IoM 33: Eagle has Landed PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Barley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Snitch
vs
Barley

166 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barley.
Barley tries to land a leg kick but Snitch saw it coming and moves away.
Barley misses with a two punch combination.
Barley lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by Barley.
Barley cracks the inside of Snitch's front leg.
Barley throws a right and a left that both miss.

Snitch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barley to the mat! Barley manages to get full guard.
Snitch controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barley keeping full guard, as Snitch tries to pass.

We're going to have a standup here because Jon Snitch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Snitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barley was well out of range. Poor timing from Snitch.

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.
Snitch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barley.
Snitch misses with a hook.
Snitch throws a sloppy head kick and Barley moves out of range easily.
Barley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snitch's calf.
Barley misses with a double jab.
Barley throws a right hand that Snitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Snitch also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Barley. Those never looked like landing.
Snitch checks a low kick from Barley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch throws the kick towards the body but Barley avoids it.
Barley throws a head kick but Snitch moves out of range.
Barley throws a jab when Snitch was well out of range.
Barley throws a lazy uppercut

and Snitch counters with a takedown into side control.
Snitch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Snitch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Snitch controlling the position from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Snitch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snitch slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barley.
Barley throws a sloppy head kick and Snitch moves out of range easily.
Snitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snitch moves in looking to clinch but Barley pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Snitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Barley is trying to control but can't.
Snitch controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snitch lands a nice short elbow.
Barley wants to get back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Snitch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Axxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Donghae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Donghae acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Axxe
vs
Donghae

