HCC 51 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Tudeep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tudeep comes to the cage accompanied by Survival of the Fitttest. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tudeep
vs
Manhoef

188 cm
21
208 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

173 cm
25
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dixon Tudeep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Manhoef !
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudeep tries for a takedown but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Manhoef .
Melvin Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tudeep misses with a few strikes there.
Tudeep fails with the takedown.
Manhoef lands a head kick!

It looks like Dixon Tudeep has been cut.
Manhoef lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tudeep moves out of range of the body kick from Manhoef .
Tudeep takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Tudeep moves out of range easily.
Tudeep throws a front kick aimed at Manhoef 's knee but Manhoef avoids it well.
Tudeep tries to clinch up.
Manhoef keeps the fight on the outside.
Manhoef tries to land a front kick but Tudeep steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manhoef throws a combination that misses

and Tudeep counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeep is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manhoef gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixon Tudeep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manhoef takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Manhoef 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tudeep as Manhoef tries to tie him up.
Tudeep drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manhoef pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manhoef keeps the fight on the outside.
Tudeep looks to land a body kick but Manhoef moved away.
Tudeep checks a leg kick nicely.

Tudeep feints and as Manhoef raises his hands in defense, Tudeep changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tudeep accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manhoef being controlled here, momentarily.
Tudeep trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef looking for a sweep. Not yet Manhoef , not yet.
Manhoef keeping full guard, as Tudeep tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Manhoef is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Tudeep from controlling successfully.
Tudeep is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhoef has wrist control.
Tudeep working some strikes from top position.
Manhoef really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tudeep. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep throws a big right hand that misses.
Manhoef wants to stand up but Tudeep is controlling him.
Tudeep pushes down on Manhoef 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tudeep is trying to control. Manhoef wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tudeep missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tudeep is trying to control. Manhoef wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Tudeep seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manhoef slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tudeep will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tudeep not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Dixon Tudeep wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Manhoef looks for the body kick but Tudeep saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Tudeep. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Tudeep.
Tudeep wants to clinch.
Manhoef circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manhoef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhoef keeps the fight on the outside.
Manhoef looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manhoef circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manhoef misses with a double jab.
Manhoef throws a left and a right that both miss

so Tudeep counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Tudeep dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dixon Tudeep's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Manhoef misses with a kick to the body
and Tudeep counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tudeep tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manhoef swivels and escapes.
Tudeep blocks a head kick by Manhoef .
Tudeep connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manhoef takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tudeep shoots for a takedown but Manhoef saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tudeep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Manhoef manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manhoef throws a head kick but Tudeep moves out of range.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef avoids the head kick by Tudeep.
Tudeep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manhoef takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manhoef on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tudeep. Tudeep obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
Tudeep avoids the head kick by Manhoef .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeep wants to clinch.
Manhoef misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manhoef throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tudeep counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Manhoef is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Manhoef slips a jab and a cross from Tudeep.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tudeep.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tudeep.
Dixon Tudeep is winning the standup battle so far.
Tudeep has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixon Tudeep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudeep lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manhoef takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manhoef avoids the head kick by Tudeep.
Tudeep tries to clinch there but Manhoef circles away.
Tudeep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Manhoef manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manhoef as he avoids it easily.
Manhoef misses with a double jab

and Tudeep counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manhoef 's guard now.
Tudeep with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tudeep content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tudeep throwing strikes from guard but Manhoef blocks nicely.
Tudeep distracts Manhoef with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tudeep postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Tudeep from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tudeep is one step ahead there.
Manhoef is trying to control the position but Tudeep postures up.
Tudeep is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhoef has wrist control.
Tudeep trying to control but Manhoef is working from the bottom.
Tudeep passes Manhoef 's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Tudeep looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tudeep is keen to just control but Manhoef is a slippery customer.

That's four 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.
Manhoef trying to hold on to Tudeep's head to control him but Tudeep postures up.
Manhoef wants to improve his position but Tudeep is controlling well.
Tudeep has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Tudeep dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dixon Tudeep's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tudeep shoots in but Manhoef avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Tudeep drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tudeep throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dixon Tudeep overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Tudeep seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tudeep scores with punches from side control.
Tudeep lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoef takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manhoef stops Tudeep from passing to mount.
Tudeep looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Manhoef is avoiding damage well.
Tudeep working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeep looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Manhoef is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Tudeep.
Tudeep is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Manhoef will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Manhoef is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tudeep works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tudeep looks up at the clock and then as Manhoef takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tudeep smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Tudeep seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Tudeep thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tudeep tries to move to mount but Manhoef blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Tudeep is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manhoef knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tudeep trying to control the position but Manhoef is working away.
Manhoef is looking to regain half guard here but Tudeep keeps moving and retains side control.

