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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shui Kan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shui Kan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Griffin
vs
Kan

190 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

194 cm
21
207 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shui Kan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kan.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kan with a knee to the head.
Kan goes for a takedown attempt but Griffin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Griffin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kan tries to avoid it but Griffin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kan to the ground. Kan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griffin closes the distance but Kan moves to the side
and Kan counters with a head kick.

Kan scores a takedown into full mount!

Kan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Griffin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kan tries to control but Griffin wriggling away.
Kan is stalling here but it's allowed Griffin to get half guard.
Kan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.
Griffin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kan.

Kan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. Kan eventually gives up the hold.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kan lands an elbow inside that Griffin shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kan.
Kan wants to stall.
Griffin stops a takedown attempt from Kan.
Kan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Griffin's face.
Kan wants to stall.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Kan manages to get underhooks.
Kan scores with a knee to the head.
Kan taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Kan.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kan lands a knee to the head.
Griffin goes for a takedown attempt but Kan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kan moves into the clinch successfully.

Kan breaks from the clinch.
Kan scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kan gets a clinch.
Griffin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Kan.
Griffin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Kan stalling the fight.
Kan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Griffin's face.

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

Kan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Griffin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Kan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Griffin did well to prevent Kan getting side control.

Kan decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kan clinches with his opponent.
Griffin takes an elbow to the temple.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Kan won't allow it.
Kan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Griffin looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Kan.
Kan lands a nice knee to the body.
Kan unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Kan breaks the clinch.
Griffin misses with a takedown

so Kan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kan wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kan is looking to stand up but Griffin won't let him.

Kan has gone for a leg lock! Griffin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kan's guard.

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.
Griffin won't allow Kan to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin throws a strike but Kan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Kan from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kan wants to stand but Griffin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Griffin has his foot on Kan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kan works his way back into a safe position though.
Kanis looking to pass into half guard but Griffin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Griffin is in guard.
Griffin distracts Kan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin throws and elbow that misses. Kan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Kan!

Griffin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kan stacks Griffin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shui Kan 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Griffin has his takedown stuffed
and Kan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Griffin closes the distance but Kan moves to the side
and Kan counters with a solid body kick.
Kan lands a head kick!
Griffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kan's waist but Kan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griffin off to one side.
Kan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin closes the distance but Kan moves to the side

and Kan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griffin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Griffin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kan stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kan lands a head kick. Griffin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Kan.
Kan has Griffin pressed against the cage.
Kan lands a knee to the head.
Griffin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kan working Griffin over with knees to the body.
Griffin wants a takedown.
Kan stalling the fight.
Kan with a knee to the head.
Kan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Griffin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kan landing knees to the body.
Griffin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Griffin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Griffin takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Griffin's defenses.
Kan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griffin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Griffin misses

and Kan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kan looking to stall.
Kan has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Kan.

Griffin wants the takedown. Kan is fighting it off but Griffin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kan's guard against the cage.
Kan wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it.
Kan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin prevents Kan from getting back to his feet.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffin is controlling him.
Kan controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Griffin throws and elbow that misses. Kan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Kan!
Kan tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
Shui Kan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick

and Kan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kan.
Kan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffin pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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.
Kan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kan landing knees to the head.
Kan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Griffin.

Kan jumps into guard, dragging Griffin to the mat.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin prevents Kan from getting back to his feet.
Joe Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shui Kan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Kan has wrist control.
Kan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shui Kan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kan 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 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shui Kan!

C
A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iokua Mikala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mikala
vs
Storm

195 cm
24
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Fightworld Formula
Fightworld Formula

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iokua Mikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Storm!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikala scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mikala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikala tries a head kick but it misses.

Storm moves into the clinch.
Storm throws an elbow that misses.
Storm missing with knees to the body.
Mikala is stalling here.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Mikala is blocking nicely.
Mikala is trying to drag Storm to the mat but Storm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mikala wants to get back to striking at distance but Storm won't allow it.
Mikala tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Mikala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Storm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mikala fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iokua Mikala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm is stalling here.
Mikala tries to score a body lock takedown but Storm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Storm throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mikala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Storm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mikala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Storm walks away with a smile on his face. Mikala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mikala keeps the fight on the outside.
Mikala misses with a head kick.
Storm tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Mikala connects with a solid leg kick.
Storm looks gassed!
Mikala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Mikala.