183 cm
22
183 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

183 cm
26
178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Axxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Donghae!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Axxe does no damage.
Axxe dodges the punch combination from Donghae.
Axxe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donghae walks into a left hand.
Axxe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Axxe misses.
Axxe misses with a two punch combination.
Thor Axxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axxe lands with a straight right. Donghae didn't see that one coming.
Axxe throws a head kick that misses.
Donghae throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Axxe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Donghae as he checks the leg kick.
Donghae has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donghae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae misses with a double jab
and Axxe counters with a low kick, right behind Donghae 's knee.
Donghae staying out of range there.
Donghae avoids the body shot from Axxe.
A bone on bone clash there as Donghae blocks the leg kick.
Donghae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donghae throws a series of strikes that have Axxe backpedaling.
Axxe tries to score with a low kick but Donghae moves his leg out of the way.
Donghae lands a two punch combo.
Axxe dodges the punch combination from Donghae.
Jab, jab by Axxe - just one landing.
Axxe misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axxe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Axxe throws a looping overhand right but Donghae ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Axxe misses.
Axxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Axxe fails to land with a series of punches.
Axxe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Donghae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Axxe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Axxe is breathing heavily.
Axxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donghae scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Donghae blocks a leg kick.
Donghae lands a lovely overhand right.
Donghae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axxe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donghae walks forward, straight into a front kick from Axxe.
Good work by Donghae as he checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Donghae there.
Axxe throws a right hand that misses
and Donghae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Donghae.
Donghae fails to land with a series of punches.
Axxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Donghae.
Donghae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donghae misses with a double jab.
Donghae avoids the body shot from Axxe.
Donghae scores with a jab to the head.
Axxe drops his hands momentarily and Donghae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axxe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Axxe misses.
Donghae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donghae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axxe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Axxe scores with a one two! Donghae had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donghae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donghae throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axxe looks to throw the jab but Donghae is out of range.
Axxe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donghae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Axxe tries to bum rush Donghae with a series of wild strikes but Donghae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donghae throws a one two combo.
Donghae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axxe works over Donghae's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Axxe misses.
Donghae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axxe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donghae throws a nice looking combination but Axxe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axxe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Axxe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donghae makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donghae scores with a jab.
Axxe swinging wildly here.
Donghae cracks Axxe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae misses with a two punch combination.
Axxe misses with a low kick.
Axxe throws a nice looking combination but Donghae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axxe throws a hook but Donghae avoids it easily.
Donghae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axxe circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Donghae.
A nice combination there by Donghae.
Axxe misses with a few strikes there.
Donghae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Axxe fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Donghae does no damage.
Axxe fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donghae scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Axxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Donghae is just out of range.
Axxe throws a body punch but Donghae moves out of range.
Donghae slips a straight right by Axxe.
Donghae with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Axxe misses.
Axxe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donghae.
Some wild striking there from Donghae.
Donghae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donghae scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donghae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axxe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donghae might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Donghae lands with an uppercut that bounces Axxe off the cage and back into rage.
Axxe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donghae misses with a series of wild punches.
Donghae scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thor Axxe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axxe missing with a left hand there. Donghae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Donghae.
Axxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axxe throws a nice looking combination but Donghae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Axxe. Those never looked like landing.
Donghae moves out of range of the strikes.
Donghae misses with a double jab.
Jab from Axxe.
Donghae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donghae dodges the punch combination from Axxe.
Donghae misses with a double jab
and Axxe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Donghae really felt that one!
Axxe misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Donghae does no damage.
Axxe throws a head kick but Donghae moves out of range.
Donghae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Axxe on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Donghae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Donghae throws a series of punches but Axxe avoids them all with ease.
Axxe misses with a combination
and Donghae counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donghae!
Axxe throws a body kick that misses.
Axxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donghae moves away.
Axxe looks to land a right hand but Donghae moved out of range.
Donghae is working the combinations to good effect here.
Axxe slips a jab and a cross from Donghae.
Axxe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donghae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Axxe.
Axxe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donghae.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donghae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axxe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donghae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axxe misses with a kick to the body.
Axxe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donghae misses with a few strikes there.
Axxe looks to land a combination but Donghae avoids it well.
Axxe throws a lazy uppercut
and Donghae counters with a left and a right that stings Axxe.
Axxe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donghae is out of range and Axxe settles back down.
Donghae stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axxe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donghae scores with a one two! Axxe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Axxe does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donghae works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Donghae.
Donghae lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donghae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Axxe is rocked!
Donghae throws a nice looking combination but Axxe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donghae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axxe throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donghae swinging wildly here.
Axxe throws a hook to the side of Donghae's head but Donghae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axxe misses with the combination.
Donghae connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axxe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donghae counters with a two punch combo.
Axxe throws a low kick but Donghae avoids it.
Donghae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axxe.
That kick from Axxe tenderised Donghae's leg. Donghae is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donghae throws a right hand that Axxe ducks under and follows up with a left that Axxe also avoids with ease.
Donghae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Axxe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donghae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donghae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donghae tries to bum rush Axxe with a series of wild strikes but Axxe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Axxe dodges the punch combination from Donghae.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axxe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donghae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Axxe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donghae misses with a few strikes there.
Axxe tests Donghae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axxe throws a combination that misses
and Donghae counters with a one-two to the body.
Axxe needs to keep his hands up - Donghae had a free shot at his head there.
Axxe throws a hook but Donghae blocks it.
Axxe throws a series of strikes that have Donghae backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axxe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donghae.
Donghae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Donghae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Donghae 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Donghae!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don Omar - Danza Kuduro. Minotauro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ZZ. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jenkins
vs
Minotauro

194 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leeroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
Minotauro looks gassed!
Minotauro avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins throws a chopping leg kick but Minotauro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Minotauro slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins cracks Minotauro's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Minotauro slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Jenkins can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leeroy Jenkins!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Glen Hu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Victor Vito enters the cage!

Hu
vs
Vito

178 cm
19
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

177 cm
27
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glen Hu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Vito!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vito swats away the attempt to clinch by Hu.
Hu darts in trying to clinch
and Vito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hu moves in looking to clinch but Vito pushes him off.