Manhoef is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tudeep's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Tudeep! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Manhoef has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dixon Tudeep!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dude Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khumpai Prayut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine. Khumpai Prayut has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Love
vs
Prayut

150 cm
20
144 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

174 cm
21
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dude Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khumpai Prayut!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prayut wants to clinch up but Love keeps it at a distance.
Prayut tries a low kick but Love avoids it.
A head kick misses from Prayut.
Prayut wants to clinch up but Love keeps it at a distance.
Prayut moves in looking to clinch but Love pushes him off.
Prayut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prayut is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
Prayut misses with a head kick.
Prayut misses with a looping right.
Prayut misses with a low kick.
Prayut wants to clinch up but Love keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prayut tried to score with a low kick but Love checks it.
Prayut misses with a low kick.
Love checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Love swats away the attempt to clinch by Prayut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Love gets a takedown into half guard.

Love is looking for a kimura but Prayut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Love to get the leverage.
Prayut is doing well to control the position and prevent Love from advancing to side control.

Love seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Love is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prayut is just riding it out for now. Love eventually gives up the hold.
Prayut pushes Love off looking to stand but Love dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to pass to mount but Prayut is defending the position.
Prayut manages to get to full guard.

Love thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Prayut is adopting a defensive guard.
Love trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prayut's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prayut is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Love is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prayut pulls his head out easily.

Love actively working from the bottom here.

Love looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Love is in trouble now - Prayut has advanced to mount!
Love working to try and regain half guard.
Prayut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Love's face.
Prayut pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Prayut lands with some strikes.
Love working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love is breathing heavily.

Love defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prayut.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Prayut working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Prayut lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prayut is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Prayut punishing his opponent with strikes.

Love is rocked!
Love might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prayut with shots to the head and body - Love looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Love is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prayut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Love's face.
Love tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prayut landing shots from mount.
Prayut postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Love badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Prayut around the waist but Prayut pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Prayut is the winner by TKO! Prayut jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khumpai Prayut!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Agustin Castillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Naulapyssy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naulapyssy has chosen Raised Hammerfist as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

Castillas
vs
Naulapyssy

166 cm
25
140 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

170 cm
22
138 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agustin Castillas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Naulapyssy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naulapyssy lands a leg kick that knocks Castillas off balance momentarily.
Naulapyssy avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Naulapyssy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Castillas misses with a two punch combination.
Naulapyssy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naulapyssy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Naulapyssy looks to land a combination but Castillas avoids it well.
Agustin Castillas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naulapyssy momentarily.
Castillas misses with a few strikes there.
Naulapyssy fails to land with a series of punches.
Naulapyssy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naulapyssy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castillas.
Naulapyssy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castillas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castillas misses with a few strikes there.

Naulapyssy closes the distance and clinches.
Castillas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naulapyssy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Castillas tries for a takedown but Naulapyssy manages to get underhooks.
Naulapyssy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillas tries to circle away but Naulapyssy has him pinned against the cage.

Naulapyssy is trying to trip Castillas. He has hold of a leg but Castillas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Naulapyssy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Naulapyssy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Naulapyssy wants to get up but he can't break Castillas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Castillas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naulapyssy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naulapyssy wants to get up but he can't break Castillas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naulapyssy wants to control from the top but Castillas keeps moving.

Castillas pushes Naulapyssy off and gets back to his feet.
Castillas is breathing heavily.
Castillas lands a two punch combo.
Castillas throws a hook but Naulapyssy avoids it easily.
Naulapyssy lands with a nice combination. Castillas backs away looking to recover.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Naulapyssy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naulapyssy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Castillas's legs.
Check out the look on Naulapyssy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillas wants to get back to his feet.
Castillas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Naulapyssy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Castillas is trying to get back to half guard.

Naulapyssy decides to stand back up. Naulapyssy steps back and let's Castillas get back to his feet.
Castillas misses with a double jab

and Naulapyssy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castillas's guard.
Naulapyssy controlling from the top position.
Naulapyssy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Naulapyssy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naulapyssy controlling from the top position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Naulapyssy wasn't active enough on the ground.

Naulapyssy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Naulapyssy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Castillas to his feet.
Castillas throws a series of punches but Naulapyssy avoids them all with ease.

Naulapyssy closes the distance and clinches.
Naulapyssy slows down the pace here.

