Dynasty FC 1: Revival PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basit Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolov has chosen Limp Bizkit-Rollin as his entrance music. Dan Kolov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dan Kolov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ali
vs
Kolov

183 cm
22
196 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

200 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Basit Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Kolov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolov wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali closes the distance but Kolov moves to the side
and Kolov counters with a big head kick but Ali shrugs it off.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolov tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Ali has closed the distance and engaged Kolov in a clinch.

Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali is looking to clinch but Kolov is avoiding it.
Ali misses with a body kick.

Kolov gets a clinch.

Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Dan Kolov has been cut.
Ali throws a push kick but Kolov slaps the foot to one side.
Kolov with a poor takedown
and Ali counters with a good low kick that Kolov was not able to check.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Kolov seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Ali gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolov.

Ali manages to break the clinch.

Ali takes the fight into the clinch.

Kolov breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kolov looking for a takedown.
Basit Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kolov.
Kolov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ali tries to circle away but Kolov has him pinned against the cage.

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

Kolov moves into the clinch.
Ali can't break the clinch.
Ali gets underhooks to prevent Kolov's takedown attempt.

Ali turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ali advances to mount.
Kolov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ali lands a nice shot to the head.
Ali landing shots from mount.
Kolov is bucking up trying to escape but Ali cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali controlling from mount.
Ali trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali content just to control the position here.
Kolov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ali punishing his opponent with strikes.

The cut above Dan Kolov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Basit Ali!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Donghae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gipson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gipson Brown told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Donghae
vs
Brown

183 cm
29
178 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

177 cm
33
176 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Donghae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gipson Brown!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown delivers a nice body kick.

Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Donghae is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Donghae fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donghae tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Donghae tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Donghae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Donghae lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Brown.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Donghae backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Donghae is blocking nicely.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donghae jumps guard but Brown stands there with Donghae around his waist. Donghae gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Donghae tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown gets through Donghae's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donghae tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donghae backwards.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donghae backwards.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown pushes Donghae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown pushes Donghae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donghae managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown tries a body shot but Donghae blocks it.
Donghae tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Brown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donghae fails to pull guard.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown is working Donghae over against the cage.
Donghae is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown tries a body shot but Donghae blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Brown lands a body shot.
Donghae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donghae's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gipson Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown digs a right hand into Donghae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donghae's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Donghae tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown pushes Donghae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donghae backwards.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Donghae controls the action.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Brown lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Donghae's ribcage. Donghae let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Donghae tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Donghae tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Donghae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donghae prevents a body shot from Brown.
Donghae fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donghaes head.
Brown gets through Donghae's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown is leaning against Donghae and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Gipson Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown has Donghae pushed against the cage.
Donghae prevents a body shot from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown cracks Donghae with a nice body shot.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown works on Donghae's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donghae.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donghae jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown works on Donghae's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown gets through Donghae's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown gets through Donghae's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Donghae's head.
Brown stalls.
A short left from Brown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Brown.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Donghae is rocked!
Brown lands a right hand.
Oh Donghae is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donghae backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Donghae's head.
Brown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gipson Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice shot by Brown.
Donghae seems to have got his legs back now.

Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donghae backwards.
Donghae is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Donghae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Donghae takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Brown lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donghae tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Donghae controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donghae or not.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Donghae tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Donghae. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brown closes the distance and pushes Donghae back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands an elbow just above Donghae 's eye.
Donghae is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Donghae blocks a body shot from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donghae can't get the takedown.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown lands a body punch.
Donghae tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Donghae drops back down to his feet.
Brown cracks Donghae with a nice body shot.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown pushes Donghae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown stalling against the cage.
Donghae tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown digs a right hand into Donghae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donghae's gas tank.
Donghae tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Donghae jumps guard but Brown stands there with Donghae around his waist. Donghae gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown presses Donghae against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Gipson Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown digs a right hand into Donghae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donghae's gas tank.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown presses Donghae against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Brown.
Lee Donghae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donghae backwards.
Donghae jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Donghae gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Donghae's head.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown lands with a right to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gipson Brown!

