DFC 44:Hernandez vs Viking PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kev Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Puti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Yama
vs
Puti

175 cm
25
175 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

180 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kev Yama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boy Puti!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puti tries to work over Yama's front leg with a kick but Yama checks it.
Boy Puti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Puti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yama manages to avoid it.
Puti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Puti.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Puti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yama tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Puti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Puti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puti controlling his opponent.
Puti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yama hang on?
Yama is bucking up trying to escape but Puti cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Yama is rocked!
Puti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Yama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puti postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Yama badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Puti around the waist but Puti pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Puti is the winner by TKO! Puti jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boy Puti!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Hoang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Licud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Licud is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hoang
vs
Licud

166 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoang lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Alex Licud has been cut.
Hoang fails to land with a series of punches.

Licud closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoang to the mat! Hoang manages to get full guard.
Hoang is looking to stand up but Licud isn't so interested in that idea.
Licud stays in close to Hoang's body and controls the position.
Licud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoang's guard.
Licud sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Licud has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Licud.
Hoang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Licud.
Hoang checks the leg kick.
Licud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoang circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoang could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Licud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Licud throws a wild body kick that Hoang sees coming a mile off.

Licud drives through with a takedown into Hoang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licud distracts Hoang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Licud cracks Hoang with a solid left hand.
Licud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Licud postures up in Hoang's guard and throws a big left but Hoang blocks it.
Hoang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoang is breathing heavily.
Licud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Licud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Licud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Licud passes into half guard.
Licud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Licud lands strikes from half guard.
Licud working Hoang over with strikes.
Licud is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licud is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Licud lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Licud.

Hoang is rocked!
Licud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Licud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Licud's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Licud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alex Licud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licud fails to land with a series of punches.

Licud darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Licud winds up and cracks Hoang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Hoang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Licud lands a nice short elbow.
Licud working Hoang over with strikes.
Licud lands a big elbow - Hoang is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Licud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Licud!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiki Jongis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jongis
vs
Jones

196 cm
28
270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

197 cm
23
283 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Rivers Edge Nutrition(Disciples of Pain)

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiki Jongis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Jason Jones has been cut.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jongis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jongis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.

Jongis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jongis finish him?!

Jones is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jongis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jones to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jones looks to clinch but Jongis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jones taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kiki Jongis!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison F Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Kickstart. Doubleday has chosen Working Man by Rush as his entrance music. Royce Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
F Doubleday

185 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harrison F Doubleday!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doubleday shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Doubleday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie cracks Doubleday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doubleday.

Doubleday fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Doubleday is now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie controls Doubleday momentarily but Doubleday frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doubleday defends well.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Doubleday defends easily.
Doubleday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doubleday defends well.

Doubleday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doubleday has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Doubleday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doubleday is one step ahead there.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Doubleday is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Doubleday gets back to half guard.
Doubleday is looking to improve his position.
Doubleday moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doubleday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.

Doubleday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Doubleday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Doubleday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doubleday looks gassed!

Doubleday has his feet on Gracie's thighs here. He's pushed Gracie off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gracie screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harrison F Doubleday!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy Goodrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Randy Goodrich has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Goodrich
vs
Bishop

175 cm
26
153 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

172 cm
21
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Rivers Edge Nutrition(Disciples of Pain)

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Goodrich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodrich misses the shot to the body.
Goodrich throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Goodrich just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodrich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodrich throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Goodrich throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Goodrich.
Goodrich throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Goodrich misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Goodrich's leg. Goodrich is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Goodrich misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Goodrich.

Goodrich closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodrich backwards.
Goodrich has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goodrich fails to pull guard.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodrich backwards.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodrich backwards.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodrich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bishop just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Goodrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop digs a right hand into Goodrich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodrich's gas tank.
Goodrich is breathing heavily.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.

Goodrich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodrich looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop scores with a nice strike.
Goodrich is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
Goodrich misses with a wild combination.
Goodrich misses the shot to the body.
Goodrich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop sizes up Goodrich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Goodrich.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Goodrich.
Goodrich misses with a leg kick.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Randy Goodrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goodrich.
Goodrich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Goodrich.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop clobbers Goodrich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodrich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Goodrich misses.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Goodrich's shoulder, as Goodrich tries to avoid the shot.
Goodrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Goodrich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Goodrich fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Bishop coming out on top.
Goodrich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goodrich misses with a combination
and Bishop counters with an inside leg kick.

