Spirit 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Smokealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chop Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Smokealot
vs
Block

190 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Smokealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chop Block!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Block tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smokealot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Smokealot.

It looks like Chop Block has been cut.
Smokealot looks to land a combination but Block avoids it well.
Smokealot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Block closes the distance and clinches up with Smokealot, looking for a takedown. Block pushes Smokealot against the cage but Smokealot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Block fails to land with a series of punches.

Smokealot lands a big head kick that sends Block tumbling to the mat! Smokealot takes a step backwards and waves Block back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smokealot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Block is rocked!

That has opened up Chop Block's cut even more.
Smokealot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Block circles away quickly and effectively.
Block tries to clinch up.
Smokealot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Block circles away quickly and effectively.
Block tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smokealot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smokealot throws a nice looking combination but Block bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smokealot throws a sloppy head kick and Block moves out of range easily.
Block throws a right and a left that Smokealot avoids nicely.
Smokealot misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokealot swinging wildly here.
Block fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smokealot throws a series of punches but Block moves out of range.
Block tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smokealot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Block somewhat.
Sir Smokealot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chop Block.

Smokealot lands a left and a right that send Block crashing to the mat, dazed. Smokealot thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Block is still on wobbly legs! Can Smokealot finish him?
Block looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Look low, kick high! Smokealot uses the oldest trick in the book to send Block tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Smokealot is absolutely delighted - when Block wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sir Smokealot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alofa Luki Mamea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Messatsu Shouryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Luki Mamea
vs
Shouryuu

195 cm
19
321 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alofa Luki Mamea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Messatsu Shouryuu!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shouryuu scores with a head kick.

It looks like Alofa Luki Mamea has been cut.

Shouryuu drives through and clinches with Mamea against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Mamea has clasped his hands together around Shouryuu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shouryuu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shouryuu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mamea 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.
Shouryuu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mamea cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mamea controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shouryuu is bucking up trying to escape but Mamea cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like Messatsu Shouryuu has been cut.
Mamea content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shouryuu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mamea controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamea landing strikes from the mount and Shouryuu is in trouble!
Shouryuu taking shots to the head.
Mamea tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Shouryuu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamea controlling his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mamea postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Shouryuu badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mamea around the waist but Mamea pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mamea is the winner by TKO! Mamea jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alofa Luki Mamea!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Triston Rioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Materla kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sobota feat. chór Montu - Do góry łeb (prod. Matheo) . This should be a great matchup!

Materla
vs
Rioka

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

164 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rioka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rioka wants it to stay on the feet.

Rioka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rioka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Materla bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rioka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Rioka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materla quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rioka is working for a kimura but Materla is defending it quite comfortably.
Rioka working Materla over with strikes.
Materla keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Rioka seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla won't allow Rioka to pass to mount.
Rioka throwing shots but Materla is blocking nicely.
Rioka trying to mount his opponent but Materla defends it.
Materla is looking to escape.
Rioka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rioka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Materla is trying to stand back up but Rioka is controlling him
Rioka working the head and body with strikes.

Rioka is working for a kimura but Materla is defending it quite comfortably.
Rioka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rioka is looking for a kimura here.
Materla trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rioka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Materla is just riding it out for now. Rioka eventually gives up the hold.
Rioka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla wants to improve his position but Rioka is controlling well.
Rioka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rioka looks to land a strike but Materla avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Materla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Materla is trying to control the position but Rioka postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rioka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rioka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Materla managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rioka.
Rioka in side control, throwing shots but Materla defends.
Rioka wants to control but Materla is keeping him busy.
Rioka working the ground and pound.
Materla can't do much from the bottom here.
Rioka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rioka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Materla keeps working.
Rioka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Materla defending against the ground and pound.
Materla on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materla is pushing Rioka's head away, looking to escape. Rioka manages to hold on to the position though.
Rioka trying to control the position but Materla is working away.
Materla prevents Rioka from improving position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rioka scoring with punches and elbows.
Rioka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Materla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rioka shoots in for a takedown but Materla shows good takedown defense.

Materla has managed to clinch.
Rioka wants a takedown but no success here.
Michal Materla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triston Rioka.

