HUF 3 - Xmas Mayhem PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between decision master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Gomez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

master
vs
Gomez

173 cm
22
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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, decision master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Gomez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt - master sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
master tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from master.

master scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
master prevents Gomez from improving his position.

Gomez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for master. Oh but Gomez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! master goes limp - he's gone! Gomez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Gomez!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Mayweather told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

KO
vs
Mayweather

225 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Alpha-Omega
Takomo

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, Ivan KO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayweather takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Floyd Mayweather has been cut.
KO shoots in but no luck this time.
KO misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
KO tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayweather swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan KO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KO uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayweather.

KO moves into the clinch.
KO is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mayweather gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mayweather is looking to break free of the clinch but KO has double underhooks.
KO is working for takedown but Mayweather is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mayweather is trying to break free.
KO drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mayweather gets the underhooks and prevents it.
KO drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
KO wants a takedown but no success here.
Mayweather gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from KO.
Mayweather is trying to break free.
KO 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 one minute gone in the round.
KO goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mayweather prevents it.
KO wants a takedown but no success here.
KO is breathing heavily.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayweather tries to break the clinch but KO is controlling the position.
KO goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mayweather prevents it.
KO is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mayweather gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
Mayweather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
KO has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayweather is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch but KO keeps him there for the moment.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayweather prevents the takedown attempt.
KO prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
Mayweather prevents the takedown attempt.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch but KO keeps him there for the moment.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KO has him pressed against the cage.
KO prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
KO prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
KO tries for a takedown. No joy.

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.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mayweather breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Mayweather.
KO with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayweather to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Ivan KO has been cut.
Mayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayweather darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mayweather tests KO's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayweather looks to throw the jab but KO is out of range.
Ivan KO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather lands with a big right hook that stumbles KO - he's out on his feet here! Mayweather follows up with another monster hook that separates KO from consciousness! KO falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Mayweather stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Floyd Mayweather!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Cantersol (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!

Nash
vs
Cantersol

185 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
179 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jules Cantersol!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantersol moves out of range of the strikes.
Nash throws a hook but Cantersol avoids it easily.

Cantersol shoots in and bounces Nash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cantersol 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.
Cantersol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cantersol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantersol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantersol looking to pass the guard.
Cantersol trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cantersol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cantersol postures up.
Nash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cantersol on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cantersol throws a sloppy head kick and Nash moves out of range easily.
Nash stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cantersol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Nash.
Nash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nash swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantersol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Cantersol is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Nash - just one landing.
Cantersol is still on wobbly legs! Can Nash finish him?

Cantersol rushes Nash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cantersol seems to have recovered his senses.
Cantersol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cantersol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Cantersol ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cantersol no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cantersol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nash is one step ahead there.
Cantersol is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nash is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantersol lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nash!
Nash wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cantersol.
Cantersol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cantersol throws some wild stikes that Nash manages to avoid easily.
Nash wants to hold on but Cantersol pushes him away.
Nash is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nash is squirming around, avoiding Cantersol's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cantersol thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Nash 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.

Nash scores with a jab to the head.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cantersol.
Cantersol ducks under a wild hook from Nash.
Horrible takedown by Cantersol or perhaps it was just good defense by Nash which made him look bad.
Cantersol walks into a left hand.

Cantersol instigates a clinch.
Cantersol tries to pull guard but Nash holds him up against the cage and eventually Cantersol drops back down to his feet.

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

Cantersol looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nash!
Cantersol looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash blocking the ground and pound.
Nash really wants to buck Cantersol off and get back to his feet.
Cantersol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Cantersol jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nash is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nash and Cantersol has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Cantersol is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nash is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cantersol is breathing heavily.

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.
Nash managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cantersol.
Cantersol in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cantersol scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nash to see if he's OK.
Nash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cantersol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash is looking to reverse the position.
Nash is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cantersol trying to control the position but Nash is working away.
Cantersol tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cantersol scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Cantersol swings around for an armbar but Nash sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cantersol's guard.
Cantersol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cantersol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cantersol is looking for a triangle but Nash pushes his legs off easily.
Nash stays in close to Cantersol's body and controls the position.
Cantersol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nash is one step ahead there.
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 Steve Nash will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nash drops Cantersol with a left right combo! Nash follows him down to the ground into side control.

It looks like Jules Cantersol has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cantersol throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nash feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cantersol sprawling to the canvas! Cantersol rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nash finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cantersol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nash pinned against the cage. Nash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nash sends Cantersol crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nash is motioning to the referee to let Cantersol up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nash looks to throw the jab but Cantersol is out of range.
Cantersol blocks a jab.
Nash drops his shoulder and cracks Cantersol with a huge uppercut! Cantersol goes down! Can Nash finish him?

Cantersol wriggles free and stands up.
Cantersol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash drops Cantersol with a huge uppercut! Cantersol drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nash is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Nash!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bear Viles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Beast "Tech N9ne". Jones has chosen Me Name Jr. Gong as his entrance music. Bear Viles has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Viles
vs
Jones

165 cm
18
151 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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, Bear Viles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damien Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks to land a combination but Viles avoids it well.
Viles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Viles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones tries to clinch up but Viles circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to clinch but Viles moves out of range.
Viles throws a combination that misses

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Viles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Viles.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Viles holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Viles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Viles is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Viles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viles is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viles is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Viles uses it to pass to side control.
Viles controls the position.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Viles has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viles content just to control the position here.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.

