EFC 3 - Colission PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Zombie
vs
Gryzbowski

195 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

CROWN - Pit Inc
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Zombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Gryzbowski!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gryzbowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zombie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gryzbowski.
Zombie lands a brutal head kick. Gryzbowski looks out on his feet and Zombie throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). John Zombie!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Switek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kevin Switek has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Switek
vs
Shaw

180 cm
20
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

169 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Switek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Shaw!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Switek works Shaw's body with a nice hook.
Shaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Switek circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from Switek.
Switek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Switek as he jumps to the side.
Shaw looks gassed!
Switek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Switek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Switek pinned against the cage. Switek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Switek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Switek moves into the clinch.
Shaw has Switek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Switek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kevin Switek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Shaw.

Switek successfully pulls guard.
Switek trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Switek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Switek seems keen to control Shaw's posture.
Switek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Switek wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.
Switek is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up.
Switek is really struggling to control Shaw but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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

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.
Switek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Switek.
Shaw missing with punches from the bottom.
Shaw regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Switek.
Switek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Switek tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Switek from controlling successfully.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Switek trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Switek circles away.
Switek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Switek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Switek!
Switek misses with a takedown attempt - Shaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaw throws a left and a right that both miss

and Switek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Switek!
Shaw fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Switek takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Switek is trying to stand up.
Shaw prevents Switek from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Switek trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shaw blocks Switek's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Switek 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.

Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Switek.
Switek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Switek throws a one two combo.
Switek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
Switek swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaw.
Switek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Switek scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kevin Switek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Switek drives through and clinches with Shaw against the cage.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Switek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kevin Switek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Shaw.
Switek gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Switek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Switek letting Shaw take a breather here.

Switek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Switek doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Shaw throws a head kick but Switek moves out of range.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Switek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Switek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Switek stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw throws a left and a right that both miss

and Switek moves into the clinch.

Switek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Switek tries to clinch

and Shaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaw throws an elbow that misses.
Switek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw keeps control of Switek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Switek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shaw is trying desperately to land a takedown but Switek is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shaw.
Switek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaw is trying to drag Switek to the mat but Switek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switek trying to stall but Shaw improves his position.
Switek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Switek.
Switek is trying to break the clinch but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.

Shaw has hold of one of Switek's legs. Switek is fighting the takedown attempt but Shaw gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Switek throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shaw prevents Switek from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Switek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Shaw gets to his feet. Switek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Switek lands a body shot.
Switek stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Switek dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Switek misses with a takedown attempt
and Shaw finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Switek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Switek.
Nice uppercut lands for Switek. That snapped Shaw's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Switek as Shaw shoots in.

Shaw feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Switek keeps moving.
Switek looking to control.
Switek is striking from the bottom but Shaw uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Switek tries to kick Shaw off but Shaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Switek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shaw is pressing down on Switek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Switek is holding on for now.
Switek wants 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.
Switek misses with a double jab.
Shaw throws a nice looking combination but Switek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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.
Shaw closes the distance and clinches up with Switek, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes Switek against the cage but Switek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kevin Switek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Shaw.
Switek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shaw backs up against the cage.
Chad Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw misses with a combination
and Switek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Switek with a hook.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Switek fails to land the takedown.
Switek connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
No luck for Switek with that takedown attempt.

Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Switek, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Switek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw has Switek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Switek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

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

Shaw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaw lands in his opponent's guard.
Switek trying to control the position.
Shaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Switek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Switek is trying to control the position but Shaw postures up.
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw preventing the sweep.
Shaw prevents Switek from getting back to his feet.
Shaw postures up and lands a big shot to Switek's brow.
Kevin Switek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Switek wants to stand and escape but Shaw is having none of it.
Switek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Switek pinned against the cage. Switek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chad Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Shaw gets a clinch.
Shaw is leaning against Switek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Switek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Switek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robin Buesching (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Hutchins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Buesching
vs
Hutchins

