ProudFC 3 - War on the Shore PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny De La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De La Rosa comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends?. Tanaka has chosen This is why i'm hot as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

De La Rosa
vs
Tanaka

177 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Das Labor
aKua

FNF Energy (sale - 144Q for $25!)
Ka-POW Clothing

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny De La Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustafa Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Rosa shoots in but Tanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De La Rosa throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
De La Rosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De La Rosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De La Rosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanaka scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De La Rosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De La Rosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De La Rosa.
Tanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De La Rosa's waist but De La Rosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanaka off to one side.
No luck for Tanaka with that takedown attempt.
De La Rosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice cross by Tanaka.
Tanaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanaka lands with a big left! De La Rosa is wobbled badly! Tanaka comes in with a flurry of punches and drops De La Rosa to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mustafa Tanaka!

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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 Jackie Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moon comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends?. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Moon
vs
Kova

187 cm
22
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Quality Supplements

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackie Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seppo Kova!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kova paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kova shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kova was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kova punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moon tries to reverse the position but Kova maintains control.
Kova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moon is looking to escape.
Kova looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kova in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kova has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moon's face.
Moon is desperately trying to improve his position but Kova has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kova content just to control the position here.
Kova looking to control but Moon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moon is trying to escape the mount.
Moon taking shots to the head.
Moon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moon wants to get back to full guard.
Moon moves into full guard.
Moon wants to stand but Kova is controlling the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Kova defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kova with a nice head shot there.
Kova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moon is keeping the position for now.
Kova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kova trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.

Moon looking for a guillotine here but Kova defends easily.
Kova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Moon looking for a guillotine here but Kova defends easily.
Moon is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kova throwing strikes from guard but Moon blocks nicely.
Kova wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kova 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.
Kova stands and throws Moon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kova scoring with punches from side control.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Kova working the head and body with strikes.

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.
Moon tries to bench press Kova off him but Kova keeps the position.
Kova trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
Kova lands an elbow.
Kova lands an elbow.
Kova is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moon struggling a bit here.
Kova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moon wants to clinch.
Moon wants to clinch up but Kova keeps it at a distance.
Jackie Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon tries to clinch but Kova moves out of range.

Kova drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Moon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kova is working Moon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Moon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kova is in close to Moon's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kova advances position into side control!
Moon is looking to regain half guard here but Kova keeps moving and retains side control.
Kova working the ground and pound.
Moon is trying to get back to half guard.
Kova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moon to see if he's OK.
Moon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moon is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kova cracks Moon with a big elbow.
Moon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Moon taking a bit of punishment here - Kova scoring with strikes.
Kova works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Moon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kova is looking to take a break and control but Moon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon is looking for a sweep.
Kova connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moon some visible discomfort.
Moon regains half guard.
Kova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Moon actively working from the bottom here.
Kova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kova connects with a nice short shot to Moon's temple.
Moon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kova won't allow Moon to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kova advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kova controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kova connects with a nice short shot to Moon's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moon is trying to stand.
Kova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moon tries to get to full guard but Kova has control of the leg.
Kova is trying to control. Moon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moon is looking for a sweep. Kova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon has hold of Kova's hands but Kova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moon is refusing to be controlled, as Kova sits in half guard.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kova gets the takedown into side control.
Moon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kova moves into full mount!
Moon is looking to improve his position but Kova isn't that keen on the idea.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.
Kova tries to control but Moon wriggling away.
Kova working the ground and pound effectively.
Kova with shots to the head and body - Moon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kova prevents Moon from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kova 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!

Kova feints and as Moon raises his hands in defense, Kova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Moon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Moon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moon has momentary wrist control but Kova slips an elbow through the middle.
Kova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kova wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Moon wants to sweep here but Kova controlling him for the moment.

Moon is looking for a triangle but Kova pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kova controlling from the top position.
Kova landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kova landing some decent shots from guard.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Kova from controlling successfully.
Kova controlling from the top position.
Kova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kova trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon trying to control the position.

Kova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seppo Kova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moon wants to sweep here but Kova controlling him for the moment.

Moon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kova defends well.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Kova from controlling successfully.
Kova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kova postures up and lands a big shot to Moon's brow.
Kova throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Moon working for a triangle but Kova defends it easily.
Kova's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Seppo Kova just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kova tries for a takedown but Moon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kova somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moon tries to clinch up but Kova circles away and keeps his distance.
Moon tries to clinch but Kova is having none of it.
Jackie Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moon tries to clinch but Kova moves out of range.
Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kova circles away.

