Extreme Mixed Martial Arts 59 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matty Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Matty Money has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Money
vs
Miller

178 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matty Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Miller!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Money's guard.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Money works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller forces his way into half guard.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Miller might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Money defends it.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Money's head.
Money is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Money looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money is trying to control but Miller passes into side control!
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Money down.
Miller taking a breather here.
Miller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Miller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller slows the pace down.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Money is trying to escape the position but Miller is controlling the position.

Miller is trying to get an arm triangle but Money is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Money's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Money is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
Miller trying to control the action but Money is working from the bottom.
Miller cracks Money with a big elbow.
Miller looks up at the clock and then as Money takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miller smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands some shots froms side control.

Money is rocked!
Miller controls the position.
Oh Money is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller working the body and head with strikes.
Miller staying calm.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Money seems to have got his legs back now.

Miller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miller working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller trying to control the action but Money is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller cracks Money with a big elbow.
Miller moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Money struggling a bit here.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Miller lands an elbow.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller controlling the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Miller controls the position from side control.
Miller is working Money over with some ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Miller stalls from top position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Money is trying to escape the position but Miller is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller is working Money over with some ground and pound from side control.
Money is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller happy to just control the position for now.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Miller stalls from top position.
Miller working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Miller trying to control the position but Money is working away.
Money takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Miller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller taking a breather here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Money tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Money is trying to escape the position but Miller is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller cracks Money with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Money on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miller staying calm.
Miller lands a strong strike to the head of Money. That's dazed him! Miller looking to finish here. Money is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Miller lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Miller!
Andrew Miller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Leis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes into the arena with the scatman blaring out of the sound system. Leis has chosen No Sleep - Wiz Khalifa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Savage
vs
Leis

188 cm
30
198 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

188 cm
26
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Leis!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leis misses with a straight right.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand

and Leis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leis.
Leis scoring with some ground and pound.
Leis wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage keeping full guard, as Leis tries to pass.
Leis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leis throws a big elbow that misses.
Leis landing with the ground and pound.
Leis looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leis won't allow Savage to get back to his feet.
Savage is wriggling around but Leis manages to pass to half guard.
Leis prevents Savage from standing back up.
Savage is not content to let Leis control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Leis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leis throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
Leis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savage's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage is staying active underneath Leis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savage looks like he's trying to stand up.

Leis is looking for a kimura but Savage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leis to get the leverage.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leis is nestled in close to Savage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Leis is looking for a kimura but Savage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leis to get the leverage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leis connects with a nice short shot to Savage's temple.
Savage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savage's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leis uses his free foot to push down on Savage's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Savage.
Savage is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Leis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Savage to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Savage shrugs it off.
Leis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Savage is trying to stand.
Leis cracks Savage with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Savage is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leis unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Savage wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Leis celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Leis!
Jesse Leis very nearly forgot to thank BALCO UNIFORM amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Han Denderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson has chosen Cryin Like a Bitch - Godsmack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Denderson
vs
Mizurugi Samuelsson

179 cm
26
163 lbs
8 - 11 - 1

171 cm
26
157 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Han Denderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denderson misses with a few strikes there.

Denderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Samuelsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Denderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samuelsson, who protects the arm well.

Denderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Samuelsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Denderson but great work by Samuelsson.
Denderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Samuelsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Denderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samuelsson working away.
Samuelsson trying to control the position but Denderson is working away.
Denderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Samuelsson's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Samuelsson seems content to control.
Denderson wants to get back to his feet.
Denderson trying to get back to full guard but Samuelsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Denderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Samuelsson keeping moving, preventing Denderson from controlling successfully.
Denderson stops Samuelsson from standing up.
Denderson wants to pass the guard but Samuelsson is keeping the position.
Samuelsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Denderson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denderson postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Denderson gets caught flat footed, as Samuelsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Samuelsson won't allow Denderson to get back to his feet.
Denderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Denderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Samuelsson escapes and throws Denderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samuelsson trying to control the action but Denderson is working from the bottom.
Denderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Denderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Samuelsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Denderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Denderson pushes Samuelsson off looking to stand but Samuelsson dives back in and keeps control.
Denderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Denderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Samuelsson stacks Denderson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Samuelsson!
Samuelsson is working Denderson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Denderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson landing a few strikes.

Samuelsson decides to stand back up.
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!
Denderson misses with a double jab.
Denderson misses with a two punch combination.

Samuelsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Denderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Samuelsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Samuelsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Denderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Samuelsson lands a nice forearm strike.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Denderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Samuelsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Denderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Samuelsson's guard! Nice work there by Denderson!
Denderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Denderson looking to sit in guard and control but Samuelsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Denderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Samuelsson!
Denderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Samuelsson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Samuelsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Samuelsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Denderson has managed to pass to side control instead.

Denderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samuelsson, who protects the arm well.
Samuelsson is trying to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson pushes Denderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Denderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Denderson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Samuelsson's legs.
Denderson looking to control but instead Samuelsson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Denderson works his way into full mount!
Samuelsson wants to control but Denderson is having none of it.
Denderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samuelsson is looking to escape.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Denderson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Samuelsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Samuelsson!
Samuelsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denderson trying to keep a closed guard but Samuelsson is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson wants to control from the top but Denderson keeps moving.
Samuelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Denderson has wrist control.
Samuelsson stops Denderson from standing up.
Denderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samuelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Denderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samuelsson defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuelsson pushes down on Denderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Samuelsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Denderson swivels and escapes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Samuelsson.
Denderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Samuelsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Denderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Denderson trying to control but Samuelsson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Samuelsson punches Denderson on the ear.

It looks like Han Denderson has been cut.
Denderson prevents Samuelsson from getting a body triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denderson is really stuck here.
Samuelsson tries to keep control of the position but Denderson is staying busy.
Samuelsson is working the ground and pound. Can Denderson escape?
Samuelsson has good solid back control here.
Samuelsson is trying to stick to Denderson's back but Denderson is turning into Samuelsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Samuelsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Denderson.
Denderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Samuelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samuelsson controls Denderson momentarily but Denderson frees himself.
Samuelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Samuelsson, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson trying to keep a closed guard but Denderson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Samuelsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Denderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Samuelsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Samuelsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Samuelsson postures up in Denderson's guard and throws a big left but Denderson blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Samuelsson has passed into side control.
Denderson stops Samuelsson from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Samuelsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Denderson is defending well.
Samuelsson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Denderson!
Denderson is working to get back to half guard.
Denderson wants to hold on but Samuelsson pushes him away.
Samuelsson lands a big shot there that rocks Denderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson unloading with bombs!
Samuelsson tries to control but Denderson wriggling away.
Samuelsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denderson is working to get back to half guard.
Denderson is trying to stand.
Samuelsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Denderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Samuelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Denderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Samuelsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Denderson tries to roll over but Samuelsson keeps him under control.
Denderson is working hard here to advance position.
Denderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Samuelsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Samuelsson's back!

Samuelsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samuelsson is keeping busy.

Denderson tightening his grip on Samuelsson, looking for the choke.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Samuelsson is looking to escape.
Denderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Denderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Denderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Samuelsson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson is trying to control but can't.
Denderson stops Samuelsson from getting back to his feet.
Samuelsson is trying to maintain the position but Denderson is very close to passing his half guard.

Denderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Denderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Samuelsson to regain full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Denderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Denderson trying to control the action but Samuelsson is working from the bottom.
Samuelsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Denderson off and has taken his back!
Samuelsson tries to keep control of the position but Denderson is staying busy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson controlling well, preventing Denderson from escaping the position.
Denderson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Samuelsson.
Denderson holding both Samuelsson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Denderson trying to control the hands but Samuelsson breaks the grip.

Samuelsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Denderson wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuelsson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Samuelsson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!

Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson wins by unanimous decision!
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiernan comes to the cage accompanied by DESERT STORM by Tartanic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tiernan
vs
Boom

180 cm
32
168 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

179 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Tiernan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bing Boom!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiernan misses with a looping left.
Boom checks a low kick from Tiernan.
Boom wants to land a leg kick but Tiernan is out of range.
Tiernan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom throws a leg kick but Tiernan checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Tiernan.
Tiernan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiernan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiernan throws a leg kick
and Boom counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Boom is predictable there
and Tiernan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom 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.
Patrick Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiernan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom motions for Tiernan to come forward. Boom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiernan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tiernan throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Tiernan closes the distance and clinches.
Tiernan tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Tiernan back against the cage.

Tiernan manages to break the clinch.
Tiernan wants to slow Boom down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiernan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tiernan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom 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.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.

Boom tries to keep at a distance but Tiernan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
Tiernan can't find room to land a body shot as Boom controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Tiernan controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiernan.
Tiernan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boom prevents a body shot from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a punch but it's blocked by Boom.
Tiernan has Boom pushed against the cage.
Tiernan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Boom's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boom.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiernan works on Boom's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiernan lands a nice uppercut.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiernan has him pressed against the cage.
Tiernan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiernan.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiernan blocks a body shot from Boom.
Tiernan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Boom takes a shot to the head.
Tiernan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiernan tries a body shot but Boom blocks it.
Boom misses with the head strike.
Boom misses with some punches.
Boom takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tiernan as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan is leaning against Boom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boom pushes Tiernan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiernan.
Boom misses with a body punch.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiernan.
Tiernan is leaning against Boom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boom tries to work over Tiernan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiernan's elbow.
Tiernan lands a right hand.
Boom letting Tiernan take a breather here.
Tiernan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boom or not.
Tiernan works on Boom's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiernan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boom looks gassed!
Tiernan misses with a punch to the body.