225 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

CROWN - Pit Inc

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutchins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hutchins lands with an uppercut that bounces Buesching off the cage and back into rage.
Hutchins misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe Hutchins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutchins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buesching swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hutchins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hutchins.
Hutchins throws a series of punches but Buesching moves out of range.
Buesching avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Buesching has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buesching using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hutchins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hutchins tries to break the clinch but Buesching is controlling the position.
Hutchins is trying to maintain a safe position but Buesching gets an underhook and turns Hutchins into the cage.
Hutchins is trying to break free.
Hutchins wants to get back to striking at distance but Buesching won't allow it.
Hutchins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hutchins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buesching has him pressed against the cage.
Hutchins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hutchins wants to break free but Buesching has control.
Hutchins takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchins tries to break the clinch but Buesching is controlling the position.
Hutchins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buesching stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buesching with a knee to the head.
Hutchins has had enough of the clinch but Buesching keeps him there for the moment.
Buesching effectively controlling the action here.
Hutchins is trying to break the clinch but Buesching has him pressed against the cage.
Buesching lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buesching slowing the pace effectively.
Buesching throws an elbow that misses.
Hutchins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buesching just leaning against Hutchins, taking a breather.
Buesching fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hutchins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Buesching controls Hutchins momentarily but Hutchins frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hutchins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hutchins throws a nice looking combination but Buesching bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hutchins misses with the combination.
Hutchins throws a nice looking combination but Buesching bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hutchins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buesching takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buesching shoots in for a double leg but Hutchins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buesching is breathing heavily.

Hutchins clinches with his opponent.
Hutchins lands a right hand.
Hutchins is trying to break free.

Buesching gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Buesching really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hutchins pushes Buesching off looking to stand but Buesching dives back in and keeps control.
Buesching wants to free his trapped foot but Hutchins is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchins looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hutchins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hutchins tries to get to full guard but Buesching has control of the leg.
Hutchins is looking to get back to is feet but Buesching passes into side control.
Buesching tries to score with some ground and pound. Hutchins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hutchins is looking for a sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Hutchins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buesching takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buesching shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hutchins but Hutchins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Buesching. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hutchins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hutchins lands with a nice combination. Buesching backs away looking to recover.
Hutchins tries to bum rush Buesching with a series of wild strikes but Buesching uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hutchins throws a series of punches but Buesching moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Hutchins. Beautiful body shot.
Hutchins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hutchins swinging wilding here.
Hutchins throws a series of punches but Buesching moves out of range.
Hutchins swings for the body but Buesching moves out of range.
Buesching dodges the punch combination from Hutchins.
Buesching avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monroe Hutchins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Buesching looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hutchins is fending him off so far but Buesching persists. Nope, Hutchins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hutchins wants to clinch but Buesching slips to the side

and Buesching counters by moving into the clinch.
Hutchins wants to get back to striking at distance but Buesching won't allow it.
Hutchins wants to get back to striking at distance but Buesching won't allow it.
Hutchins has had enough of the clinch but Buesching keeps him there for the moment.
Hutchins is looking to control Buesching's arms but Buesching gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hutchins has his back to the cage.
Hutchins has had enough of the clinch but Buesching keeps him there for the moment.
Hutchins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hutchins lands a shoulder strike.
Buesching keeps control of Hutchins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buesching keeps control of Hutchins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchins wants to break free but Buesching has control.

Buesching jumps guard and drags Hutchins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buesching is trying to control the position but Hutchins postures up.
Hutchins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hutchins throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchins lands a couple of elbows.
Buesching is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buesching keeping moving, preventing Hutchins from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hutchins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hutchins is looking to stand up but Buesching won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buesching shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hutchins throws a series of punches but Buesching moves out of range.
Buesching shoots for a double leg takedown but Hutchins sprawls well. He's pushed Buesching's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Buesching. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchins moves into range and connects with a jab.

