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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Missa Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dolph Lundgrenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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190 cm
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205 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Missa Okami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgrenson throws a hook but Okami avoids it easily.
Okami has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Lundgrenson scores with a hook to the body. Okami takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lundgrenson misses with a looping left.
Okami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okami defending well as Lundgrenson loads up on a big left hand.
Dolph Lundgrenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgrenson scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lundgrenson as he connects with a hook.
Lundgrenson takes a swing at Okami's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Okami misses.
Lundgrenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okami.
Lundgrenson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okami's head backwards.
Lundgrenson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Okami is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Okami takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgrenson loads up on a big right hand but Okami slips the punch.
Lundgrenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lundgrenson misses the target.
Lundgrenson with a jab.
Lundgrenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lundgrenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Okami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lundgrenson takes a swing at Okami's ribcage but misses.
Okami moves out of range of the strikes.
Lundgrenson lands with a right hand.
Lundgrenson misses the shot to the body.
Okami shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lundgrenson keeping moving, preventing Okami from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson wants to sweep here but Okami controlling him for the moment.
Okami wants to control from the top but Lundgrenson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okami tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundgrenson is retaining full guard.
Okami wants to control from the top but Lundgrenson keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okami is really struggling to control Lundgrenson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Missa Okami just wasn't active enough.
Lundgrenson loads up on a big right hand but Okami slips the punch.
Lundgrenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lundgrenson cracks Okami with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by Lundgrenson - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson thows a body shot but no joy.
Dolph Lundgrenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundgrenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundgrenson throws a shot from downtown. Okami moves away and avoids it.
Lundgrenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Okami counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Okami.
Okami trying to control but Lundgrenson is working from the bottom.
Lundgrenson pulls Okami in close to prevent any damage.
Lundgrenson wants to sweep here but Okami controlling him for the moment.
Okami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundgrenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okami drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lundgrenson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Okami has Lundgrenson in his guard.
Okami had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lundgrenson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lundgrenson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lundgrenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okami keeping full guard, as Lundgrenson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lundgrenson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lundgrenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lundgrenson scores with a nice strike.
Lundgrenson connects with a body shot.
Lundgrenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okami manages to avoid it.
Lundgrenson cracks a nice hook into Okami's ribs.
Lundgrenson swings for the body but Okami moves out of range.
Okami looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okami defending well as Lundgrenson loads up on a big left hand.
Okami takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lundgrenson throws out the jab.
Lundgrenson throws a hook but Okami blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgrenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okami was well out of range. Poor timing from Lundgrenson.
Okami slips a straight right by Lundgrenson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okami or perhaps it was just good defense by Lundgrenson, which made it look bad.
Okami uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lundgrenson.
Missa Okami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundgrenson misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Lundgrenson. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Okami.
Okami uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lundgrenson.
Okami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lundgrenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Missa Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgrenson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okami has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson's corner calls for a 1-2. Lundgrenson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lundgrenson throws out the jab.
Lundgrenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Lundgrenson coming out on top.
It looks like Missa Okami has been cut.
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!
Lundgrenson misses the jab.
Lundgrenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okami throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lundgrenson connects with a right hand. Okami shakes it off.
Lundgrenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lundgrenson misses with a straight left.
Okami closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lundgrenson circles away.
Okami ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lundgrenson throws the left hand but Okami avoids the punch easily.
Lundgrenson throws a hook to the side of Okami's head but Okami sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lundgrenson misses with a body shot.
Lundgrenson with a jab.
Lundgrenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okami moves away.
Lundgrenson lands the left hand.
Lundgrenson lands a jab to Okami's midsection.
Okami staying out of range there.
Dolph Lundgrenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okami slips a jab from Lundgrenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson throws the left hand but Okami avoids the punch easily.
Lundgrenson lands a jab.
Okami moves away from the strike by Lundgrenson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgrenson scores with a jab to the body.
Lundgrenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lundgrenson lands a slapping body shot.
Okami looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lundgrenson throws a jab when Okami was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lundgrenson scores with a shot to the body.
Lundgrenson misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lundgrenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Missa Okami's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lundgrenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okami's head.
Lundgrenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lundgrenson digs a good body shot into Okami's ribs.
Okami takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okami staying out of range there.
Okami tries to clinch but Lundgrenson is having none of it.
Lundgrenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okami moves away.
Lundgrenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okami steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lundgrenson.
Okami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lundgrenson connects with a looping right hand.
Lundgrenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgrenson lands with a shot to the body.
Lundgrenson cracks a nice hook into Okami's ribs.
Okami avoids the body shot from Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson scores with a decent looking hook.
Lundgrenson throws a hook to the side of Okami's head but Okami sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okami feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lundgrenson 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.
Lundgrenson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Okami tries to hold on but Lundgrenson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson wants to control the pace but Okami is squirming around nicely.
Okami can't escape the position.
Lundgrenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okami regains half guard.
Lundgrenson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lundgrenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okami keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Okami trying to control here.
Okami looking for submissions off his back.
Okami wants to control but Lundgrenson is keeping busy.
Lundgrenson stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson is trying to control. Okami wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Missa Okami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okami wants to control but Lundgrenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lundgrenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okami does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dolph Lundgrenson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundgrenson. Okami does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundgrenson cracks Okami with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Lundgrenson misses the target.
Lundgrenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lundgrenson lands with a shot to the body.
Dolph Lundgrenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lundgrenson lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolph Lundgrenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lundgrenson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Lundgrenson!
Dolph Lundgrenson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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