HBB 39 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riddick Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Jarady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammed Jarady is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Holyfield
vs
Jarady

217 cm
21
274 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

203 cm
26
273 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Riddick Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammed Jarady!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Holyfield!
Jarady throws a sloppy head kick and Holyfield moves out of range easily.
Jarady thows a body shot but no joy.
Mohammed Jarady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyfield slips a straight right by Jarady.
A leg kick checked by Holyfield.
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Jarady.
Jarady keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jarady misses with a low kick as Holyfield jumps back.
A head kick by Jarady misses

and Holyfield counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jarady's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holyfield wants to control from the top but Jarady keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jarady can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holyfield.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Riddick Holyfield.
Holyfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jarady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Holyfield clinches.
Jarady misses with an elbow over the top.
Jarady creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holyfield's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jarady throws an elbow but misses.
Jarady throws an elbow that misses.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jarady misses with an elbow strike.
Holyfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Jarady.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Holyfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jarady creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holyfield's defenses.

It looks like Riddick Holyfield has been cut.
Holyfield dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
Jarady lands an elbow just above Holyfield 's eye.

Holyfield jumps guard and drags Jarady to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holyfield controls Jarady momentarily but Jarady frees himself.
Holyfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holyfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holyfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Riddick Holyfield wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jarady does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarady throws a head kick that misses

and Holyfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jarady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holyfield is looking to take a break and control but Jarady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jarady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holyfield seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jarady keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Riddick Holyfield wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Holyfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jarady, pushing him back against the cage.
Jarady creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holyfield's defenses.
Holyfield dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jarady throws an elbow but misses.
Jarady blocks an uppercut.
Holyfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jarady gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Holyfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarady loads up on a big right hand but Holyfield slips the punch.
Jarady throws a sloppy head kick

and Holyfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jarady looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Holyfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riddick Holyfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riddick Holyfield'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.

Jarady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holyfield avoids the head kick by Jarady.
Jarady stuffs the takedown.
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Jarady.
Jarady throws a leg kick that misses.
Jarady shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Jarady has closed the distance and engaged Holyfield in a clinch.
Holyfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jarady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarady throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Holyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holyfield fails with the takedown.
Holyfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarady swings for the body but Holyfield moves out of range.
Jarady attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jarady throws a head kick that misses

and Holyfield moves into the clinch.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Holyfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jarady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jarady throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Jarady.
Jarady lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jarady throws an elbow but misses.
Jarady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Jarady has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jarady throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jarady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holyfield's brow.
Holyfield wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riddick Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyfield blocks an elbow strike from Jarady.
Holyfield blocks an elbow strike from Jarady.
Jarady throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holyfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jarady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jarady.
Holyfield blocks an elbow strike from Jarady.

Holyfield pulls guard effortlessly.
Holyfield is trying to keep Jarady in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jarady wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
Holyfield controlling Jarady's posture.
Jarady really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holyfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Riddick Holyfield has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Holyfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield avoids the head kick by Jarady.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jarady but Jarady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mohammed Jarady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarady misses the body punch
and Holyfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holyfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Jarady moves into the clinch.
Jarady lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holyfield takes an elbow to the temple.
Jarady misses with an elbow strike.
Jarady lands an elbow that stopped Holyfield in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jarady.
Holyfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarady just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jarady misses with an elbow over the top.
Jarady throws an elbow but it misses.
Holyfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holyfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jarady fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jarady tries a head kick but it misses.
Holyfield avoids the head kick by Jarady.
Jarady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarady throws the kick towards the body but Holyfield avoids it.
Holyfield blocks a leg kick.
Holyfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jarady circles away.
Jarady throws a leg kick but Holyfield moved away.
Jarady is looking to clinch but Holyfield is avoiding it.
Holyfield tries to bum rush Jarady with a series of wild strikes but Jarady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jarady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holyfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarady.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown but Jarady shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jarady throws a leg kick but Holyfield moved away.
Jarady throws a head kick that misses.
Jarady throws a sloppy head kick

and Holyfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Holyfield drops back looking for a leg! Jarady is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jarady manages to kick Holyfield off! Holyfield jumps back into Jarady's guard.
Jarady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mohammed Jarady will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Riddick Holyfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Jarady.
Holyfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Jarady tries to sprawl out of it but Holyfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jarady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jarady throws a leg kick
and Holyfield counters with a head kick. That will keep Jarady thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Holyfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Jarady sprawls well. He's pushed Holyfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jarady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holyfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarady.