Kova scores with a takedown into Moon's guard.
Kova wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Seppo Kova has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kova has managed to get both his arms back between Moon's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seppo Kova.
I've got Kova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Kova!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyke Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Sherinian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tyson
vs
Sherinian

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyke Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Sherinian!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sherinian clinches up against the cage.
Tyson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tyson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sherinian smiles and moves away.

Tyson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

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

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

Sherinian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sherinian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tyson has a closed guard, preventing Sherinian from standing up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sherinian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sherinian drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sherinian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherinian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tyson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sherinian is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.
Sherinian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherinian is retaining full guard.

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

Sherinian looking to break Tyson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tyson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sherinian will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sherinian is trying to stick to Tyson's back but Tyson is turning into Sherinian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sherinian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tyson.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Sherinian lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyson!

Sherinian working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is in no mood to give up.
Tyson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is controlling an arm, preventing Sherinian from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tyson tries to reverse the position but Sherinian maintains control.

Sherinian is working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson frees his head quite easily.
Tyson wants to control but Sherinian is having none of it.

Sherinian goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tyson is on top in guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Tyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sherinian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyson has managed to get both his arms back between Sherinian's legs - danger averted.

Sherinian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tyson passes into half guard.

Sherinian is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.

Sherinian is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.
Sherinian is looking to improve his position.

Tyson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sherinian is just riding it out for now. Tyson eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Sherinian 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.

Tyson gets caught flat footed, as Sherinian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

Tyson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sherinian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sherinian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tyson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control the position but Sherinian is working away.
Sherinian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tyson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Tyson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sherinian is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tyson yanks on the arm and Sherinian is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tyson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyke Tyson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Offen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jez Stukeley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Offen
vs
Stukeley

184 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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, Elliot Offen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jez Stukeley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Offen is trying to break the clinch but Stukeley is controlling him.

Stukeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Offen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stukeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Offen stuns Stukeley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stukeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Offen tries to clinch up.
Stukeley misses with a few strikes there.
Offen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukeley moves out of range of the body kick from Offen.
Offen closes the distance and clinches up with Stukeley, looking for a takedown. Offen pushes Stukeley against the cage but Stukeley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Offen as he checks the leg kick.
Offen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stukeley keeps the fight on the outside.
Offen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukeley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stukeley moves out of range as Offen strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Offen misses with a wild combination.
Stukeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Offen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Offen misses with a hook to the body

and Stukeley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Offen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Offen looks to land a left hand but Stukeley moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Offen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Offen.
Offen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stukeley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Offen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Offen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Stukeley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stukeley wants a takedown but no success here.
Stukeley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Offen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Offen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offen prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offen is looking to break free of the clinch but Stukeley has double underhooks.
Stukeley is pressed up against the cage. Offen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stukeley down to the mat. Stukeley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Offen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Stukeley does no damage.
Offen misses with a looping left.
Offen has his takedown stuffed

and Stukeley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stukeley wants to control from the top but Offen keeps moving.
Stukeley passes into half guard.
Offen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Stukeley stands up from half guard.
Stukeley lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stukeley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stukeley.
Offen is breathing heavily.
Stukeley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Offen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stukeley advances to half guard.
Offen is looking to escape.
Stukeley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Offen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stukeley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stukeley wants to pass to mount but Offen is defending the position.
Offen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Stukeley.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Offen tries to clinch but Stukeley moves away
and Stukeley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elliot Offen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stukeley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Offen wants to get back to his feet but Stukeley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Offen looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Offen keeping full guard, as Stukeley tries to pass.
Stukeley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stukeley wants to control from the top but Offen keeps moving.
Offen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stukeley is controlling him.
Offen has a closed guard, preventing Stukeley from standing up.
Offen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stukeley is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stukeley throws the kick towards the body but Offen avoids it.
Elliot Offen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Offen looks to clinch

and Stukeley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stukeley prevents Offen from breaking the clinch.
Offen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stukeley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Offen gets underhooks to prevent Stukeley's takedown attempt.
Offen wants a takedown but no success here.
Offen lands a right hand.
Offen is trying to force a seperation but Stukeley has the dominant position.
Offen wants to get back to striking at distance but Stukeley won't allow it.
Offen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stukeley has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offen stops a takedown attempt from Stukeley.
Offen goes for a takedown attempt but Stukeley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Offen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stukeley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Offen counters with a left and a right that stings Stukeley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stukeley moves into the clinch.
Stukeley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Offen pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Offen tries to break the clinch but Stukeley is controlling the position.
Stukeley fails to pull guard.
Offen is pressed up against the cage. Stukeley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Offen down to the mat. Offen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stukeley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Offen tries for a takedown but Stukeley circles away easily