Goodrich takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Goodrich misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop cracks Goodrich with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodrich was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.

Goodrich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodrich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bishop walks away with a smile on his face. Goodrich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goodrich misses with a double jab
and Bishop counters with a right hand to the body.

Bishop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodrich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bishop walks away with a smile on his face. Goodrich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Randy Goodrich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Goodrich. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop digs a good body shot into Goodrich's ribs.

Goodrich closes the distance and clinches.
Goodrich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Goodrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodrich backwards.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Goodrich takes a shot to the head.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodrich.
A nice left hand lands by Goodrich.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop pushes Goodrich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop pushes Goodrich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.

Goodrich is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bishop.
Oh Goodrich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Bishop.
Goodrich seems to have got his legs back now.
Bishop pushes Goodrich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop pushes Goodrich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodrich backwards.
Bishop gets through Goodrich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Goodrich's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Goodrich drops to his knees and Bishop pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Bishop!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Seaborne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seaborne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Success. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Seaborne
vs
Daniels

190 cm
26
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
28
176 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Rivers Edge Nutrition(Disciples of Pain)

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Seaborne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels scores with a decent looking hook.
Seaborne takes one to the chin there.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Daniels coming out on top.

Seaborne moves into the clinch.

Seaborne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Seaborne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Seaborne is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Daniels frees his head nicely. Oh but Seaborne has switched to an armbar! Daniels is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sam Seaborne!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalash Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cypress Hill - Trouble . Veron has chosen Breathe - Prodigy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nikov
vs
Veron

174 cm
22
158 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

169 cm
21
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veron lands with a nice body punch.
Nikov throws a leg kick
and Veron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veron misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veron blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veron. Nikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from Nikov.
Nikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikov throws a head kick but Veron moves out of range.
Kalash Nikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron blocks a head kick by Nikov.
Nikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Veron.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Veron finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nikov is breathing heavily.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nikov tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Veron moves out of range as Nikov throws a body kick.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Nikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Veron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov avoids the head kick by Veron.
Veron throws a wild body kick that Nikov sees coming a mile off.
Veron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Veron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Veron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veron tried to score with a low kick but Nikov checks it.
Nikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikov 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.
Veron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Veron!
Veron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Veron.
Nikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veron lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veron throws a body kick that misses.
Nikov is looking to clinch but Veron is avoiding it.
Nikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nikov.
Veron is looking to chop away at Nikov's legs.
Nikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Veron misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Veron.
Nikov misses with a low kick.
Veron lands with a shot to the body.
Veron pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nikov is out of range and Veron settles back down.
Veron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nikov takes one to the chin there.
Nikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Veron. Veron obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron catches Nikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Veron.
Veron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nikov rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Veron does it's job there.
Nikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Veron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veron throws a chopping leg kick but Nikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Veron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Veron lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron throws a head kick but Nikov moves out of range.
Nikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veron connects with an inside leg kick.
Veron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nikov's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov staying out of range there.
Veron throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nikov.
Veron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veron misses with a wild body shot.
Nikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Veron connects with the punch.
Veron misses with a body shot.
Veron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Veron.
Nikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veron. That one must have hurt.
Veron jabs Nikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veron throws a leg kick that misses.
Veron lands a leg kick that knocks Nikov off balance momentarily.
Veron throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Veron lands the left hand.

Nikov is rocked!
Nikov is looking to slow Veron down with leg kicks.
Oh Nikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veron.
Veron throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Nikov.
Veron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Veron misses with a body shot.
Nikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Veron looks for the body kick but Nikov saw that one coming.
Veron misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Veron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veron.
Hugo Veron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Veron.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nikov's head.
Veron throws a leg kick but Nikov moved away.
Veron drops Nikov with a naaaaasty hook - Nikov is in real trouble here! Veron dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Veron!

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 Mirkko Krajc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirkko Krajc could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kain Highwind's chin.