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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 Ferdinando Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamison Burkina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ferrari
vs
Burkina

178 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
20
181 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamison Burkina!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferrari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burkina tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferrari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferrari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burkina tries to avoid it but Ferrari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burkina to the ground. Burkina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferrari closes the distance and clinches up with Burkina, looking for a takedown. Ferrari pushes Burkina against the cage but Burkina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferrari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burkina shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferrari tries to sprawl out of it but Burkina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferrari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrari misses the jab.
Ferrari keeps the fight on the outside.
Burkina shoots in for a takedown but Ferrari shows good takedown defense.
Ferrari scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferrari. That's going to slow Burkina down.
Ferrari scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a two punch combination.
Burkina tries to clinch up but Ferrari circles away and keeps his distance.

Burkina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ferrari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burkina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burkina winds up and cracks Ferrari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferrari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burkina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burkina's back!
Ferrari lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Burkina tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ferrari cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ferrari tries to control but Burkina wriggling away.
Ferrari unloading with bombs!
Burkina is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burkina is in a horrible position here. Ferrari smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari with shots to the head and body - Burkina looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ferrari tries to control but Burkina wriggling away.
Ferrari in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Burkina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burkina is bucking up trying to escape but Ferrari cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ferrari raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Ferrari connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ferrari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Burkina wants to control but Ferrari is having none of it.
Burkina can't escape the position.
Burkina is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferrari working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ferrari lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkina working to try and regain half guard.
Ferrari raining down shots from the mount!

Burkina is rocked!
Ferrari lands a big elbow - Burkina is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Burkina is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ferdinando Ferrari!
Ferdinando Ferrari decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prime Tyme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sui Hing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Tyme
vs
Hing

187 cm
29
190 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

183 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Prime Tyme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sui Hing!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyme throws a chopping leg kick but Hing manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hing avoids the body shot from Tyme.
No luck for Hing with that takedown attempt.
Tyme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyme cracks the inside of Hing's front leg.

Hing decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyme on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyme tries to get out of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Hing is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hing is trying to control. Tyme wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hing seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Hing seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hing trying to control from Tyme's half guard. Tyme has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hing trying to control but Tyme is working from the bottom.

Tyme kicks Hing off and gets to his feet.
Tyme scores with a leg kick.
Prime Tyme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hing shoots in but Tyme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyme misses the target.
Tyme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hing avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Tyme.
Tyme throws a low kick but Hing moves out of range easily.
Tyme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hing looks for a takedown but Tyme sprawls well.
Prime Tyme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sui Hing.
Hing avoids the head kick by Tyme.
Tyme throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyme.
Tyme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prime Tyme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyme goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hing on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyme. Tyme obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Hing misses.
Hing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyme digs a good hook to Hing's body.
Tyme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyme as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hing.
Hing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyme stuffs the takedown.
Hing looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyme.
Hing avoids a kick to the body.
Hing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyme.
Tyme lands a head shot.
Hing throws a series of punches but Tyme avoids them all with ease.
Tyme throws a head kick that Hing semi-blocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyme lands a leg kick that knocks Hing off balance momentarily.
Tyme thumps Hing with a low kick.
Tyme lands a front kick.
Tyme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hing is out of range and Tyme settles back down.
Hing takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyme scores with a three punch combo!
Hing's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyme lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hing is out of range and Tyme settles back down.
Tyme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Tyme dominated that round.
That's time! Tyme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tyme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hing under the eye.
Hing is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Hing scores with a takedown into Tyme's guard.
Hing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hing trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hing on the ground.
Hing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyme is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hing wants to control from the top but Tyme keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sui Hing was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tyme throws a sloppy head kick

and Hing counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyme won't be happy with that.
Tyme is trying to escape the position but Hing is controlling the position.
Hing creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tyme sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyme keeps working.