Hu closes the distance and clinches.
Hu lands with a right to the head.
Hu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vito backwards.
Hu throws a head punch that misses.
Hu landing knees to the body.
Hu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vito up against the cage.
Vito prevents a body shot from Hu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hu's elbow.
Hu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vito tries to pull guard but Hu holds him up against the cage and eventually Vito drops back down to his feet.
Vito tries to throw a body punch but Hu avoids it by throwing Vito back against the cage.
Hu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hu blocks a body shot from Vito.
Vito tries a body shot but Hu blocks it.
Vito struggles to land a body shot inside as Hu controls his hands.
Hu throws a head punch that misses.
Hu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hu smiles and moves away.
Hu tries to clinch but Vito moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hu tries to clinch but Vito moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vito.
Hu tries to clinch but Vito is having none of it.
Hu takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Hu forces Vito back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hu.
Vito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hu smiles and moves away.
Glen Hu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Vito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glen Hu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vito scores with a jab to the body.
Hu is looking to clinch but Vito is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Vito there.
Vito works Hu's body with a nice hook.
Vito lands a really nice looking cross but Hu seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Vito.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hu tries to clinch but Vito moves out of range.
Hu tries to close the distance and clinch but Vito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hu clinches with his opponent.
Hu working aggressively here.
Hu tries to stall but Vito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vito tries to work over Hu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hu throws a head punch that misses.
Hu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vito prevents a body shot from Hu.
Vito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vito misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hu fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vito takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Victor Vito has been cut.
Vito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Hu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Vito's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hu shoots in but no luck this time.
Hu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vito lands with a cross.
Hu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hu is looking to clinch.
Hu tries to clinch up.

Hu moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hu working aggressively here.
Vito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hu pushes Vito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vito misses with the head strike.
Hu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vito tries to pull guard but Hu won't allow it.
Vito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vito cracks Hu with a nice body shot.
Hu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hu misses with the head strike.
Vito misses with a body punch.
Hu lands a knee to the head.
Hu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Vito fails to land.
Hu trying to land knees to the body.
Hu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vito gets an underhook and turns Hu into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hu misses with some punches.
Vito is trying to break the clinch but Hu is controlling him.
Hu landing knees to the head.
Hu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vito blocking some punches.
Vito jumps guard but Hu stands there with Vito around his waist. Vito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hu stalling against the cage.
Vito blocks an uppercut.
Hu missing with knees to the body.
Vito tries to work over Hu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hu blocks a body shot from Vito.
Vito tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Glen Hu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Vito.
Vito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hu tries to work over Vito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vito tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vito tries to work over Hu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hu scores with a shoulder strike.
Hu lands with a right to the head.
Hu misses with some punches.
Vito misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vito takes a shot to the head.
Hu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hu lands with a right to the head.
Hu keeps control of Vito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vito or not.
Hu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vito up against the cage.
Hu has a couple of punches blocked by Vito.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vito swings wildly with an uppercut but Hu uses good head movement to avoid it.

Vito manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hu content to stall in guard here.

Vito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hu defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vito's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Hu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Vito's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A slow jab from Vito misses its intended target.
Hu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Hu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vito's guard.
Hu trying to control the position from guard on top but Vito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Glen Hu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Hu darts in and clinches Vito up against the cage.
Vito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hu smiles and moves away.
Vito lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Vito misses.
Hu tries to clinch up.
Hu wants to clinch
and Vito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hu wants to clinch up but Vito keeps it at a distance.
Vito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hu closes the distance but Vito moves to the side
and Vito counters with a nice body shot.
Hu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hu needs to keep his hands up - Vito had a free shot at his head there.
Hu tries to clinch up.
Vito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vito throws an overhand right that lands on Hu's shoulder, as Hu tries to avoid the shot.
Hu is looking to clinch but Vito is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Victor Vito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hu tries to clinch
and Vito counters with a left to the body.
Glen Hu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hu wants to clinch up but Vito keeps it at a distance.
Victor Vito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Vito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vito as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Glen Hu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Hu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funke comes to the cage accompanied by never gonna stop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Funke
vs
Funky

188 cm
27
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

155 cm
27
184 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Funky!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funky dives in and grabs Funke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funke pushes down on Funky's head and hops out.

Funke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Funky won't allow Funke to get back to his feet.