Krajc
vs
Highwind

172 cm
22
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

176 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirkko Krajc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Highwind!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krajc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Highwind circles away.
Krajc has a takedown stuffed.
Krajc shoots in for a takedown but Highwind shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirkko Krajc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krajc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Highwind throws a low kick but Krajc avoids it.
Highwind works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Highwind.
Highwind loads up on a big right hand but Krajc slips the punch.
Highwind moves to clinch but Krajc breaks away
and Krajc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajc shoots in for a takedown but Highwind shows good takedown defense.
Krajc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Highwind fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krajc, pushing him back against the cage.
Krajc tries to circle away but Highwind has him pinned against the cage.
Highwind lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krajc fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Highwind.
Highwind lands with a light punch inside.
Krajc goes for a takedown attempt but Highwind pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Krajc or perhaps it was just good defense by Highwind which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krajc fails with a takedown attempt.
Krajc shoots in but Highwind avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krajc shoots in looking for a takedown. Highwind tries to sprawl out of it but Krajc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Highwind manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krajc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Highwind pinned against the cage. Highwind gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Highwind misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind misses with a few strikes there.
Krajc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Highwind throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krajc takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Highwind has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Highwind.
Krajc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Highwind misses with a punch to the body.
Krajc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind throws a punch but it's blocked by Krajc.
Krajc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Highwind walks away with a smile on his face. Krajc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Krajc darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Krajc wants to control but Highwind is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Highwind can do anything to dispel that myth.
Highwind tries to get to full guard but Krajc has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krajc trying to control from half guard but Highwind is working away.
Highwind is trying to stand up here but Krajc is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krajc is trying to control the action in half guard but Highwind is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Highwind tries to get to full guard but Krajc has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krajc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Highwind tries to work over Krajc's front leg with a kick but Krajc checks it.
Highwind lands with an overhand left.
Krajc closes the distance and clinches up with Highwind, looking for a takedown. Krajc pushes Highwind against the cage but Highwind circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Highwind. Those never looked like landing.
Highwind throws a leg kick which misses Krajc's front leg but catches the back leg as Krajc tries to avoid it.
Highwind connects with the punch.
Highwind misses with an uppercut. Krajc saw that one coming.
Highwind throws a leg kick which misses Krajc's front leg but catches the back leg as Krajc tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Highwind sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Highwind throws a leg kick but Krajc moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krajc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirkko Krajc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Highwind.
Kain Highwind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krajc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mirkko Krajc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highwind cracks Krajc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Highwind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krajc moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind lands a body shot.
Highwind gets underhooks to prevent Krajc's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Highwind.
Highwind scores with a nice hook to the head.
Highwind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwind lands an elbow that stopped Krajc in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krajc tries to break free but Highwind pushes him back against the cage.
Highwind stalling in the clinch.
Highwind scores with a nice hook to the head.
Highwind tries to land knees in the clinch but Krajc avoids the damage to the body.
Krajc tries to pull guard but Highwind won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Highwind.
Krajc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Highwind smiles and moves away.
Highwind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Highwind wants it to stay on the feet.
Krajc fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Highwind. No joy for Krajc on that attempt.
Krajc shoots in for a takedown but Highwind shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krajc blocks a leg kick.
Highwind missing with a left hand there. Krajc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krajc checks a leg kick.
Krajc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Highwind counters with a one-two to the body.
Krajc misses with a kick to the body
letting Highwind counter with a right hand.
Highwind misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krajc moves out of range as Highwind strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highwind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Highwind stuffs the takedown attempt from Krajc. Krajc gets slowly back to his feet.
Highwind tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Highwind feints and then cracks Krajc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krajc down.
Highwind throws a right hand that Krajc ducks under and follows up with a left that Krajc also avoids with ease.
Krajc moves out of range of the strikes.
Krajc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krajc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Highwind is fending him off so far but Krajc persists. Nope, Highwind circles away and we're back to standing.
Krajc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Highwind defends it nicely.
Krajc misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajc blocks a jab.
Highwind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Highwind is predictable there
and Krajc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krajc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Highwind.
Krajc wants to clinch but Highwind slips to the side
and Highwind makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Krajc moves out of range of the body kick from Highwind.
Highwind displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krajc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirkko Krajc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Highwind throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind wants to slow Krajc down by chopping away at his legs.
Highwind looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Highwind feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krajcs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Highwind cracks Krajc with an open hand slap.
Highwind tries to clinch up but Krajc circles away and keeps his distance.
Krajc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Highwind tries to avoid it but Krajc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Highwind to the ground. Highwind escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krajc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Highwind looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krajc counters with a nice uppercut.
Krajc moves out of range of the body kick from Highwind.
Krajc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krajc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Highwind sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krajc throws a lazy uppercut
and Highwind counters with a stiff right hand.
Highwind scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krajc in his tracks.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Krajc avoids them all with ease.
Highwind fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Highwind takes the fight into the clinch.

