IFC 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Beach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Beach
vs
Reynolds

170 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BADGER MILK!

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach throws a head kick that misses.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Beach.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Beach checks a low kick from Reynolds.
Beach checks the leg kick.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beach tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that Beach avoids nicely.
A head kick lands from Beach that sends Reynolds to the canvas. Reynolds tries to scramble back to his feet but Beach brings him back down into side control.

Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Beach has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Reynolds is still in real trouble! Can Beach finish him?
Reynolds bucks up and tries to throw Beach off but instead Beach has got his back!
Reynolds is really stuck here.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
Reynolds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reynolds trying to control the position but Beach manages to sink in the hooks.
Reynolds looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reynolds is in bad spot here.
Beach is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Reynolds. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Beach lands strikes to the head.
Reynolds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The referee is taking a good look at Reynolds as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Beach!
Beach struggling to land strikes to the head as Reynolds covers up.
Reynolds covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Beach landing with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach missing with strikes from the back.
Beach controlling well, preventing Reynolds from escaping the position.
Reynolds covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Beach is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Reynolds trying to control the hands but Beach breaks the grip.
Reynolds rolls, trying to escape but Beach keeps control of the position.
Beach is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Beach gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Beach gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Beach apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Beach tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beach throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Beach throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beach throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reynolds takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beach wants to clinch up but Reynolds keeps it at a distance.
Beach throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.

Beach clinches up against the cage.
Beach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reynolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Beach using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beach using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beach tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Beach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Beach missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Reynolds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beach closes the distance and clinches.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reynolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Reynolds wants to break free but Beach has control.
Reynolds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Beach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beach tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.
Beach could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Quinton Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reynolds takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reynolds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beach checks it well.
Beach wants to clinch.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Beach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reynolds lands with a nice combination. Beach backs away looking to recover.
Beach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reynolds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach throws a head kick but Reynolds moves out of range.
Beach wants to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Beach throws a nice head kick!
Reynolds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beach backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beach throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reynolds's head.
Beach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beach avoids the head kick by Reynolds.

Beach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.
Beach keeps control of Reynolds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beach tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.
Beach with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reynolds tries to break the clinch but Beach is controlling the position.
Beach misses with a knee to the head.
Beach misses with a knee to the head.
Beach with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reynolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds stalling.
Beach looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Reynolds is trying to break the clinch but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Beach with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beach tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.

Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Reynolds circles away.

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.

Reynolds gets a clinch.
Beach throws a knee to the head but misses.

Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beach plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reynolds lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beach wants to clinch
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beach throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beach is out of range and Reynolds settles back down.

Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beach throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beach misses with a knee strike.

Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
Beach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beach tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to bum rush Beach with a series of wild strikes but Beach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beach looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.
Reynolds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beach throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reynolds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beach looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.

Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a body kick.
Reynolds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beach.
Beach throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beach tries to clinch
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds misses with a double jab.
Beach slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Beach.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reynolds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beach backs up against the cage.
Beach misses with a straight left.
Beach tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Reynolds misses.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss.
George Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reynolds is looking to score with low kicks.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reynolds counters with a left and a right that stings Beach.
Beach wants to clinch but Reynolds slips to the side

and Reynolds counters by clinching up.
Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Beach won't allow it.
Reynolds leaning against his opponent.
Beach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reynolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Beach misses with a knee to the head.

Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Beach tries to clinch
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beach tries to clinch but Reynolds moves away
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beach throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reynolds's head.

Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Beach misses with a knee to the head.
Reynolds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Beach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reynolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Beach won't allow it.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beach misses with a knee to the head.

Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Beach moves out of range.
Beach throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beach.
Beach looks to clinch

and Reynolds holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beach misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beach lands with a kick to the temple. Reynolds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beach looks to clinch
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Beach.
Quinton Beach is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Beach moves out of range.
Beach misses with a hook.
Beach dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
Beach throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.

Reynolds drives through and clinches with Beach against the cage.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.
Reynolds is trying to break free.
Reynolds wants to break free but Beach has control.
Reynolds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beach using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds is trying to break free.
Beach tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.
Beach misses with a knee to the head.

Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Beach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
Beach throws a lazy head kick
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Beach avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Reynolds holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beach misses with a knee strike.
Beach keeps control of Reynolds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beach tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beach with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beach looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a right hand.
Beach lands with a slapping head kick.
Beach clinches but Reynolds breaks the clinch
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beach pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Reynolds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Beach won't allow it.
Reynolds is trying to break the clinch but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Beach looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reynolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Reynolds pushes Beach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reynolds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Beach with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beach misses with a knee strike.
Beach tries a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks it.