It looks like Mason Storm has been cut.
Mikala lands an overhand right.
Mikala lands a nice looking body kick.

Storm gets caught flat footed, as Mikala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mikala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Mikala 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.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikala stops Storm from standing up.
Mikala is pushing down on Storm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Storm is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikala has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mikala gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Storm blocks a head kick by Mikala.
Mikala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Mikala lands but Storm takes it in his stride.
Mikala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mikala thumps Storm with a low kick.
Mikala is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Mikala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikala throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mikala can pounce on him.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikala.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mikala, right into the meat.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikala.
Mikala thumps Storm with a low kick.
Mikala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Mikala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikala throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikala. Mikala obviously looking to wear him down.
Mikala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mikala.
Mason Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikala. Mikala obviously looking to wear him down.
Mikala lands with a kick to the temple. Storm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mikala feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
A good leg kick by Mikala.
Mikala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts.
Mikala chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mikala.
Mikala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mikala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mikala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mikala, right into the meat.
Storm walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mikala.
Mikala scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikala cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Mikala lands a nice hook to Storm's body. Storm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mikala.
Storm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mikala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mikala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mikala throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Storm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Storm wants it to stay on the feet.
Mikala throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iokua Mikala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Storm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A slapping leg kick lands for Mikala.
Mason Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikala throws a leg kick but Storm checks it.
Mikala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikala tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikala.
Mikala scores with a body shot.
Storm throws a leg kick but Mikala moved away.
Mikala cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Mikala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Mikala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mikala keeps the fight on the outside.
Storm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mikala throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Crunch! Mikala slams his shin into Storm's torso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mikala. That's going to slow Storm down.
Mikala throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
Mikala connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mikala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mikala trying to mount his opponent but Storm defends it.

Mikala decides to return to a standing position.
Mikala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Storm.
Mikala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm tries to clinch but Mikala is having none of it.
Storm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mikala scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikala throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mikala.
Mikala connects with a solid leg kick.
Mikala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Mikala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Mikala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mikala looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikala is trying to control. Storm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mikala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mikala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Storm is staying active underneath Mikala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mikala is really struggling to control Storm but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Mikala as he checks the leg kick.
Storm wants to clinch.
Mikala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Mikala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Mikala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Storm throws a head kick but Mikala moves out of range.
Mikala scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mikala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Iokua Mikala is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Mikala scores with a head kick.
Storm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mikala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mikala, right into the meat.
Mikala feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Mikala lands a nice hook to Storm's body. Storm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikala throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
Mikala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mikala can pounce on him.
Storm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mikala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mikala lands with a kick to the temple. Storm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mikala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mikala shoots for a double leg takedown but Storm sprawls well. He's pushed Mikala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mikala.
Mikala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mikala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mikala lands with a cross.
Mikala lands with a kick to the temple. Storm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikala.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mikala scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mikala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iokua Mikala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mason Storm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Mikala.
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikala. Mikala obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Mikala pushes him off.
Mikala scores with a head kick.
Storm is looking to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mikala.
Mikala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Mikala.
Mikala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Mikala.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mikala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Mikala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Storm to the mat! Storm manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikala trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Mikala pushing down on Storm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Mikala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Storm sees it coming and defends easily.
Storm controlling the position for now.
Mikala keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mikala works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mikala looking to control and managing it successfully.

Mikala stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mason Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikala. Mikala obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mikala - that will leave a mark!
Mikala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Storm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mikala.
Mikala cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Mikala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikala scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mikala. That's going to slow Storm down.

Mikala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Storm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mikala is working to tighten is grip on Storm's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Storm has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mikala is really squeezing tight and eventually Storm passes out! Mikala breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iokua Mikala!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Aumakua Mano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mano comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Angry by Surf Nazis Must Die. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mano
vs
Moxon

185 cm
24
189 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
194 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Mano.
A jab from Mano misses.