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.
Hutchins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hutchins has closed the distance and engaged Buesching in a clinch.
Hutchins is trying to break free.

Hutchins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hutchins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hutchins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buesching's head.
Hutchins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hutchins lands a couple of digs.
Hutchins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Buesching is trying to control the position but Hutchins postures up.

Hutchins gets to his feet. Buesching looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A left and a right from Hutchins both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buesching connects with a high kick.
Hutchins misses with a wild combination.
Buesching takes one on the button.
Buesching slips a jab and a cross from Hutchins.
Buesching thows a body shot but no joy.

Hutchins gets a clinch.
Hutchins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buesching lands an elbow inside that Hutchins shrugs off.
Hutchins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hutchins is looking to break free of the clinch but Buesching has double underhooks.
Hutchins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hutchins tries to break the clinch but Buesching is controlling the position.
Hutchins throws a head punch that misses.
Buesching can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hutchins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hutchins is trying to break free.
Hutchins is trying to break the clinch but Buesching has him pressed against the cage.
Hutchins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hutchins wants to get back to striking at distance but Buesching won't allow it.
Hutchins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buesching leaning his opponent against the cage.
Buesching prevents Hutchins from breaking the clinch.
Hutchins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buesching lands an elbow inside.
Buesching prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buesching is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buesching is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hutchins scores with a hook.
Hutchins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Hutchins rushes Buesching and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buesching looking for a takedown.

Hutchins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buesching gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hutchins.
Hutchins lands with a nice combination. Buesching backs away looking to recover.
Hutchins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buesching paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buesching changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hutchins tries to avoid it but Buesching manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hutchins to the ground. Hutchins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buesching is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hutchins.
Hutchins throws a nice looking combination but Buesching bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hutchins throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hutchins darts in and clinches Buesching up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hutchins can't break the clinch.
Buesching stalling in the clinch but Hutchins improves position.
Hutchins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

Hutchins rushes Buesching and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Buesching prevents Hutchins from breaking the clinch.
Hutchins is trying to break free.
Hutchins wants to break free but Buesching has control.
Hutchins wants to get back to striking at distance but Buesching won't allow it.
Hutchins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hutchins wants to break free but Buesching has control.
Hutchins wants to break free but Buesching has control.
Hutchins scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hutchins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hutchins is trying to break the clinch but Buesching has him pressed against the cage.
Hutchins lands a shot to the body.
Buesching tries to score a body lock takedown but Hutchins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Buesching. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hutchins is looking to break free of the clinch but Buesching has double underhooks.
Buesching prevents Hutchins from breaking the clinch.
Hutchins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buesching crunches a lovely knee into Hutchins's ribcage.
Buesching throws an elbow but it misses.
Hutchins tries to break the clinch but Buesching is controlling the position.
Buesching landing knees to the head.
Hutchins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hutchins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buesching up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buesching tries to pull guard but Hutchins holds him up against the cage and eventually Buesching drops back down to his feet.
Hutchins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buesching has him pressed against the cage.
Hutchins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hutchins wants to break free but Buesching has control.
Hutchins is trying to break free.

Hutchins manages to break the clinch.
Hutchins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buesching moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Buesching gets a clinch.
Buesching connects with a knee to the head.
Buesching gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hutchins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hutchins can't break the clinch.
Buesching controlling the action here for a moment.
Hutchins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hutchins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hutchins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buesching blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hutchins wants to get back to striking at distance but Buesching won't allow it.
Hutchins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hutchins is trying to break the clinch but Buesching has him pressed against the cage.
Hutchins tries to break the clinch but Buesching is controlling the position.
Hutchins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hutchins tries to break the clinch but Buesching is controlling the position.
Hutchins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robin Buesching has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe Hutchins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A knee to the head by Buesching.

