UCC 2: Cameron vs. Barry PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lutan Fiyah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonichie Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiyah kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the gad. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fiyah
vs
Hong

177 cm
20
178 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

175 cm
22
186 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lutan Fiyah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tonichie Hong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Fiyah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fiyah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hong avoids it really well and circles away.

Hong lands a big head kick that sends Fiyah tumbling to the mat! Hong takes a step backwards and waves Fiyah back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fiyah is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Fiyah ducks down to avoid it.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Fiyah takes the fight into the clinch.
Fiyah tries to break the clinch but Hong is controlling the position.
Fiyah is looking to break free of the clinch but Hong has double underhooks.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Fiyah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hong uses from the top position.
Hong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiyah swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiyah throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiyah wants to get back to his feet but Hong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fiyah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hong manages to get himself to full guard.
Hong wants to sweep here but Fiyah controlling him for the moment.
Hong is looking to stand up but Fiyah isn't so interested in that idea.
Hong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hong is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiyah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hong's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hong wants to sweep here but Fiyah controlling him for the moment.

Hong scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiyah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hong lands a body shot.
Fiyah is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiyah throws a lazy head kick
and Hong counters with a low kick, right behind Fiyah 's knee.
Hong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong misses with a head kick.
Hong scores with a jab to the body.
Fiyah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Lutan Fiyah has been cut.
Tonichie Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hong! Fiyah is out on his feet! Hong rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Fiyah is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Fiyah is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonichie Hong!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beard Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carmen Tolcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends?. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Guy
vs
Tolcheck

205 cm
23
268 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

196 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolcheck slaps away a takedown attempt from Guy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tolcheck as he jumps to the side.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tolcheck as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beard Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy shoots in but Tolcheck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tolcheck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tolcheck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Tolcheck.
Tolcheck tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.

Tolcheck drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Guy with a flurry of punches that miss.

Tolcheck has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Guy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tolcheck has tightened it up now! Guy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carmen Tolcheck!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BILLY Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BILLY Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Johnson's chin.

Johnson
vs
Jones

187 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.

Johnson pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Mike Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BILLY Jones.

Johnson gets a clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson with a knee to the head.

Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson tries to clinch but Jones moves away

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones looks gassed!
Johnson is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Jones thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
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.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.

Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson tries to escape but Jones is in control.
Johnson parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.

Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson thumps Jones with a low kick.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson thumps Jones with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but BILLY Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Mike Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Jones down.
Johnson is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Johnson thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson lands a high kick!

Johnson rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnson obliges.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson working Jones over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BILLY Jones.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson landing knees to the head.

Jones jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.

Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
BILLY Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson taking a breather.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Johnson pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
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!

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Jones slips under a jab from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BILLY Jones.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson working Jones over with knees to the body.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mike Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Johnson has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Johnson tries to tie him up.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Mike Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.

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

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Johnson prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.

Jones decides to pull guard.

Jones is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson postures up.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
BILLY Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Mike Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson slips a jab from Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Mike Johnson wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bambooo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and khronik mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mode has chosen quiet storm as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Man
vs
mode

200 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bambooo Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, khronik mode!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from mode is defended easily by Man.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Man drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
mode thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
mode 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.
mode is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
mode keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man is really struggling to control mode but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Man with a nice head shot there.
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
mode looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
mode keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
mode wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man landing some decent shots from guard.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from mode.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but mode gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Man looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man working a defensive guard here.
mode preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man has momentary wrist control but mode slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Man wants to sweep here but mode controlling him for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
mode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
mode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by mode.
mode with a poor takedown
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bambooo Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of khronik mode.
mode misses with a takedown attempt
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
mode is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Man controlling the action here.
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks mode with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mode tries to kick Man off but Man keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
mode looks gassed!
Man winds up and cracks mode with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Man is looking to take a break and control but mode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for mode on the ground.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.