Jarady rushes Holyfield and presses him up against the cage.
Holyfield blocks an elbow strike from Jarady.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jarady throws an elbow but misses.
Jarady prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riddick Holyfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarady lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jarady.
Holyfield blocks the elbow strike.
Holyfield takes an elbow to the temple.
Holyfield blocks an elbow strike.
Jarady lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jarady prevents Holyfield from breaking the clinch.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Holyfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jarady.

Riddick Holyfield's cut is getting worse.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holyfield avoids the elbow strike from Jarady, against the cage.
Jarady gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Holyfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarady misses with an elbow strike.
Holyfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jarady misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Jarady.
Jarady misses with an elbow over the top.
Holyfield blocks an elbow strike.
Jarady lands an elbow that stopped Holyfield in his tracks for a moment.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarady's elbow.
Jarady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holyfield takes an elbow to the temple.
Jarady lands a nice elbow.
Holyfield blocks an elbow strike.
Holyfield avoids the elbow strike from Jarady, against the cage.
Jarady gets underhooks to prevent Holyfield's takedown attempt.

Holyfield breaks the clinch.
Holyfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jarady sprawls well. Jarady wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holyfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Jarady fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holyfield checks it well.
Jarady finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holyfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jarady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holyfield manages to avoid it.
Jarady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holyfield avoids the head kick by Jarady.
Holyfield looks for a takedown but Jarady sprawls well.
Jarady throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holyfield.
Holyfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Jarady manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holyfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holyfield looks for the body kick but Jarady saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Holyfield.
Holyfield shoots in and drives through. Jarady sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Jarady.
Jarady pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jarady moves into the clinch successfully.
Jarady lands a nice elbow.
Jarady blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jarady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holyfield's brow.
Jarady pushes off an throws an elbow but Holyfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jarady.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield avoids the elbow strike from Jarady, against the cage.
Jarady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holyfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Jarady misses with an elbow strike.
Jarady lands a damaging elbow.
Jarady throws an elbow that misses.
Jarady lands an elbow inside.

Riddick Holyfield's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Holyfield avoids the elbow strike from Jarady, against the cage.
Jarady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarady throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarady lands an elbow inside that Holyfield shrugs off.
Holyfield blocks the elbow strike.
Jarady creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jarady throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jarady.
Jarady throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarady lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holyfield tries to pull guard but Jarady holds him up against the cage and eventually Holyfield drops back down to his feet.
Jarady throws an elbow but it misses.
Holyfield avoids the elbow strike from Jarady, against the cage.
Holyfield dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
Holyfield wants to stall.
Jarady lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarady misses with an elbow strike.
Jarady throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jarady throws an elbow but misses.
Holyfield dodges an elbow strike from Jarady.
Jarady looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holyfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarady just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jarady just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holyfield's brow.
Holyfield blocks an elbow strike.
Holyfield goes for a takedown attempt but Jarady pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riddick Holyfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jarady instigates a clinch.
Holyfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jarady misses with an elbow strike.
Mohammed Jarady seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holyfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holyfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holyfield avoids the elbow strike from Jarady, against the cage.
Jarady throws an elbow that misses.
Holyfield blocks an elbow strike.
Jarady misses with an elbow over the top.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mohammed Jarady!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis DeYoung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koysta Larkov (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.

DeYoung
vs
Larkov

200 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeYoung closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Larkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Larkov is trying to stand back up but DeYoung is controlling him
DeYoung slows the pace down in half guard.
DeYoung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larkov keeps working.

DeYoung decides to stand and escape the position.
Larkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larkov scores with a hook to the body. DeYoung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeYoung is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Larkov clinches.
DeYoung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Larkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Larkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeYoung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larkov avoids it.

Larkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larkov with a lazy takedown attempt

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkov tries to kick DeYoung off but DeYoung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Larkov is trying to escape back to his feet but DeYoung uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Larkov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but DeYoung is controlling him well.

DeYoung decides to stand up, so the ref orders Larkov to his feet.
Larkov with a nice cross.

Larkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeYoung lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Larkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeYoung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Larkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.

