DFC Fight Night 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Harlem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Radziewo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harlem
vs
Radziewo

185 cm
28
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlem throws a combination that misses

and Radziewo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Radziewo won't allow Harlem to get back to his feet.
Harlem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harlem wants to stand up but Radziewo is controlling him.
Harlem keeping moving, preventing Radziewo from controlling successfully.
Radziewo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Radziewo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harlem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlem wants to stand and escape but Radziewo is having none of it.

Radziewo drops back looking for a leg! Harlem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harlem manages to kick Radziewo off! Radziewo jumps back into Harlem's guard.
Harlem is looking to stand up but Radziewo isn't so interested in that idea.
Radziewo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harlem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Radziewo is controlling him.
Harlem is breathing heavily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Radziewo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harlem, up you get!

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.
Radziewo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harlem avoids it really well and circles away.
Radziewo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harlem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Radziewo counters with a right hand to the body.
Harlem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Radziewo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like George Harlem has been cut.
Radziewo misses with a takedown attempt - Harlem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Radziewo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
George Harlem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Radziewo.
Harlem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Radziewo counter with a right hand.
Harlem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Radziewo lands with a good body shot.
Radziewo shoots in looking for a takedown. Harlem tries to sprawl out of it but Radziewo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harlem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radziewo closes the distance and clinches up with Harlem, looking for a takedown. Radziewo pushes Harlem against the cage but Harlem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harlem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Radziewo counters with a two punch combo.
Harlem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Radziewo.
Some wild striking there from Harlem.
Radziewo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radziewo tries for a takedown but Harlem circles away easily
and Harlem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harlem misses with an uppercut

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Radziewo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Radziewo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Harlem screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Radziewo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Artur Radziewo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolando McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClain comes into the arena with I'm about to crack blaring out of the sound system. Jansen has chosen big jans disco deluxe as his entrance music. Jan Jansen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McClain
vs
Jansen

187 cm
20
222 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

199 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rolando McClain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Jansen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen tries to clinch but McClain moves away

and McClain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jansen is looking to escape.
McClain is controlling the pace.
McClain winds up and cracks Jansen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jansen punching from the bottom.
McClain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jansen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jansen missing with punches from the bottom.
McClain blocks the strikes from Jansen.
Jansen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jansen wants to get back to full guard.
McClain slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClain winds up and cracks Jansen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McClain slows the pace down in half guard.
Jansen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jansen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McClain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jansen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jansen.
McClain landing with the ground and pound.
McClain with a nice head shot there.
McClain passes into half guard.
McClain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jansen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jansen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McClain stalling.
McClain works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain landing strikes from the mount and Jansen is in trouble!
McClain has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jansen's face.
Jansen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
McClain lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jansen is trying desperately to improve position.
McClain postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jansen looks a forlorn figure.
McClain 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.
McClain with the ground and pound from mount.
Jansen is trying desperately to improve position.
McClain softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Jansen is out cold! McClain jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolando McClain!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

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

Bag
vs
Pounder

191 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pounder instigates a clinch.

Pounder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pounder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Bag thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bag 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.
Pounder looking to control.

Bag thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pounder is trying to keep Bag in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bag wants to get up but he can't break Pounder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pounder wants to stand but Bag is controlling the position.
Pounder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pounder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bag is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pounder is trying to control the position from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Peras Pounder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Pounder rushes Bag and presses him up against the cage.

Pounder successfully pulls guard.

Bag drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bag as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pounder screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bag! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Duffle Bag!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Restart - Recomeçar. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Fleury
vs
Dos Santos