and Stukeley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stukeley.
Stukeley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Offen's efforts to push away.
Offen is looking to break free of the clinch but Stukeley has double underhooks.
Stukeley tries to score a body lock takedown but Offen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Offen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Offen can't break the clinch.
Stukeley prevents Offen from breaking the clinch.
Stukeley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Offen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Offen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stukeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Offen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Stukeley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stukeley.
Offen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stukeley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Offen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stukeley has Offen pressed against the cage, preventing Offen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Offen wants to break free but Stukeley has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Offen.
Offen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stukeley tries for a takedown but Offen manages to get underhooks.
Offen is trying to break the clinch but Stukeley has him pressed against the cage.

Offen manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stukeley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stukeley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Offen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stukeley prevents Offen from standing back up.

Offen kicks off Stukeley and gets to his feet.
Offen closes the distance looking to clinch

and Stukeley counters with a shoot takedown. Offen fights it but they end up in guard.
Offen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stukeley is controlling him.
Stukeley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jez Stukeley has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stukeley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stukeley advances position into side control!
Offen is trying to buck Stukeley off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stukeley cracks Offen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Offen is pushing Stukeley's head away, looking to escape. Stukeley manages to hold on to the position though.
Stukeley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Offen keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Offen misses with a jab, cross combination.

Stukeley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Offen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Offen is trying to break the clinch but Stukeley has him pressed against the cage.
Offen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stukeley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Offen is trying to break free.
Offen is trying to force a seperation but Stukeley has the dominant position.

Stukeley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jez Stukeley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Offen misses with a takedown attempt
and Stukeley counters with a thumping low kick.
Offen tries for a takedown but Stukeley circles away easily

and Stukeley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stukeley.
Stukeley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Offen is keeping the position for now.
Offen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stukeley connects with a couple of short punches.
Offen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Offen keeping moving, preventing Stukeley from controlling successfully.
Offen keeping full guard, as Stukeley tries to pass.
Offen wants to stand up but Stukeley is controlling him.
Offen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Stukeley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Offen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stukeley. What's that going to do exactly?

Stukeley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Offen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Offen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stukeley works his way into side control.
Offen wants to get back to his feet but Stukeley drags him back down.

Stukeley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stukeley trying to control the action but Offen is working from the bottom.
Stukeley tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offen pushes Stukeley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stukeley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stukeley working the ground and pound from side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Offen tries to clinch

and Stukeley moves into the clinch.
Offen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stukeley just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Offen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Offen has had enough of the clinch but Stukeley keeps him there for the moment.
Offen looking to stall.
Offen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stukeley fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stukeley shoots in for a takedown but Offen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Offen tries to clinch but Stukeley moves away

and Stukeley moves into the clinch.

Offen breaks the clinch.
Offen looks to clinch

so Stukeley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Offen wants to stand but Stukeley is controlling the position.

Offen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stukeley is aware though and is defending well.
Stukeley won't allow Offen to get back to his feet.

Offen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stukeley uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stukeley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Offen keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Offen is trying to buck Stukeley off.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stukeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jez Stukeley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Stukeley misses.
Offen fails with the takedown
and Stukeley counters with a two punch combo.
Elliot Offen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Stukeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Offen dodges the punch combination from Stukeley.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jez Stukeley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between homer simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Cotes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cotes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Victory. homer simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Cotes's chin.

simpson
vs
Cotes

170 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

EFC Clothing
EFC Clothing

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotes is trying hard to land a takedown here. simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cotes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by simpson.

Cotes sneaks out the side door and pushes simpson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cotes fails to land the takedown.
homer simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Cotes.
Cotes scores with a hook.
simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

simpson drives through with a takedown into guard.
simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cotes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
simpson stands and throws Cotes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cotes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
simpson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cotes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotes is trying to get back to half guard.
simpson trying to control the position but Cotes is working away.
Cotes struggling a bit here.

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

simpson decides to stand back up.

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.
Cotes slips a jab and a cross from simpson.
Cotes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and simpson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cotes!
Cotes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cotes on the ground.
simpson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cotes is in all sorts of trouble here.
simpson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cotes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cotes working to try and regain half guard.
Cotes swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cotes looks gassed!
Cotes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
simpson looking to control but Cotes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cotes wants to hold on but simpson pushes him away.
simpson lands a nice shot to the head.
Cotes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Cotes kicks simpson off and gets back to his feet.
Cotes fails with the takedown

and simpson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cotes's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cotes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
simpson won't allow Cotes to sweep him here.
simpson trying to control but Cotes is working from the bottom.

