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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Drover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obi Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Drover has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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158 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Drover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obi Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drover tries to clinch there but Kenobi circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Drover. No joy for Kenobi on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Kenobi.
Kenobi shoots in but Drover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenobi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drover as he jumps to the side.
Adam Drover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obi Kenobi.
Drover looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Drover trying to mount his opponent but Kenobi defends it.
Drover postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kenobi to stand up.
Drover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenobi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drover drives through and clinches with Kenobi against the cage.
Drover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenobi blocks it with crossed arms.
Drover crunches a lovely knee into Kenobi's ribcage.
Kenobi is working for takedown but Drover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kenobi looks gassed!
Drover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenobi blocks it with crossed arms.
Drover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kenobi.
Kenobi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenobi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kenobi struggles to land a body shot inside as Drover controls his hands.
Drover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kenobi.
Kenobi tries to score a body lock takedown but Drover shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drover lands a nice elbow.
Drover unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kenobi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drover.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Drover takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Drover.
Drover lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenobi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kenobi tries for a takedown but Drover manages to get underhooks.
Drover'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.
Drover gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kenobi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi fails with the takedown
and Drover counters by clinching up.
Drover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenobi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kenobi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drover uses from the top position.
Drover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenobi on the ground.
Drover wants to stand but Kenobi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Drover is fighting to break Kenobi's control of his arms but Kenobi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drover wants to get up but he can't break Kenobi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kenobi wants to sweep but no luck.
Drover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drover tries to stand but Kenobi is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drover instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenobi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drover holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kenobi.
Kenobi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kenobi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kenobi is looking to break free of the clinch but Drover has double underhooks.
Drover lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Drover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenobi blocks it with crossed arms.
Drover changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenobi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenobi misses with a takedown
and Drover counters with a takedown into side control.
Kenobi can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Drover dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kenobi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drover moves into the clinch.
Drover tightens his grip and picks Kenobi up, before dumping him to the ground. Kenobi manages to land in guard.
Drover has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kenobi is proving hard to escape from.
Kenobi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kenobi jumps guard and drags Drover to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kenobi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Drover is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kenobi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Drover's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drover wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi looking for the RNC.
Drover is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Drover trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Drover is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Kenobi off. It looks like it's working - Kenobi slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Drover displaying calm under pressure there.
Obi Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drover tries to clinch there but Kenobi circles away.
Kenobi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drover counters with a left and a right that stings Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a head kick but Drover moves out of range.
Drover tries to clinch up
and Kenobi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drover wants to clinch up but Kenobi keeps it at a distance.
Kenobi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Drover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands a head kick. Drover smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kenobi fails with the takedown
and Drover counters with a shoot takedown. Kenobi fights it but they end up in guard.
Kenobi is trying to control the position but Drover postures up.
Drover wants to get up but he can't break Kenobi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kenobi is looking for a triangle but Drover pushes his legs off easily.
Drover has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drover is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drover wants to stand but Kenobi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenobi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kenobi wants to control the pace but Drover is squirming around nicely.
Kenobi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Drover dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kenobi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drover counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kenobi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Drover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drover using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kenobi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drover is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kenobi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Drover misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Drover.
Kenobi is working for takedown but Drover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adam Drover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obi Kenobi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi jumps guard but Drover stands there with Kenobi around his waist. Kenobi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Drover.
Kenobi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drover uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drover landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Drover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drover avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kenobi wants to sweep but no luck.
Drover tries to stand but Kenobi is controlling from the bottom.
Kenobi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Drover stands up and waves to Kenobi to follow him.
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.
Kenobi darts in trying to clinch
and Drover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kenobi is trying to get back to full guard.
Drover is pressing down on Kenobi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kenobi is holding on for now.
Kenobi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kenobi trying to hold on to Drover's head to control him but Drover postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drover gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kenobi throws a lazy head kick
and Drover counters with a takedown into side control.
Kenobi struggling a bit here.
Kenobi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adam Drover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenobi is trying to stand back up but Drover is controlling him
Kenobi trying to control but Drover postures up.
Adam Drover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drover escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kenobi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drover counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drover stands up from Kenobi's guard - Drover perhaps looking for a knockout.
Drover moves in looking to clinch but Kenobi pushes him off.
Drover moves in looking to clinch but Kenobi pushes him off.
Drover is looking to clinch.
Kenobi misses with a takedown attempt
and Drover counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drover trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kenobi's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenobi trying to control the position.
Obi Kenobi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drover gets to his feet - Kenobi follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Drover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drover has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Drover!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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