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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hershel Mccullough (ranked 24078 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akamu Namakaeha Kahananui (ranked 6328 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hershel Mccullough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akamu Namakaeha Kahananui!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccullough gets a clinch.
Mccullough breaks the clinch.
Mccullough misses with the combination.
Mccullough really is a fat lump.
Mccullough misses with a double jab.
Mccullough circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mccullough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mccullough drives through with a takedown into Namakaeha Kahananui's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mccullough gets to his feet - Namakaeha Kahananui follows without any prompting.
Namakaeha Kahananui wants to clinch up but Mccullough keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namakaeha Kahananui misses with a head kick.
Namakaeha Kahananui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Namakaeha Kahananui throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Namakaeha Kahananui throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mccullough counters with a series of strikes. Namakaeha Kahananui will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mccullough looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mccullough is working for a kimura but Namakaeha Kahananui is defending it quite comfortably.
Namakaeha Kahananui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mccullough connects with a nice short shot to Namakaeha Kahananui's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mccullough is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Namakaeha Kahananui is trying to control but Mccullough manages to pass to mount!
Mccullough throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Namakaeha Kahananui working to try and regain half guard.
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!
Mccullough wants to take Namakaeha Kahananui's back but he can't do it this time.
Mccullough lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Namakaeha Kahananui in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mccullough throwing strikes here but Namakaeha Kahananui is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakaeha Kahananui in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mccullough putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccullough content just to control the position here.
Namakaeha Kahananui can't escape the position.
Mccullough controlling the position easily from mount.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to reverse the position but Mccullough maintains control.
Mccullough working the ground and pound effectively.
Mccullough working for a submission but Namakaeha Kahananui is keeping him at bay.
Namakaeha Kahananui taking shots to the head.
Mccullough has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough with good strikes from the mount here!
Mccullough has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Namakaeha Kahananui's face.
Mccullough is landing with some decent strikes but Namakaeha Kahananui is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mccullough landing punches.
Mccullough unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mccullough looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mccullough raining down shots from the mount!
Mccullough landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mccullough throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mccullough lands a big shot there that rocks Namakaeha Kahananui but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mccullough landing strikes from the mount and Namakaeha Kahananui is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hershel Mccullough dominated 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.
Namakaeha Kahananui slips a jab and a cross from Mccullough.
Mccullough closes this distance looking for a takedown but Namakaeha Kahananui circles away.
Namakaeha Kahananui steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mccullough.
Akamu Namakaeha Kahananui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccullough tries to sprawl but Namakaeha Kahananui drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mccullough kicks off Namakaeha Kahananui and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mccullough is defended easily by Namakaeha Kahananui.
Mccullough sets himself, and Namakaeha Kahananui steps forward looking for the clinch! Mccullough avoids it this time.
Mccullough shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Namakaeha Kahananui's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mccullough throws a big right hand that misses.
Mccullough missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccullough is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Namakaeha Kahananui really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccullough. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mccullough working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccullough accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mccullough working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mccullough 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.
Mccullough is in close to Namakaeha Kahananui's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Namakaeha Kahananui looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mccullough working some strikes from top position.
Namakaeha Kahananui avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Namakaeha Kahananui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mccullough landing with the ground and pound.
Mccullough postures up in Namakaeha Kahananui's guard and throws a big left but Namakaeha Kahananui blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mccullough working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to keep at a distance but Mccullough has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mccullough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mccullough gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mccullough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namakaeha Kahananui wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to close the distance and clinch but Mccullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Namakaeha Kahananui tries to keep at a distance but Mccullough has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mccullough content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mccullough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Namakaeha Kahananui wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Namakaeha Kahananui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough has closed the distance and engaged Namakaeha Kahananui in a clinch.
Namakaeha Kahananui taking a breather.
Namakaeha Kahananui manages to pull guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mccullough's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Namakaeha Kahananui wants to stand up but Mccullough is controlling him.
Mccullough is looking to work some ground and pound but Namakaeha Kahananui has wrist control.
Mccullough throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccullough throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Namakaeha Kahananui works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Namakaeha Kahananui is breathing heavily.
Mccullough in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mccullough is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hershel Mccullough dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mccullough changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Namakaeha Kahananui looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mccullough throws an elbow but Namakaeha Kahananui slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mccullough in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mccullough throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mccullough scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Mccullough's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough landing strikes.
Mccullough is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Namakaeha Kahananui's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mccullough landing strikes.
Check out the look on Mccullough's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Namakaeha Kahananui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namakaeha Kahananui taking a bit of punishment here - Mccullough scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccullough moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mccullough throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Namakaeha Kahananui avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mccullough.
Mccullough is chipping away with strikes.
Namakaeha Kahananui seems a little lost for a moment, as Mccullough dominates the positioning.
Mccullough throws an elbow but Namakaeha Kahananui slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mccullough lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mccullough landing strikes.
Mccullough throws a strike aimed at the side of Namakaeha Kahananui's head but Namakaeha Kahananui avoids it well.
Mccullough thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mccullough just content to control the position.
Mccullough throws a strike aimed at the side of Namakaeha Kahananui's head but Namakaeha Kahananui avoids it well.
Namakaeha Kahananui is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mccullough connects with a decent elbow.
Mccullough in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakaeha Kahananui parries the strikes from Mccullough easily there. Mccullough is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Namakaeha Kahananui to escape.
Mccullough cracks Namakaeha Kahananui with a big right hand but Namakaeha Kahananui just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mccullough tries to score with some ground and pound. Namakaeha Kahananui controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mccullough landing strikes.
A lull in the action here as Mccullough stalls from top position.
Namakaeha Kahananui takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mccullough looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mccullough controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccullough misses with the ground and pound.
Namakaeha Kahananui defending against the ground and pound.
Mccullough misses with the ground and pound.
Mccullough misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Namakaeha Kahananui trying to remain calm as Mccullough controls from the top position.
Mccullough fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mccullough working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccullough scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Mccullough stalls from top position.
Akamu Namakaeha Kahananui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hershel Mccullough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mccullough scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Namakaeha Kahananui to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hershel Mccullough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mccullough 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hershel Mccullough!
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