DFC 17:Martin vs Telver PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Harpenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bieber's entrance music is Baby. A fine choice. Doug Harpenter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bieber
vs
Harpenter

178 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Bieber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doug Harpenter!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bieber scores with a takedown into Harpenter's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bieber trying to control but Harpenter is working from the bottom.
Bieber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Harpenter controls Bieber momentarily but Bieber frees himself.
Bieber won't allow Harpenter to sweep him here.
Harpenter trying to strike off his back.
Harpenter working a defensive guard but Bieber passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harpenter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bieber working Harpenter over with strikes.
Bieber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harpenter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bieber controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harpenter scores with a few weak punches.
Well, if Bieber is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harpenter is looking for a sweep. Bieber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bieber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bieber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bieber lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harpenter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bieber lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Harpenter! Bieber sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Harpenter and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Justin Bieber!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duffle Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade Mortis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mortis
vs
Bag

190 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slade Mortis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duffle Bag!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortis fails with the takedown.
Slade Mortis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mortis throws a nice looking combination but Bag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mortis fails with a takedown attempt.
Mortis stuffs the takedown attempt from Bag. Bag gets slowly back to his feet.

Mortis pushes Bag up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mortis is trying to break free.
Mortis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bag is working for takedown but Mortis is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mortis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slade Mortis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duffle Bag.
Mortis tries to score a body lock takedown but Bag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bag has Mortis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mortis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mortis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mortis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bag counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bag.
Bag wants to control from the top but Mortis keeps moving.
Mortis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mortis being controlled here, momentarily.
Mortis wants to get back to his feet but Bag passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortis is not content to let Bag control the position.

Bag is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mortis sees it coming and defends easily.
Bag wants to control but Mortis is keeping him busy.
Mortis is in trouble now - Bag has advanced to mount!
Mortis is breathing heavily.

Bag swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mortis is now in Bag's guard. A big mistake from Bag there, giving up the dominant position!
Bag wants to stand and escape but Mortis is having none of it.
Mortis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bag keeping moving, preventing Mortis from controlling successfully.
Bag is trying to control the position but Mortis postures up.
Bag bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mortis's guard.
Bag looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mortis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bag on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bag wants to control from the top but Mortis keeps moving.

Bag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mortis keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duffle Bag 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.

Bag closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bag looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bag has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Mortis is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bag locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mortis is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duffle Bag!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salad Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eunhae Bae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bae is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never Say Never. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fingers
vs
Bae

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
286 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salad Fingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eunhae Bae!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bae doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bae fails with a takedown attempt.
Fingers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bae will feel that in the morning.
Bae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fingers.
Fingers lands a jab.
Fingers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fingers lands with an uppercut that bounces Bae off the cage and back into rage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fingers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eunhae Bae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fingers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fingers throws a head kick but Bae moves out of range.
Bae takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bae looks gassed!
Fingers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fingers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bae takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bae tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fingers swivels and escapes.
Fingers jabs Bae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fingers jabs at Bae's body.
Bae takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bae on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Fingers.
Fingers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fingers cracks Bae with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bae ducks right into an uppercut from Fingers.
Fingers thuds a left hand into Bae's body.
Bae takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fingers jabs Bae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bae avoids the head kick by Fingers.
Fingers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fingers thuds his right hand into Bae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fingers lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bae takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fingers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fingers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salad Fingers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fingers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fingers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Fingers does it's job there.

Bae is rocked!
Fingers cracks Bae with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bae falls to his knees and Fingers doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salad Fingers!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tipao Vermelho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justice Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Vermelho
vs
Steel

189 cm
26
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
20
266 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vermelho finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Vermelho circles away from the clinch attempt.

Vermelho clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermelho.

Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vermelho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel is trying to break free.
Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermelho working hard to break the clinch.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Vermelho moves out of range easily.

Vermelho darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Vermelho is trying to break the clinch but Steel is controlling him.
Vermelho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermelho lands a left hand.
Vermelho is looking to break free of the clinch but Steel has double underhooks.
Vermelho lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Vermelho breaks from the clinch.
Vermelho keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Vermelho scores with a hook.
Vermelho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermelho scores with a jab.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vermelho connects with the punch.
Steel looks to land a combination but Vermelho avoids it well.
Vermelho lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Vermelho.
Vermelho lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Vermelho.

Vermelho closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.

Vermelho breaks from the clinch.

Vermelho has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Vermelho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Vermelho manages to break the clinch.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.

Vermelho closes the distance and clinches.

