Big Island - 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Clay
vs
Darko

180 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clay 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.
Darko trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.
Darko wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now.

Clay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Clay 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.

Clay drops back looking for a leg! Darko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Darko manages to kick Clay off! Clay jumps back into Darko's guard.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Darko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darko can't keep his opponent in guard - Clay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Clay is trying for a kimura here. Darko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Clay wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cassius Clay!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Zappman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosa has chosen Bate Pesadão as his entrance music. Diego Rosa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Zappman
vs
Rosa

165 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP / Money Exchange!

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Zappman shoots in and gets a takedown into Rosa's guard.
Zappman advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zack Zappman!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Temple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludwig's entrance music is Wasp - I wanna be somebody. A fine choice. 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.

Ludwig
vs
Temple

168 cm
23
151 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

165 cm
23
143 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Undead nutrition

Hell's Kitchen Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Temple!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temple walks into a jab.
A nice combination there by Temple.
Ludwig misses with a right hand
and Temple counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ludwig thinking.
Ludwig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Temple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temple blocks a head kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig wants to clinch but Temple slips to the side
and Temple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ludwig throws a right hand that misses
enabling Temple to counter with a crisp jab.
Ludwig swings widly with a right hand
and Temple counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ludwig tries to clinch up
and Temple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ludwig sizes up Temple with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ludwig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Temple walks into a left hand.
Jay Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temple misses with a hook
and Ludwig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ludwig tries to clinch up
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Temple both land. Nice combination.
Ludwig swings widly with a right hand
and Temple counters with a nice uppercut.
Temple misses with a body shot.
Temple throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ludwig counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Temple comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
Temple lands a head shot.
Ludwig tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Temple to counter with a crisp jab.
Ludwig throws a poor cross that misses
and Temple counters with a three punch combo that has Ludwig backing up. Ludwig nods at Temple to acknowledge the strikes.
Ludwig tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Temple counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ludwig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ludwig throws an off balance right hand
and Temple counters with a series of strikes. Ludwig will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ludwig throws a predictable looking body shot
and Temple counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig misses with a right hand
and Temple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Temple.
Temple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ludwig.
Ludwig darts in trying to clinch
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ludwig has his takedown stuffed
and Temple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ludwig tries to clinch
and Temple counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Temple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ludwig misses with an uppercut
enabling Temple to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temple. Ludwig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ludwig is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temple throws a lazy uppercut
and Ludwig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temple slips a jab from Ludwig.
Temple is working the combinations to good effect here.
Temple scores with a decent looking hook.
Ludwig lands with a straight right. Temple didn't see that one coming.
Ludwig tries to clinch but Temple moves away
and Temple counters with a nice uppercut.
Temple moves into range and connects with a jab.
Temple fails to land with a series of punches.
Ludwig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ludwig tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ludwig tries to clinch up
enabling Temple to counter with a crisp jab.
Ludwig throws an ugly left hook that misses

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ludwig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ludwig 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.
Temple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ludwig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ludwig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Temple throws a strike but Ludwig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ludwig preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Temple rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ludwig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ludwig tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Temple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ludwig listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ludwig closes the distance but Temple moves to the side
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ludwig lands the left hand.
Ludwig misses with a lunging right hand
and Temple counters with a one-two to the body.
Ludwig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temple makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ludwig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ludwig misses with a double jab
and Temple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Temple circles away easily
and Temple counters with a left to the body.
Ludwig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Temple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ludwig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by Ludwig there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ludwig ducks right into an uppercut from Temple.
Ludwig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temple takes a swing at Ludwig's ribcage but misses.
Temple misses with a left hand
and Ludwig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henry Temple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig misses with a right hand
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ludwig scores with a jab.