Hing goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tyme has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hing but great work by Tyme.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hing is being controlled here.
Tyme in side control, throwing shots but Hing defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tyme stands 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!
Tyme throws a big shot that misses.
Sui Hing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyme moves away.
Tyme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hing looks for a takedown but Tyme sprawls well.
Tyme stuffs the takedown.
Hing is breathing heavily.
Tyme scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyme fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyme as he avoids it easily.
Prime Tyme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sui Hing.
Hing takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A punch lands to the side of Hing 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hing closes the distance and clinches up with Tyme, looking for a takedown. Hing pushes Tyme against the cage but Tyme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyme lands a jab to the nose.
Tyme bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Prime Tyme is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyme throws a sloppy head kick and Hing moves out of range easily.
Tyme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hing avoids the head kick by Tyme.
Tyme walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hing checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tyme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hing shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyme sprawls well. Tyme wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hing gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyme throws a sloppy head kick and Hing moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyme thows a body shot but no joy.
Hing shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyme works over Hing's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyme pinned against the cage. Tyme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyme connects with a single shot there.
Tyme throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Tyme dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tyme throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hing.
Tyme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyme wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyme tries to land a front kick but Hing steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyme scores with a nice head shot.
Tyme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyme but Tyme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyme lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyme throws a leg kick but Hing sees it coming and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyme thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hing can do to turn this around?
Hing tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hing defending well as Tyme loads up on a big left hand.
Hing 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.
Tyme connects with a high kick.
Tyme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyme lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyme's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyme obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyme throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hing.
Tyme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyme's waist but Tyme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hing off to one side.
Prime Tyme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sui Hing.
Tyme misses with a head kick.
Hing moves out of range of the body kick from Tyme.
Tyme misses with a wild body shot.
Tyme scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Tyme.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyme bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyme throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tyme throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyme lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyme shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tyme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyme misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyme.
Hing closes the distance and clinches up with Tyme, looking for a takedown. Hing pushes Tyme against the cage but Tyme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyme connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hing tries to clinch there but Tyme circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyme.
Hing walks into a jab.
Hing on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyme. Tyme obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyme is looking to slow Hing down with leg kicks.
Tyme looks to score with a jab to the body but Hing is just out of range.
Tyme thumps Hing with a low kick.
Hing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyme as he avoids it easily.
Tyme lands a jab to the nose.
Tyme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hing shoots in for a double leg but Tyme sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyme delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyme works Hing's body with a nice hook.
Tyme lands with a good body shot.
Tyme lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Tyme.
Good exchange - Tyme coming out on top.
Tyme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyme misses with a few strikes there.
Hing has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tyme.
Hing shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyme sprawls well. He's pushed Hing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hing gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyme connects with a high kick.
Tyme scores with a jab. Hing acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sui Hing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyme smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prime Tyme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyme, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prime Tyme!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka has chosen Queen - I Want It All (extended version) as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Norris
vs
Boyka

189 cm
30
265 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka misses with a kick to the body.
Norris tries to clinch but Boyka is having none of it.
Norris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyka.

Boyka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Norris dodges the ground and pound from Boyka.
Boyka controls the position.
Boyka wants to control but Norris is keeping him busy.
Boyka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boyka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Norris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boyka on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boyka is trying to get an arm triangle but Norris is defending well.
Norris is trying to get back to half guard.
Norris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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.
It looks like Boyka might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Norris is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boyka decides to stand back up. Boyka steps back and let's Norris get back to his feet.
Norris tries to land a front kick but Boyka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Boyka moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norris as he jumps to the side.
Boyka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boyka.

It looks like Uri Boyka has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norris defends it nicely.
Norris throws a right hand that Boyka ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyka also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Norris misses with a head kick.

Norris has managed to clinch.
Boyka lands a body punch.
Boyka can't get the takedown.
Tony Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uri Boyka.

Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris throws a leg kick but Boyka sees it coming and moves out of range.

Boyka closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the cage.
Boyka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boyka wants to take the fight to the mat but Norris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyka's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Norris breaks the clinch.
Norris throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boyka counters with a left and a right that stings Norris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyka.
Tony Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyka misses with a double jab.
Norris throws a head kick that half lands.
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris lands a nice looking body kick.
Boyka shoots for a takedown but Norris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boyka has a takedown stuffed.
Norris tries to clinch but Boyka is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boyka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Norris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boyka lands a leg kick that knocks Norris off balance momentarily.

Boyka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Norris's guard.
Boyka distracts Norris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boyka is stalling in the full guard.
Norris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boyka trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Uri Boyka.
Boyka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tony Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyka fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tony Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uri Boyka.
Boyka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boyka shoots for a double leg takedown but Norris sprawls well. He's pushed Boyka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boyka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boyka.
Decent striking displayed by Norris there.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norris pinned against the cage. Norris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Norris feints and then cracks Boyka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boyka down.
Boyka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to clinch there but Boyka circles away.
Boyka falls off balance throwing a combination

and Norris counters by moving into the clinch.
Boyka wants a takedown but no success here.
Boyka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boyka shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boyka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Norris.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That has opened up Uri Boyka's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris punishes Boyka's body with a nice straight punch.
Tony Norris is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boyka. That did some damage!
Boyka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Norris leaves Boyka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Norris does it's job there.