Mano gets the takedown into side control.
Moxon is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Mano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mano prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxon is trying to get back to half guard.

Mano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moxon wants to control but Mano postures up.
Moxon is trying to improve his position.

Mano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moxon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moxon struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mano scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moxon tries to buck Mano off but Mano is having none of it.
Mano lands a few punches from side control.
Moxon tries to buck Mano off but Mano is having none of it.
Moxon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mano working the head with strikes.
Moxon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moxon is trying to maintain the position but Mano is very close to passing his half guard.
Moxon is looking for a sweep. Mano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Mano.

Moxon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mano seems content to control.
Mano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moxon tries to hold on but Mano postures up.
Mano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moxon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moxon is in a horrible position here. Mano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mano trying to control but Moxon is having none of it.
The referee warns Moxon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mano is pressing down on Moxon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moxon is holding on for now.
Mano drops an elbow to the side of Moxon's head.
Moxon tries to get to full guard but Mano has control of the leg.
Mano working the head and body with strikes.
Moxon is pressing down on Mano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moxon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moxon looks gassed!

Moxon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mano is aware though and is defending well.
Mano is working Moxon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mano passes Moxon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Moxon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mano pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moxon tries to get to full guard but Mano has control of the leg.

Moxon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mano pulls his head out easily.
Mano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moxon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moxon is not content to let Mano control the position.

Mano stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moxon to get to his feet.
Mano digs a good body shot into Moxon's ribs.
Mano lands a jab to Moxon's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mano misses with a straight right.
Mano takes a swing at Moxon's ribcage but misses.
Mano dips to his left and cracks Moxon with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mano cracks Moxon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aumakua Mano 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.

Mano lands a nice shot to the body.

Mano gets the takedown into side control.
Mano trying to control the position but Moxon is working away.
Moxon regains half guard.
Well, if Mano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moxon is in trouble now - Mano has advanced to mount!
Aumakua Mano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mano working the ground and pound effectively.
Moxon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mano is landing with some decent strikes but Moxon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mano prevents Moxon from getting the reversal.
Moxon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Moxon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mano is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mano lands a nice short elbow.

Moxon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Moxon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moxon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mano is working away from the top position though.
Moxon wants to get back to full guard.
Mano lands strikes from half guard.

Mano stands up from half guard.
Mano misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon slips a jab and a cross from Mano.
Mano throws the left hand but Moxon avoids the punch easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mano.
Moxon is trying to control Mano's posture but Mano avoids it.
Moxon is looking for a sweep.
Mano passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Moxon!
Mano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moxon is looking to improve his position but Mano isn't that keen on the idea.
Mano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mano controlling the position easily from mount.
Mano looking to control but Moxon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moxon is in a horrible position here. Mano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moxon is in a horrible position here. Mano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moxon wants to hold on but Mano pushes him away.
Mano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moxon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mano looking to finish Moxon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moxon!
Mano dominating with strikes here.
Moxon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mano cracks Moxon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moxon is desperately trying to improve his position but Mano has a good base and remains in mount.
Mano landing shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mano wants to control the pace but Moxon is squirming around nicely.
Moxon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moxon circles away quickly and effectively.
Mano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mano moves out of range of the strikes.
Moxon just misses with a punch to the body.

Mano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mano scoring with some ground and pound.
Moxon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mano!
Mano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moxon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mano tries to get out of the position.
Mano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mano wants to sweep here but Moxon controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Moxon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mano dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mano connects with a couple of short punches.
Moxon wants to sweep here but Mano controlling him for the moment.
Mano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Mano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Moxon has his foot on Mano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mano works his way back into a safe position though.
Mano passes into half guard.
Mano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moxon!
Mano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Moxon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mano landing strikes from the mount and Moxon is in trouble!
Mano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moxon can do to turn this around?
Mano with a couple of short strikes.
Mano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moxon can't escape the position.
Mano lands a heavy elbow.
Moxon wants to control but Mano is having none of it.
Mano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mano landing strikes from the mount and Moxon is in trouble!
Moxon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Mano looking to secure an arm triangle but Moxon defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon regains half guard.
Moxon wants to improve his position but Mano is controlling well.