Naulapyssy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Naulapyssy manages to end up in side control.
Naulapyssy lands an elbow.
Castillas is letting Naulapyssy control him for a moment.
Castillas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy is staying tight to Castillas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Castillas looks to move to half guard but instead Naulapyssy has passed into mount! Damn!
Castillas is trying to stand up.
Naulapyssy controlling his opponent.
Castillas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Naulapyssy controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naulapyssy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Naulapyssy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Naulapyssy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Naulapyssy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Naulapyssy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Naulapyssy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Naulapyssy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Frank Naulapyssy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castillas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naulapyssy is keeping the position for now.

Castillas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castillas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castillas looking to pass the guard.

Naulapyssy kicks Castillas off and gets to his feet.

Naulapyssy moves into the clinch successfully.

Naulapyssy has clasped his hands together around Castillas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Naulapyssy staying calm.

Naulapyssy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulapyssy ducks right into an uppercut from Castillas.
Some wild striking there from Castillas.
Naulapyssy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naulapyssy slips a jab and a cross from Castillas.
Good shot there by Naulapyssy.
Naulapyssy doesn't manage to clinch there - Castillas circles away.

Naulapyssy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Naulapyssy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Castillas is looking for a triangle but Naulapyssy pushes his legs off easily.

Castillas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naulapyssy defends well.
Naulapyssy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Castillas looking for a guillotine here but Naulapyssy defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naulapyssy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Castillas keeping full guard, as Naulapyssy tries to pass.
Naulapyssy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Naulapyssy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillas swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Naulapyssy stands and steps away. Castillas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Castillas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Naulapyssy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Naulapyssy cracks Castillas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Naulapyssy, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Naulapyssy.

Naulapyssy closes the distance and pushes Castillas back into the cage.

Naulapyssy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Naulapyssy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Naulapyssy lands in his opponent's guard.

Naulapyssy stands and steps away. Castillas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Naulapyssy works the jab nicely.

Naulapyssy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Castillas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Castillas actively working from the bottom here.
Naulapyssy trying to mount his opponent but Castillas defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Naulapyssy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naulapyssy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Castillas wants to get back to his feet.
Naulapyssy working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Naulapyssy in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Naulapyssy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Castillas won't allow Naulapyssy to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Naulapyssy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A punch combination from Castillas misses.
Naulapyssy is looking to clinch but Castillas is avoiding it.
Castillas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naulapyssy misses with a jab, cross combination.

Naulapyssy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castillas quickly recovers to half guard.

Castillas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castillas is pressing down on Naulapyssy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Naulapyssy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naulapyssy advances position into side control!
Naulapyssy in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Naulapyssy stands up and beckons Castillas to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Naulapyssy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Castillas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Castillas is looking to regain half guard here but Naulapyssy keeps moving and retains side control.
Castillas is trying to get back to his feet.
Naulapyssy working away.

Naulapyssy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Naulapyssy throws a series of punches but Castillas moves out of range.
Agustin Castillas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Naulapyssy clinches up against the cage.

Naulapyssy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Castillas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Naulapyssy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castillas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naulapyssy is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy controls from within his opponent's guard.

Castillas has his foot on Naulapyssy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naulapyssy works his way back into a safe position though.

Castillas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Naulapyssy uses it to pass to side control.
Naulapyssy staying calm.
Castillas is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy lands some shots froms side control.
Naulapyssy takes a little break here. Castillas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Naulapyssy landing strikes.
Frank Naulapyssy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castillas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Naulapyssy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Castillas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naulapyssy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Naulapyssy just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Castillas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naulapyssy working the head and body with strikes.
Castillas is looking for a sweep.
Castillas trying to remain calm as Naulapyssy controls from the top position.
Naulapyssy lands some shots froms side control.
The referee asks Naulapyssy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Naulapyssy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Castillas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Naulapyssy is controlling him well.
Castillas is letting Naulapyssy control him for a moment.
Naulapyssy lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castillas seems a little lost for a moment, as Naulapyssy dominates the positioning.
Agustin Castillas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naulapyssy working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Naulapyssy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naulapyssy 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 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... Frank Naulapyssy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jun Casanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Giordano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giordano has chosen Godfather Theme (hip hop remix) as his entrance music. Jun Casanez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Casanez
vs
Giordano

