Zufall vs Meyer PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Heap
vs
Fana

185 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Hilo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eildon Heap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bana Fana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fana clinches up with Heap and pushes him back against the cage.
Heap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heap connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Bana Fana has been cut.
Fana looking to throw knees to the head but Heap is blocking nicely.
Fana tries to land knees in the clinch but Heap avoids the damage to the body.
Fana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heap has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heap tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fana avoids it.
Heap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fana blocks it with crossed arms.
Fana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heap misses with a knee to the head.
Fana avoids a wild elbow strike from Heap.
Fana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heap tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fana avoids it.
Fana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heap blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heap.
Heap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fana missing with knees to the body.
Fana with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Heap - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Heap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heap is defending well for now.
Heap looking to throw knees to the head but Fana is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heap.
Fana avoiding damage as Heap throws knees to the body.
Fana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fana trying to land knees to the body.
Heap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heap looking to stall.
Fana tries to land a knee to the head but Heap blocks with his arms.
Heap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fana blocks it with crossed arms.
Heap throws an elbow that misses.
Fana missing with knees to the body.
Fana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heap blocks a body shot from Fana.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Heap with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heap displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fana up against the cage.
Heap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heap slows down the pace here.
Fana looking to throw knees to the head but Heap is blocking nicely.
Heap takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fana tries a knee to the head but Heap blocks it.
Heap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fana looking to throw knees to the head but Heap is blocking nicely.
Fana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fana misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Heap.
Fana looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fana is defending well for now.
Fana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heap avoids it.
Fana lands a knee to the body.
Heap lands an elbow that stopped Fana in his tracks for a moment.
Fana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heap avoids it.
Heap misses with a knee to the head.
Heap tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fana avoids it.
Heap looking to throw knees to the head but Fana is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heap tries to land knees in the clinch but Fana avoids the damage to the body.
Heap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heap misses with a knee to the head.
Heap with a knee to the head.

Fana is rocked!
Heap manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fana is still on wobbly legs! Can Heap finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heap has Fana pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Fana is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Heap - that's hurt Fana badly! Oh, another knee lands and Fana is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Fana doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Eildon Heap!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brutal Delux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Delux
vs
Machida

182 cm
27
190 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

190 cm
32
199 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutal Delux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Machida closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Delux did well to prevent Machida getting side control.
Delux tries to kick Machida off but Machida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machida passes into side control, despite Delux's attempt to control the position.
Machida trying to control the action but Delux is working from the bottom.
Delux is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delux keeps working.
Delux can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Machida wants to control but Delux is keeping busy and won't allow it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Lyoto Machida hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delux momentarily.
Delux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Delux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida looks for a takedown but Delux sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida shoots in for a double leg but Delux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brutal Delux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Delux wants to clinch.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Delux tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Delux to the ground. Delux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Machida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Delux is trying to defend but Machida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delux is looking to get back to full guard here but Machida has managed to pass to side control instead.
Machida wants to stand but Delux has his arm trapped.
Delux gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the action but Delux is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delux wants to control but Machida passes into side.
Delux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machida's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Delux kicks off Machida and gets to his feet.
Delux wants to clinch.
Delux scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delux scores a takedown into full mount!
Delux punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delux with good strikes from the mount here!
Machida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Delux is trying to control here but Machida has managed to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brutal Delux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Machida ducks under a wild hook from Delux.
Delux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Delux.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Machida 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.
Delux throws a head kick that misses
and Delux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delux tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Delux tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Delux tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida throws a right and a left that Delux avoids nicely.
Delux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutal Delux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delux.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida connects with a crisp jab.
Delux lands a jab to the head.
Machida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Delux counters with a nice leg kick.
Delux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Delux doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida misses with a combination
enabling Delux to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Delux is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delux.

Machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Delux has his foot on Machida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machida works his way back into a safe position though.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delux is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Delux working for submissions but it's allowed Machida to get to half guard.
Machida slips a nice elbow through Delux's hands, connecting with Delux's forehead.
Machida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Delux defending well though.
Delux tries to roll over but Machida keeps him under control.
Delux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Machida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Delux is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Delux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delux controlling the position.
Machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Delux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machida passes into side control.
Machida scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delux parries the strikes from Machida easily there. Machida is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Delux to escape.
Brutal Delux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delux takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machida wants to control but Delux is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Machida throws a right and a left that Delux avoids nicely.
Delux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Delux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Delux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Delux decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Delux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Delux circles away.
Delux throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Delux looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delux circles away from the clinch attempt.

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

Delux wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Machida to regain full guard.
Delux trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delux trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Delux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delux tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brutal Delux wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Delux's head back.
Delux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machida closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Delux's guard.
Delux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machida passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Machida slows the pace down in half guard.
Delux wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
Machida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Delux defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delux is looking to improve his position.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delux keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lyoto Machida was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Delux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Delux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutal Delux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida connects with an inside leg kick.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida throws a combination. Delux tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Delux is rocked!

It looks like Brutal Delux has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Delux! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lyoto Machida!
After the big win, Lyoto Machida made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gilmore
vs
Gustafsson

178 cm
33
181 lbs
23 - 15 - 1

183 cm
25
182 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Happy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gilmore's waist but Gilmore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustafsson off to one side.
No joy there for Gilmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gilmore swings away with a body shot that misses

and Gustafsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Gilmore is defending it quite comfortably.

Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.

Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gilmore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson stops Gilmore from getting back to his feet.

Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilmore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Gilmore defends the submission attempt.

Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Gilmore defends the submission attempt.
Gilmore wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.

Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Gilmore defends the submission attempt.
Gilmore won't allow Gustafsson to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson is taking a breather. Gilmore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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

Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilmore sees it coming and defends easily.
Gilmore wants to get back to his feet.
Gilmore trying to hold on to Gustafsson's head to control him but Gustafsson postures up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gilmore tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gustafsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonas Gustafsson!
After winning the bout, Jonas Gustafsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Zufall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zufall comes into the arena with Rammstein - Sonne blaring out of the sound system. Rainer Zufall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zufall
vs
Meyer

190 cm
26
219 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

188 cm
31
212 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Hilo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rainer Zufall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Meyer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zufall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zufall lands with a straight right. Meyer didn't see that one coming.
Rainer Zufall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zufall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Zufall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zufall is pushing Meyer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zufall tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing Zufall back against the cage.
Zufall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zufall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zufall.
Zufall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Zufall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zufall utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zufall stalling against the cage.
A short left from Zufall.
Zufall scores with a knee to the head.
Zufall lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zufall taking a breather.
Meyer trying to control the position but instead, Zufall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Meyer into the cage.
Zufall lands an uppercut.
Zufall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zufall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Zufall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zufall tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing Zufall back against the cage.
Zufall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Meyer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rainer Zufall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Meyer.
Zufall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Zufall.
Meyer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meyer fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zufall lands a nice uppercut.
Zufall scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Meyer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zufall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zufall lands a body punch.
Meyer looks gassed!
Zufall utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zufall is working Meyer over against the cage.
Zufall lands a left hand.
Zufall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meyer.
Zufall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zufall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Zufall finish him?

It looks like John Meyer has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Zufall.
Zufall presses Meyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zufall lands an uppercut.
Zufall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zufall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zufall utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zufall struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Zufall.
Zufall lands a big knee to the head and Meyer goes down! Zufall pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rainer Zufall!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rainer Zufall waved his t-shirt featuring Hilo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.