Moxon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mano pulls his head out easily.
Jonathan Moxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moxon is trying to control but can't.
Mano trying to pass the guard but Moxon defending well.
Moxon taking some punishment here, with Mano in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mano working the head and body with strikes.
Mano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mano is looking to take a break and control but Moxon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moxon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aumakua Mano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moxon wants to sweep but no luck.
Mano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moxon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aumakua Mano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Hoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rockstar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Richie Rodriguez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hoop
vs
Rodriguez

185 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

196 cm
24
213 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Hoop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richie Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoop.
Hoop shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.

Rodriguez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hoop did well to prevent Rodriguez getting side control.
Hoop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriguez's back!
Rodriguez tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hoop looking for the choke from the back.
Rodriguez turns into Hoop and is now in his guard.

Hoop throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rodriguez uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Hoop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodriguez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoop tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriguez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoop down.
Rodriguez throws a strike aimed at the side of Hoop's head but Hoop avoids it well.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hoop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriguez misses with the ground and pound.
Rodriguez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hoop takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rodriguez just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hoop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoop takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoop struggling a bit here.
Hoop avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodriguez.
Rodriguez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoop wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.

Rodriguez decides to stand back up.
Hoop slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodriguez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez lands a head shot.

It looks like Trent Hoop has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Rodriguez.
Hoop is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoop tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Hoop decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.
Hoop trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.

Hoop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Hoop stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoop throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoop dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
Hoop misses with a wild body shot.
Hoop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hoop really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoop defends it nicely.
Trent Hoop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Rodriguez.
No joy there for Hoop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoop's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez jabs at Hoop's body.

Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rodriguez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoop keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Hoop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hoop drives through and clinches with Rodriguez against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoop gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
Hoop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Hoop has control.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Hoop won't allow it.
Trent Hoop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Hoop is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Hoop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop clobbers Rodriguez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoop lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoop misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Hoop fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Hoop shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to drag Hoop to the mat but Hoop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Hoop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriguez.
Hoop regains half guard, as Rodriguez was trying to land strikes.
Hoop is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoop trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez stops Hoop from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Hoop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Hoop.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Hoop counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoop counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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.

Hoop moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoop gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoop prevents it.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hoop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Hoop finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Hoop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trent Hoop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hoop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Hoop strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoop. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodriguez.

Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rodriguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hoop is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriguez lands with some strikes.
Richie Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoop tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop regains half guard.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Hoop is blocking nicely.
Hoop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodriguez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoop is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Hoop's hands, connecting with Hoop's forehead.
Hoop has hold of Rodriguez's hands but Rodriguez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Hoop is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoop wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Hoop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to stall here but Hoop recovers full guard.
Rodriguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoop is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Hoop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Hoop working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez distracts Hoop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodriguez wanted to stand there but Hoop had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Hoop keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Hoop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoop misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Hoop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoop misses with a body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Hoop will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoop lands a jab to Rodriguez's midsection.
Hoop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodriguez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoop's head.
Hoop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trent Hoop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Rodriguez.

Rodriguez clinches up with Hoop and pushes him back against the cage.

Hoop breaks from the clinch.
Richie Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Hoop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Hoop circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Rodriguez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvelous Marvin Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Why Can't We Be Friends?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burov
vs
Marvin Black

171 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavel Burov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marvelous Marvin Black!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Burov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Black napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Burov tries for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black is trying to get back to his feet.

Burov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Black knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burov has hold of Black's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Black tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Burov cranks the arm and Black screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Black, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pavel Burov!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bucco Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvin Campos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bruce
vs
Campos

183 cm
19
232 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

205 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce walks into a jab.
Bruce shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Campos sprawls well. Campos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruce gets slowly back to his feet.
Campos moves in looking to clinch but Bruce pushes him off.
Campos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Campos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruce moves out of range as Campos strikes.