mode is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Man there.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but mode is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man winds up and cracks mode with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Man connects with a nice short shot to mode's temple.
Man controlling the action here.
mode taking some punishment here, with Man in his half guard.
Man trying to control from mode's half guard. mode has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but mode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mode swivels though and keeps the full guard.
mode is trying to keep Man in close.
Man lands a couple of elbows.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but mode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Man goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Man jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man scores with a one two! mode had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
mode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Man closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
mode is looking for a sweep.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Man wants to control but mode is keeping him busy.
Man in side control lands a decent elbow.
Man trying to control the action but mode is working from the bottom.
mode manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
mode on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
mode is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks mode with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man is just content to waste time from the top position. mode takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

mode is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Man with a nice head shot there.
mode has momentary wrist control but Man slips an elbow through the middle.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Man trying to control but mode is working from the bottom.
Man postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man landing with the ground and pound.
Bambooo Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as mode works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
mode keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
mode looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Man trying to control but mode is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Man connects with a right hand. mode shakes it off.
Jab from Man.
mode takes one to the side of the head.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent mode stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bambooo Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. mode manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but mode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man cracks mode with a solid left hand.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man trying to control but mode is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but mode is retaining full guard.
Man postures up and lands a big shot to mode's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Man cracks mode with a solid left hand.
mode not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
mode tries to strike from the bottom.
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of mode's head.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but mode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mode swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
mode trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Man with a nice head shot there.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bambooo Man dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Man scores with a one two! mode had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Man looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
mode is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Man is stalling in the full guard.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.

mode looking for a guillotine here but Man defends easily.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of mode's head.
Man trying to control but mode is working from the bottom.
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
mode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man throwing strikes from guard but mode blocks nicely.
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Man landing with the ground and pound.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body.
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Man with a nice head shot there.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
mode has momentary wrist control but Man slips an elbow through the middle.
Man trying to control but mode is working from the bottom.
Man postures up.
Man landing with the ground and pound.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.
Man content to stall in guard here.
mode has momentary wrist control but Man slips an elbow through the middle.
Man wants to control from the top but mode keeps moving.
Man is working mode over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Man wants to pass the guard but mode is keeping the position.
Man working some strikes from top position.
Man trying to control but mode is working from the bottom.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mode is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manis looking to pass into half guard but mode pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now mode is in guard.
Man controlling mode's posture.
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man managing to control the position.
Man keeping moving, preventing mode from controlling successfully.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.

mode thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Man scores with a sloppy right hand. mode should have avoided that one.
khronik mode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - Man scores with a four punch combination!
Man with a jab.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that mode can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.

Man looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
mode looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.

mode had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bambooo Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 for Bambooo Man!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Bambooo Man!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Bambooo Man!

Bambooo Man wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Kshoraskj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karvaranteiden Kuningas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karvaranteiden Kuningas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kshoraskj
vs
Kuningas

208 cm
22
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Kshoraskj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karvaranteiden Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuningas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuningas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuningas works Kshoraskj's body with a nice hook.
Kshoraskj takes one on the button.
A shot to de liver by Kuningas. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kuningas there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuningas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuningas throws a series of punches but Kshoraskj avoids them all with ease.
Kshoraskj ducks right into an uppercut from Kuningas.

Kuningas drops Kshoraskj with a right and a left! Kuningas comes rushing in but Kshoraskj regains his composure and manages to keep Kuningas in guard.

Kshoraskj is rocked!

It looks like Arthur Kshoraskj has been cut.
Kshoraskj is breathing heavily.
Kshoraskj keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
Oh Kshoraskj is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kuningas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kshoraskj seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuningas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kshoraskj is retaining full guard.
Kuningas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuningas drops back looking for a leg! Kshoraskj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kshoraskj manages to kick Kuningas off! Kuningas jumps back into Kshoraskj's guard.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kshoraskj is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left and a right from Kuningas both land. Nice combination.
Kshoraskj tries to clinch but Kuningas moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kuningas there.
Kuningas blocks a head kick by Kshoraskj.
Kuningas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuningas.

Kuningas drops his shoulder and cracks Kshoraskj with a huge uppercut! Kshoraskj goes down! Can Kuningas finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuningas 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.
Kuningas throws a big right hand that misses.
Kshoraskj can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuningas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuningas tries to pass to full mount but Kshoraskj defends it.