Reynolds breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beach wants to clinch but Reynolds slips to the side
and Reynolds counters with a two punch combo.
Reynolds scores with a decent looking hook.
Beach wants to clinch but Reynolds slips to the side

and Reynolds counters by clinching up.
Beach with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beach tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.

Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Beach loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Beach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beach plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beach moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beach lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beach tries to clinch up
and Reynolds counters with a three punch combo that has Beach backing up. Beach nods at Reynolds to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Beach.
Reynolds is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reynolds lands with a nice combination. Beach backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Reynolds!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

ELEVEN
vs
Hede Hede

182 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

189 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, SEVEN ELEVEN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haydar Hede Hede!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ELEVEN will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ELEVEN ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hede Hede moves away.

Hede Hede gets the takedown into side control.
ELEVEN wants to control but Hede Hede postures up.
Hede Hede trying to control the action but ELEVEN is working from the bottom.
ELEVEN pushes Hede Hede away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hede Hede gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hede Hede is looking to take a break and control but ELEVEN is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ELEVEN is looking for a sweep.
Hede Hede trying to control the position but ELEVEN is working away.
ELEVEN is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hede Hede is controlling him well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hede Hede shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ELEVEN tries for a takedown but Hede Hede circles away easily

and Hede Hede counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
ELEVEN wants to control but Hede Hede is keeping busy.
Hede Hede trying to control from half guard but ELEVEN is working away.
ELEVEN is looking for a sweep. Hede Hede is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

ELEVEN kicks off Hede Hede and gets to his feet.
Hede Hede with a lazy takedown attempt
and ELEVEN counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by ELEVEN.

Hede Hede shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ELEVEN's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hede Hede looking to pass the guard.
Hede Hede wants to control from the top but ELEVEN keeps moving.
Hede Hede sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed ELEVEN's guard.
ELEVEN looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hede Hede wants to lay and pray for a moment but ELEVEN keeps working.
Hede Hede prevents ELEVEN from standing back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Hede Hede shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Hede Hede controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Hede Hede 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.
Hede Hede advances to half guard.
Hede Hede slows the pace down in half guard.

ELEVEN pushes Hede Hede off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hede Hede gets a clinch.

Hede Hede manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
ELEVEN would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hede Hede is on top in guard.
Hede Hede is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Hede Hede decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hede Hede with a poor takedown
and ELEVEN counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haydar Hede Hede 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.

ELEVEN throws an overhand right that lands on Hede Hede's shoulder, as Hede Hede tries to avoid the shot.
Hede Hede staying out of range there.

ELEVEN pushes Hede Hede up against the cage in a clinch.
ELEVEN has had enough of the clinch but Hede Hede keeps him there for the moment.
Hede Hede has ELEVEN pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. ELEVEN manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
ELEVEN jumps guard but Hede Hede stands there with ELEVEN around his waist. ELEVEN gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ELEVEN tries to break the clinch but Hede Hede is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hede Hede tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ELEVEN just stands there and leans against the cage.
ELEVEN wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hede Hede looking for a takedown.
SEVEN ELEVEN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haydar Hede Hede.

Hede Hede gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, ELEVEN regains guard.
ELEVEN is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
ELEVEN keeping moving, preventing Hede Hede from controlling successfully.
ELEVEN doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hede Hede wants to control from the top but ELEVEN keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ELEVEN is looking to stand up but Hede Hede isn't so interested in that idea.
Hede Hede passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hede Hede works to advance to full mount. ELEVEN defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
ELEVEN manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Hede Hede is trying to work for a kimura but ELEVEN is defending well.
ELEVEN tries to kick Hede Hede off but Hede Hede keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
ELEVEN is not content to let Hede Hede control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hede Hede controlling the action here.
Hede Hede moves into full mount! ELEVEN won't be happy about that!

Hede Hede is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, ELEVEN has managed to escape the submission attempt.
ELEVEN wants to get back to his feet.
Hede Hede controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ELEVEN is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hede Hede trying to control but he's not successful this time.
ELEVEN knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hede Hede on the ground.
Hede Hede controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that ELEVEN really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hede Hede working for a guillotine from mount but ELEVEN is in no mood to give up.
ELEVEN is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haydar Hede Hede showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! ELEVEN's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

ELEVEN throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hede Hede decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in ELEVEN's guard.