Bruce shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bruce was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Campos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campos trying desperately to get to his feet.
Campos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bruce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campos has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bruce's lack of action.
Campos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bruce decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Bruce rushes Campos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce prevents a body shot from Campos.
Bruce has Campos pressed against the cage, preventing Campos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Campos is trying to trip Bruce. He has hold of a leg but Bruce is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Campos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Campos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Campos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Bruce 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campos keeping moving, preventing Bruce from controlling successfully.
Campos has a closed guard, preventing Bruce from standing up.
Campos pulls Bruce in to control the position.
Campos wants to sweep here but Bruce controlling him for the moment.
Campos being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce trying to control the position from guard on top but Campos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Campos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bruce.
Bruce fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bucco Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bruce gets a clinch.
Bruce lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Campos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce looking for a takedown.
Bruce looking to stall.
Campos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Campos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruce is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Campos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Campos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Campos wants to break free but Bruce has control.

Bruce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campos.
Bruce throws a left and a right that both miss
and Campos counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Bucco Bruce has been cut.
Campos throws a hook but Bruce avoids it easily.
Bruce closes the distance and clinches up with Campos, looking for a takedown. Bruce pushes Campos against the cage but Campos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Campos throws a combination that misses
and Bruce counters with a one-two to the body.
Campos wants to clinch
letting Bruce counter with a right hand.

Campos instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos gets underhooks to prevent Bruce's takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruce is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Campos is trying to force a seperation but Bruce has the dominant position.
Bruce is working for takedown but Campos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Campos is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Campos's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Campos breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Campos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Campos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bruce moves forwards but Campos connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Campos drops Bruce with a beautiful combination! Bruce stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Campos is looking for the KO!
Campos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campos circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bruce to the canvas! Bruce doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Campos keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Campos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janna Jabroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabba The Hut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabba The Hut will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jabroni
vs
The Hut

180 cm
20
327 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Balco Boys - Hilo

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janna Jabroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jabba The Hut!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabroni looks for a takedown but The Hut sprawls well.
Jabroni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Hut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jabroni throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Hut looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabroni is just out of range.
The Hut keeps the fight on the outside.
Jabroni looks for a takedown but The Hut sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janna Jabroni. 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.

Jabroni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Hut is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabroni is keen to just control but The Hut is a slippery customer.
The Hut keeping control of the position.
The Hut tries to roll over but Jabroni keeps him under control.
The Hut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jabroni is working away from the top position though.

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.
Jabroni is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jabroni trying to control from half guard but The Hut is working away.
The Hut is looking for a sweep. Jabroni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Hut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jabroni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Hut somewhat.
The Hut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabroni tries to close the distance and clinch but The Hut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jabroni looks to score with a jab to the body but The Hut is just out of range.

Jabroni 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.
Jabroni won't allow The Hut to sweep him here.
Jabroni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Hut is keeping the position for now.
Jabroni landing some decent shots from guard.
Jabroni wants to pass the guard but The Hut is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabroni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Hut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabroni is one step ahead there.
The Hut keeping full guard, as Jabroni tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Hut controls Jabroni momentarily but Jabroni frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janna Jabroni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fight stays on the outside here - Jabroni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Hut fails with the takedown

and Jabroni counters with a single leg into guard. The Hut didn't expect that.
Jabroni passes into half guard.
The Hut has his hands clasped together around Jabroni's back. He's all about the action.
The Hut is trying to stand back up but Jabroni is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Jabroni is going to stand back up.
Jabroni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Hut gets full guard.
The Hut pulls Jabroni in close to his closed guard and prevents Jabroni from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Hut looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jabroni puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

