping moving, preventing Kawike from controlling successfully. Manson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kawike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kawike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kawike tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard. Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawike gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Manson keeping full guard, as Kawike tries to pass. Manson has control of Kawike's left arm, preventing Kawike from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Manson misses with an uppercut. Kawike saw that one coming. A slow jab from Manson misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kawike moves out of range as Manson strikes. Kawike drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kawike trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. Kawike distracts Manson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kawike is fighting to break Manson's control of his arms but Manson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kawike tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard. Manson wants to sweep but no luck. Kawike controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kawike has gone for a leg lock! Manson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kawike's guard. Kawike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Manson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawike is retaining full guard. Manson has gone for a leg lock! Kawike slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manson's guard. Manson keeping moving, preventing Kawike from controlling successfully. Manson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kawike stacks Manson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kawike! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kawike working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kileki Kawike really dominated that round. That's time! Manson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manson throws a body punch but Kawike moves out of range. Manson swings for the body but Kawike moves out of range.
Manson takes a swing at Kawike's ribcage but misses. Manson looks to land a right hand but Kawike moved out of range. Kawike fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kawike fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Manson is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kawike shoots for a takedown but Manson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Chester Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kileki Kawike. Manson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manson throws a lazy right hand but Kawike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Manson. Kileki Kawike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Manson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawike is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Kawike keeps the fight on the outside. Nice sprawl there from Manson as Kawike shoots in. Manson throws a hook to the side of Kawike's head but Kawike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kawike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manson.
Nice defenses there by Kawike. Manson misses with a straight right. Manson misses with a body shot.
Manson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Manson misses with a wild combination.
Manson scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kawike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawike looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manson is fending him off so far but Kawike persists. Nope, Manson circles away and we're back to standing. Kawike takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. 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! Kawike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kawike staying out of range there. Manson throws the left hand but Kawike avoids the punch easily. Manson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Manson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A slow jab from Manson misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Manson misses with a body shot.
Manson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kawike tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manson swivels and escapes. Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawike is just out of range. Kawike closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manson to the mat! Manson manages to get full guard. Manson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kawike passes into side control.
Kawike lands a decent elbow from side control. Kileki Kawike has got the better of the ground game so far. Kawike working away. Kawike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working. Kawike is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kawike working away. Manson manages to get back to half guard. Kawike is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manson defends it well. Manson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kawike is working away from the top position though. Kawike wants to take a breather but Manson is having none of it. Manson manages to get to full guard.
Kawike won't allow Manson to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Manson had his way with Kileki Kawike in that round. 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. This is the final round!
Manson swings for the body but Kawike moves out of range.
Kawike will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kawike on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Manson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawike.
Manson tries to clinch but Kawike is having none of it. Manson is looking to clinch but Kawike is avoiding it.
A combination from Manson does no damage. Manson throws a hook to the side of Kawike's head but Kawike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. 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. Manson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kawike feints and as Manson raises his hands in defense, Kawike changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Manson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawike. Manson keeping full guard, as Kawike tries to pass. Kawike trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawike gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kawike seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Kawike advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Manson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Kawike is chipping away with strikes.
Manson is trying to get back to half guard. Kawike connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Manson some visible discomfort.
Manson is looking to regain half guard here but Kawike keeps moving and retains side control. Kawike in side control lands a decent elbow. Manson defending against the ground and pound. Kawike scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Manson to see if he's OK. Manson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kawike's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kawike is looking for a kimura here.
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Manson missing with punches from the bottom.
Manson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Manson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Kawike from controlling successfully. Manson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kawike escapes and throws Manson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Manson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Manson is not content to let Kawike control the position. The strikes coming from Kawike are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Manson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Kawike tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Kawike landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kileki Kawike. I think Kawike has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kileki Kawike! Kileki Kawike is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
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RATING
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