215 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

194 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Fleury counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dos Santos's knee momentarily.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fleury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleury connects with a jab.
Fleury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleury.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleury. Fleury obviously looking to wear him down.
Fleury wants to clinch.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleury scores with the left hand. Dos Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Fleury tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Fleury moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Rodrigo Fleury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleury. Fleury obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fleury throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fleury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleury is looking to slow Dos Santos down with leg kicks.
Dos Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fleury tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fleury wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Fleury tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Fleury counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dos Santos's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fleury.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Fleury counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodrigo Fleury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fleury moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Fleury wants to clinch.
Fleury tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fleury moves into the clinch successfully.
Dos Santos blocks an elbow strike from Fleury.
Dos Santos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fleury is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dos Santos.
Fleury with a knee to the head.
Fleury looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Fleury breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fleury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Fleury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos takes a swing at Fleury's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fleury throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fleury.
Junior Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fleury tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Fleury counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fleury scores with a nice right hand.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fleury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fleury circles away.
Fleury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Fleury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fleury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fleury scoring well with a low kick there.
Fleury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fleury tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodrigo Fleury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Fleury thuds his shin into the meat of Dos Santos's side.
Fleury is looking to clinch.
Fleury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fleury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fleury tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Fleury moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleury. Fleury obviously looking to wear him down.
Fleury feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dos Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fleury tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fleury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fleury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fleury counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Fleury tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fleury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fleury is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fleury.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Fleury makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fleury tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Fleury fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Santos.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fleury.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleury. Fleury obviously looking to wear him down.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Fleury counters with a good low kick that Dos Santos was not able to check.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fleury scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fleury tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fleury.
Fleury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Fleury wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Fleury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fleury tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Fleury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Fleury moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Fleury is controlling him.
Fleury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fleury looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.

Fleury breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Fleury lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dos Santos will feel that in the morning.
That kick from Fleury tenderised Dos Santos's leg. Dos Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Fleury, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes Fleury against the cage but Fleury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigo Fleury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Fleury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Santos's sensitive parts.
Fleury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleury jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fleury to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Fleury.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Dos Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fleury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fleury tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Fleury doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Fleury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fleury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fleury counters with a head kick.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleury.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Fleury counters with a head kick. That will keep Dos Santos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Fleury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fleury 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 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Fleury!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zero Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Moore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moore
vs
Kazama

155 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

171 cm
20
156 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zero Kazama!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kazama counters with a takedown into side control.
Kazama trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Kazama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is trying to improve his position.
Kazama throwing strikes but Moore manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Kazama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazama is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama struggling a bit here.

Moore decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kazama to his feet.
Moore throws a solid leg kick but Kazama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore.
Tyler Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kazama counters with a shoot takedown. Moore fights it but they end up in guard.
Moore wants to stand up but Kazama is controlling him.

Moore scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Kazama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kazama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazama thows a huge punch but Moore dodges it nicely.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazama tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moore is trying to control the position but Kazama postures up.
Kazama distracts Moore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kazama slips nicely into half guard.
Moore is trying to stand back up but Kazama is controlling him
Kazama throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
Kazama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazama is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kazama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kazama looks gassed!
Moore tries to roll over but Kazama keeps him under control.
Kazama is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
Moore wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore pushes Kazama off looking to stand but Kazama dives back in and keeps control.
Moore desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Kazama is looking for a kimura here.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Kazama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kazama 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.

Moore has one foot on Kazama's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Kazama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Kazama counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore looks to throw a body kick

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

Kazama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moore is just riding it out for now. Kazama eventually gives up the hold.
Moore tries to kick Kazama off but Kazama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazama throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
Moore is trying to control but can't.

Moore manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Kazama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice leg kick lands there from Kazama.

Kazama moves into the clinch.

Kazama pulls guard effortlessly.
Moore wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.

Moore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kazama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moore's knee momentarily.

Kazama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moore's guard.
Moore seems keen to control Kazama's posture.
Moore lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Kazama looking to pass the guard.
Moore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kazama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Kazama from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Moore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moore is thwarting Kazama's attempts to control the position.
Kazama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moore.
Moore lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moore controlling the pace.

Kazama kicks off Moore and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kazama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Kazama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Moore manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Moore throws a right and a left that Kazama avoids nicely.
Kazama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moore if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kazama counters with a one-two to the body.

Kazama drives through with a takedown into Moore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Kazama stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Kazama trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zero Kazama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kazama trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.

Kazama drops back looking for a leg! Moore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moore manages to kick Kazama off! Kazama jumps back into Moore's guard.
Moore tries to strike from the bottom.
Moore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kazama is controlling him.
Kazama tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazama manages to get himself to full guard.
Moore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kazama has a closed guard, preventing Moore from standing up.
Kazama wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Moore prevents Kazama from getting back to his feet.
Kazama controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zero Kazama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Moore tries to clinch but Kazama moves out of range.
Moore has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kazama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kazama duly obliges.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazama lands with a slapping head kick.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kazama counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyler Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kazama, right into the meat.
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kazama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moore's knee momentarily.