DeYoung pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeYoung pushes a forearm under Larkov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Larkov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis DeYoung!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Flikflak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Flikflak is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Honda
vs
Flikflak

190 cm
22
250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

200 cm
27
265 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keisuke Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Flikflak!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda throws a hook but Flikflak blocks it.
Flikflak throws a shot to the body.
Flikflak slips a jab and a cross from Honda.
Honda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Honda misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flikflak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Honda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flikflak counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak lands with a cross.
Honda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flikflak.
Keisuke Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flikflak lands a jab.

It looks like Keisuke Honda has been cut.
Honda throws an off balance right hand

so Flikflak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flikflak preventing the sweep.
Flikflak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flikflak controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flikflak advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak wants to pass the guard but Honda is defending well.
Honda tries to get to full guard but Flikflak has control of the leg.
Flikflak sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Honda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flikflak not doing much here.
It looks like Flikflak might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak trying to mount his opponent but Honda defends it.
Flikflak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Flikflak's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pedro Flikflak wasn't active enough on the ground.
Honda throws out a powerful jab.
Honda with a poor takedown
and Flikflak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Honda pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flikflak back to the cage. Honda follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Honda misses with a hook to the body

and Flikflak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Honda looking for submissions off his back.
Flikflak trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flikflak wants to pass the guard but Honda is defending well.
Honda regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Flikflak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keisuke Honda's cut.
That's time! Honda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Honda staying out of range there.
Honda misses with a takedown
and Flikflak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honda. Flikflak does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Flikflak to counter with a crisp jab.
Honda throws an off balance right hand
and Flikflak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flikflak counters with a stiff right hand.
Honda misses with a left hand
and Flikflak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Honda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flikflak connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Honda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flikflak at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honda.
A swing and a miss from Honda.
Flikflak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda was well out of range. Poor timing from Flikflak.
Keisuke Honda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honda swings widly with a right hand
and Flikflak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Honda throws a combination that misses
and Flikflak counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt
and Flikflak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Flikflak counters with a single leg into guard. Honda didn't expect that.
Flikflak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flikflak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flikflak postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flikflak throws a jab but it's blocked by Honda.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak throws a hook but Honda avoids it easily.
Honda tries to move into range but Flikflak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Honda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Honda throws a right hand that misses
and Flikflak counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Flikflak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keisuke Honda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Honda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flikflak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedro Flikflak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flikflak thows a body shot but no joy.
Honda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flikflak counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flikflak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Flikflak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda is in trouble now - Flikflak has advanced to mount!
Flikflak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Honda working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honda tries to lock up and control but Flikflak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pedro Flikflak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flikflak content just to control the position here.

Flikflak looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Flikflak thowing shots but they're missing.
Honda tries to hold on but Flikflak pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flikflak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honda wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Flikflak trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Honda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Honda working to try and regain half guard.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
Flikflak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda is trying to escape the mount.
Keisuke Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honda stops Flikflak from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Honda can't escape the position.
Flikflak looking to control and managing it successfully.

Flikflak jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Honda manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Flikflak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Fenris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fenris's entrance music is Mecha Love. A fine choice. Nicky Santoro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fenris
vs
Santoro

192 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anders Fenris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santoro tries to sprawl but Fenris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fenris drops an elbow to the side of Santoro's head.
Santoro wants to improve his position but Fenris is controlling well.
Santoro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fenris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fenris slips a nice elbow through Santoro's hands, connecting with Santoro's forehead.
Fenris throws a strike but Santoro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fenris trying to control the position from guard on top but Santoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santoro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fenris won't allow Santoro to get back to his feet.
Fenris won't allow Santoro to sweep him here.
Santoro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fenris trying to control but Santoro is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santoro tries for a takedown but Fenris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Santoro darts in and clinches Fenris up against the cage.

Santoro jumps into guard, dragging Fenris to the mat.
Fenris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fenris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santoro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santoro keeping moving, preventing Fenris from controlling successfully.
Fenris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santoro working a defensive guard here.

Fenris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santoro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fenris has Santoro in his guard.
Santoro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fenris's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fenris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fenris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santoro.

Fenris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santoro is aware though and is defending well.
Fenris wants to sweep but no luck.
Fenris is working hard here to advance position.