Tiernan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Tiernan.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan tries to land a leg kick but Boom saw it coming and moves away.
Boom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom blocks a head kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiernan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boom takes a step back to recover.
Tiernan is looking to chop away at Boom's legs.
Tiernan doesn't manage to clinch there - Boom circles away.
Good leg kick by Tiernan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom misses with a body kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Tiernan clinches with his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Tiernan.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tiernan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan.
Tiernan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boom up against the cage.

Tiernan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan doesn't manage to clinch there - Boom circles away.
Tiernan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiernan throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
Tiernan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boom counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom misses with a looping left.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tiernan is looking to score with low kicks.
Tiernan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Tiernan blocks the leg kick.
Tiernan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom misses with a shot to the body
and Tiernan counters with an outside leg kick.
Boom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiernan lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
Boom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiernan can pounce on him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiernan.
Tiernan is looking to clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom looks for the body kick but Tiernan saw that one coming.
Boom throws a leg kick but Tiernan checks it.
Tiernan misses with a looping left.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiernan.
Tiernan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Tiernan lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Boom.
Good leg kick by Tiernan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiernan. Tiernan obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiernan throws a series of strikes that have Boom backpedaling.
Boom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiernan can pounce on him.
Tiernan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom dodges the punch combination from Tiernan.
Tiernan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Tiernan misses.
Tiernan misses with a jab to the body
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Tiernan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tiernan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
Tiernan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom throws a low kick but Tiernan avoids it.
Tiernan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tiernan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiernan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boom can do to turn this around?
Tiernan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiernan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiernan motions for Boom to come forward. Tiernan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom throws a front kick aimed at Tiernan's knee but Tiernan avoids it well.
Tiernan wants to clinch up but Boom keeps it at a distance.
Tiernan tries to clinch there but Boom circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan lands with a hook. Boom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tiernan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom slips a straight right by Tiernan.
Tiernan is looking to clinch but Boom is avoiding it.
Boom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tiernan. That one must have hurt.
Boom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tiernan checks it well.
Boom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiernan.
Boom avoids the head kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom throws a sloppy head kick and Tiernan moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Tiernan misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tiernan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Tiernan.
Good shot there by Tiernan.
Tiernan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tiernan digs a good body shot into Boom's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiernan checks the leg kick.
Tiernan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boom checks it well.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tiernan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boom misses with a hook.
Tiernan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiernan throws a low kick but Boom avoids it.
Tiernan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Tiernan lands with an uppercut that bounces Boom off the cage and back into range.
Boom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom lands with an overhand left.
Tiernan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Patrick Tiernan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiernan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
No joy there for Tiernan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tiernan - the referee stops the clock and Boom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tiernan. Boom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tiernan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom misses with an uppercut. Tiernan saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom cracks Tiernan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tiernan misses with a looping left.
Boom throws a chopping leg kick but Tiernan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tiernan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Tiernan clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiernan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tiernan tries a body shot but Boom blocks it.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiernan controls his hands.
Tiernan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiernan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tiernan lands a shot to the body.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Tiernan.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Boom as the two fighters clinch.
Tiernan can't find room to land a body shot as Boom controls the action.
Boom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tiernan lands a shot to the body.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Tiernan.
A nice left hand lands by Tiernan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiernan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boom.
Tiernan pushes Boom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiernan's elbow.
Tiernan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Boom's head.
Tiernan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boom or not.
Tiernan lands a nice uppercut.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Boom's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boom throws an elbow but misses.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom's elbow.
Boom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boom misses with the head strike.
Tiernan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Tiernan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tiernan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tiernan has Boom pushed against the cage.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiernan.
Patrick Tiernan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiernan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tiernan lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom scores with a shoulder strike.
Boom prevents a body shot from Tiernan.
A short uppercut from Tiernan.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiernan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boom tries to work over Tiernan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiernan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiernan.
Boom prevents a body shot from Tiernan.
Tiernan slowing the pace effectively.
Boom prevents a body shot from Tiernan.
Boom misses with a body punch.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan is leaning against Boom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom tries to throw a body punch but Tiernan avoids it by throwing Boom back against the cage.
Tiernan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Tiernan on the inside.
A short right from Tiernan.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Tiernan stalling against the cage.
Tiernan tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Tiernan back against the cage.
Tiernan scores with a hook to the body.
Tiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as Boom controls his hands.
Tiernan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Boom fails to land.
Tiernan misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tiernan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tiernan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boom backwards.