Kazama shoots in and gets a takedown into Moore's guard.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazama is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kazama trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore wants to stand but Kazama is controlling the position.
Kazama stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants to stand but Kazama is controlling the position.
Kazama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Moore manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kazama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Kazama shoots in and gets a takedown into Moore's guard.
Moore wants to sweep here but Kazama controlling him for the moment.
Moore wants to stand but Kazama is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama looking to pass the guard.
Kazama forces his way into half guard.

Moore kicks Kazama off and gets back to his feet.
Tyler Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Kazama scores with a four punch combination!
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kazama takes the fight into the clinch.
Moore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kazama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Kazama counters with a nice leg kick.

Kazama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kazama working the head with strikes.

Kazama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazama with the ground and pound but Moore regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Moore is trying to stand.
Moore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Moore is looking to get back to is feet but Kazama passes into side control.
Kazama lands some shots froms side control.
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Kazama keeps moving and retains side control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moore wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Zero Kazama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kazama looks up at the clock and then as Moore takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kazama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kazama is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Kazama there.
Tyler Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kazama wants to work for an arm triangle but Moore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zero Kazama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kazama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zero Kazama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahm Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hart
vs
Emanuel

187 cm
25
219 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

192 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bret Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahm Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart walks into a left hand.
Hart with a poor takedown
and Emanuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emanuel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emanuel.

Hart 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.
Hart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hart trying to control but Emanuel is working from the bottom.

Emanuel has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hart scoring with punches to the head and body.

Emanuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hart landing some decent shots from 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.
Hart sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hart passes Emanuel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Emanuel looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hart connects with a nice short shot to Emanuel's temple.
Hart 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.
Well, if Hart 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hart lands a nice short elbow.

Emanuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
Hart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart lands strikes from half guard.
Hart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hart winds up and cracks Emanuel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hart wants to pass to mount but Emanuel is defending the position.
Hart working Emanuel over with strikes.
Emanuel taking some punishment here, with Hart in his half guard.
Emanuel is trying to stand back up but Hart is controlling him

Emanuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
Hart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emanuel is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hart landing shots from mount.
Emanuel is squirming around, avoiding Hart's attempts to control the action.
Hart connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Emanuel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Emanuel is bucking up trying to escape but Hart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Emanuel is rocked!
Hart lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Emanuel hang on?
Emanuel is still in real trouble! Can Hart finish him?
A nice elbow there by Hart.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emanuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emanuel tries to buck Hart off but he can't manage it.
Emanuel seems to have recovered his senses.
Hart postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emanuel looks a forlorn figure.
Hart scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emanuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Hart has a good base and remains in mount.
Emanuel is bucking up trying to escape but Hart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Emanuel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hart with good strikes from the mount here!
Hart scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Emanuel?
Hart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hart lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Emanuel hang on?
Hart cracks Emanuel with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bret Hart!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Londak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cao comes to the cage accompanied by "6 Foot 7 Foot" by Lil' Wayne. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Cao
vs
Londak

185 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
178 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rhys Cao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Londak!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Londak throws a lazy uppercut
and Cao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Ragnar Londak has been cut.
Londak just misses with a punch to the body.
Londak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Cao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cao lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cao.
Londak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Cao.
Londak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Londak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Londak is trying to break free.
Cao lands an elbow inside that Londak shrugs off.
Londak takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Ragnar Londak's cut even more.
Cao lands a nice shot to the body.
Londak looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cao.
Cao digs a right hand underneath Londak's ribcage. Londak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Cao on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cao.
Cao leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Londak takes an elbow to the temple.
Londak is trying to push Cao away but Cao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Londak backwards.
Londak takes an elbow to the forehead.

The cut above Ragnar Londak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Ragnar Londak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short left from Cao.
Cao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ragnar Londak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rhys Cao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Kay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Maurice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurice has chosen Quiet Storm 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.

Kay
vs
Maurice

189 cm
21
270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

197 cm
25
258 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Maurice!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maurice.
Maurice throws a combination that misses
and Kay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maurice blocks a low kick nicely.

Maurice tries to keep at a distance but Kay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kay.
Maurice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Maurice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Kay.
A shot in the inside from Kay.

It looks like Kenneth Maurice has been cut.
Kay prevents Maurice from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kay.
Kay lands a left hand.
Maurice is looking to break free of the clinch but Kay has double underhooks.