168 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jun Casanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Giordano!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giordano throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Jun Casanez has been cut.
Giordano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Giordano misses the shot to the body.
Casanez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Casanez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Casanez is rocked!
Casanez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Giordano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanez somewhat.
Casanez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Giordano digs a good body shot into Casanez's ribs.
Casanez is breathing heavily.
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!
Casanez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Giordano swinging wildly here.
Casanez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Giordano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Casanez counters with a nice uppercut.
Giordano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Casanez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giordano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Antonio Giordano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giordano works the jab nicely.
Giordano Rushes Casanez and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Casanez is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Giordano Piles on the pressure and Casanez crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Giordano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny B Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny B Good has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

B Good
vs
Dank

225 cm
22
302 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny B Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dank!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
B Good will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

B Good shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dank trying to control but B Good postures up.
B Good lands strikes from half guard.
Dank is looking to improve his position.
Dank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
B Good will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
B Good missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
B Good throwing shots but Dank is blocking nicely.
B Good throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
B Good missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dank is refusing to be controlled, as B Good sits in half guard.
Dank is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
B Good sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dank defending well though.
B Good tries to pass to full mount but Dank defends it.
B Good winds up and cracks Dank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
B Good winds up and cracks Dank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
B Good thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
B Good throwing shots but Dank is blocking nicely.
B Good is keen to just control but Dank is a slippery customer.
B Good looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
B Good sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dank defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
B Good takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
B Good passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dank!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
B Good scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dank looks gassed!
B Good working the ground and pound effectively.
B Good lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dank hang on?

Dank is rocked!
B Good postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Dank out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! B Good goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny B Good!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maynardo Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco comes to the cage accompanied by after the slam watch for this.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greco
vs
Powers

176 cm
26
168 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maynardo Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greco defends it nicely.
Powers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greco but Greco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Powers slips under a jab from Greco.

Greco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greco throws an elbow but Powers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Greco landing a few strikes.
Greco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Powers is avoiding damage well.
Greco trying to control the position but Powers is working away.
Powers can't do much from the bottom here.
Greco trying to control the position but Powers is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco misses with the ground and pound.

Greco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Powers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Greco trying to control the position but Powers is working away.

Greco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two 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.
Greco lands a nice forearm strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greco throws a strike aimed at the side of Powers's head but Powers avoids it well.
Greco misses with the ground and pound.
Powers is trying to get back to half guard.
Greco is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Greco 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Greco misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Greco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Greco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Powers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Powers is looking to reverse the position.
Greco is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Powers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Powers looks gassed!
Greco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Greco trying to control the position but Powers is working away.
Greco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Powers some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maynardo Greco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Powers with a poor takedown

so Greco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Powers wants to stand up but Greco is controlling him.
Greco tries to free his leg and advance position but Powers is retaining full guard.
Greco wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Greco lands a couple of elbows.
Greco 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.
Powers is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco postures up in Powers's guard and throws a big left but Powers blocks it.
Greco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Powers wants to control but Greco postures up.
Greco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Greco in side control, just content to control the action for now.

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.
Greco is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greco looks up at the clock and then as Powers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Greco smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Greco wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Greco are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Greco lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers struggling a bit here.
Powers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Greco throwing strikes but Powers manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Greco is positioning himself to get back to 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.
Greco struggling a bit here.
Powers throws an elbow but Greco slips to the side and avoids it well.
Powers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers taking a break here but Greco is having none of it and regains half guard.
Greco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Powers is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maynardo Greco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Greco circles away from the clinch attempt

so Greco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Greco won't allow Powers to get back to his feet.
Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maynardo Greco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers is pulling down on Greco's head. It's preventing any offense from Greco, at least for the moment.
Greco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greco throws and elbow that misses. Powers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greco's guard. Nice move by Powers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers lands a couple of digs.
Greco wants to sweep but no luck.
Powers distracts Greco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greco throwing strikes here but Powers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Powers is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Greco looking to finish Powers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Powers!
Powers is looking to get to half guard.
Greco is trying to control here but Powers has managed to regain half guard.
Powers tries to kick Greco off but Greco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco winds up and cracks Powers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Powers has hold of Greco's hands but Greco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greco lands strikes from half guard.
Greco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powers keeps working.
Greco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greco wants to take a breather but Powers is having none of it.
Powers taking some punishment here, with Greco in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco lands with a punch from half guard.
Greco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greco working over Powers with some ground and pound. Powers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Powers wants to control but Greco is keeping busy.

Powers is defending against the submission attempts here by Greco.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maynardo Greco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greco 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... Maynardo Greco!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers comes to the cage accompanied by We Run This - Missy Elliot. Payne has chosen Ice Ice baby as his entrance music. Jerome Powers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Payne's chin.

Powers
vs
Payne

184 cm
25
147 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

184 cm
26
146 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Payne!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne fails with the takedown.