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

Vermelho rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vermelho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Nice jab there from Vermelho.
Steel tries to clinch there but Vermelho circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Vermelho moves out of range easily.
Tipao Vermelho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel looks gassed!

Steel tries to keep at a distance but Vermelho has taken the fight into the clinch.

Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vermelho clinches.
Steel is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Vermelho.
Vermelho pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vermelho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Steel gets tackled into the cage by Vermelho. Vermelho maintains the clinch.

Vermelho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vermelho pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.

Vermelho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermelho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vermelho with a jab.
Vermelho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel tries to clinch but Vermelho moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Vermelho there.
Vermelho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Vermelho finds it's target.

Vermelho rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermelho scores with a jab to the head.

Vermelho has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Vermelho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Vermelho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermelho lands the left hand.
Vermelho cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vermelho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vermelho tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.

Vermelho closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vermelho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Vermelho.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel tries to clinch up but Vermelho circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermelho.
Vermelho scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Vermelho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Vermelho clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.

Vermelho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vermelho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermelho avoids the body shot from Steel.

Vermelho moves into the clinch successfully.

Vermelho manages to break the clinch.

Vermelho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Vermelho lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Vermelho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vermelho closes the distance and clinches.
Vermelho scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Vermelho lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Vermelho on the inside.

Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tipao Vermelho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vermelho cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tipao Vermelho is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Vermelho rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.
Steel has had enough of the clinch but Vermelho keeps him there for the moment.
Steel takes a shot to the head.

Vermelho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel dips to his left and cracks Vermelho with an uppercut!
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Vermelho closes the distance and clinches.

Vermelho manages to break the clinch.

Vermelho has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.

Vermelho manages to break the clinch.
Steel is looking to clinch.
A left lands for Vermelho.
Vermelho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vermelho lands a jab.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Vermelho blocks a head kick by Steel.
Justice Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Vermelho has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.

Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vermelho lands a jab.

Vermelho clinches up against the cage.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermelho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steel motions for Vermelho to come forward. Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Steel gets tackled into the cage by Vermelho. Vermelho maintains the clinch.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vermelho cracks Steel with a good jab.

Vermelho has managed to clinch.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Steel gets tackled into the cage by Vermelho. Vermelho maintains the clinch.
Steel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Vermelho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Tipao Vermelho has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermelho blocks a head kick by Steel.
Steel throws a series of punches but Vermelho moves out of range.

Vermelho has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.

Vermelho breaks the clinch.
Vermelho cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vermelho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vermelho cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vermelho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Vermelho takes the fight into the clinch.

Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Vermelho pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Tipao Vermelho has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermelho.
Vermelho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vermelho rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.

Vermelho breaks from the clinch.

Vermelho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermelho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel takes a shot to the head.

Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vermelho jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Vermelho.
Vermelho throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vermelho slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Vermelho closes the distance and clinches.

Vermelho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vermelho tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermelho cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vermelho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Vermelho.
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vermelho checks it well.

Vermelho clinches.

Vermelho breaks the clinch.
Vermelho swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Vermelho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vermelho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel has time to react.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermelho connects with the punch.
Vermelho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vermelho jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermelho.
A head kick misses from Steel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vermelho darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Vermelho had a free shot at his head there.
Vermelho lands a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tipao Vermelho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tipao Vermelho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vermelho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Vermelho moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Vermelho is controlling the position.
Vermelho scores with a nice hook to the head.

Vermelho breaks from the clinch.

Vermelho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vermelho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Still in the clinch, Vermelho scores with a nice short uppercut.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermelho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Vermelho catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Vermelho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel throws a head kick but Vermelho moves out of range.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Vermelho gets a clinch.

Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel is looking to clinch but Vermelho is avoiding it.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermelho scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to clinch.
Vermelho scores with a nice right hand.

Vermelho rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Vermelho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vermelho scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.

Vermelho moves into the clinch successfully.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Vermelho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Vermelho lands.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vermelho lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.

Vermelho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Vermelho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vermelho takes the fight into the clinch.

Vermelho breaks the clinch.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermelho with a hook.
Vermelho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vermelho tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermelho scores with a jab.
Vermelho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.

Vermelho has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vermelho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.

Vermelho breaks the clinch.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vermelho rather than just go for the knockout.
Vermelho lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Vermelho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Vermelho drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Vermelho.
Vermelho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.

Vermelho breaks from the clinch.
Vermelho's corner calls for a 1-2. Vermelho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vermelho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Vermelho gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vermelho breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Vermelho pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Vermelho lands with a light punch inside.