Temple tries to keep at a distance but Ludwig has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ludwig.
Ludwig misses with a punch on the inside.
Ludwig has Temple pressed against the cage, preventing Temple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ludwig swings wildly with an uppercut but Temple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ludwig gets through Temple's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but Temple blocks with his arms.
Ludwig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ludwig throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ludwig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ludwig taking a breather.
Ludwig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ludwig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ludwig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Temple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ludwig looking to throw knees to the head but Temple is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Ludwig fails to land.
Ludwig lands a knee to the head.
Ludwig misses with the head strike.
Ludwig looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ludwig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Temple wants to break the clinch but can't.

Temple breaks the clinch.
Temple lands a jab to the head.
Ludwig throws a poor cross that misses
and Temple counters with a one-two to the body.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Temple takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ludwig misses with a kick to the body.
Ludwig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Temple is out of range and Ludwig settles back down.
Ludwig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig tries to clinch
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Temple counter with a right hand.
Jab by Temple.
Ludwig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Temple counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ludwig misses with a jab to the body
and Temple counters with a left to the body.
Temple misses the shot to the body.
Ludwig throws a lazy uppercut
and Ludwig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ludwig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Temple to score with a decent uppercut.
Temple lands with a good body shot.
Temple works Ludwig's body with a nice hook.
Temple cracks Ludwig with an open hand slap.
Ludwig misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Temple to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig tries to clinch but Temple moves away
and Temple counters with a straight right hand.
Henry Temple seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ludwig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ludwig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ludwig misses with a left hand
and Temple counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ludwig thinking.
A clash of legs there as Temple blocks the low kick.
Ludwig misses with a lunging right hand
and Temple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ludwig throws a lazy uppercut
and Temple makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ludwig takes one to the side of the head.
Ludwig darts in trying to clinch
and Temple counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Temple.
A left and a right from Temple both land. Nice combination.
Temple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ludwig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Temple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Temple throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ludwig misses with a hook
and Temple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ludwig slips under a jab from Temple.
Ludwig swings widly with a right hand
and Temple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ludwig throws a right hand that misses
and Temple counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ludwig thinking.
Ludwig darts in trying to clinch
and Temple counters with a straight right hand.
Ludwig tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Temple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ludwig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ludwig jabs Temple right on the nose. Temple blinks but takes it well.
Ludwig throws a predictable looking body shot
and Temple counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Temple connects with a crisp jab.
Ludwig tries to clinch but Temple moves away
and Ludwig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ludwig throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Temple to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig misses with a leg kick.
Ludwig with a lazy takedown attempt
and Temple counters with a stiff right hand.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Temple circles away easily
and Temple counters with a two punch combo.
Temple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ludwig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Temple counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig throws a right hand that misses
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Temple lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig misses with an uppercut
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Temple lands a jab to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Temple!
Ludwig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ludwig there as he acknowledges the shot.
Temple scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temple throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temple throws a right hand that misses
and Ludwig counters with a big head kick but Temple shrugs it off.
Ludwig on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ludwig misses with a right hand
and Temple counters with a nice uppercut.
Ludwig misses with an uppercut
and Temple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temple lands the left hand.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Temple circles away easily
and Temple makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Temple lands a nice hook to Ludwig's body. Ludwig takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Temple just misses with a punch to the body.
Temple jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Temple lands a nice hook to Ludwig's body. Ludwig takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temple lands a jab to the nose.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ludwig. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Temple looks to throw the jab but Ludwig is out of range.
Ludwig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple catches Ludwig with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Temple tries to sprawl but Ludwig drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Temple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ludwig.
Ludwig is thwarting Temple's attempts to control the position.
Temple keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Ludwig seems to be looking for submissions.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Ludwig seems to be working for a kimura but Temple defends the submission attempt.
Ludwig prevents Temple from improving his position.
Jay Ludwig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temple defending well though.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henry Temple is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Ludwig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Temple sees it coming and defends easily.
Temple on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ludwig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ludwig is thwarting Temple's attempts to control the position.
Ludwig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temple defending well though.
Temple is looking for a sweep. Ludwig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Temple!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Vilas Boas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Nelson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Nelson
vs
Vilas Boas

187 cm
27
207 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

194 cm
21
217 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Vilas Boas !
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilas Boas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vilas Boas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Vilas Boas catches Nelson right on the button with a cross.