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Drover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obi Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Adam Drover has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Adam Drover seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Drover
vs
Kenobi

184 cm
22
158 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
156 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drover lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kenobi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kenobi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kenobi swats away the attempt to clinch by Drover.
Kenobi tries to close the distance and clinch but Drover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenobi shoots for a takedown but Drover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drover clinches but Kenobi breaks the clinch
and Kenobi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi has a takedown stuffed.
Drover throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kenobi.
Nice takedown defense from Drover. No joy for Kenobi on that attempt.
Adam Drover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obi Kenobi.

Drover gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drover wants to stand but Kenobi is controlling the position.
Kenobi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drover keeping moving, preventing Kenobi from controlling successfully.
Kenobi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.
Drover is wriggling around but Kenobi manages to pass to half guard.

Drover kicks Kenobi off and gets back to his feet.
Kenobi shoots in and drives through. Drover sprawls well.

Kenobi has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kenobi drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kenobi holds on and takes a little breather.
Kenobi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drover stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kenobi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drover is fending him off so far but Kenobi persists. Nope, Drover circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenobi looks gassed!
A combination from Drover does no damage.

Drover has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kenobi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drover walks away with a smile on his face. Kenobi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Drover feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Drover gets to his feet. Kenobi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Drover gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi dodges an elbow strike from Drover.

Drover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drover tries to clinch up but Kenobi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenobi moves out of range of the body kick from Drover.
Drover wants to clinch.
Kenobi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drover counters with an outside leg kick.

Kenobi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kenobi wants to control but Drover is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drover is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 Adam Drover will probably get the nod.
That's time! Drover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Drover lunges at Kenobi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenobi's hand.
Drover lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenobi shoots and misses
and Drover counters with a body kick that stops Kenobi in his tracks momentarily.
Drover moves in looking to clinch but Kenobi pushes him off.
Drover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drover wants to clinch up but Kenobi keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Drover manages to break the clinch.
Kenobi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drover throws a series of strikes that have Kenobi backpedaling.
Kenobi looks to clinch

and Drover counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drover.
Kenobi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drover wants to stand but Kenobi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Drover stands up from Kenobi's guard - Drover perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice body kick from Drover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Obi Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Drover counters by moving into the clinch.
Adam Drover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obi Kenobi.
Kenobi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drover tries to land a knee to the head but Kenobi blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drover.
Drover with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Drover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenobi clinches but Drover breaks the clinch

and Drover counters by moving into the clinch.
Drover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenobi blocks it with crossed arms.
Drover with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kenobi breaks the clinch.
Kenobi with a poor takedown

and Drover counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drover landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drover wants to break free but Kenobi has control.
Kenobi is trying to drag Drover to the mat but Drover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenobi is looking to control Drover's arms but Drover gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kenobi has his back to the cage.
Kenobi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drover just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kenobi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kenobi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
Drover landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drover misses with a knee to the head.
Drover is looking to break free of the clinch but Kenobi has double underhooks.
Kenobi tries to work over Drover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Drover takes the fight into the clinch.

Drover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Drover dominated that second round.
That's time! Drover'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.

Kenobi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Drover wants to get back to his feet but Kenobi drags him back down.

Kenobi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drover, who protects the arm well.
Drover tries to escape but Kenobi is in control.
Kenobi wants to control but Drover is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kenobi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drover has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drover is trying to buck Kenobi off.
Kenobi working the ground and pound but Drover is defending the strikes.

That's two 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.

Kenobi stands up and beckons Drover to his feet.

Drover rushes Kenobi and presses him up against the cage.

Drover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenobi has a takedown stuffed.
Kenobi clinches but Drover breaks the clinch
and Drover counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Drover clinches.
Drover tries a knee to the head but Kenobi blocks it.
Kenobi avoiding damage as Drover throws knees to the body.
Drover tries to break the clinch but Kenobi is controlling the position.

Kenobi successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi managing to control the position.
Drover would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kenobi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Drover!
Adam Drover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drover is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

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.
Drover prevents Kenobi from taking his back.