Materla lands a takedown into guard.
Materla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materla trying to control but Rioka is working from the bottom.
Materla looking to sit in guard and control but Rioka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Materla keeping moving, preventing Rioka from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Materla has his foot on Rioka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rioka works his way back into a safe position though.
Materla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rioka lands a couple of elbows.
Rioka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Materla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rioka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rioka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materla's head.
Rioka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rioka wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rioka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rioka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Materla has momentary wrist control but Rioka slips an elbow through the middle.
Materla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Materla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rioka defends well.
Rioka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rioka working some strikes from top position.

Materla has his foot on Rioka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rioka works his way back into a safe position though.
Rioka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rioka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rioka is looking to work some ground and pound but Materla has wrist control.
Rioka throwing strikes from guard but Materla blocks nicely.
Rioka stands and throws Materla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rioka working the head and body with strikes.

Rioka tries for a kimura but Materla is defending well.

Rioka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Materla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rioka throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materla is trying to get back to his feet.

Rioka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rioka in the domination position with Materla hanging on.
Rioka cracks Materla with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rioka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materla struggling a bit here.
Materla wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Triston Rioka 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! This is the final round!

Rioka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materla's waist but Materla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rioka off to one side.
Materla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Materla shoots in and gets a takedown into Rioka's guard.
Materla wants to stand and escape but instead Rioka has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rioka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rioka trying to control but Materla is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rioka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rioka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rioka postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rioka throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rioka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rioka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Materla's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rioka lands a nice short elbow.
Rioka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rioka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Materla's head.
Rioka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Triston Rioka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rioka wants to control but Materla is keeping him busy.

Rioka seems to be working for a kimura but Materla defends the submission attempt.
Materla regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rioka is in close to Materla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Materla manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Materla wants to control the pace but Rioka is squirming around nicely.
Rioka tries to lock up and control but Materla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Materla stands up.
Materla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Rioka shoots in and gets a takedown into Materla's guard.
Rioka thows a big elbow that misses.
Rioka distracts Materla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rioka pushing down on Materla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rioka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materla is looking for a sweep. Rioka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rioka lands strikes from half guard.
Materla wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Materla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rioka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rioka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rioka lands strikes from half guard.
Rioka drops an elbow to the side of Materla's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rioka is working away from the top position though.
Rioka controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Triston Rioka!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Triston Rioka!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Triston Rioka!

Triston Rioka wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Maui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago's entrance music is Hit Me With Your Best Shot. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Drago
vs
Maui

178 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

۞ AFFAKETIΘN ۞

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Maui!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like David Maui has been cut.
Nice body kick from Maui.
Maui looks up at the clock. Bad move! Drago lands a right hand from hell, dropping Maui. Drago pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Drago!
Mike Drago retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Boole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boole has chosen Guns 'n Roses' Paradise CIty as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ellis
vs
Boole

185 cm
25
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Ellis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Boole!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis throws a leg kick but Boole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alexander Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ellis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ellis misses with a leg kick
and Boole counters with a nice body kick.
No luck for Boole with that takedown attempt.

Ellis scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ellis thowing shots but they're missing.
Ellis 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.
Boole tries to hold on but Ellis postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Ellis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boole avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ellis.
Ellis looking to control but Boole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ellis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boole is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boole and Ellis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boole tries to bench press Ellis off him but Ellis keeps the position.

Ellis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boole has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boole tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ellis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ellis tries for a kimura but Boole is defending well.
Boole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

Ellis seems to be working for a kimura but Boole defends the submission attempt.
Boole is trying to get back to full guard.
Boole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ellis has gone for a leg lock! Boole slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ellis's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now.
Ellis wants to improve his position but instead Boole has moved into half guard.
Boole works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boole tries to control but Ellis wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pete Boole will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boole is looking to clinch.
Boole throws a head kick that misses.
Boole shoots and misses

and Ellis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boole wants to get back to full guard.
Ellis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Boole reverses the position - he's now on top in Ellis's guard.
Ellis has Boole pulled in close to control his posture.
Ellis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ellis is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ellis extends the arm and Boole is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Ellis!
Alexander Ellis is the new middleweight champion!