Boom is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiernan.
Boom is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiernan finish him?
Boom working aggressively here.
Tiernan lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Tiernan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Boom moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiernan.
Boom seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom thows a leg kick but Tiernan checks it
and Tiernan counters with a nice body kick.
Boom is looking to land body kicks.
Tiernan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiernan.
Tiernan is looking to land body kicks.
Boom throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiernan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tiernan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boom.
Boom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiernan's head.
Boom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiernan.
Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boom. That's going to slow Tiernan down.
Boom moves out of range of the body kick from Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a body kick.
Tiernan tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
Tiernan is looking to clinch but Boom is avoiding it.
Tiernan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boom checks it well.
Tiernan misses with a jab to the body
and Boom counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiernan slips a straight right by Boom.
Patrick Tiernan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiernan tries a low kick but Boom avoids it.
Boom throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Boom misses.

Tiernan gets a clinch.
Tiernan lands a hook that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Tiernan controls the action.
Tiernan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Tiernan.
Boom misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom looking to slow down the pace here.
Boom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiernan slowing the pace effectively.
Tiernan prevents a body shot from Boom.
Tiernan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boom.
Tiernan just leaning against Boom, taking a breather.
Tiernan tries a body shot but Boom blocks it.
Boom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tiernan tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Tiernan back against the cage.
Tiernan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tiernan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiernan lands a nice uppercut.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boom is trying to force a seperation but Tiernan has the dominant position.
Tiernan cracks Boom with a nice body shot.
Boom trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Good body shot from Tiernan.
Boom tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiernan avoids the damage to the body.
Boom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tiernan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiernan as Boom tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boom.

Tiernan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiernan tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
Tiernan wants to clinch.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Tiernan.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiernan.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boom at a distance.
Tiernan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Tiernan blocks the leg kick.
Tiernan tries a head kick but it misses.

Tiernan rushes Boom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boom prevents a body shot from Tiernan.
A short left from Tiernan.
Boom looking to slow down the pace here.
Tiernan tries a body shot but Boom blocks it.
Boom misses with some punches.
Tiernan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tiernan lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan is leaning against Boom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tiernan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Tiernan lands a left hand.
Boom presses Tiernan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boom is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiernan gets an underhook and turns Boom into the cage.
Tiernan lands a shot to the body.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom tries to circle away but Tiernan has him pinned against the cage.
Tiernan scores with a hook to the body.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiernan's elbow.
Tiernan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Tiernan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiernan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiernan tries a body shot but Boom blocks it.
Boom takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Tiernan.
Bing Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiernan looking to slow down the pace here.
Tiernan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Tiernan - that landed with a thud.
Tiernan blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan prevents a body shot from Boom.
Boom misses with a punch on the inside.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan misses with a body punch.
Tiernan blocks a body shot from Boom.
Boom misses with a body punch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Boom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Tiernan.
Boom working aggressively here.
Tiernan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiernan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Booms head.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
A short uppercut from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiernan lands with a left to the head.
Patrick Tiernan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiernan lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tiernan.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiernan.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiernan.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiernan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tiernan.
Boom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boom misses with a body punch.
Tiernan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tiernan.
Boom misses with a body punch.
Tiernan controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan.
Boom tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiernan avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Tiernan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tiernan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Patrick Tiernan!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Patrick Tiernan!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Patrick Tiernan!

Patrick Tiernan wins by unanimous decision!
Patrick Tiernan retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Tiernan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ball Sack Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sack Jr
vs
Sauna

185 cm
24
173 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ball Sack Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chael Sauna!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sack Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sauna scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Sauna misses.

Sauna darts in and clinches Sack Jr up against the cage.
Sauna throws a head punch that misses.
Sauna misses with the head strike.
Sauna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sauna fails to land.
Sauna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sauna has a couple of punches blocked by Sack Jr.
Sack Jr is trying to break free.
Sack Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sack Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Sauna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sauna misses with the head strike.
Sauna wants a takedown but no success here.
Sauna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sack Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sack Jr tries to break the clinch but Sauna is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sauna.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sauna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sack Jrs head.
A head punch on the inside from Sauna fails to land.
Sauna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sack Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Sack Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sauna swings for the body but Sack Jr moves out of range.
Sauna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sack Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Sack Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sack Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sauna.
Sauna throws a nice looking combination but Sack Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sack Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sauna circles away quickly and effectively.
Sauna throws a right hand that misses
and Sack Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Sauna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sauna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sack Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sauna misses with a left hand
enabling Sack Jr to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sauna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sack Jr manages to avoid it.
Sauna fails with the takedown
and Sack Jr comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Sauna stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Sack Jr is on him like rabid pit bull! Sauna slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ball Sack Jr!
A very excited looking Ball Sack Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.