Cotes has an active guard here but simpson has managed to pass into half guard.
simpson wants to pass the guard but Cotes is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cotes is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but simpson pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

homer simpson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

simpson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cotes will feel that in the morning.
Cotes scores with a jab. simpson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
homer simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Cotes looking for submissions off his back.
Cotes is not content to let simpson control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cotes has hold of simpson's hands but simpson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

simpson decides to stand and escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotes closes the distance but simpson moves to the side

and simpson counters with a takedown into side control.
Cotes tries to bench press simpson off him but simpson keeps the position.
Cotes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cotes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cotes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but simpson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
simpson controls the position from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotes is trying to control simpson's posture but simpson avoids it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
simpson tries to clinch there but Cotes circles away.
simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Cotes does no damage.
Cotes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as simpson backs up against the cage.
Cotes tries to close the distance and clinch up but simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cotes has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cotes won't allow it.
Cotes stalling.
simpson can't break the clinch.

Cotes breaks the clinch.
homer simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says simpson as he avoids it easily.

simpson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - simpson lands in his opponent's guard.
Cotes wants to stand up but simpson is controlling him.

Cotes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
simpson stays in close to Cotes's body and controls the position.
simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cotes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Cotes looking for a triangle here. simpson is fighting it but it looks tight! Cotes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, simpson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sean Cotes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Griffin's choice of entrance music: I'm Shipping Up to Boston. Alex Castle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Castle
vs
Griffin

190 cm
22
207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castle.
Castle throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Castle throws a head kick that misses.
Castle is looking to land body kicks.
Griffin tries to bum rush Castle with a series of wild strikes but Castle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Castle. Castle gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Castle.
Castle throws a wild body kick that Griffin sees coming a mile off.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Castle throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castle throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Castle shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin leaves Castle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle is breathing heavily.
Castle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Castle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Griffin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Griffin scoring with punches from side control.
Castle tries to improve position but can't.

Griffin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Castle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin trying to control the action but Castle is working from the bottom.
Griffin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Griffin decides to stand back up.
Castle doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Castle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

Castle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Griffin stands up from Castle's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Castle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

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

Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castle pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Castle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.

Castle is working an open guard so Griffin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Griffin lands with a straight right. Castle didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Castle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Castle.
Griffin lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Alex Castle has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin tries to land a front kick but Castle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Castle tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily

and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown. Castle fights it but they end up in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castle looking to control.
Griffin cracks Castle with a solid left hand.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castle is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Castle.
Griffin throws a combination. Castle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Castle.
Castle looks to clinch
and Griffin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Castle.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Castle moves out of range easily.

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

Griffin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Castle can't fight it off and eventually Griffin manages to take the fight to the floor. Castle looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Griffin slips nicely into half guard.
Griffin is trying to control. Castle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.

Castle is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Griffin pulls his head out easily.
Griffin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Griffin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Castle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Griffin misses.
Castle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Castle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully.

Castle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Griffin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Griffin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Griffin!
Forrest Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Castle's legs.
Castle is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is trying to get back to half guard.

Griffin stands up.
Castle misses with a head kick.
Griffin swinging wilding here.
Griffin takes a swing at Castle's ribcage but misses.
Castle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alex Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!
Castle lands a nice looking body kick.
Castle looks for the body kick but Griffin saw that one coming.
Castle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin throws a body kick the misses
and Castle counters with a head kick. That will keep Griffin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Griffin forces Castle back against the cage and clinches.
Castle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffin is defending well for now.

Griffin decides to pull guard.
Griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Castle pushes down on Griffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castle is just content to waste time from the top position. Griffin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Castle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Castle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffin is defending well for now.
Castle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castle wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.

Griffin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Castle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castle manages to get himself to full guard.
Griffin trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.

Griffin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Castle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Griffin is looking to defend but Castle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Griffin! Castle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Griffin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Castle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Florian's choice of entrance music: That's what it is. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kenny Florian enters the cage!

Burnett
vs
Florian

175 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Burnett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Florian!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Florian pushes Burnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Burnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Florian walks away with a smile on his face. Burnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Florian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burnett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Florian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burnett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Florian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Florian has a takedown stuffed.
DJ Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Florian.
Florian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burnett pinned against the cage. Burnett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florian doesn't manage to clinch there - Burnett circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian checks the leg kick.
Florian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burnett but Burnett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burnett misses with a series of wild punches.
Florian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burnett tries to avoid it but Florian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burnett to the ground. Burnett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Florian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burnett throws a right and a left that Florian avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burnett swats away the attempt to clinch by Florian.
Florian tries to clinch there but Burnett circles away.
A punch combination from Burnett misses.