Vermelho breaks from the clinch.
Vermelho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel has time to react.
Vermelho scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Vermelho connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vermelho.
A left lands for Vermelho.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Vermelho closes the distance and clinches.
Vermelho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel is looking to control Vermelho's arms but Vermelho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steel has his back to the cage.

Vermelho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vermelho moves into range and clinches up with Steel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vermelho manages to break the clinch.

Vermelho has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Vermelho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Vermelho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vermelho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vermelho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vermelho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Vermelho.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Vermelho.

Vermelho closes the distance and clinches.
Vermelho scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Vermelho.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vermelho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Vermelho pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Vermelho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Justice Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tipao Vermelho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermelho 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tipao Vermelho!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Marchegiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco Marchegiano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sonnen
vs
Marchegiano

193 cm
25
186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
199 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocco Marchegiano!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchegiano throws a shot from downtown. Sonnen moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marchegiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Marchegiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Marchegiano moves out of range.
Sonnen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marchegiano pinned against the cage. Marchegiano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marchegiano connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Sonnen misses.
Marchegiano thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchegiano lands with a good body shot.
Marchegiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Sonnen fails to land the takedown.
Marchegiano throws a combination. Sonnen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marchegiano jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but Marchegiano sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen moves forwards but Marchegiano connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marchegiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marchegiano throws a combination. Sonnen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Marchegiano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sonnen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marchegiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonnen scrambles back to his feet.
Marchegiano lands with a nice combination. Sonnen backs away looking to recover.
Sonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - Marchegiano circles away.
Marchegiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnen should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch but Marchegiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marchegiano defends it nicely.
Rocco Marchegiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marchegiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marchegiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sonnen.
Marchegiano swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Marchegiano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen.
Sonnen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Marchegiano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marchegiano.
Marchegiano stuffs the takedown.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marchegiano with a nice cross.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marchegiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Marchegiano circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Marchegiano dominated that round.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sonnen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marchegiano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sonnen somewhat.
Marchegiano scores with a punch to the head.
Sonnen has a takedown stuffed.
Sonnen tries to clinch up.
Sonnen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marchegiano to score with a decent uppercut.
Marchegiano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocco Marchegiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marchegiano thuds his right hand into Sonnen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marchegiano misses with a combination
and Sonnen counters with a body kick that stops Marchegiano in his tracks momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen dodges the punch combination from Marchegiano.
Jake Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marchegiano scores with a nice strike.
Marchegiano lands with a cross.
Marchegiano swats away the attempt to clinch by Sonnen.
Marchegiano connects with a single shot there.
Sonnen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sonnen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano jabs Sonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marchegiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marchegiano lands a nice shot that snaps Sonnen's head back.
A swing and a miss from Marchegiano.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Marchegiano saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marchegiano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen moves in looking to clinch but Marchegiano pushes him off.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Marchegiano.
Marchegiano thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Marchegiano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marchegiano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marchegiano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marchegiano throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marchegiano misses with a double jab.
Marchegiano lands a nice shot that snaps Sonnen's head back.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Marchegiano circles away and keeps his distance.
Marchegiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Marchegiano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sonnen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marchegiano throws a combination. Sonnen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Sonnen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marchegiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Sonnen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marchegiano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sonnen has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen slips a jab from Marchegiano.
Sonnen seems to have got his legs back now.
Marchegiano throws a good cross that connects.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Marchegiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Marchegiano lands a left and a right that send Sonnen crashing to the mat, dazed. Marchegiano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Marchegiano scores with a shot to the body.
Marchegiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marchegiano lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Marchegiano.
Marchegiano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rocco Marchegiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchegiano connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Marchegiano misses.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Marchegiano moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marchegiano misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Marchegiano - just one landing.
Sonnen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marchegiano.
Marchegiano swinging wildly here.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Marchegiano. No joy for Sonnen on that attempt.
Marchegiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Marchegiano misses.
Marchegiano lands with a nice body punch.
Marchegiano throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Sonnen tries to clinch up.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marchegiano scores with a jab to the head.
Sonnen wants to clinch up but Marchegiano keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Marchegiano.
Marchegiano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchegiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marchegiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnen should have avoided that one.
Marchegiano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marchegiano lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonnen off the cage and back into rage.
Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marchegiano swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marchegiano with a hook.
Sonnen is looking to clinch but Marchegiano is avoiding it.
Nice body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocco Marchegiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Marchegiano.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Marchegiano.
Marchegiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marchegiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sonnen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marchegiano thuds his right hand into Sonnen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but Marchegiano sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchegiano misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Marchegiano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marchegiano 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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Marchegiano!