The cut above Uri Boyka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice jab there from Norris.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Norris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe comes to the cage accompanied by Uncle Sam Goddamn. Fred Sanford is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Abe
vs
Sanford

200 cm
24
264 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
240 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earnest Abe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe thows a leg kick but Sanford checks it
and Sanford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abe.
Sanford tries a low kick but Abe avoids it.
Sanford misses with a head kick.
Sanford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abe cracks Sanford with a good jab.

It looks like Fred Sanford has been cut.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Abe.
Sanford connects with a leg kick. Abe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sanford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abe is defending well for now.
Abe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Sanford misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Abe moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford looks to throw the jab but Abe is out of range.
Sanford throws a head kick but Abe moves out of range.
Sanford is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanford tries to clinch but Abe moves away

and Abe counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Sanford!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abe stalling.
Abe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abe controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Earnest Abe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sanford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanford.
Abe throws out a powerful jab.
Sanford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abe.
Sanford throws a series of punches but Abe moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Abe.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanford misses the target.
Abe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abe misses with a body shot.
Abe defending well as Sanford loads up on a big left hand.
Abe checks a leg kick.
Abe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Abe's corner calls for a 1-2. Abe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abe.
Abe scores with a nice head shot.

Sanford is rocked!
Abe lands with a right and another and another! Sanford is in big trouble! Abe lands again and this time it's lights out for Sanford! A quality knockout there for Abe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Earnest Abe!
Earnest Abe retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Earnest Abe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smitty Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Deleyel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ironman - Black Sabbath. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Samson Deleyel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Smithers
vs
Deleyel

190 cm
24
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Smitty Smithers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samson Deleyel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Smithers. Beautiful body shot.
Deleyel scores with a sloppy right hand. Smithers should have avoided that one.
Deleyel swings for the body but Smithers moves out of range.
A jab from Smithers does it's job there.
Smithers cracks Deleyel with a good jab.
Smithers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deleyel counters with a series of strikes. Smithers will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deleyel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smithers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithers. Deleyel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deleyel fails to land with a series of punches.
Smitty Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithers lands a body shot.
Deleyel works over Smithers's head and body with a nice combination.
Deleyel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
Smithers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deleyel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Deleyel. Those never looked like landing.
Deleyel lands with an overhand left.
Smithers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deleyel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smithers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smithers scores with a nice head shot.
Deleyel slips a jab from Smithers.
Smithers misses with an uppercut
and Deleyel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smithers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Deleyel throws a front kick aimed at Smithers's knee but Smithers avoids it well.
Smithers closes the distance but Deleyel moves to the side
and Deleyel counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two 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!
Sloppy strikes from Deleyel. Those never looked like landing.
Smithers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deleyel throws a leg kick
and Smithers counters with a nice leg kick.
Smithers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deleyel is looking to chop away at Smithers's legs.
Smithers dodges the punch combination from Deleyel.
Smithers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smithers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smithers throws a jab but it's blocked by Deleyel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers throws a looping overhand right but Deleyel ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Deleyel.
Deleyel throws a series of punches but Smithers avoids them all with ease.
Deleyel swinging wildly here.
Smithers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deleyel's head.
Smithers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Deleyel is rocked!

Smithers is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Deleyel is in big trouble! Smithers is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Deleyel. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Smitty Smithers!
In his post fight interview, Smitty Smithers gave a big smile as he said 'When you get caught between The Blacksmith and the anvil, your ass will get smashed!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victorio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Stacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stacker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hard In Da Paint by: Wocka Flocka Flame. 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.