Payne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Powers looking to pass the guard.

Powers 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.

Powers drops back looking for a leg! Payne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Payne manages to kick Powers off! Powers jumps back into Payne's guard.

Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powers postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.

Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Payne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.

Payne has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.

Payne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.

Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Payne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between Payne's legs - danger averted.
Payne looks gassed!
Powers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Powers drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Powers seems to have locked his on tight now - Payne screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Powers, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jerome Powers!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larusso comes to the cage accompanied by custom shit from WP.. Mike Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Larusso
vs
Hunt

184 cm
28
177 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

150 cm
21
183 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Vodka Rags

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 -159's
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 -159's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Larusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Larusso.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Larusso throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Larusso slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larusso blocks a jab.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larusso staying out of range there.
Hunt throws a hook but Larusso avoids it easily.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Larusso is out of range.
Larusso moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Larusso blocks a jab.
Larusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Larusso lands a jab-cross combination.
Larusso wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Larusso lands a jab-cross combination.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larusso slips a jab from Hunt.
Larusso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larusso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Larusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Larusso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso lands a nice looking body shot.
Larusso staying out of range there.
Larusso has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larusso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Larusso lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Larusso slips the punch.
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Larusso counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Larusso misses with a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Larusso is out of range.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Larusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniel Larusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larusso is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Larusso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larusso throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Larusso slips a straight right by Hunt.
Larusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Larusso saw that one coming.
Larusso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larusso just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Larusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Larusso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Hunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Larusso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt throws the left hand but Larusso avoids the punch easily.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Larusso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Larusso blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Larusso lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Hunt misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt misses with a hook. Larusso ducked under it nicely.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Larusso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Larusso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Larusso tries to get out of the position.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Larusso is squirming around nicely.

Hunt looking to secure an arm triangle but Larusso defends it well.
Larusso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunt on the ground.
Larusso is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larusso tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Larusso is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larusso controls the position.
Hunt punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso can't escape the position.
Larusso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hunt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Larusso?

Larusso is rocked!

It looks like Daniel Larusso has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Larusso badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hunt around the waist but Hunt pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hunt is the winner by TKO! Hunt jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ele Loxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jizz In My Pants. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wade
vs
Loxo

176 cm
23
155 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
155 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ele Loxo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Loxo shoots in and gets a takedown into Wade's guard.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Loxo from controlling successfully.
Loxo looking to pass the guard.
Loxo postures up.
Loxo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loxo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loxo won't allow Wade to sweep him here.

Wade pushes Loxo off and gets back to his feet.
Loxo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Loxo or perhaps it was just good defense by Wade which made him look bad.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Loxo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Loxo there.
Wade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loxo misses the shot to the body.
Loxo avoids a kick to the body.
Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loxo.
Loxo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
Loxo lands a lovely overhand right.
Wade misses with a head kick.

Loxo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Loxo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wade sees it coming and defends easily.
Wade is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loxo wants to pass to mount but Wade is defending the position.
Loxo slips a nice elbow through Wade's hands, connecting with Wade's forehead.

Loxo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade is looking for a sweep. Loxo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Loxo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loxo.

Loxo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wade has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loxo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wade has recovered full guard.
Loxo preventing the sweep.
Wade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wade tries to get out of the position.
Loxo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wade is retaining full guard.

Loxo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wade looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wade looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wade!
Loxo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Wade makes his way to full guard, as Loxo worked for a kimura.

Loxo has gone for a leg lock! Wade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loxo's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a big right hand that misses.
Wade wants to control from the top but Loxo keeps moving.
Loxo wants to sweep but no luck.

Wade decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ele Loxo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loxo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loxo fails with a takedown attempt.
Loxo walks into a stiff left hand from Wade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ele Loxo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Loxo slips under a jab from Wade.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Loxo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wade circles away.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loxo circles away quickly and effectively.
Loxo throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Wade connects with a high kick.
Wade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loxo.
Wade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wade leaves Loxo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Loxo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loxo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Loxo fails with a takedown attempt.
Gary Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ele Loxo.
Loxo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loxo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade stuffs the takedown.
Wade sizes up Loxo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Loxo fails to land the takedown.
Wade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wade connects with a single shot there.
Wade with a jab.
Wade scores with a body shot.
Loxo drops his hands momentarily and Wade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Loxo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wade. Wade obviously looking to wear him down.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Loxo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Loxo is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whack! Wade lands a heavy head kick that drops Loxo. The ref tackles Wade to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Loxo was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Gary Wade!