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.
Jabroni thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing The Hut to regain full guard.
Jabroni tries to free his leg and advance position but The Hut is retaining full guard.
The Hut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Hut keeping full guard, as Jabroni tries to pass.
Jabroni wants to control from the top but The Hut keeps moving.
The Hut tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabroni trying to control but The Hut is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Hut with a poor takedown

and Jabroni counters with a shoot takedown. The Hut fights it but they end up in guard.
The Hut is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jabroni stays in close to The Hut's body and controls the position.
Jabroni wants to control from the top but The Hut keeps moving.
The Hut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jabroni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabroni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Hut keeping moving, preventing Jabroni from controlling successfully.
Jabroni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jabroni trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hut 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.
The Hut fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janna Jabroni dominated that second round.
That's time! Jabroni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The Hut thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Jabroni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jabroni tries for a takedown but The Hut circles away easily
and The Hut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jabroni pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jabroni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jabroni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabroni throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jabroni working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hut is trying to improve his position.
The Hut trying to remain calm as Jabroni controls from the top position.
Jabroni trying to control the position but The Hut is working away.
The Hut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jabroni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Hut is looking to regain half guard here but Jabroni keeps moving and retains side control.
Jabroni looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Hut is avoiding damage well.

Jabroni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jabroni tries to clinch up
and The Hut counters with a left to the body.
The Hut throws a nice looking combination but Jabroni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jabroni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Hut.

The Hut looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Hut is keen to just control but Jabroni is a slippery customer.
The Hut is pressing down on Jabroni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabroni is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hut is thwarting Jabroni's attempts to control the position.
Janna Jabroni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Hut lands strikes from half guard.
The Hut is looking to take a break and control but Jabroni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jabroni looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Hut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Hut prevents Jabroni from improving his position.
The Hut is pressing down on Jabroni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabroni is holding on for now.
Jabroni is refusing to be controlled, as The Hut 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 Hut is pressing down on Jabroni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabroni is holding on for now.

Jabroni is defending against the submission attempts here by The Hut.

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

Jabroni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jabba The Hut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janna Jabroni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jabroni just content to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Janna Jabroni.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jabroni, 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... Janna Jabroni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Bragg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandell Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bragg comes to the cage accompanied by My My Misfire - The Sinatra. Griffin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Original Techno Viking kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Bragg
vs
Griffin

191 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

205 cm
23
245 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

[JMFC] Proof Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colt Bragg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wandell Griffin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Griffin lands with a nice body punch.
Bragg ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Griffin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Griffin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffin tries to land a front kick but Bragg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bragg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bragg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bragg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Griffin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bragg.
Bragg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Griffin tries to get to full guard but Bragg has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griffin kicks Bragg off and gets back to his feet.
Bragg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
A jab from Bragg misses.
Good exchange - Griffin coming out on top.
Griffin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Colt Bragg has been cut.
A punch combination from Bragg misses.
Bragg blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Bragg throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin stalks Bragg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bragg's face. Bragg staggers backwards, shaken.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bragg counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bragg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Griffin is avoiding damage well.
Griffin tries to improve position but can't.
Bragg with the ground and pound but Griffin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Griffin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bragg controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bragg thows a huge punch but Griffin dodges it nicely.
Bragg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Griffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bragg throws the left hand but Griffin avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Griffin.
Griffin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Bragg moves out of range.
Bragg misses with a double jab.
Griffin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.

Bragg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Griffin tries to roll over but Bragg keeps him under control.
Bragg wants to advance to full mount but Griffin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bragg is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bragg wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Bragg throws a big right hand that misses.
Bragg stops Griffin from standing up.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bragg's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Bragg scores with a hook to the body. Griffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bragg lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wandell Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Bragg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bragg throws a big shot that misses.
Bragg throws a sloppy body shot
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Griffin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Bragg.
Wandell Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bragg throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Bragg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffin.

Bragg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bragg has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bragg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bragg in particular looking to stall.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as Bragg sits in half guard.
Griffin trying to control here.

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.
Bragg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bragg is stalling here. Griffin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bragg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Griffin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bragg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bragg is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it.
Bragg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bragg tries to get out of the position.
Bragg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bragg dodges the ground and pound from Griffin.
Bragg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Griffin's best efforts.
Griffin is thwarting Bragg's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragg is doing well to control the position and prevent Griffin from advancing to side control.
Bragg tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin working Bragg over with strikes.
Bragg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bragg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bragg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bragg keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Bragg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Colt Bragg just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bragg scores with a jab. Griffin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bragg's corner calls for a 1-2. Bragg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bragg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffin throws a right hand that Bragg ducks under and follows up with a left that Bragg also avoids with ease.
Griffin misses with a looping right.
Griffin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bragg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bragg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.
Wandell Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin misses with a body shot

