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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Killstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Killstein's choice of entrance music: C'mon - Busta ft Tiësto. Bobby Howard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 cm
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195 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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195 cm
21
201 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Howard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Killstein! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Killstein misses with a double jab.
Killstein is looking to slow Howard down with leg kicks. Howard avoids the head kick by Killstein.
Killstein throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A swing and a miss from Killstein. Horrible takedown by Howard or perhaps it was just good defense by Killstein which made him look bad. Killstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killstein. Killstein connects with the punch.
It looks like Bobby Howard has been cut. Killstein throws a leg kick but Howard moved away. Killstein throws a hook to the side of Howard's head but Howard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Killstein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killstein loads up on a big right hand but Howard slips the punch. No joy there for Killstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Killstein does no damage. Roy Killstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Killstein misses with a wild combination.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by Killstein. Killstein fails in his attempt to clinch. Howard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Killstein throws a series of strikes that have Howard backpedaling.
No joy there for Killstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Howard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Killstein is looking to control Howard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killstein avoid being mounted? Howard wants to take a breather but Killstein is having none of it. Howard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Killstein trying to control but Howard postures up.
Howard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Howard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Howard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Howard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Killstein has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Killstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Killstein gets back to half guard. Howard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howard not doing much here.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Killstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Howard is trying to work for a kimura but Killstein is defending well.
Howard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Killstein dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bobby Howard's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Killstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killstein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Killstein is looking to clinch. Howard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Killstein - that will leave a mark!
Killstein throws a nice outside leg kick. Killstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Killstein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Killstein loads up on a big right hand but Howard slips the punch. Roy Killstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killstein scores with a nice strike. A left lands for Killstein. Killstein throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range. Howard fails to land the takedown. Killstein scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A slapping leg kick lands for Killstein.
Killstein keeps Howard at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killstein throws the kick towards the body but Howard avoids it. Killstein misses with a hook. Howard ducked under it nicely. Killstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Killstein throws a body punch but Howard moves out of range. Killstein is looking to clinch. Killstein throws a nice inside leg kick. Howard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killstein is trying to defend but Howard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Howard wants to take a breather but Killstein is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killstein wants to get back to his feet.
Killstein wants to improve his position but Howard is controlling well.
Howard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Killstein sees it coming and defends easily. Killstein manages to get to full guard.
Howard pushes down on Killstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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. Howard is looking for a kimura here.
Howard is working for a kimura but Killstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Killstein is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Howard wants to work for an arm triangle but Killstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Killstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bobby Howard's cut. That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Killstein throws a leg kick but Howard sees it coming and moves out of range. Howard blocks a leg kick. Killstein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Howard backs up against the cage.
Killstein is looking to slow Howard down with leg kicks. A combination from Killstein does no damage. Howard shoots in for a takedown but Killstein shows good takedown defense. Howard tried to score with a low kick but Killstein checks it. Killstein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Howard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killstein misses with a wild combination.
Killstein jabs Howard right on the nose. Howard blinks but takes it well. Howard avoids the head kick by Killstein.
Howard walks into a left hand. A punch combination from Killstein misses. Killstein tries to work over Howard's front leg with a kick but Howard checks it. Killstein closes the distance and clinches. Killstein with a knee to the head.
Howard jumps guard but Killstein stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killstein breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killstein cracks Howard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Some wild striking there from Killstein.
Killstein tries to score with a low kick but Howard moves his leg out of the way. Killstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away. Howard checks a leg kick. Killstein clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage. Howard is trying to drag Killstein to the mat but Killstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Killstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Killstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Howard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killstein scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nice elbow from Killstein. Howard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Killstein with a knee to the head.
Killstein landing knees to the head.
Killstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killstein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Killstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Howard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Killstein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Killstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Killstein cracks Howard with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Killstein lands a high kick!
Howard misses with a head kick.
Roy Killstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Killstein moves in looking to clinch but Howard pushes him off. Killstein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killstein wants it to stay on the feet. Howard moves away from the strike by Killstein. Killstein lands a nice hook to Howard's body. Howard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Killstein forces Howard back against the cage and clinches. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Howard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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! Killstein scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Roy Killstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Killstein 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Killstein!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
60% |
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