Vilas Boas takes the fight into the clinch.
Vilas Boas misses with a knee strike.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vilas Boas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Vilas Boas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nelson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vilas Boas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vilas Boas moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Vilas Boas avoids them all with ease.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Vilas Boas throws out a powerful jab.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vilas Boas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Vilas Boas avoids nicely.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Vilas Boas drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Vilas Boas with a knee to the head.

It looks like Frank Nelson has been cut.
Vilas Boas prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Nelson tries to circle away but Vilas Boas has him pinned against the cage.
Vilas Boas lands a big knee! That's hurt Nelson! Oh, he's all over the place! Vilas Boas lands another knee that sends Nelson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Vilas Boas !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Maracic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incredible Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Maracic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Maracic
vs
Hulk

177 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Maracic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Incredible Hulk!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk with a poor takedown
and Maracic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Incredible Hulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulk misses with a takedown attempt
and Maracic counters with a stiff right hand.
Hulk misses with a takedown attempt
and Maracic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Maracic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Incredible Hulk.
Hulk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maracic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maracic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hulk swivels and escapes.
Hulk misses with a low kick as Maracic jumps back.
Hulk tries to clinch up

and Maracic counters with a shoot takedown. Hulk fights it but they end up in guard.

Maracic 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.

Maracic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maracic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maracic chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maracic wants to control from the top but Hulk keeps moving.
Maracic passes Hulk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hulk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hulk trying to control the position.

Maracic 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.
Maracic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hulk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maracic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hulk wants to sweep but no luck.
Maracic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Maracic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hulk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hulk has escaped and now he's on top!

Maracic is looking for a triangle but Hulk pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Hulk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maracic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hulk with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hulk is pushing down on Maracic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maracic is fighting to maintain full guard but Hulk has managed to sneak the leg through.

Maracic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maracic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hulk winds up and cracks Maracic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maracic taking some punishment here, with Hulk in his half guard.

Maracic kicks Hulk off and gets back to his feet.
Hulk moves to clinch but Maracic breaks away

and Maracic counters with a single leg into guard. Hulk didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maracic wants to control from the top but Hulk keeps moving.
Hulk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maracic is controlling him.
Maracic pushing down on Hulk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maracic is looking to take a break and control but Hulk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maracic thows a huge punch but Hulk dodges it nicely.
Maracic is looking to take a break and control but Hulk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maracic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maracic is looking to take a break and control but Hulk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Maracic is working for a kimura but Hulk is defending it quite comfortably.

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.
Maracic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hulk defending well though.
Maracic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Maracic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hulk defend it? Maracic steps over the head and cranks it - Hulk is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Maracic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Maracic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RIck Brandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adimaro Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaeger has chosen Du Hast by Rammstein as his entrance music. 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.

Brandford
vs
Jaeger

182 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RIck Brandford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adimaro Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandford misses with a low kick as Jaeger jumps back.

Jaeger pushes Brandford up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaeger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandford is defending well for now.
Jaeger tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandford avoids the damage to the body.
Jaeger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Jaeger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jaeger wants to control but Brandford is keeping him busy.
Jaeger throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Brandford works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Jaeger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jaeger seems to be looking for submissions.

Jaeger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger is pressing down on Brandford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brandford is holding on for now.
Jaeger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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

Jaeger seems to be working for a kimura but Brandford defends the submission attempt.

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.
Brandford is looking for a sweep. Jaeger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaeger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaeger is trying to control. Brandford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaeger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Jaeger 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.
Brandford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaeger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brandford has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jaeger seems to be looking for submissions.

Jaeger looking for a submission but Brandford manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

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.
Jaeger won't allow Brandford to get back to his feet.
Brandford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brandford tries to get out of the position.