so Bragg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bragg cracks Griffin with a solid left hand.
Bragg trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Bragg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colt Bragg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bragg throws a hook but Griffin avoids it easily.
Bragg avoids the body shot from Griffin.
An inside leg kick from Griffin misses.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Bragg.
Bragg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bragg.
Bragg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffin thuds a left hand into Bragg's body.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bragg circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body. Bragg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wandell Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bragg blocks the body kick.
Bragg takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Bragg misses.
Bragg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin lands a with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Bragg.
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bragg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
Bragg misses with a looping right.
Bragg checks the leg kick.
Bragg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
A left lands for Bragg.
Griffin throws a hook but Bragg avoids it easily.
Griffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragg misses with a series of wild punches.
Bragg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bragg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Bragg fails to land with a series of punches.
Bragg misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Bragg misses.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bragg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Bragg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bragg moves away from the strike by Griffin.
Bragg takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Griffin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin throws a leg kick which misses Bragg's front leg but catches the back leg as Bragg tries to avoid it.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bragg is just out of range.
Bragg slips under a jab from Griffin.
Griffin scores with a nice right hand.
Bragg moves forwards but Griffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Bragg moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Bragg.
Griffin tries to bum rush Bragg with a series of wild strikes but Bragg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wandell Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wandell Griffin!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justin Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and danny Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zane
vs
Raptor

171 cm
24
148 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Zane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, danny Raptor!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raptor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zane fails to land with a series of punches.
Zane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raptor.
Raptor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raptor throws a body punch but Zane moves out of range.
Zane blocks a jab.
Raptor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raptor misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to de liver by Raptor. Beautiful body shot.
Raptor throws a combination that misses
and Zane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Raptor does no damage.
Raptor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raptor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Zane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raptor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raptor's efforts to push away.

Zane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Raptor misses its intended target.
Zane throws a nice looking combination but Raptor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raptor.
The fighters circling - Zane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zane looks to land a left hand but Raptor moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Zane misses the target.
Raptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zane throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A jab from Raptor misses.
Raptor dodges the punch combination from Zane.
Zane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raptor.
Raptor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raptor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raptor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zane moves out of range as Raptor strikes.
Raptor throws a jab when Zane was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zane.
Zane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raptor.
Justin Zane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of danny Raptor.
Zane tries to work over Raptor's front leg with a kick but Raptor checks it.
Raptor throws a lazy right hand but Zane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Raptor misses the target.
Zane moves out of range as Raptor strikes.
Zane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raptor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raptor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raptor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptor tries for a takedown but Zane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raptor throws a jab but it's blocked by Zane.
Raptor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Raptor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zane.
Zane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raptor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Zane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Raptor's guard now.
Raptor looks gassed!
Zane preventing the sweep.
Zane passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Zane decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Zane dominated 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.

Zane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raptor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raptor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zane defending well as Raptor loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raptor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zane.
Zane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zane Rushes Raptor and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Raptor is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Zane Piles on the pressure and Raptor crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Zane!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat comes to the cage accompanied by Dragon Fire. Vitor has chosen Darth Vader's Theme as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Steamboat
vs
Vitor

180 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

188 cm
24
201 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Rastafarii Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Darth Vitor!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steamboat gets a takedown into half guard.

Steamboat is looking for a kimura here.

Steamboat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vitor defends it well.
Vitor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steamboat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitor trying to control here.

Steamboat is looking for a kimura here.
Vitor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steamboat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitor is looking for a sweep. Steamboat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vitor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steamboat manages to avoid it.
Steamboat closes the distance and clinches up with Vitor, looking for a takedown. Steamboat pushes Vitor against the cage but Vitor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steamboat shoots in but no luck this time.

Steamboat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vitor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vitor struggling a bit here.
Vitor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steamboat working the ground and pound but Vitor is defending the strikes.
Vitor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Steamboat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vitor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steamboat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vitor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vitor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vitor regains full guard. Nicely done.