Krajc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kain Highwind is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krajc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Highwind as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krajc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highwind. Highwind obviously looking to wear him down.
Krajc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Highwind as he jumps to the side.

Highwind clinches up with Krajc and pushes him back against the cage.
Highwind gets through Krajc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krajc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Highwind walks away with a smile on his face. Krajc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highwind wants to clinch up but Krajc keeps it at a distance.
Highwind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kain Highwind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Highwind 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 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... Kain Highwind!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

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

Kinkku
vs
Gamer

218 cm
22
221 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sauna Kinkku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edward Gamer!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkku looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamer is just out of range.
Kinkku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gamer circles away quickly and effectively.
Gamer looks to land a left hand but Kinkku moved out of range nicely.
Kinkku throws a head kick that misses.

Kinkku clinches up with Gamer and pushes him back against the cage.

Gamer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gamer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sauna Kinkku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinkku shoots for a takedown but Gamer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gamer throws a shot to the body.
Gamer wants to land a leg kick but Kinkku is out of range.
Kinkku throws a big shot that misses.
Kinkku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gamer misses with a head kick.
Kinkku throws a leg kick
and Gamer counters with a good low kick that Kinkku was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gamer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Kinkku misses.
Gamer misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkku fails with a takedown attempt.
Kinkku just misses with a punch to the body.
Gamer lands with a kick to the temple. Kinkku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kinkku throws a looping overhand right but Gamer ducks down to avoid it.
Gamer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gamer throws a head kick but Kinkku moves out of range.

Kinkku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gamer trying to control the position.
Kinkku tries to free his leg and advance position but Gamer is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku wants to control from the top but Gamer keeps moving.
Kinkku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kinkku looking to pass the guard.
Kinkku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinkku tries to free his leg and advance position but Gamer is retaining full guard.
Gamer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kinkku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gamer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kinkku throws a big right hand that misses.
Gamer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinkku forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku stops Gamer from getting back to his feet.
Kinkku wants to control but Gamer is keeping him busy.
Gamer trying to control here.
Kinkku not doing much here.
Kinkku not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamer wants to improve his position but Kinkku is controlling well.
Kinkku not doing much here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick from Gamer lands but Kinkku takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kinkku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinkku just misses with a punch to the body.
Gamer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 Sauna Kinkku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kinkku misses with a hook. Gamer ducked under it nicely.
Gamer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinkku.
Kinkku throws a combination. Gamer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kinkku, as that shot connected.
Gamer motions for Kinkku to come forward. Gamer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gamer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gamer. Kinkku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gamer misses with a low kick as Kinkku jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Kinkku. Beautiful body shot.
Kinkku shoots in looking for a takedown but Gamer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kinkku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kinkku really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kinkku thuds his shin into the meat of Gamer's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinkku. Gamer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gamer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Kinkku. Those never looked like landing.
Kinkku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gamer.
Kinkku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkku misses the shot to the body.
Kinkku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gamer swivels and escapes.
Kinkku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kinkku takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gamer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kinkku on the side of the head.
Gamer throws a head kick but Kinkku moves out of range.
Gamer lands a slapping body shot.
Edward Gamer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gamer is looking to slow Kinkku down with leg kicks.
Gamer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kinkku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gamer misses with an uppercut. Kinkku saw that one coming.
Kinkku misses with a head kick.
Gamer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gamer throws a head kick but Kinkku moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gamer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gamer misses with a head kick.
Kinkku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kinkku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gamer connects with a body shot that sends Kinkku's belly button to the back.
Kinkku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gamer can pounce on him.
Edward Gamer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gamer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinkku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamer defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauna Kinkku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gamer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kinkku throws the left hand but Gamer avoids the punch easily.
Gamer throws a head kick but Kinkku moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku shoots for a takedown but Gamer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kinkku looks for a takedown but Gamer sprawls well.
Gamer walks into a stiff left hand from Kinkku.
Kinkku throws a hook to the side of Gamer's head but Gamer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gamer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinkku.
Kinkku 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.
Gamer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gamer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kinkku throws a front kick aimed at Gamer's knee but Gamer avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Gamer misses.
Gamer works Kinkku's body with a nice hook.
Gamer just misses with a punch to the body.
Gamer blocks a jab.
Gamer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinkku is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkku doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamer circles away.
Gamer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kinkku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gamer.
Kinkku is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kinkku fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamer lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinkku tries to clinch but Gamer moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gamer.
Gamer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinkku moves away.
Gamer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinkku tries to work over Gamer's front leg with a kick but Gamer checks it.
Gamer slips under a jab.
Kinkku fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Gamer 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!