Nogueira
vs
Stacker

193 cm
27
180 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

182 cm
27
170 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victorio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Stacker!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stacker fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Stacker moves out of range.
Stacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Nogueira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Nogueira instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but Stacker is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nogueira throws an elbow but misses.
Stacker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nogueira walks away with a smile on his face. Stacker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses.
Stacker takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Nogueira pushes Stacker up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stacker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Victorio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Stacker.
Nogueira controlling the action here for a moment.
Nogueira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stacker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nogueira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira throws an elbow that misses.
Nogueira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stacker blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stacker blocks an elbow strike from Nogueira.
Nogueira pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nogueira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stacker tries to pull guard but Nogueira won't allow it.
Stacker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nogueira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but Stacker is blocking nicely.
Nogueira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stacker dodges an elbow strike from Nogueira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stacker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nogueira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stacker is trying to pull guard but Nogueira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nogueira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stacker blocks it with crossed arms.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Stacker avoiding damage as Nogueira throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nogueira landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stacker's face.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Stacker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nogueira smiles and moves away.
Nogueira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stacker throws a combination that misses
and Nogueira counters with an outside leg kick.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Stacker moves out of range.
Stacker tries to bum rush Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stacker swinging wildly here.
Stacker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stacker throws a right hand that Nogueira ducks under and follows up with a left that Nogueira also avoids with ease.
Nogueira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Stacker moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira.
Stacker takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Stacker moves out of range easily.
Stacker shoots in looking for a takedown. Nogueira tries to sprawl out of it but Stacker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nogueira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stacker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Master Stacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stacker throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Stacker. Those never looked like landing.
Stacker misses with a double jab.
Stacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nogueira scores with a head kick.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stacker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Stacker moves out of range.

Nogueira darts in and clinches Stacker up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but Stacker blocks it.
Stacker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nogueira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stacker jumps guard but Nogueira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stacker managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira.
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but Stacker is blocking nicely.
Nogueira stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Stacker 's eye.
Victorio Nogueira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stacker is working for takedown but Nogueira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Victorio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Stacker.
Stacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nogueira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stacker is defending well for now.
Stacker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nogueira misses with a knee strike.
Stacker letting Nogueira take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Nogueira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Stacker jumps into guard, dragging Nogueira to the mat.
Stacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nogueira tries to stand but Stacker is controlling from the bottom.

Stacker looking for a guillotine here but Nogueira defends easily.

Stacker working for a triangle but Nogueira defends it easily.
Nogueira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stacker wants to get back to his feet but Nogueira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nogueira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stacker is proving hard to escape from.

Stacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Stacker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Nogueira stands and steps away. Stacker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stacker's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stacker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stacker misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victorio Nogueira dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stacker throws a series of punches but Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Crunch! Nogueira slams his shin into Stacker's torso.

Stacker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nogueira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Stacker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stacker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stacker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stacker.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Stacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Stacker wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Stacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stacker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stacker looking to sit in guard and control but Nogueira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Stacker has his foot on Nogueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stacker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stacker has a closed guard, preventing Nogueira from standing up.
Nogueira is pushing down on Stacker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stacker is fighting to maintain full guard but Nogueira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nogueira seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Stacker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nogueira jumps into side control!
Stacker is trying to improve his position.

Nogueira stands up and beckons Stacker to his feet.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Stacker.

Stacker darts in and clinches Nogueira up against the cage.
Nogueira leaning his opponent against the cage.
Master Stacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira landing knees to the body.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Stacker decides to pull guard.

Stacker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Master Stacker has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Stacker keeps moving.

Stacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nogueira wants to stand but Stacker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Stacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nogueira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victorio Nogueira!
As Victorio Nogueira got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I've had three very tough fights so far in FML. Some went my way, some didn't. Thankfully tonight was one of those good nights.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabby Obertan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCready
vs
Obertan

180 cm
26
185 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

188 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan McCready!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabby Obertan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obertan thuds his right hand into McCready's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCready.
Obertan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCready is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCready looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obertan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCready chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obertan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCready tries to avoid it but Obertan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCready to the ground. McCready escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Obertan misses.
Obertan misses the shot to the body.
Obertan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCready throws a combination. Obertan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McCready has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCready has a couple of punches blocked by Obertan.

Obertan wants the takedown. McCready is fighting it off but Obertan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McCready's guard against the cage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Obertan won't allow McCready to sweep him here.
McCready bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obertan's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obertan wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Obertan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCready manages to get himself to full guard.
McCready keeping moving, preventing Obertan from controlling successfully.

Obertan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCready manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Obertan has McCready in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obertan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Gabby Obertan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McCready darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Obertan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCready lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obertan.
Obertan misses with a body shot.
McCready with a body punch. A glancing blow.

McCready has closed the distance and engaged Obertan in a clinch.
McCready has had enough of the clinch but Obertan keeps him there for the moment.
McCready is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCready doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCready tries a body shot but Obertan blocks it.
McCready misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCready.
Obertan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCready misses with the head strike.
McCready misses with a punch to the body.
McCready misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obertan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCready working aggressively here.
McCready can't find room to land a body shot as Obertan controls the action.
McCready misses with a hook from the clinch.