Jaeger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brandford looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brandford looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brandford!
Jaeger tries to bench press Brandford off him but Brandford keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Brandford are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandford looks up at the clock and then as Jaeger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brandford smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jaeger gets back to half guard.
Jaeger gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaeger throws a series of punches but Brandford moves out of range.
Jaeger moves out of range of the body kick from Brandford.
A big right from Brandford misses.
Jaeger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Jaeger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brandford is pressed up against the cage. Jaeger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandford down to the mat. Brandford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandford cracks the inside of Jaeger's front leg.
Adimaro Jaeger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jaeger closes the distance and clinches.
Jaeger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandford is trying to stall.
Brandford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Jaeger pulls guard successfully.
Brandford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brandford looking to pass the guard.
Brandford scoring with some ground and pound.
Brandford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaeger on the ground.

Jaeger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jaeger is striking from the bottom but Brandford uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger is looking for a sweep. Brandford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jaeger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandford pulls his head out easily.

Jaeger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaeger is breathing heavily.
Brandford is nestled in close to Jaeger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jaeger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandford pulls his head out easily.
Jaeger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brandford wants to pass the guard but Jaeger is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaeger keeping moving, preventing Brandford from controlling successfully.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger looking to control.

Jaeger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaeger tries to strike from the bottom.
Brandford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Jaeger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandford looking to sit in guard and control but Jaeger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jaeger throws a strike but Brandford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brandford lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brandford!
Jaeger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jaeger punching from mount but Brandford doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brandford in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

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

Jaeger is trying to get an arm triangle but Brandford is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandford is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jaeger is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Jaeger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brandford is now in Jaeger's guard. A big mistake from Jaeger there, giving up the dominant position!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brandford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandford trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaeger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adimaro Jaeger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jaeger moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandford connects with a body shot that sends Jaeger's belly button to the back.
Brandford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaeger.
Jaeger has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Jaeger.

Jaeger takes the fight into the clinch.
Brandford leaning against his opponent.
Jaeger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brandford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brandford can't break the clinch.
Brandford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brandford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaeger wants a takedown.
RIck Brandford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adimaro Jaeger.
Jaeger is trying to drag Brandford to the mat but Brandford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jaeger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brandford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaeger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaeger has Brandford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brandford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaeger up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jaeger tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Brandford.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by RIck Brandford.
Brandford looks for the body kick but Jaeger saw that one coming.
That kick from Brandford tenderised Jaeger's leg. Jaeger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandford lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Brandford.
Brandford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jaeger checks it well.
Jaeger throws a sloppy head kick

and Brandford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brandford trying to mount his opponent but Jaeger defends it.
Brandford working the head and body with strikes.
Brandford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Jaeger looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Brandford there.
Brandford slips a nice elbow through Jaeger's hands, connecting with Jaeger's forehead.
Brandford is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaeger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaeger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandford is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaeger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brandford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Jaeger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
RIck Brandford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandford trying to control the pace.
Jaeger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaeger.

Jaeger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandford is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandford landing with the ground and pound.
Brandford is in close to Jaeger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brandford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adimaro Jaeger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaeger trying to keep a closed guard but Brandford is proving a slippery customer.
Brandford landing with the ground and pound.
Jaeger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jaeger looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adimaro Jaeger was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Jaeger pushes Brandford up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaeger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brandford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Brandford has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jaeger regains guard immediately.
Jaeger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaeger wants to sweep here but Brandford controlling him for the moment.
Brandford distracts Jaeger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
RIck Brandford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaeger's head.
Jaeger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brandford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
RIck Brandford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaeger 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... Adimaro Jaeger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bender Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vlad the Impaler. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Rodriguez
vs
Silva

188 cm
20
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
218 lbs
10 - 1 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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Pegasus Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bender Rodriguez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Bender Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodriguez's knee momentarily.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Silva feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Silva lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body punch.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Rodriguez moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Rodriguez jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Rodriguez is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a hugh head kick that removes Rodriguez from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thor Silva!
Thor Silva is the new light heavyweight champion!