Fenris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fenris keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully.
Fenris wants to sweep here but Santoro controlling him for the moment.
Fenris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santoro manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenris lands a couple of elbows.
Fenris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santoro wants to sweep here but Fenris controlling him for the moment.
Fenris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fenris thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santoro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fenris!
Fenris is bucking up trying to escape but Santoro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fenris is squirming around, avoiding Santoro's attempts to control the action.
Santoro prevents Fenris from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro lands with some strikes.
Santoro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santoro lands a big elbow.
Santoro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Anders Fenris has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenris can't escape the position.
Fenris is squirming around, avoiding Santoro's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santoro looking to finish Fenris with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fenris!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Santoro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anders Fenris'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.

Fenris fails with the takedown

and Santoro counters with a shoot takedown. Fenris fights it but they end up in guard.

Anders Fenris's cut is getting worse.
Santoro trying to control but Fenris is working from the bottom.

Fenris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santoro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Santoro stands up and waves to Fenris to follow him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fenris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santoro - the referee stops the clock and Fenris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santoro. Fenris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Santoro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fenris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Santoro decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fenris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santoro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenris walks into a stiff left hand from Santoro.

Anders Fenris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fenris tries for a takedown but Santoro circles away easily

and Santoro counters with a single leg into guard. Fenris didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Fenris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santoro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fenris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Fenris keeps moving.

Fenris is looking for a triangle but Santoro pushes his legs off easily.
Santoro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fenris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santoro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nicky Santoro.

Fenris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santoro did well to prevent Fenris getting side control.
Fenris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santoro tries to kick Fenris off but Fenris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santoro is looking to control Fenris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santoro avoid being mounted?

Fenris is trying to work for a kimura but Santoro is defending well.
Fenris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santoro is trying to stand back up but Fenris is controlling him
Nicky Santoro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santoro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fenris.
Fenris postures up in Santoro's guard and throws a big left but Santoro blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fenris!
Fenris can't escape the position.
Santoro landing strikes from the mount.
Santoro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fenris tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Jeez, Anders Fenris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicky Santoro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunks Jucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Kuntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Kuntz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jucci
vs
Kuntz

200 cm
20
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
270 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO
Australian Xtreme - New Product 159 Video Proof.

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jucci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jucci fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuntz checks it well.
Jucci throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuntz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jucci connects with a body shot that sends Kuntz's belly button to the back.

Kuntz moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuntz can't find room to land a body shot as Jucci controls the action.
Kuntz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuntz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jucci's elbow.
Kuntz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuntz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jucci.
Kuntz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jucci is trying to push Kuntz away but Kuntz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuntz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jucci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jucci is trying to break the clinch but Kuntz is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Kuntz fails to land.
Kuntz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jucci backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kuntz lands a body shot.
Kuntz scores with a shot to the side of Jucci's head.
Kuntz pushes Jucci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz'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.
Kuntz digs a right hand into Jucci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jucci's gas tank.
Kuntz lands a shot to the body.
Jucci is breathing heavily.
Kuntz avoiding damage.
Jucci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jucci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuntz prevents Jucci from breaking the clinch.
Jucci wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jucci takes a shot to the head.
Kuntz presses Jucci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuntz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuntz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuntz just leaning against Jucci, taking a breather.
A short right from Kuntz on the inside.
Kuntz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jucci tries to circle away but Kuntz has him pinned against the cage.
Jucci is trying to break the clinch but Kuntz is controlling him.
Kuntz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jucci.
Kuntz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuntz lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kuntz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuntz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jucci backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuntz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuntz is working Jucci over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuntz.
Jucci takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kuntz as the two fighters clinch.
Kuntz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juccis head.
Kuntz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuntz lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuntz.
A body shot lands from Kuntz.
Jucci being controlled against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuntz.
Kuntz lands a right hand.
Kuntz works on Jucci's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuntz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jucci backwards.
Kuntz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jucci backwards.
A body shot lands from Kuntz.
Good body shot from Kuntz.
Still in the clinch, Kuntz scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz just leaning against Jucci, taking a breather.
Kuntz lands an uppercut.
Kuntz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuntz lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuntz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuntz is working Jucci over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kuntz.
Kuntz has Jucci pressed against the cage, preventing Jucci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuntz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jucci backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kuntz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuntz.
Jucci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuntz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuntz gets through Jucci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuntz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuntz is stalling here.
Kuntz lands a body shot.
Kuntz scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuntz.
Kuntz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuntz scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuntz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jucci or not.
Kuntz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jucci backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuntz.
Kuntz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jucci backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kuntz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuntz.
Kuntz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jucci or not.
Kuntz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jucci backwards.
Kuntz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuntz digs a right hand into Jucci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jucci's gas tank.
Jucci being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Kuntz.
Kuntz slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuntz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuntz lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuntz.
Kuntz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jucci backwards.
Kuntz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuntz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jucci.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kuntz connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Jucci misses
and Kuntz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jucci misses with a shot to the body
and Kuntz counters with a nice body shot.
Jucci takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jucci moves forwards but Kuntz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunks Jucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jucci sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuntz.
Kuntz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jucci throws a combination that misses
and Kuntz counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuntz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice body kick from Kuntz.
Kuntz works Jucci's body with a nice hook.
Kuntz stuns Jucci with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jucci chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuntz can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jucci on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuntz stuns Jucci with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunks Jucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuntz misses the shot to the body.
Jucci blocks a head kick by Kuntz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuntz.
Kuntz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jucci takes one on the button.
A low kick from Jucci misses
and Kuntz counters with a leg kick.
Rusty Kuntz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jucci swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuntz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Kuntz. Beautiful body shot.
Jucci takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuntz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuntz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuntz thuds a left hand into Jucci's body.
Jucci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jucci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Kuntz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuntz.