Funky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Funke dives on top into guard.
Funky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funke manages to get himself to full guard.
Funke is looking to stand up but Funky isn't so interested in that idea.
Funky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Funky wants to pass the guard but Funke is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke wants to stand up but Funky is controlling him.
Funky wants to control from the top but Funke keeps moving.
Funke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Funke tries to get out of the position.
Funke wants to stand up but Funky is controlling him.
Funky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Funky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funky stops Funke from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Funky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Funke misses.
Funky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Funke pinned against the cage. Funke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Funke misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funky tries to clinch up.
Funky dives in and grabs Funke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funke pushes down on Funky's head and hops out.
Cody Funke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funky.
Funky wants to clinch.
Funky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Funke swivels and escapes.
Funky walks into a straight right hand from Funke.

Funke gets caught flat footed, as Funky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funky throwing strikes from guard but Funke blocks nicely.
Funky trying to control but Funke is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Funke wants to get back to his feet but Funky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Funky trying to control but Funke is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ben Funky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Funky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Funke defends it nicely.
Funke throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Funky needs to keep his hands up - Funke had a free shot at his head there.
Funky fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Funky or perhaps it was just good defense by Funke which made him look bad.
Funke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funky.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Funke.
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!
Funky tries for a takedown but Funke circles away easily
and Funke counters with a series of strikes. Funky will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cody Funke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Funke feints and as Funky raises his hands in defense, Funke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ben Funky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funke trying to control but Funky is working from the bottom.
Funke looking to pass the guard.
Funke trying to control but Funky is working from the bottom.
Funke wants to pass the guard but Funky is keeping the position.
Funke looking to sit in guard and control but Funky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funky looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke wants to stand up but Funky is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Funke wriggles free and stands up.
Funky wants to clinch up but Funke keeps it at a distance.
Cody Funke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funke looks for a takedown but Funky sprawls well.

Funky looking to score a takedown here. Funke is defending well but Funky drives through and ends up in Funke's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Funky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funke is not content to let Funky control the position.
Funky throwing shots but Funke is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Funky prevents Funke from standing back up.
Funky throwing shots but Funke is blocking nicely.
Funky wants to pass to mount but Funke is defending the position.
Funky lands strikes from half guard.
Funky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funke's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke pushes Funky off looking to stand but Funky dives back in and keeps control.
Funky is looking to advance position but Funke won't allow it.

Funke pushes Funky off and gets back to his feet.
Funky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funke as he jumps to the side.
Funky shoots in and drives through. Funke sprawls well.
Funke dives in and grabs Funky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funky pushes down on Funke's head and hops out.
Funke slaps away a takedown attempt from Funky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cody Funke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funky.
Funky is looking to clinch but Funke is avoiding it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Funky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Funky asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Funky remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Funky prevents Funke from escaping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funky is looking to take a break and control but Funke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Funky 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Funke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Funky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Funke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funky somewhat.
Funke swats away the attempt to clinch by Funky.
Funky has a takedown stuffed.
Funky shoots in for a takedown but Funke shows good takedown defense.
Cody Funke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funky.
Funky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funky shoots in but Funke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Funky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funke as he jumps to the side.
Funky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Funke to counter with a crisp jab.
Funky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Funke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Funke shoots for a takedown but Funky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funke throws a series of punches but Funky moves out of range.
Funky shoots for a double leg takedown but Funke sprawls well. He's pushed Funky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funke.
Funky fails with a takedown attempt.
Funky shoots in and drives through. Funke sprawls well.

Funke gets a double leg takedown into Funky's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funky wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funke trying to control the position from guard on top but Funky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Funky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke wants to control from the top but Funky keeps moving.
Funke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funky is keeping the position for now.
Funke is working hard here to advance position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Funky misses with a takedown

and Funke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Funke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Funke wants to control for a moment but Funky uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke wants to free his trapped foot but Funky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funky trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funke passes to full mount!
Funke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Funke thowing shots but they're missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Funke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Funke 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Funke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

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

Calaway
vs
Johansson

190 cm
26
275 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

195 cm
31
269 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urijah Calaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Johansson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calaway throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson misses with a double jab
and Calaway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johansson's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson tries to clinch there but Calaway circles away.
Calaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johansson circles away quickly and effectively.

Calaway lands a left and a right that send Johansson crashing to the mat, dazed. Calaway thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Johansson is rocked!