Kuningas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kshoraskj sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kshoraskj is not content to let Kuningas control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kuningas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kshoraskj tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuningas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karvaranteiden Kuningas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank McPlum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McPlum
vs
Jacobs

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McPlum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McPlum misses with a two punch combination.
McPlum misses with a body kick.
McPlum digs a good body shot into Jacobs's ribs.
McPlum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McPlum scores with a hook to the body. Jacobs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McPlum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacobs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McPlum tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
McPlum lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPlum scores with a nice right hand.
McPlum shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacobs tries to sprawl out of it but McPlum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jacobs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McPlum connects with a right hand. Jacobs shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPlum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
Frank McPlum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jacobs.
McPlum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs looks gassed!
McPlum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It's a brutal combination of punches from McPlum! Jacobs is backing up but he can't get away as McPlum lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Jacobs and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank McPlum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sabastian Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Carter
vs
Palmer

188 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Carter tries to bum rush Palmer with a series of wild strikes but Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmer throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Palmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carter moves out of range as Palmer strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Carter misses with a double jab.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carter throws a leg kick
and Palmer counters with a two punch combo.
Palmer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Palmer counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter blocks a jab.
Carter closes the distance but Palmer moves to the side
and Palmer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter closes the distance but Palmer moves to the side
and Palmer counters with a series of strikes. Carter will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Carter misses.
Carter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Palmer.
Palmer loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Carter slips a straight right by Palmer.
Palmer moves out of range of the body kick from Carter.
Palmer misses with a body shot.

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.
Carter tries to clinch
and Palmer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carter's knee momentarily.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
A combination from Palmer does no damage.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Palmer counters with a nice body shot.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Carter.
Palmer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palmer slips under a jab.
Palmer fails to land with a series of punches.
Palmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Carter closes the distance but Palmer moves to the side
letting Palmer counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a combination
and Palmer counters with a big head kick but Carter shrugs it off.
Carter misses with a jab to the body
and Palmer counters with a two punch combo.
Carter tries to clinch but Palmer moves away
and Palmer counters with a nice body shot.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Palmer.
Carter tries to clinch
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Palmer throws a low kick, looking for Carter's leg but Carter calmly moves out of range.
Carter wants to land a leg kick but Palmer is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Palmer misses with a few strikes there.
Carter tries to clinch but Palmer moves away
and Palmer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands with a hook. Palmer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer avoids the head kick by Carter.
Carter tries to clinch but Palmer moves away
and Palmer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter wants to clinch
and Palmer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Palmer throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
Carter looks to clinch
and Palmer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmer looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Palmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmer throws a body kick that misses.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Palmer to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Palmer counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Palmer.
Carter clinches but Palmer breaks the clinch
and Palmer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Carter.
Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palmer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Palmer counters with a low kick, right behind Carter 's knee.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Palmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Carter misses with a shot to the body
and Palmer counters with a right hand to the body.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Palmer counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter tries to score with a low kick but Palmer moves his leg out of the way.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palmer blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Palmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palmer counters with a solid body kick.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palmer misses with a double jab.
Carter clinches but Palmer breaks the clinch
and Palmer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sabastian Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
Carter wants to clinch
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Carter wants to clinch
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmer with a jab.
Carter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sabastian Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmer digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Palmer misses.
A big left from Carter misses.
Carter moves away from the strike by Palmer.
Carter throws a hook but Palmer avoids it easily.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter tries to score with a low kick but Palmer moves his leg out of the way.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Palmer to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Palmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Carter moves out of range as Palmer throws a body kick.
Palmer blocks a jab.
Palmer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Palmer throws a body kick that misses.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Palmer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carter thinking.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Palmer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Palmer counters with a right hand to the body.

Carter clinches up with Palmer and pushes him back against the cage.
Palmer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palmer working hard to break the clinch.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.

Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Palmer scores with a leg kick.
Carter cracks Palmer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carter darts in trying to clinch
and Palmer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Nicholas Palmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carter misses the jab.
Carter slips a jab from Palmer.
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter wants to clinch but Palmer slips to the side
and Palmer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses.
Palmer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Carter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carter wants to clinch
and Palmer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer scores with a shot to the body.
Palmer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carter to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Palmer does it's job there.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Palmer counters with a nice body kick.
Carter throws a sloppy body shot
and Palmer counters with a right hand to the body.
Palmer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
A shot to the body from Carter misses
and Palmer counters with a left to the body.
Palmer blocks a leg kick.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Palmer counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lunges at Carter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carter's hand.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Palmer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmer lands with a shot to the body.
Carter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Palmer cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
Palmer throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Palmer defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Carter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Palmer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palmer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Palmer misses.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Palmer ducks down to avoid it.
Carter connects with the punch.
Palmer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palmer.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palmer misses with a body kick.
Carter misses with a jab to the body
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palmer thows a body shot but no joy.
Carter clinches but Palmer breaks the clinch
and Palmer counters with a good low kick that Carter was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer sizes up Carter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carter moves out of range as Palmer strikes.
Carter tries to clinch but Palmer moves away
and Palmer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Palmer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmer. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Palmer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmer thumps Carter with a low kick.
Carter misses with a body kick.
Carter takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Palmer misses its intended target.
Carter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carter closes the distance but Palmer moves to the side
and Palmer counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palmer 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 for Nicholas Palmer!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Nicholas Palmer!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Nicholas Palmer!