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FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Duncan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bob Silva
vs
Duncan

175 cm
25
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Bob Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Duncan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duncan.
Duncan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duncan.
Duncan misses with a head kick.
Duncan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Duncan sends Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Duncan is motioning to the referee to let Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Silva is rocked!
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duncan.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duncan misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duncan.
Duncan tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duncan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Duncan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Duncan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab, jab by Duncan - just one landing.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duncan throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Duncan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Duncan.
Duncan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duncan throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Duncan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Duncan misses.
Duncan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Duncan looks gassed!
Duncan throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Duncan is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Bob Silva!

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A | B

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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Carmichael

174 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Carmichael!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Carmichael.
Carmichael looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carmichael lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson moves out of range as Carmichael strikes.
Carmichael works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carmichael avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Carmichael throws a one two combo.
Johnson tries to bum rush Carmichael with a series of wild strikes but Carmichael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carmichael moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carmichael lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Carmichael sprawls well.
Carmichael lands a body shot.
Carmichael misses with a head kick.
Carmichael lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carmichael throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Carmichael.
Carmichael scores with a nice strike.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carmichael's head.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Carmichael throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carmichael scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carmichael.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carmichael as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Carmichael.
Carmichael looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carmichael throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Johnson is rocked!
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carmichael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carmichael throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmichael throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson drops his hands for a split second and Carmichael immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Johnson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Carmichael follows up with a right hand that knocks Johnson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob Carmichael!

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RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rysiek Lubicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Lubicz
vs
Jacobs

189 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
151 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Rivers Edge Nutrition
Doomsday Apparel (March Sale! Everything $15)

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rysiek Lubicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

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

Lubicz looking for a guillotine here but Jacobs defends easily.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jacobs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lubicz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lubicz has escaped and now he's on top!
Lubicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobs is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lubicz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lubicz!
Lubicz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.
Jacobs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lubicz off and has taken his back!
Lubicz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with punches from the back.

Jacobs is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lubicz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lubicz for a finish.
Jacobs wants to control the position but Lubicz frees himself and scrambles - Jacobs manages to regain control in side control.

Jacobs is trying to get an arm triangle but Lubicz is defending well.

Jacobs swings around for an armbar but Lubicz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jacobs's guard.

Jacobs isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lubicz stacks Jacobs on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lubicz!
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lubicz gets back to full guard.
Lubicz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jacobs's guard.

Jacobs has an active guard here but Lubicz has managed to pass into half guard.
Jacobs looks gassed!

Lubicz is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is defending against the submission attempts here by Lubicz.

Lubicz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rysiek Lubicz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lubicz's waist but Lubicz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.

Lubicz gets caught flat footed, as Jacobs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Lubicz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lubicz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacobs defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lubicz prevents Jacobs from improving his position.

Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lubicz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Lubicz is looking for a kimura here.
Jacobs is refusing to be controlled, as Lubicz sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lubicz wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacobs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jacobs tries to get to full guard but Lubicz has control of the leg.
Jacobs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lubicz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lubicz's back!

Jacobs is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lubicz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lubicz for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lubicz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jacobs is trying to stick to Lubicz's back but Lubicz is turning into Jacobs. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jacobs's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lubicz.

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

Lubicz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rysiek Lubicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rysiek Lubicz will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lubicz tries to land a front kick but Jacobs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Lubicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lubicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chris Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lubicz fails with the takedown

and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lubicz won't be happy with that.

Jacobs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lubicz to his feet.
Jacobs misses with a takedown

and Lubicz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jacobs's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lubicz advances to half guard.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lubicz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jacobs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jacobs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lubicz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lubicz's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lubicz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Lubicz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jacobs pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lubicz is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacobs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lubicz?
Lubicz is bucking up trying to escape but Jacobs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jacobs.
Lubicz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lubicz tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.

Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jacobs is looking for a kimura here.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lubicz is refusing to be controlled, as Jacobs sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lubicz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Jacobs!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Telver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Smells like Teen Spirit . Dustin Martin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Martin
vs
Telver

205 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Martin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Telver!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin connects with a leg kick. Telver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Telver.
Martin tests Telver's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Ty Telver has been cut.
Martin lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Martin as he connects with a hook.

Martin closes the distance and pushes Telver back into the cage.
Martin throws 2 knees - Telver can't escape Martin's clinch. As Telver tries to escape again Martin whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out Telver's gum shield and as Telver falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dustin Martin!
Dustin Martin retains his heavyweight title!