Kuntz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jucci sprawling to the canvas! Jucci rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kuntz finish him?!
Jucci swings widly with a right hand
letting Kuntz counter with a right hand.
Kuntz misses with a body shot.
Jucci swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuntz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jucci moves forwards but Kuntz connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Jucci is rocked!
Jucci misses with an uppercut

and Jucci is countered with a crisp right hand from Kuntz that sends him to the canvas! Kuntz follows him to the mat into side control.
Oh Jucci is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kuntz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jucci to his feet.
Jucci seems to have got his legs back now.
Jucci throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuntz counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuntz tests Jucci's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Kuntz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jucci's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kuntz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rusty Kuntz! Rusty Kuntz retains his heavyweight title!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Binx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwight Lilke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Binx
vs
Lilke

178 cm
18
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

150 cm
21
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Binx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwight Lilke!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binx is looking to score with low kicks.
Lilke checks a leg kick.
Lilke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Binx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Lilke rushes Binx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Lilke gets control of Binx's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lilke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lilke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lilke wants to get back to his feet but Binx is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Binx tries to stand but Lilke is controlling from the bottom.

Binx stands and steps away. Lilke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lilke shoots in but no luck this time.
Binx motions for Lilke to come forward. Binx throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lilke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Binx tries to score with a low kick but Lilke moves his leg out of the way.
Binx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Lilke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lilke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lilke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Binx?
Binx wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lilke throws some wild stikes that Binx manages to avoid easily.
Lilke controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Binx is looking to escape.
Binx is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Lilke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilke controlling his opponent.
Binx is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lilke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lilke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Binx is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Lilke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lilke fails with a takedown attempt.
Binx tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Binx tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Lilke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Binx's guard.

Lilke stands up from Binx's guard - Lilke perhaps looking for a knockout.

Lilke takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Lilke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lilke seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke is keen to just control but Binx is a slippery customer.
Lilke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lilke stalling.

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

Lilke rushes Binx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Binx working hard to break the clinch.

Binx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lilke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Binx stuffs the takedown attempt from Lilke. Lilke gets slowly back to his feet.
Lilke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Binx throws a low kick, looking for Lilke's leg but Lilke calmly moves out of range.

Lilke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Lilke decides to return to a standing position.
Lilke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Binx.

Lilke moves into range and clinches up with Binx.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Binx wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lilke manages to break the clinch.
Binx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Lilke moves into the clinch successfully.
Binx tries to break the clinch but Lilke is controlling the position.
Binx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lilke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mr Binx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Lilke.
Binx is trying to force a seperation but Lilke has the dominant position.
Binx wants to break free but Lilke has control.

Lilke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Binx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Lilke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Binx is trying to defend but Lilke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lilke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Binx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilke is taking a breather. Binx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Dwight Lilke has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lilke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Binx misses

and Lilke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lilke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binx is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lilke is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Lilke 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lilke clinches up against the cage.
Binx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Binx can't break the clinch.
Binx working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Binx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Binx working hard to break the clinch.