Obertan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McCready tries to escape but Obertan is in control.
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!
Obertan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Obertan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCready keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obertan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Declan McCready dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Obertan keeps the fight on the outside.
Obertan throws a hook to the side of McCready's head but McCready sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obertan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

McCready moves into range and clinches up with Obertan.
McCready struggles to land a body shot inside as Obertan controls his hands.
Obertan has McCready pressed against the cage.
McCready tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obertan's elbow.
McCready looking to stall.
McCready misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obertan displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCready up against the cage.
Obertan blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obertan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCready tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCready can't find room to land a body shot as Obertan controls the action.
Obertan blocks a body shot from McCready.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Obertan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Obertan trying to control the position but instead, McCready has worked for underhooks and has pushed Obertan into the cage.
McCready wants to get back to striking at distance but Obertan won't allow it.
Obertan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCready wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obertan blocks a body shot from McCready.
McCready effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCready lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obertan or not.
McCready struggles to land a body shot inside as Obertan controls his hands.
Obertan blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Obertan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCready struggles to land a body shot inside as Obertan controls his hands.
Obertan prevents a body shot from McCready.

McCready escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obertan lands a nice looking body shot.
Declan McCready is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCready doesn't manage to clinch there - Obertan circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCready.
Declan McCready is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obertan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCready was well out of range. Poor timing from Obertan.
Obertan jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCready tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obertan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obertan lands a really nice looking cross but McCready seems unphased.
McCready comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Declan McCready is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McCready closes the distance and clinches.
Obertan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCready swings wildly with an uppercut but Obertan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCready misses with a punch on the inside.
McCready swings wildly with an uppercut but Obertan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCready misses with a body punch.
McCready working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCready swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready misses with a punch on the inside.
Obertan trying to control the position but instead, McCready has worked for underhooks and has pushed Obertan into the cage.
McCready throws a punch but it's blocked by Obertan.
McCready lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCready lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCready tries to throw a body punch but Obertan avoids it by throwing McCready back against the cage.
McCready misses with a punch on the inside.
Obertan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCready misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Obertan as McCready tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Declan McCready dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Obertan checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from McCready.
McCready moves to clinch but Obertan breaks away
and Obertan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Obertan with that takedown attempt.
McCready shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCready throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Obertan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obertan blocks a head kick by McCready.
Obertan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCready.
McCready throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCready's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCready duly obliges.
Obertan throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCready finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCready.
Obertan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obertan checks a low kick from McCready.
Obertan blocks a head kick by McCready.
Obertan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCready was well out of range. Poor timing from Obertan.
Obertan thows a body shot but no joy.
McCready lands with an uppercut that bounces Obertan off the cage and back into range.
McCready throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCready fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obertan is out of range.
McCready tries a head kick but it misses.
McCready misses with a straight right.
McCready tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obertan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obertan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCready on the side of the head.
A punch combination from McCready misses.
Obertan closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCready circles away.
McCready tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Obertan misses its intended target.
McCready turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCready throws a nice head kick!
McCready tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obertan counters with a nice body shot.
McCready fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obertan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Obertan misses.
Obertan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obertan throws a wild body kick that McCready sees coming a mile off.
Obertan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCready thows a leg kick but Obertan checks it
and Obertan counters with a leg kick.
McCready throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCready scoring well with a low kick there.
Obertan blocks a head kick by McCready.
McCready lands a leg kick that knocks Obertan off balance momentarily.
Obertan lands with a shot to the body.
Obertan thows a body shot but no joy.
McCready moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready wants to clinch up but Obertan keeps it at a distance.
McCready wants to clinch.
Good work by McCready as he checks the leg kick.
McCready will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCready throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. McCready catches Obertan right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCready.
Obertan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCready throws a head kick but Obertan moves out of range.
Jab by Obertan.
Obertan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCready. McCready obviously looking to wear him down.
McCready lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obertan's sensitive parts.
McCready ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obertan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obertan.
Obertan throws a hook but McCready blocks it.
McCready doesn't manage to clinch there - Obertan circles away.
Obertan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Declan McCready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabby Obertan.
Good leg kick by McCready there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCready throws a solid leg kick but Obertan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCready.
McCready throws a low kick but Obertan avoids it.
Obertan throws the kick towards the body but McCready avoids it.
Good leg kick by McCready there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obertan has a takedown stuffed.
Obertan fails with a takedown attempt.
Obertan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCready throws a head kick that Obertan semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Declan McCready clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McCready is looking to slow Obertan down with leg kicks.
McCready has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCready there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCready moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Obertan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCready motions for Obertan to come forward. McCready throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obertan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCready will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCready throws a nice looking combination but Obertan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCready wants to land a leg kick but Obertan is out of range.
Obertan dodges the punch combination from McCready.
Obertan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obertan shoots in but McCready avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCready throws a head kick that misses.
Obertan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCready counters with a good low kick that Obertan was not able to check.
McCready pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obertan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Obertan.
McCready displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obertan throws out the jab.
Obertan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCready tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCready on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obertan slips a straight right by McCready.
Obertan keeps the fight on the outside.
McCready tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCready throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Obertan counters with a good, hard body kick but McCready shrugs it off.
McCready throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McCready misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from McCready misses.
Obertan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCready misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obertan throws a shot from downtown. McCready moves away and avoids it.
Obertan tries to clinch but McCready is having none of it.
McCready tries to clinch up.
McCready wants to clinch
letting Obertan counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obertan. McCready does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCready tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Obertan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCready throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obertan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obertan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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!
McCready throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Obertan is predictable there