Kinkku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gamer.
Gamer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kinkku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinkku scores with a jab. Gamer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kinkku wants to clinch.
Kinkku has a takedown stuffed.
Kinkku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gamer.
Gamer misses with a leg kick.
Gamer staying out of range there.
Gamer lands with a hook. Kinkku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kinkku scores with a one two! Gamer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kinkku should have avoided that one.
Gamer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Kinkku moves into the clinch.
Gamer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kinkku takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kinkku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinkku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gamer is keeping busy.
Gamer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kinkku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gamer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kinkku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinkku thuds a left hand into Gamer's body.
Kinkku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinkku lands with an uppercut that bounces Gamer off the cage and back into range.
Kinkku throws a looping overhand right but Gamer ducks down to avoid it.
Kinkku throws a hook but Gamer avoids it easily.
Kinkku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gamer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauna Kinkku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkku misses the shot to the body.
Gamer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinkku checks a low kick from Gamer.
Kinkku throws a big shot that misses.
Gamer sizes up Kinkku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kinkku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gamer.
Kinkku looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamer is just out of range.
Kinkku misses with a double jab.
Kinkku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gamer slips under a jab from Kinkku.
Kinkku throws a wild body kick that Gamer sees coming a mile off.
Kinkku blocks a head kick by Gamer.
Gamer connects with an inside leg kick.
Gamer just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Gamer.
Kinkku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gamer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gamer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gamer swings for the body but Kinkku moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinkku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kinkku defending well as Gamer loads up on a big left hand.
Gamer connects with an inside leg kick.
Kinkku avoids the head kick by Gamer.
Gamer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gamer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinkku manages to avoid it.
Gamer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kinkku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gamer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kinkkus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gamer misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamer is looking to score with low kicks.
Gamer lands a leg kick that knocks Kinkku off balance momentarily.
Kinkku blocks a head kick by Gamer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Gamer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gamer 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Gamer!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norwegian Viking (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.

Hernandez
vs
Viking

188 cm
22
280 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

205 cm
21
249 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norwegian Viking!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viking staying out of range there.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Viking moves out of range.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Viking slips the punch.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viking takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Viking moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Javier Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body.
Hernandez is looking to wear down Viking with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a body shot that sends Viking's belly button to the back.
Hernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viking is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Viking circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Viking is just out of range.
Viking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Norwegian Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viking moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Viking is just out of range.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viking on the side of the head.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Viking.
Hernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viking moves away.
Viking keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viking was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viking leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viking.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Viking counters with a series of strikes. Hernandez will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a body shot that sends Viking's belly button to the back.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez punishes Viking's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Viking. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viking doesn't seem phased though.
Hernandez misses with a body punch
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Hernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Viking, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Viking against the cage but Viking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Viking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viking stalks Hernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hernandez's face. Hernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viking manages to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Viking moves out of range.
Viking slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viking lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Javier Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and Viking counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
Norwegian Viking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viking ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viking moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernandez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez cracks Viking with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viking manages to avoid it.

Viking gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hernandez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Viking is keeping the position.
Viking is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Javier Hernandez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Viking counters with a two punch combo.
Viking misses the jab.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viking swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viking avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a swing at Viking's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viking manages to avoid it.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Viking tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viking manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Hernandez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viking lands a right hook to the body.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Viking is just out of range.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez throws a hook but Viking avoids it easily.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Viking's ribs.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viking with a hook.
Hernandez throws a sloppy body shot
and Viking counters with a left and a right that stings Hernandez.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a body shot
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Viking moved out of range.
Viking avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown into Viking's guard.
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!
Viking wants to stand and escape but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez won't allow Viking to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez passes into half guard.
Viking really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hernandez is working for a kimura but Viking is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernandez trying to mount his opponent but Viking defends it.

Hernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Viking defends it.
Viking is trying to escape back to his feet but Hernandez uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Javier Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Viking is working away.
Viking gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Viking is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hernandez has taken his back!
Viking is trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez has full control of the position and if anything, Viking has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Viking is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hernandez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Viking takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Viking fending off the submission attempt from Hernandez.

Hernandez looking for the choke but no joy.
Hernandez biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viking looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Norwegian Viking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hernandez has his arm under Viking's chin here. Game over son! Hernandez squeezes tightly and Viking is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Javier Hernandez!