Kay breaks from the clinch.
Maurice misses with a right hand
and Kay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maurice misses with a lunging right hand

and Kay moves into the clinch.

Kay drops Maurice onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maurice is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Maurice is rocked!
Kay lands a shot to the body.
Maurice is still on wobbly legs! Can Kay finish him?
Maurice looks gassed!

Kay manages to break the clinch.
Kay misses with a wild combination.
Maurice seems to have recovered his senses.
Kay connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay misses with a series of wild punches.
Kay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Kay.
Maurice dodges the punch combination from Kay.
Nice takedown defense from Kay. No joy for Maurice on that attempt.
Maurice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kay counters with an inside leg kick.
Kay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maurice is out of range and Kay settles back down.
Kay fails to land with a series of punches.
Kay lands a jab to Maurice's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay throws a shot to the body.
Kay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kay misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Kay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay throws a series of punches but Maurice avoids them all with ease.

Kay rushes Maurice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kay lands a left hand.

That has opened up Kenneth Maurice's cut even more.
Kay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Kay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kay scores with a nice head shot.
Kay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maurice connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kay scrambles back to his feet.
Kenneth Maurice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maurice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jay Kay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kay slows down the pace here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay lands with a right hand.
Maurice shoots in but Kay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kay misses with a low kick.
Maurice throws an off balance right hand
and Kay counters with a straight right hand.
Maurice slips a jab and a cross from Kay.
The crowd cheers as Kay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maurice doesn't seem phased though.
Maurice throws a right hand that misses

and Kay counters by moving into the clinch.
Kay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maurices head.
Kay prevents Maurice from breaking the clinch.

Kay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Maurice catches Kay right on the button with a cross.
Maurice throws a poor cross that misses

and Kay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kay lands with a light punch inside.
Maurice wants a takedown.
Jay Kay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Maurice.
A short body shot lands from Kay as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kay manages to break the clinch.
Kay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kay throws a series of punches but Maurice moves out of range.
Kay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maurice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maurice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maurice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kay lands a right hook to the body.
Kay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

The cut above Kenneth Maurice's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kay there.

Kay moves into the clinch successfully.
Kay prevents Maurice from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kay misses with the combination.

Kay moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Kay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Maurice's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maurice fails with the takedown
and Kay counters with a three punch combo that has Maurice backing up. Maurice nods at Kay to acknowledge the strikes.
Maurice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kay was well out of range. Poor timing from Maurice.
Kay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kay throws a right and a left that Maurice avoids nicely.
Maurice tests Kay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maurice misses with a hook
letting Kay counter with a right hand.
Maurice scores with a punch to the head.
Maurice misses with a hook to the body
and Kay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maurice thows a body shot but no joy.
Kay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Kay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maurice, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maurice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maurice is breathing heavily.
Kay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maurice up against the cage.

Kay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay Kay is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maurice backs up against the cage.
Jay Kay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maurice digs a good body shot into Kay's ribs.
Maurice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kay.

Kenneth Maurice's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A leg kick checked by Maurice.
Kay throws a one two combo.

Kay takes the fight into the clinch.

Kay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maurice shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kay eats them both and turns towards Maurice to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maurice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kay counters with a two punch combo.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kenneth Maurice's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jay Kay!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Zaferani
vs
Mendes

170 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamid Zaferani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caio Mendes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zaferani has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaferani.

It looks like Caio Mendes has been cut.
Mendes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaferani smiles and moves away.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes shoots for a takedown but Zaferani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamid Zaferani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Mendes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Zaferani coming out on top.
Zaferani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaferani lands a slapping body shot.

Zaferani has Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaferani lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaferani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaferani.
Mendes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaferani just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaferani lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendes jumps guard but Zaferani stands there with Mendes around his waist. Mendes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zaferani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mendes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaferani just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zaferani breaks the clinch.
Zaferani throws a good cross that connects.

Mendes is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaferani, right into the meat.
Zaferani wants to clinch up but Mendes keeps it at a distance.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaferani lands an overhand right.
Zaferani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Zaferani connects with a leg kick. Mendes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaferani tries to clinch up.
Mendes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaferani finish him?
Zaferani walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mendes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Zaferani swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mendes's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamid Zaferani!
Hamid Zaferani retains his bantamweight title!