Steamboat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steamboat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vitor looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitor, not yet.
Vitor working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor wants to stand and escape but Steamboat is having none of it.
Vitor tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Steamboat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vitor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vitor tries to lock up and control but Steamboat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steamboat takes Vitor's back.
Steamboat throwing sloppy strikes.
Vitor wants to get back to his feet.

Steamboat looking for the RNC.

Vitor showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vitor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Steamboat doesn't have the hooks in and Vitor manages to turn into his guard.

Vitor gets to his feet - Steamboat follows without any prompting.
Steamboat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitor.
Vitor scores with a leg kick.
Steamboat fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vitor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steamboat's head.
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 Ricky Steamboat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vitor just misses with a punch to the body.

It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Vitor with a hook.
Vitor cracks Steamboat with an open hand slap.

Vitor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steamboat, pushing him back against the cage.
Vitor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steamboat avoiding damage as Vitor throws knees to the body.
Steamboat jumps guard but Vitor stands there with Steamboat around his waist. Steamboat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Vitor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steamboat slips a straight right by Vitor.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vitor as he jumps to the side.

Steamboat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vitor tries to get to full guard but Steamboat has control of the leg.
Steamboat wants to take a breather but Vitor is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor is trying to stand.

Vitor has one foot on Steamboat's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steamboat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vitor pinned against the cage. Vitor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vitor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitor stuns Steamboat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vitor misses with a takedown

and Steamboat counters with a single leg into guard. Vitor didn't expect that.
Vitor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steamboat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steamboat stops Vitor from standing up.

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

Steamboat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steamboat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vitor is looking to stand up but Steamboat isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vitor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a series of wild punches.
Steamboat ducks under a wild hook from Vitor.

Steamboat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vitor was covering up waiting for the punch and Steamboat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat preventing the sweep.
Steamboat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steamboat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steamboat won't allow Vitor to get back to his feet.
Vitor wants to sweep but no luck.
Vitor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vitor gets caught flat footed, as Steamboat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vitor pulls Steamboat in close to prevent any damage.
Steamboat passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitor tries to escape but Steamboat is in control.
Vitor is looking to reverse the position.
Steamboat working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steamboat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vitor keeps working.
Vitor is trying to get back to his feet.
Vitor dodges the ground and pound from Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steamboat dodges the punch combination from Vitor.
Vitor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Steamboat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Steamboat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Steamboat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steamboat working away.
An elbow from Steamboat crashes against the mat.

Steamboat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vitor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vitor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steamboat's best efforts.
Steamboat is looking to stall here but Vitor recovers full guard.
Steamboat stops Vitor from standing up.

Vitor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vitor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Steamboat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor wants to sweep here but Steamboat controlling him for the moment.
Vitor keeping moving, preventing Steamboat from controlling successfully.

Vitor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Steamboat shoots in for a double leg but Vitor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vitor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Vitor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steamboat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ricky Steamboat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steamboat preventing the sweep.
Steamboat throwing strikes but missing.
Vitor is looking to stand up but Steamboat isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat looking to pass the guard.
Steamboat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steamboat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steamboat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitor swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vitor misses with a low kick.
Vitor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vitor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steamboat.
Vitor misses with the combination.
Vitor stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor throws a nice looking combination but Steamboat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Steamboat as Vitor shoots in.
Steamboat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vitor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vitor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steamboat tries for a takedown but Vitor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Steamboat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vitor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vitor tries to escape but Steamboat is in control.
Steamboat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vitor keeps working.

Steamboat swings around for an armbar but Vitor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steamboat's guard.
Vitor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Vitor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vitor swings for the body but Steamboat moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steamboat.
Steamboat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vitor pinned against the cage. Vitor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vitor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steamboat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vitor.
Vitor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darth Vitor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitor scores with a head kick.
Steamboat closes the distance and clinches up with Vitor, looking for a takedown. Steamboat pushes Vitor against the cage but Vitor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steamboat walks into a jab.
Steamboat looks for a takedown but Vitor sprawls well.
Steamboat fails to land the takedown.
Vitor throws out a leg kick but Steamboat moves out of range and Vitor only half commits.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricky Steamboat.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steamboat, 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 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Steamboat!