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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anistavio Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenobi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Duel of the Fates. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anistavio Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obi Wan Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi cracks Sousa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kenobi darts in and clinches Sousa up against the cage.
Kenobi gets underhooks to prevent Sousa's takedown attempt.
Sousa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kenobi is keeping busy.
Kenobi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sousa's face.
It looks like Anistavio Sousa has been cut.
Sousa tries for a takedown but Kenobi manages to get underhooks.
Kenobi landing knees to the body.
Kenobi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
Kenobi lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenobi pushes Sousa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kenobi connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Kenobi working Sousa over with knees to the body.
Kenobi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sousa is breathing heavily.
Kenobi lands a nice elbow.
Sousa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sousa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenobi has him pressed against the cage.
Kenobi lands a damaging elbow.
Sousa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kenobi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenobi.
Kenobi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kenobi lands a nice elbow.
Kenobi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Kenobi on the inside.
Kenobi stalls.
Kenobi scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Knees to the body from Kenobi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a nice elbow.
Kenobi connects with a knee to the head.
Kenobi lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Kenobi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kenobi scores a nice knee to the body.
Kenobi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenobi lands an elbow inside.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenobi lands an elbow that stopped Sousa in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa tries to break free but Kenobi pushes him back against the cage.
Sousa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anistavio Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sousa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kenobi smiles and moves away.
Sousa tries to keep at a distance but Kenobi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sousa takes a shot to the head.
Kenobi lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenobi has Sousa pushed against the cage.
Sousa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa trying to land knees to the body.
Kenobi slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenobi.
Sousa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenobi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sousa is trying to push Kenobi away but Kenobi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sousa is trying to maintain a safe position but Kenobi gets an underhook and turns Sousa into the cage.
Sousa tries to stall but Kenobi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kenobi lands a damaging elbow.
Kenobi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sousa takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sousa looking for a takedown.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Kenobi holds him up against the cage and eventually Sousa drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anistavio Sousa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch lands to the side of Sousa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anistavio Sousa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sousa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sousa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sousa motions for Kenobi to come forward. Sousa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sousa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenobi as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi lands with a nice body punch.
Sousa throws a front kick aimed at Kenobi's knee but Kenobi avoids it well.
Sousa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenobi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenobi rushes Sousa and presses him up against the cage.
Kenobi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kenobi.
Sousa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kenobi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kenobi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Kenobi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sousa tries to break free but Kenobi pushes him back against the cage.
Kenobi keeps control of Sousa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenobi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenobi.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi crunches a lovely knee into Sousa's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenobi obliges.
Kenobi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.
Sousa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenobi has Sousa pushed against the cage.
Kenobi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sousa can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anistavio Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sousa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenobi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sousa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi prevents Sousa from breaking the clinch.
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenobi lands an elbow inside.
Kenobi stalling the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenobi obliges.
Sousa tries to circle away but Kenobi has him pinned against the cage.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kenobi is pressed up against the cage. Sousa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kenobi down to the mat. Kenobi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sousa shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenobi tries to sprawl out of it but Sousa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenobi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenobi wants to counter the offense by Sousa and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa gets a clinch.
Sousa jumps guard but Kenobi stands there with Sousa around his waist. Sousa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sousa tries to circle away but Kenobi has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kenobi.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Kenobi won't allow it.
Sousa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kenobi is defending well.
Sousa is trying to force a seperation but Kenobi has the dominant position.
Kenobi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anistavio Sousa's cut.
That's time! Sousa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sousa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Kenobi. No joy for Sousa on that attempt.
Kenobi drives through and clinches with Sousa against the cage.
Kenobi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sousa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sousa jumps guard but Kenobi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kenobi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi lands a knee to the body.
Kenobi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenobi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
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!
Kenobi lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenobi obliges.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kenobi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
Kenobi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kenobi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenobi lands an elbow that stopped Sousa in his tracks for a moment.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Kenobi holds him up against the cage and eventually Sousa drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anistavio Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenobi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Kenobi lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sousa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sousa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sousa missing with knees to the body.
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!
Kenobi scores with a shoulder strike.
Sousa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kenobi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sousa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Kenobi won't allow it.
Well,Sousa is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenobi.
Sousa jumps guard but Kenobi stands there with Sousa around his waist. Sousa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenobi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenobi walks away with a smile on his face. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sousa fails with the takedown.
Kenobi takes the fight into the clinch.
Sousa misses with a body punch.
Sousa jumps guard but Kenobi stands there with Sousa around his waist. Sousa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenobi lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sousa.
Sousa is working for takedown but Kenobi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obi Wan Kenobi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenobi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sousa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kenobi pushes off an throws an elbow but Sousa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenobi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anistavio Sousa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sousa tries to land knees in the clinch but Kenobi avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Kenobi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenobi 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 for Obi Wan Kenobi!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Obi Wan Kenobi!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Obi Wan Kenobi!
Obi Wan Kenobi wins by unanimous decision!
Obi Wan Kenobi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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