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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uni Form (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Downs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Downs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uni Form!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Downs controlling the position from side mount.
Form is looking for a sweep.
Form is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downs wants to stand but Form has his arm trapped.
Form tries to buck Downs off but Downs is having none of it.
Form is pushing Downs's head away, looking to escape. Downs manages to hold on to the position though.
Form manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Form seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs tries to roll over but Form keeps him under control.
Form thows a huge punch but Downs dodges it nicely.
Form not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Downs tries to roll over but Form keeps him under control.
Form stalling.
Downs is not content to let Form control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs manages to get to full guard.
Downs 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Uni Form hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Form is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Downs's half guard.
Form sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Form seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Downs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Form.
Form is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Downs!
Form trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downs can't escape the position.
Form controlling the position easily from mount.
Form tries to control but Downs wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downs tries to control the position but Form now has his back.
Downs covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Form's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downs tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uni Form dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Downs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Form shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Downs is trying to defend but Form finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Downs trying to control but Form postures up.
Form thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Downs's head.
Form controlling the pace.
Form wants to pass to mount but Downs is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Form with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Form thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Downs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Form on the ground.
Form seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Downs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Uni Form wasn't active enough on the ground.
Form shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Downs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uni Form has got the better of the ground game so far.
Form trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.
Form throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Form trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Form looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Form wants to stand but Downs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Uni Form has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Form fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Downs sprawls well initially but Form persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Form thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Downs's head.
Downs is not content to let Form control the position.
Form seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Form is nestled in close to Downs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Form is going to stand back up.
Downs is staying active underneath Form, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Downs is trying to get back to full guard.
Downs is refusing to be controlled, as Form sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Uni Form was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Form looking to score a takedown here. Downs is defending well but Form drives through and ends up in Downs's guard.
Form prevents Downs from getting back to his feet.
Downs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Downs seems keen to control Form's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Form tries to stand but Downs is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uni Form showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Form scores with a takedown into Downs's guard.
Form stands and throws Downs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Form tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Form has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Form misses with the ground and pound.
Form tries to stand but Downs is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Downs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Form is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Downs controlling the pace.
Form is trying to control but can't.
Downs tries to stand and escape but Form is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joshua Downs wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Form moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Form's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Form trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Form is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Form trying to stand up but can't free himself from Downs's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Uni Form was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Form shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Form throwing shots but Downs is blocking nicely.
Form tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Downs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Form.
Still in half guard, Form seems content to control.
Form is working for a kimura but Downs is defending it quite comfortably.
Form prevents Downs from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Form is trying to control the action in half guard but Downs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Form is thwarting Downs's attempts to control the position.
Form wants to free his trapped foot but Downs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Form is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Downs manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uni Form comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Form 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uni Form!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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