and McCready counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCready tries to stall but Obertan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Obertan lands a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obertan looking to sit in guard and control but McCready gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Obertan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCready has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McCready stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Obertan to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCready looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCready.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obertan.
McCready tries to bum rush Obertan with a series of wild strikes but Obertan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - McCready coming out on top.
McCready lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obertan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCready sprawls well. McCready wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Obertan gets slowly back to his feet.
Declan McCready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabby Obertan.
Obertan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCready throws a right hand that Obertan ducks under and follows up with a left that Obertan also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Declan McCready had his way with Gabby Obertan in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McCready digs a good hook to Obertan's body.
McCready throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Obertan.
Obertan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obertan wants to slow McCready down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by McCready.
McCready lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obertan's sensitive parts.
Obertan 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.
Obertan takes a swing at McCready's ribcage but misses.
Obertan tries to clinch up.
McCready ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obertan moves away.
Obertan misses with a body shot.
Obertan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCready throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obertan counters with a straight right hand.
Obertan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCready.
A left lands for Obertan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obertan fails to land the takedown.
Obertan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McCready throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCready keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCready fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCready moves out of range of the leg kick from Obertan.

Obertan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCready to the ground. Obertan is now in McCready's guard.
McCready preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obertan throws a big right hand that misses.
McCready wants to get back to his feet but Obertan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Obertan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCready is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obertan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Declan McCready wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Obertan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCready napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obertan with the ground and pound but McCready regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McCready looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obertan controlling the action here.
Obertan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCready defending well though.
Declan McCready is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obertan not doing much here.
Gabby Obertan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Obertan works his way into side control.
McCready gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obertan wants to pass to mount but McCready is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabby Obertan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCready has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan McCready!
Declan McCready is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Declan McCready 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
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wesclei Cabral Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dangle (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!

Cabral Nogueira
vs
Dangle

175 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesclei Cabral Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Dangle!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Dangle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Dangle gets a clinch.
Dangle crunches a lovely knee into Nogueira's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Dangle.
Dangle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dangle lands a nice knee to the body.
Dangle lands a knee to the head.
Dangle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dangle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesclei Cabral Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangle lands an elbow just above Nogueira 's eye.
Dangle slowing the pace effectively.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dangle.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Dangle lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dangle.
Nice elbow from Dangle.
Dangle stalls.
Dangle lands an elbow inside.

Nogueira is rocked!

It looks like Wesclei Cabral Nogueira has been cut.
Dangle scores a nice knee to the body.
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogueira is pressed against the cage. Dangle pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Nogueira! Two more big strikes from Dangle and Nogueira crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jim Dangle!
Jim Dangle is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Jim Dangle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Balco Boys - Hilo and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.