It looks like Daniel Johansson has been cut.
Calaway seems to be stalking Johansson here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Johansson drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Urijah Calaway!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saso Murko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Randreanaivo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song. Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Randreanaivo
vs
Murko

188 cm
22
216 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Russian Top Team Nutrition

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saso Murko!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Murko as Randreanaivo shoots in.
Murko lands a jab to the head.
Murko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murko misses the shot to the body.
Murko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murko leaves Randreanaivo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left lands for Murko.
Randreanaivo checks a leg kick.
Randreanaivo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabesandratana Randreanaivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown but Murko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murko lands a jab to Randreanaivo's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randreanaivo doesn't seem bothered though.
Randreanaivo is breathing heavily.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murko as he jumps to the side.
Murko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randreanaivo. That did some damage!
Randreanaivo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murko.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murko pushes Randreanaivo up against the cage in a clinch.

Murko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randreanaivo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murko is out of range and Randreanaivo settles back down.
Murko digs a good body shot into Randreanaivo's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murko. Randreanaivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randreanaivo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murko pinned against the cage. Murko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murko lands a nice hook to Randreanaivo's body. Randreanaivo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Murko.
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!
Murko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murko. Randreanaivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randreanaivo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murko.
Murko lands a jab to the head.
Murko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murko.

Murko instigates a clinch.
Randreanaivo blocks a body shot from Murko.
Murko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Murko lands with a short shot to the head.
Murko lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randreanaivo.
Murko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Randreanaivo.
Murko lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Murko.

Murko manages to break the clinch.
Murko scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randreanaivo's sensitive parts.
Murko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murko 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.

It looks like Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has been cut.
Randreanaivo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donk. Murko catches Randreanaivo right on the button with a cross.
Murko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randreanaivo doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murko. Randreanaivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murko misses the shot to the body.
Randreanaivo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randreanaivo avoids the body shot from Murko.
Murko thuds a left hand into Randreanaivo's body.
A cross from Murko lands.
Murko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Randreanaivo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murko connects with a solid leg kick.
Murko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murko scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Murko slams his shin into Randreanaivo's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murko scores with a nice body kick.
Murko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murko takes a swing at Randreanaivo's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saso Murko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rabesandratana Randreanaivo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murko just misses with a punch to the body.
Randreanaivo misses with a wild combination.
Randreanaivo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murko swivels and escapes.
Murko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randreanaivo's sensitive parts.
Murko stuns Randreanaivo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randreanaivo rather than just go for the knockout.
Murko scores with the left hand. Randreanaivo knows he should have avoided that one.
Randreanaivo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murko.
Saso Murko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murko misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice cross by Murko.
Murko misses with a body shot.
Randreanaivo has his takedown stuffed
and Murko counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murko, right into the meat.
Randreanaivo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murko lands a body shot.
Murko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randreanaivo manages to avoid it.
Randreanaivo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabesandratana Randreanaivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randreanaivo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murko throws a body punch but Randreanaivo moves out of range.
Randreanaivo drops his hands momentarily and Murko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Murko.

Randreanaivo is rocked!
Murko cracks Randreanaivo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Randreanaivo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Murko pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Randreanaivo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saso Murko!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miika Liukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said "Knock You Out". 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.

Alves
vs
Liukkonen

185 cm
27
193 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
192 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miika Liukkonen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liukkonen misses with a series of wild punches.

Liukkonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Alves.
Liukkonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liukkonen backwards.
A hook to the body from Alves.
Alves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liukkonen misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Alves as the two fighters clinch.
Liukkonen looks gassed!
A right handed body shot lands from Alves.
Alves lands a body punch.
Alves lands a nice uppercut.
Alves lands a nice uppercut.
Alves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Alves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alves.
A short body shot lands from Alves as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Alves.

Liukkonen is rocked!
Liukkonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liukkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liukkonen.
Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves.
Liukkonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Alves is leaning against Liukkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Liukkonen with a big uppercut! Liukkonen tries to clinch up but Alves pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Liukkonen to the mat! Liukkonen covers up and Alves unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Salvador Alves!
Salvador Alves retains his middleweight title!