Nicholas Palmer wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryantss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Kolohose (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.

Bryantss
vs
Kolohose

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Bryantss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Troy Kolohose!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryantss throws a series of punches but Kolohose moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Bryantss.
Bryantss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kolohose at a distance.
Kolohose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolohose throws a right hand that Bryantss ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryantss also avoids with ease.
Kolohose takes a swing at Bryantss's ribcage but misses.
Kolohose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bryantss - that will leave a mark!
A left and a right from Bryantss both land. Nice combination.

Bryantss scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bryantss works to advance to full mount. Kolohose defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Bryantss is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kolohose has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kolohose!

Kolohose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kolohose trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryantss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolohose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bryantss is proving hard to escape from.

Bryantss looking for a guillotine here but Kolohose defends easily.
Bryantss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Bryantss looking for a guillotine here but Kolohose defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kolohose trying to control but Bryantss is working from the bottom.

Bryantss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolohose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolohose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bryantss throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kolohose uses it to pass to side control.
Bryantss is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolohose trying to control the action but Bryantss is working from the bottom.
Bryantss wants to get back to his feet but Kolohose drags him back down.
Kolohose is looking to take a break and control but Bryantss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kolohose throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bryantss works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Bryantss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kolohose stalling.
Kolohose is looking to take a break and control but Bryantss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kolohose gets caught flat footed, as Bryantss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bryantss tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolohose is retaining full guard.
Bryantss wants to control from the top but Kolohose keeps moving.
Kolohose doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kolohose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kolohose throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bryantss wants to control from the top but Kolohose keeps moving.
Bryantss throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolohose throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kolohose shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryantss slips a jab and a cross from Kolohose.

Bryantss moves into the clinch successfully.

Kolohose has clasped his hands together around Bryantss's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bryantss is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryantss sneaks back into half guard.
Kolohose is looking to take a break and control but Bryantss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kolohose is breathing heavily.
Bryantss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryantss gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bryantss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolohose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolohose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bryantss keeping moving, preventing Kolohose from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryantss can't keep his opponent in guard - Kolohose advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kolohose tries to pass to full mount but Bryantss defends it.
Bryantss regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kolohose.

Bryantss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolohose defends it easily.
Kolohose stays in close to Bryantss's body and controls the position.

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

Bryantss isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kolohose stacks Bryantss on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kolohose!

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

A close second round but Troy Kolohose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kolohose shoots in for a takedown but Bryantss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolohose fails with the takedown

and Bryantss counters with a shoot takedown. Kolohose fights it but they end up in guard.
Bryantss trying to control but Kolohose is working from the bottom.

Kolohose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bryantss passes into half guard.
Kolohose is refusing to be controlled, as Bryantss sits in half guard.
Bryantss controlling the pace.
Bryantss frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kolohose tries to reverse the position but Bryantss maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bryantss goes for an armbar but Kolohose turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kolohose.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryantss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolohose is controlling him.

Kolohose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryantss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kolohose has managed to get both his arms back between Bryantss's legs - danger averted.
Kolohose won't allow Bryantss to sweep him here.
Kolohose passes Bryantss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolohose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Kolohose is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bryantss defends it well.

Bryantss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolohose thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bryantss to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bryantss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kolohose stays in close to Bryantss's body and controls the position.

Kolohose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryantss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kolohose has managed to get both his arms back between Bryantss's legs - danger averted.
Kolohose wants to control from the top but Bryantss keeps moving.

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.
Kolohose slips nicely into half guard.

Kolohose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryantss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bryantss is not content to let Kolohose control the position.
Bryantss wants to control but Kolohose is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryantss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryantss 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 for Kobe Bryantss!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Kobe Bryantss!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Kobe Bryantss!

Kobe Bryantss wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Barry has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cameron
vs
Barry

176 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
173 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cameron looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Barry!

Cameron working for a guillotine from mount but Barry is in no mood to give up.

Barry is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Cameron locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Barry is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabian Cameron!