ELEVEN is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hede Hede drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hede Hede blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ELEVEN tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hede Hede to work.
Hede Hede has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ELEVEN avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
ELEVEN stops a takedown attempt from Hede Hede.
SEVEN ELEVEN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haydar Hede Hede.
ELEVEN wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
ELEVEN is looking to break free of the clinch but Hede Hede has double underhooks.
Hede Hede is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ELEVEN pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hede Hede tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ELEVEN just stands there and leans against the cage.

ELEVEN lands a takedown into guard.
Hede Hede is controlling ELEVEN's posture.
Hede Hede is trying to control the position but ELEVEN postures up.
Hede Hede bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ELEVEN's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

ELEVEN has his feet on Hede Hede's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hede Hede defending well as ELEVEN loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from ELEVEN misses.

Hede Hede decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hede Hede stops ELEVEN from getting back to his feet.
Hede Hede passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hede Hede can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ELEVEN is looking to escape.
Hede Hede sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ELEVEN is desperately trying to improve his position but Hede Hede has a good base and remains in mount.
Hede Hede trying to control but ELEVEN is having none of it.
Hede Hede looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that ELEVEN really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hede Hede trying to control but ELEVEN is having none of it.
ELEVEN is trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haydar Hede Hede comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hede Hede winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haydar Hede Hede!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bilo Wex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bilo Wex acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dux Jr
vs
Wex

185 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Pure Juice

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Dux Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bilo Wex!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Dux Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Dux Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Dux Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wex lands a body punch.
Wex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wex keeps control of Dux Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dux Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dux Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dux Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Dux Jr looking for a takedown.

Dux Jr breaks the clinch.
Wex tries to clinch

so Dux Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux Jr won't allow Wex to sweep him here.
Dux Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wex wants to sweep but no luck.
Wex controlling Dux Jr's posture.
Dux Jr content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wex looking for a sweep. Not yet Wex, not yet.

Wex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dux Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dux Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wex manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wex throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dux Jr tries to lock up and control but Wex gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wex has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dux Jr's face.
Dux Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Wex has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wex looking to ground and pound but Dux Jr is blocking nicely.
Wex misses with a head shot.
Wex throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wex raining down shots from the mount!
Wex misses with a head shot.
Wex scoring with strikes but Dux Jr is staying in there.
Dux Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wex tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wex scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dux Jr?
Wex throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wex thowing shots but they're missing.
Wex takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dux Jr is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Wex there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux Jr really wants to buck Wex off and get back to his feet.
Dux Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wex can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dux Jr is looking to escape.
Dux Jr tries to reverse the position but Wex maintains control.
Dux Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Wex is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dux Jr is surviving well by controlling Wex's body position as best he can.
Wex lands a big elbow.

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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wex cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dux Jr tries to lock up and control but Wex gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wex cracks Dux Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wex sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Wex is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dux Jr is surviving well by controlling Wex's body position as best he can.
Dux Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Wex wants to control the pace but Dux Jr is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wex with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wex wants to clinch

and Dux Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wex!
Dux Jr breaks from Wex's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wex wants to hold on but Dux Jr pushes him away.
Wex is bucking up trying to escape but Dux Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wex wants to hold on but Dux Jr pushes him away.
Dux Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wex's face.
Wex tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wex is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee warns Wex that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wex is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dux Jr content just to control the position here.
Dux Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wex wants to control but Dux Jr is having none of it.
Wex working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wex throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dux Jr. What's that going to do exactly?
Wex wants to hold on but Dux Jr pushes him away.
Wex is squirming around, avoiding Dux Jr's attempts to control the action.
Dux Jr looking to ground and pound but Wex is blocking nicely.
Wex tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frank Dux Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Dux Jr tries to control but Wex wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wex regains half guard.
Wex wants to get back to his feet.
Wex wants to improve his position but Dux Jr is controlling well.
Wex throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Wex actively working from the bottom here.

That's four 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.
Wex is trying to stand up here but Dux Jr is controlling him well.

Dux Jr 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wex cracks the inside of Dux Jr's front leg.
Wex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wex clinches.
Wex is working for takedown but Dux Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dux Jrs head.
Wex just leaning against Dux Jr, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wex tries to clinch
and Dux Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dux Jr shoots in and drives through. Wex sprawls well.
Wex scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Wex moves into the clinch successfully.
Wex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dux Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dux Jr tries to pull guard but Wex holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux Jr drops back down to his feet.
Wex is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Wex's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dux Jr working aggressively here.