Drover bucks up and throws Kenobi to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenobi shoots and misses
and Drover counters with a straight right hand.
Obi Kenobi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drover fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Kenobi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drover has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adam Drover!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cory Trevor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Trevor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trailor Park Boys Theme. Cory Trevor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Trevor
vs
Daniels

194 cm
18
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

CROWN - Pit Inc
Hell's Balls Fightwear

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a series of punches but Trevor moves out of range.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Trevor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trevor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniels throws a body punch but Trevor moves out of range.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trevor.
Daniels swinging wilding here.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.
Trevor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniels pinned against the cage. Daniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trevor misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Daniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels throws a right hand that Trevor ducks under and follows up with a left that Trevor also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a shot to the body.
Trevor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Trevor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Trevor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trevor wants to clinch.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trevor fails to land the takedown.
Trevor slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Daniels throws a combination that misses

and Trevor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trevor.
Daniels looks gassed!
Daniels has a closed guard, preventing Trevor from standing up.
Trevor tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
Daniels has control of Trevor's left arm, preventing Trevor from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trevor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trevor trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.

Trevor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Trevor wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Trevor counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trevor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
Daniels is looking to regain half guard here but Trevor keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
Daniels is looking for a sweep.
Trevor working away.
Trevor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Trevor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daniels slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Trevor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Trevor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daniels sees it coming and defends easily.
Daniels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trevor is working away from the top position though.
Trevor is pressing down on Daniels's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daniels is holding on for now.
Daniels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trevor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trevor's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Even with his hooks in, Daniels manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Trevor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trevor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Trevor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trevor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.

Trevor forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.

Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trevor looks for a takedown but Daniels sprawls well.
Daniels stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Trevor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trevor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cory Trevor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Trevor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels throws a body punch but Trevor moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trevor misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Trevor avoids them all with ease.
Trevor shoots in for a double leg but Daniels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trevor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Trevor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trevor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trevor.
Trevor doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Trevor has a takedown stuffed.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Trevor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trevor misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
Trevor wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Daniels misses with a double jab

and Trevor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Daniels is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.
Daniels wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daniels is looking for a sweep. Trevor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniels wants to control but Trevor is keeping busy.
Trevor is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Daniels is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trevor rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Trevor shoots in.
Daniels misses with a combination
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trevor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Trevor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trevor slips a jab from Daniels.

Trevor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Trevor passes into side control, despite Daniels's attempt to control the position.
Trevor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daniels is avoiding damage well.
Trevor is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Trevor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Trevor throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels walks into a left hand.
Trevor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trevor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Trevor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Trevor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Trevor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor tries to clinch up.
Daniels misses with a combination

and Trevor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Trevor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Trevor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daniels misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Daniels is trying to control but can't.
Trevor wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.
Trevor tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it.
Daniels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daniels.
Trevor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels pulls Trevor in to control the position.
Daniels working a defensive guard here.
Trevor wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Daniels pulls Trevor in close to prevent any damage.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Trevor from controlling successfully.
Trevor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daniels is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Trevor is proving a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Trevor.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Trevor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trevor doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.

Trevor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Trevor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cory Trevor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevor is thwarting Daniels's attempts to control the position.
Trevor passes into side control, despite Daniels's attempt to control the position.
Trevor is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels prevents Trevor from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trevor trying to control the position but Daniels is working away.
Trevor avoids the strikes from the bottom by Daniels.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Trevor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trevor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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... Cory Trevor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Mononen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lauri Mononen 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!

Aerts
vs
Mononen

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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, Dean Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lauri Mononen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aerts tries to clinch but Mononen moves out of range.
Aerts wants to clinch.

Mononen tries to keep at a distance but Aerts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mononen has Aerts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aerts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Aerts.

Aerts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mononen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aerts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aerts moves in looking to clinch but Mononen pushes him off.
Aerts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mononen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mononen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aerts's waist but Aerts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mononen off to one side.