Burnett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

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

Burnett stands up from Florian's guard - Burnett perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Burnett stands and steps away. Florian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
DJ Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Burnett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burnett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Burnett decides to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florian slips a jab and a cross from Burnett.
Florian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Burnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Florian looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Florian looking to control.

Florian is looking for a triangle but Burnett pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Florian is keeping the position for now.
Burnett preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Burnett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Burnett scores with a shot to the body.
DJ Burnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Florian tries for a takedown but Burnett circles away easily

and Burnett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Florian!
Burnett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Burnett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DJ Burnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burnett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Burnett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Florian is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Florian and Burnett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Burnett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian tries to bench press Burnett off him but Burnett keeps the position.
Florian is breathing heavily.
Burnett wants to control for a moment but Florian uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Florian is pressing down on Burnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burnett is holding on for now.
Florian prevents Burnett from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Burnett looking for submissions off his back.
Florian is thwarting Burnett's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Florian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Florian has hold of Burnett's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burnett manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Burnett wants to control but Florian is having none of it.
Burnett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Florian avoids the attempt from Burnett to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Florian is hanging on to Burnett's back as he tries to escape.

Florian has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Burnett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Burnett breaks Florian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Florian pushes Burnett off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Florian 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.

Burnett uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Florian keeps the fight on the outside.
Florian swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnett.
Burnett throws a nice looking combination but Florian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Burnett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Burnett misses with a double jab.

Florian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burnett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Florian avoids the strikes from the bottom by Burnett.
Burnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Florian wants to control but Burnett is keeping him busy.
Burnett is looking for a sweep.

Florian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Florian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Florian throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett is looking to regain half guard here but Florian keeps moving and retains side control.

Florian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnett has escaped the position, nice work there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Burnett scores with a takedown into Florian's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett trying to control but Florian is working from the bottom.
Florian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Florian controls Burnett momentarily but Burnett frees himself.
Burnett landing some decent shots from guard.
Burnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Florian working a defensive guard but Burnett manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burnett lands some shots froms side control.

Burnett decides to stand up, so the ref orders Florian to his feet.
Burnett tries to clinch up.
Florian misses with a takedown

and Burnett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Burnett stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett wants to clinch up but Florian keeps it at a distance.
Burnett throws a right and a left that Florian avoids nicely.

Burnett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Florian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Burnett clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Florian misses with a takedown attempt

so Burnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burnett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burnett wants to stand but Florian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Florian keeping moving, preventing Burnett from controlling successfully.
Florian wants to control but Burnett passes easily into half guard.
Florian tries to roll over but Burnett keeps him under control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Florian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett wants to take a breather but Florian is having none of it.
Florian tries to get to full guard but Burnett has control of the leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Burnett.

Burnett tries for a kimura but Florian is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burnett's best efforts.

Florian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Burnett postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Florian to stand up.
Burnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Florian misses with a takedown attempt

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

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

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

Florian looking for the choke but no joy.
Burnett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett can't escape the position.
Florian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Florian unloads with some shots from mount but Burnett bucks and avoids them well.
Burnett tries to hold on but Florian postures up.
Florian controlling his opponent.

Florian wants to finish this one by submission but Burnett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Florian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Burnett had his way with Kenny Florian in that 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. This is the final round!

Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Florian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burnett.

Florian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Florian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett tries to stand but Florian is controlling from the bottom.
Burnett wants to control from the top but Florian keeps moving.
Burnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Florian controls Burnett momentarily but Burnett frees himself.
Florian wants to sweep here but Burnett controlling him for the moment.

Burnett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

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

and Burnett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burnett.
Florian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Florian is looking to sweep but instead, Burnett has passed into half guard.
Burnett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Florian is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burnett.
Florian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burnett working over Florian with some ground and pound. Florian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Florian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Florian trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Burnett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

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.
Florian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Florian is desperately trying to improve his position but Burnett has a good base and remains in mount.
Burnett unloading with bombs!
Burnett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Florian's face.
Burnett with a couple of short strikes.
Kenny Florian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnett landing shots from mount.
Burnett landing strikes from the mount.
Burnett scoring with strikes but Florian is staying in there.
Florian is looking to improve his position but Burnett isn't that keen on the idea.
DJ Burnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burnett controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Burnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burnett, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Burnett!
DJ Burnett is the new lightweight champion!