Dux Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wex uses from the top position.
Wex looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wex stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wex tries to clinch up but Dux Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank Dux Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wex shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dux Jr's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wex throwing strikes from guard but Dux Jr blocks nicely.
Wex stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wex wants to control from the top but Dux Jr keeps moving.
Dux Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wex would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dux Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dux Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wex.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dux Jr.
Bilo Wex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux Jr tries to clinch but Wex moves away

and Wex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wex.

Dux Jr pulls guard successfully.
Dux Jr trying to control the position.
Dux Jr keeping full guard, as Wex tries to pass.
Wex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wex postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Dux Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wex distracts Dux Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wex postures up.
Wex won't allow Dux Jr to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wex tries to clinch but Dux Jr moves away

and Dux Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wex is trying to control but can't.
Dux Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dux Jr is pressing down on Wex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wex is holding on for now.
Wex moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dux Jr's guard.
Wex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wex must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wex postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Dux Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wex uses it to pass to side control.
Dux Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Dux Jr wants to get back to his feet.

Wex stands up and beckons Dux Jr to his feet.
Wex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dux Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dux Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Wex thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bilo Wex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wex has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bilo Wex!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Valchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandell Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Valchenko
vs
Griffin

195 cm
20
273 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

205 cm
21
226 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Pure Juice

Blitzkrieg Supplements

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Valchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wandell Griffin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valchenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valchenko fails to land the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a body kick.
Valchenko shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Valchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valchenko misses with a wild combination.
Griffin throws a body kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Griffin.

It looks like Igor Valchenko has been cut.
Valchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Valchenko checks the leg kick.
Valchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Valchenko pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valchenko is breathing heavily.
Valchenko blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Wandell Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griffin throws a leg kick which misses Valchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Valchenko tries to avoid it.

Griffin connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Valchenko to the floor! Griffin dives in looking for the finish!

Valchenko is rocked!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oh Valchenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Valchenko quite badly. Valchenko pulls Griffin in close trying to recover. Griffin postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Valchenko on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Valchenko doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wandell Griffin!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Galindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galindo has chosen Boss Life as his entrance music. Kevin Rage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Galindo's chin.

Rage
vs
Galindo

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

BADGER MILK!

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Galindo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rage takes the fight into the clinch.
Rage lands a nice knee to the body.
Galindo can't get the takedown.
Rage trying to land knees to the body.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Galindo.
Rage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rage looking to slow down the pace here.
Galindo lands with a left to the head.
Rage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rage lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Justin Galindo has been cut.
Rage landing knees to the head.
Rage tries to land a knee to the head but Galindo blocks with his arms.
Galindo pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galindo trying to stall but Rage improves his position.

Galindo manages to break the clinch.
Galindo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galindo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Galindo gets a clinch.
Rage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galindo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Galindo blocks the elbow strike.
Galindo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rage is keeping busy.
Galindo throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galindo.
Galindo managing to block the knees to the body from Rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage looking to throw knees to the head but Galindo is blocking nicely.
Galindo wants to get back to striking at distance but Rage won't allow it.
Rage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Rage breaks the clinch.
Galindo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galindo looks to land a combination. Rage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rage is breathing heavily.

Rage scores with a takedown into Galindo's guard.
Rage won't allow Galindo to sweep him here.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galindo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galindo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Galindo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rage doesn't defend quickly enough and Galindo has managed to lock this one up! Can Rage escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Galindo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Justin Galindo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stryder Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Don't Sweat the Technique by Eric B. and Rakim. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Maloney

188 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

BADGER MILK!
BADGER MILK!

MMA's Best Nutrition

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregory Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stryder Maloney!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maloney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Maloney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maloney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maloney prevents Williams from improving his position.
Maloney sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maloney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Williams is controlling Maloney's trapped leg to prevent Maloney from advancing to side control.
Maloney tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Williams is doing well to control the position and prevent Maloney from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maloney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maloney.
Maloney controlling from the top position.
Maloney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams controls Maloney momentarily but Maloney frees himself.
Maloney wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Williams looking for a guillotine here but Maloney defends easily.
Maloney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maloney throwing strikes but missing.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maloney is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maloney avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maloney is looking to improve his position.
Maloney wants to get back to full guard but Williams has mounted him!
Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maloney is trying to escape the mount.
Maloney wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.

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.
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maloney working to try and regain half guard.
Maloney looks gassed!
Williams avoids the attempt from Maloney to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maloney slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stryder Maloney will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maloney.

Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Maloney is trying to reverse the position but instead Williams has taken his back - oops!
Williams is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maloney is trying to stand back up.
Maloney wants to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Maloney trying to control the hands but Williams breaks the grip.
Maloney rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maloney is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maloney is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maloney lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Maloney is trying to control but can't.
Maloney wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Maloney misses with a few strikes there.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Maloney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maloney leaning against his opponent.
Maloney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maloney lands with a light punch inside.
The is referee keeping an eye on Maloney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Williams jumps guard but Maloney stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maloney lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maloney lands an elbow inside.
Maloney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williams's face.
Maloney trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to stall.
Maloney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maloney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maloney throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Maloney.

Maloney works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Maloney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams keeping full guard, as Maloney tries to pass.
Maloney trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maloney wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maloney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is trying to control the position but Maloney postures up.

Maloney gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maloney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Maloney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maloney showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams is staying active underneath Maloney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stryder Maloney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Maloney which made him look bad.
No luck for Maloney with that takedown attempt.
Williams blocks a jab.
Maloney throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Maloney wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maloney's guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Maloney keeps moving.

Maloney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams trying to control but Maloney is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Williams trying to control but Maloney is working from the bottom.
Maloney trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maloney with a poor takedown

so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney looking to control.
Williams wants to control from the top but Maloney keeps moving.
Maloney scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Maloney landing strikes from the bottom.
Maloney trying to control from the bottom.
Maloney tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Maloney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maloney keeps working.
Maloney is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maloney avoid being mounted?
Williams is looking to advance position but Maloney won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Maloney shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Maloney wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Maloney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Maloney 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.

Williams had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maloney is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Williams Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maloney's back instead.
Maloney trying to control the hands but Williams breaks the grip.
Gregory Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maloney turns into Williams and is now in his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maloney 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stryder Maloney!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rajab Masun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Knockers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Knockers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Masun
vs
Knockers

200 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rajab Masun !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Knockers!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masun shoots for a double leg takedown but Knockers sprawls well. He's pushed Masun 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Masun or perhaps it was just good defense by Knockers which made him look bad.
Masun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Rajab Masun has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masun .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajab Masun . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knockers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masun at a distance.

Knockers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Masun 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!
You can see the frustration on Masun 's face as Knockers controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masun manages to get back to half guard.

Masun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Masun is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Knockers pulls his head out easily.
Knockers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masun . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masun on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Knockers 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.
Knockers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockers prevents Masun from improving his position.

Masun actively working from the bottom here.
Knockers working Masun over with strikes.
Knockers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Knockers 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tommy Knockers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knockers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knockers lands a big shot that drops Masun ! Can he finish him?

Masun is rocked!
Masun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knockers wanted to stand there but Masun had control of the position.
Knockers is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockers is looking to stand up but Masun won't let him.

Masun working for a triangle but Knockers defends it easily.
Masun is looking to sweep but instead, Knockers has passed into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knockers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Knockers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rajab Masun 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Knockers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Rajab Masun 's cut is getting worse.

Knockers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knockers is staying tight to Masun 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Knockers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Knockers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Knockers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masun tries for a takedown but Knockers circles away easily

and Knockers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masun 's guard.
Knockers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knockers controlling from the top position.
Knockers is working Masun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knockers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knockers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knockers works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masun wants to get back to full guard.
Knockers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Masun taking some punishment here, with Knockers in his half guard.

Masun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knockers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Knockers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knockers is taking a breather. Masun says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Knockers tries to stand but can't do so whilst Masun controls his leg.
Masun tries to get to full guard but Knockers has control of the leg.
Knockers stalling.

That's four 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tommy Knockers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knockers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masun 's hands.

Rajab Masun 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Masun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knockers wants to improve his position but Masun is controlling well.
Knockers controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masun prevents Knockers from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Knockers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rajab Masun 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Knockers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Knockers misses its intended target.
Masun slips under a jab.
Masun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Knockers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knockers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masun !
The referee warns Masun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Knockers cracks Masun with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Masun regains half guard.
Knockers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockers 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.

Knockers gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Knockers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knockers lands with a right hand.
Masun misses with a takedown

and Knockers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masun 's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockers won't allow Masun to sweep him here.

Masun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knockers has passed into half guard!

Masun actively working from the bottom here.
Knockers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masun gets back to full guard.
Knockers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Masun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knockers lands a couple of digs.
Knockers is pushing down on Masun 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Masun is fighting to maintain full guard but Knockers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knockers trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knockers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rajab Masun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masun wants to improve his position but Knockers is controlling well.

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