Lilke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lilke clinches up with Binx and pushes him back against the cage.
Lilke slows down the pace here.
Binx wants to get back to striking at distance but Lilke won't allow it.

Lilke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Binx is looking to stand up but Lilke isn't so interested in that idea.
Lilke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Binx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke throws a big right hand that misses.
Lilke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lilke pushing down on Binx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Lilke gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Lilke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Binx's guard.
Lilke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Binx's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lilke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Binx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lilke stops Binx from standing up.
Dwight Lilke has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dwight Lilke.

Lilke feints and as Binx raises his hands in defense, Lilke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lilke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Binx is working an open guard so Lilke takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binx tried to score with a low kick but Lilke checks it.
Lilke throws a sloppy head kick and Binx moves out of range easily.
Binx misses with an uppercut

and Lilke counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Binx!
Lilke controlling his opponent.
Lilke with a couple of short strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Lilke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lilke 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Lilke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Kikui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kikui
vs
Wilson

178 cm
24
173 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiro Kikui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Wilson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kikui counters by clinching up.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson thumps Kikui with a low kick.
Kikui connects with a looping right hand.
Kikui takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kikui with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kikui shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Kikui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson digs a good hook to Kikui's body.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kikui takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.

Kikui shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kikui was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kikui is breathing heavily.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Kikui gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kikui is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kikui's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kikui's back!
Wilson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kikui hold on?!

Wilson is working for a rear naked choke. Kikui is not defending it well and Wilson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Kikui refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Kikui's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Wilson!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelfer Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Demarcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Demarcus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Rogers
vs
Demarcus

183 cm
25
171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelfer Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Demarcus!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demarcus thows a leg kick but Rogers checks it

and Rogers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rogers.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Demarcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Demarcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Demarcus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demarcus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rogers has gone for a leg lock! Demarcus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rogers's guard.
Demarcus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Rogers looking for a guillotine here but Demarcus defends easily.
Demarcus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
Demarcus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rogers wants to control but Demarcus postures up.
Rogers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers manages to get to full guard.

Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Demarcus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Demarcus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rogers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demarcus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Demarcus trying to mount his opponent but Rogers defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demarcus wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Demarcus slows the pace down in half guard.
Rogers trying to hold on to Demarcus's head to control him but Demarcus postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demarcus prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard but Demarcus has mounted him!
Rogers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rogers is breathing heavily.

Rogers looking for subs from the bottom but Demarcus mounts him!
Demarcus manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rogers to take his back!
Demarcus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Demarcus is trying to stick to Rogers's back but Rogers is turning into Demarcus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Demarcus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rogers.

Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogers trying to control but Demarcus is working from the bottom.
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.

Rogers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Demarcus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rogers has Demarcus in his guard.
Demarcus wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.

Rogers working for a triangle but Demarcus defends it easily.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Nelfer Rogers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rogers shoots and misses

and Demarcus counters with a single leg into guard. Rogers didn't expect that.

Rogers has his foot on Demarcus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demarcus works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers has a closed guard, preventing Demarcus from standing up.
Demarcus preventing the sweep.

Rogers is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Demarcus rolls with it to try and escape but Rogers cranks on the arm and Demarcus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nelfer Rogers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairchild comes to the cage accompanied by Fought the Law. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Fairchild
vs
Evans

185 cm
19
219 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
28
287 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fairchild throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fairchild back to the cage. Evans follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fairchild throws a sloppy body shot
and Evans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fairchild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fairchild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fairchild doesn't seem bothered though.
Evans scores with a jab. Fairchild acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fairchild scores with a punch to the head.
Evans's corner calls for a 1-2. Evans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Evans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fairchild on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fairchild is breathing heavily.
Evans scores with the left hand. Fairchild knows he should have avoided that one.
Evans throws out a powerful jab.
Evans connects with a single shot there.
Evans lands a nice hook to Fairchild's body. Fairchild takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Fairchild is rocked!
Fairchild takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Evans is pawing at Fairchild, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Fairchild's nose. Fairchild is badly hurt! Evans pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Fairchild tries desperately to hold on but Evans is relentless in his assault! As Fairchild receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Evans away and this one is in the books!

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