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.
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Viles controlling from mount.
Viles breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Viles controlling his opponent.
Viles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bear Viles will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Viles tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Viles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bear Viles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Viles, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Viles against the cage but Viles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viles moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viles lands a head kick!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the head kick by Viles.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Viles to counter with a crisp jab.
Bear Viles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bear Viles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Viles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries for a takedown but Viles circles away easily

and Viles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Viles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Viles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Viles misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viles lands a damaging elbow.
Viles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Viles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Viles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viles misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Viles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Viles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Viles lands a damaging elbow.
Viles tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones letting Viles take a breather here.
Viles scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Viles.
Viles scores with a knee to the head.
Viles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Viles lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Viles lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Viles looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Viles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Viles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Viles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Viles landing knees to the body.
Viles looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viles is struggling to control the position.
Viles misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Viles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Viles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Viles scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viles walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viles thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bear Viles dominated that second round.
That's time! Viles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Viles has managed to clinch.
Jones avoiding damage.
Viles landing knees to the head.
Viles tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Viles misses with a knee to the head.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Viles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viles scores with a knee to the head.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Viles lands a knee to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Viles.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Viles won't allow it.
Bear Viles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Viles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Viles.
Jones is trying to drag Viles to the mat but Viles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Viles gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Viles landing knees to the head.
Jones jumps guard but Viles stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Viles misses with a knee strike.
Viles landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viles tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Viles effectively controlling the action here.

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.
Viles crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Viles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Viles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viles landing knees to the body.
Viles lands an elbow inside.
Viles with a knee to the head.
Viles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Viles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Viles tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Viles lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Viles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Viles is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viles landing knees to the body.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Viles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viles scores a nice knee to the body.
Viles stalls.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Viles improves position.
Viles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Viles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Viles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viles connects with a knee to the head.

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.
Viles scores with a knee to the head.
Viles lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Viles gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Viles lands an elbow inside.
Viles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Viles lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Viles.
Viles lands a knee to the head.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Viles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Viles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viles landing knees to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bear Viles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Viles keeps him there for the moment.
Viles unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Damien Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viles lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bear Viles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Viles!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Munro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Roller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Roller has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Munro
vs
Roller

200 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earl Munro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Roller!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roller is looking to clinch.

Munro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Munro controlling from the full mount.
Munro landing punches.
Roller is trying to escape the mount.
Munro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munro landing shots from mount.
Munro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BOOM! Munro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Munro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roller looks a forlorn figure.

Roller is rocked!
Munro postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Roller badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Munro around the waist but Munro pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Munro is the winner by TKO! Munro jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Munro!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Fordig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zeus Fordig has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fordig
vs
Hussein

225 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
233 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes ground

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeus Fordig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krammer Hussein!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fordig moves into the clinch.

Hussein has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fordig uses from the top position.
Hussein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fordig passes into side control.
Hussein tries to buck Fordig off but Fordig is having none of it.
Fordig working away.
Fordig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussein on the ground.
Hussein sneaks back into half guard.
Fordig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hussein is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hussein actively working from the bottom here.
Hussein is pressing down on Fordig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hussein had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fordig is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hussein Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fordig's back instead.
Hussein should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fordig is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hussein.

Hussein has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fordig trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussein trying to control momentarily.
Fordig looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
Even with his hooks in, Hussein manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Fordig is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hussein gets his way!

Hussein looking for the choke but no joy.
Hussein looks gassed!
Hussein keeps control of the position easily here as Fordig tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fordig is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hussein wants to control but Fordig is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fordig is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hussein hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zeus Fordig!

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100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Makoto Takana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LaDainian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Trephination - Machine Head as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

Takana
vs
Johnson

225 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Alpha-Omega
Takomo

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makoto Takana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LaDainian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands the left hand.
Takana shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson tests Takana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Takana is rocked!
Takana shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Takana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson catches Takana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takana off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makoto Takana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takana fails with a takedown attempt.
Takana seems to have got his legs back now.
Takana fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Takana avoids it well.
Takana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a left and a right that sends Takana crashing to the canvas! Johnson dives into mount looking to finish!
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Takana tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand but Johnson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Takana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Takana shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takana is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Takana avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Takana shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Takana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takana shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Takana didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice combo by Johnson! Oh, that's hurt him - Takana falls to the canvas and Johnson follows him into side control.

Johnson stands up and beckons Takana to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works Takana's body with a nice hook.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Takana avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Takana. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Takana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Takana persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Takana sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Takana had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson cracks Takana with a hook to the temple - Takana is on wobbly legs here! Johnson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Takana falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Johnson wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). LaDainian Johnson! LaDainian Johnson retains his middleweight title!

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RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudi Voeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by You Gotta Die For Your Government. Rudi Voeller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sean Cox's chin.

Cox
vs
Voeller

181 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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Takomo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Sean Cox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Voeller!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voeller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Sean Cox has been cut.
Voeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voeller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voeller throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.

Voeller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Voeller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voeller wants to pass the guard but Cox is defending well.

Voeller is looking for a kimura but Cox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Voeller to get the leverage.
Voeller thows a huge punch but Cox dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Cox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cox punching from the bottom.
Cox is looking for a sweep. Voeller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Voeller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Voeller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voeller looks gassed!
Voeller throws a head kick that Cox semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voeller throws the left hand but Cox avoids the punch easily.
Voeller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voeller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voeller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Cox fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Voeller sprawls well initially but Cox persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Cox 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.
Voeller misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Voeller is defending against the submission attempts here by Cox.

Voeller actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voeller taking some punishment here, with Cox in his half guard.
Voeller wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.

Cox is working for a kimura but Voeller is defending it quite comfortably.

Cox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Voeller manages to get to full guard.
Voeller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
Cox is working hard here to advance position.
Voeller striking off his back but it's not causing Cox any problems.

Voeller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Voeller is looking for a triangle but Cox pushes his legs off easily.
Cox pushing down on Voeller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Voeller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Voeller wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cox lands a nice short elbow.

Voeller actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voeller wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.

Cox in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Voeller tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Cox!
Sean Cox is the new welterweight champion!