Mononen scores a takedown into full mount!
Mononen controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Aerts really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mononen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mononen wants to take Aerts's back but he can't do it this time.
Aerts holds on to Mononen around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Mononen wants to control the pace but Aerts is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You get the feeling that Aerts really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mononen breaks from Aerts's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Aerts has left one of his arms exposed and Mononen doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Aerts screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauri Mononen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between brian hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lyoto bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

hansen
vs
bain

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, brian hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, lyoto bain!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

hansen scores with a takedown into bain's guard.

bain is looking for a triangle but hansen pushes his legs off easily.

bain had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. hansen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. bain Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take hansen's back instead.

bain is persistently looking for the submission but hansen is defending it well.
hansen is trying to break free.

bain working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
bain is hanging on to hansen's back as he tries to escape.

hansen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from bain.
hansen just trying to survive but bain is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
hansen breaks bain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
bain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
hansen wants to control from the top but bain keeps moving.

bain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. hansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

bain has his foot on hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
bain looks gassed!
hansen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
hansen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
bain looking for a sweep. Not yet bain, not yet.
bain keeping moving, preventing hansen from controlling successfully.

That's two 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.
bain striking off his back but it's not causing hansen any problems.
bain looking for a sweep. Not yet bain, not yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bain throws an overhand right that lands on hansen's shoulder, as hansen tries to avoid the shot.
bain throws a head kick that misses.
bain throws out a loose jab but hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
bain checks a low kick from hansen.
bain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
hansen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by bain. bain obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for bain.
bain cracks the inside of hansen's front leg.
A punch combination from bain misses.
bain lands a two punch combo.
bain misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
hansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from bain - that will leave a mark!
lyoto bain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bain thumps hansen with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for bain.
bain misses with a wild combination.
bain throws a head kick that half lands.
bain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but hansen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
hansen slips a jab and a cross from bain.
bain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
bain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches hansen on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
bain throws a right and a left that hansen avoids nicely.
bain misses with a double jab.
A jab from bain does it's job there.
bain misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
bain cracks hansen with a good jab.
bain misses with an uppercut. hansen saw that one coming.
bain swinging wilding here.
hansen takes a swing at bain's ribcage but misses.
hansen blocks a jab.
hansen avoids a kick to the body.
bain misses with a two punch combination.
hansen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by bain.
bain is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from bain.
bain misses with the combination.
lyoto bain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bain misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lyoto bain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

bain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
bain looks to land a right hand but hansen moved out of range.
hansen moves out of range of the body kick.
bain stalks hansen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into hansen's face. hansen staggers backwards, shaken.
brian hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from bain misses
and hansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
bain throws a right and a left that both miss.
hansen avoids the head kick by bain.
No joy there for hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
bain lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
hansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
hansen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
hansen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from bain misses the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bain scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as bain lands an impressive looking overhand right. hansen doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bain throws an overhand right that lands on hansen's shoulder, as hansen tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from bain.
A head kick misses from bain.
hansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but bain manages to avoid it.
bain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
hansen blocks a head kick by bain.
bain is looking to slow hansen down with leg kicks.
lyoto bain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for hansen with that takedown attempt.
hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
bain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from bain.
bain lands a nice shot to the body.
hansen avoids a punch combination nicely.

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.
bain throws a head kick but hansen moves out of range.
bain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
hansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from bain finds it's way round the side to connect with hansen's head.
hansen walks forward, straight into a front kick from bain.
hansen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
bain misses with a head kick.
bain scores with the left hand. hansen knows he should have avoided that one.
bain scores with a head kick.
bain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
bain pushes hansen away with a front kick.
bain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
bain lands with a cross.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from bain! hansen is out on his feet! bain rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - hansen is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! hansen is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). lyoto bain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

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

Cole
vs
Coleman

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Strike & Submit Clothing

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Coleman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coleman's guard.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cole scoring with strikes to the body and head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Cole!