ROF 10:A Champion is Born! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Sinclair
vs
Vieira

178 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
167 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Beast Body

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikademus Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Vieira shoots in for a double leg but Sinclair sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up with Sinclair, looking for a takedown. Vieira pushes Sinclair against the ropes but Sinclair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vieira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikademus Sinclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vieira.
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sinclair as he jumps to the side.
Sinclair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Vieira has closed the distance and engaged Sinclair in a clinch.
Sinclair looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vieira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vieira tries to land knees in the clinch but Sinclair avoids the damage to the body.
Sinclair looking to slow down the pace here.
Sinclair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sinclair lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira tries to land knees in the clinch but Sinclair avoids the damage to the body.
Sinclair stalling against the ropes.
Sinclair wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vieira obliges.
Vieira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sinclair.
Vieira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sinclair is defending well for now.
Vieira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vieira missing with knees to the body.
Vieira lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Vieira tries a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sinclair avoids it.
Vieira lands a good knee to the midsection. Sinclair won't want to take too many of those.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Sinclair.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira crunches a lovely knee into Sinclair's ribcage.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
Vieira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sinclair.
Sinclair swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira crunches a lovely knee into Sinclair's ribcage.
Sinclair is looking to control Vieira's arms but Vieira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sinclair has his back to the ropes.
Vieira scores a nice knee to the body.
Sinclair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sinclair struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Sinclair looking to stall.
Sinclair wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sinclair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vieira obliges.
Vieira lands a knee to the body.
Vieira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Vieira.
Vieira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vieira landing knees to the body.
Vieira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sinclair takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vieira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vieira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vieira lands a body shot.
Vieira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vieira missing with knees 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!
Sinclair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vieira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sinclair.
Sinclair managing to block the knees to the body from Vieira.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Vieira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sinclair is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira missing with knees to the body.
Sinclair avoiding damage as Vieira throws knees to the body.
Sinclair tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the ropes.
Sinclair swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sinclair avoiding damage as Vieira throws knees to the body.
Vieira working Sinclair over with knees to the body.
Sinclair is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but Sinclair blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair wants to get back to striking at distance but Vieira won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Sinclair scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vieira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sinclair leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Leo Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sinclair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sinclair as he jumps to the side.
Nikademus Sinclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vieira.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sinclair but Sinclair pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Sinclair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Vieira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sinclair defends it nicely.
Sinclair swats away the attempt to clinch by Vieira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira shoots for a takedown but Sinclair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Sinclair.
A slow jab from Sinclair misses its intended target.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Sinclair shows good takedown defense.
Sinclair jabs at Vieira's body.
Vieira shoots for a takedown but Sinclair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vieira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vieira has a takedown stuffed.
Sinclair feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vieiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Sinclair.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Sinclair scores with a jab to the head.
Sinclair misses the shot to the body.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vieira dives in and grabs Sinclair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
Vieira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sinclair as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sinclair tries to avoid it but Vieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sinclair to the ground. Sinclair escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sinclair lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sinclair.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sinclair throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Sinclair lands a really nice looking cross but Vieira seems unphased.
No luck for Vieira with that takedown attempt.
Nikademus Sinclair is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sinclair scores with a punch to the head.
Sinclair misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Sinclair slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sinclair throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throws a one two combo.

Vieira is rocked!
Vieira is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sinclair is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vieira.
Sinclair is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Vieira hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikademus Sinclair!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Rory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Joyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Joyce struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.6lbs 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. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Rory
vs
Joyce

179 cm
22
148 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

173 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Rory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Joyce!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rory keeps the fight on the outside.
Joyce looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joyce is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rory.

It looks like Steve Joyce has been cut.
Joyce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joyce. Joyce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Joyce is rocked!
Joyce is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Rory just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Joyce has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Rory!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zac Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Miller struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.5lbs 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. Mike Miller is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dane
vs
Miller

181 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Global Empire MMA Gear

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zac Dane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dane throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dane is defended easily by Miller.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dane. That's going to slow Miller down.

Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dane to the ground. Miller is now in Dane's guard.

Dane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller trying to control but Dane is working from the bottom.
Miller cracks Dane with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Miller stands up from Dane's guard - Miller perhaps looking for a knockout.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dane misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to clinch.

Miller has Dane up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dane throws a knee to the head but misses.

Dane pulls Miller into guard.
Dane keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller tries to stand but Dane is controlling from the bottom.
Dane trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Mike Miller has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dane throws a head kick that misses.
Dane is breathing heavily.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dane throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Dane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Dane sprawls well.
Zac Dane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Miller.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dane is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dane defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miller's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mike Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Miller looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dane tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller unloading with bombs!
Miller scoring with strikes but Dane is staying in there.
Miller controlling from the full mount.
Miller lands a big elbow.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller avoids the attempt from Dane to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane is just holding on here. Miller manages to take his back.
Dane trying to control but not successfully.
Miller doesn't have the hooks in and Dane manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller is pulling down on Dane's head to control his posture.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller distracts Dane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Dane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Miller was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Dane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Dane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dane lands a high kick!

Miller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miller is in Dane's guard.
Miller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Miller 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Dane shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller blocks a head kick by Dane.
Dane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller avoids the head kick by Dane.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dane. Miller shrugs it off though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Dane can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Dane looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Dane from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Dane wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Dane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dane keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.

Mike Miller has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dane scores with a push kick.

Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dane tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller wants to break free but Dane has control.
Miller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dane blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller blocks a head kick by Dane.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Dane moves out of range easily.
Dane misses with a head kick.
Dane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Miller scores a takedown into full mount!
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Miller.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zac Dane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller content just to control the position here.
Mike Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dane is bucking up trying to escape but Miller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amileo Hatking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Tulfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hatking
vs
Tulfo

190 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

- Elite Fighter Clothing © -

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amileo Hatking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erwin Tulfo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulfo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hatking is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hatking tries to clinch
and Tulfo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hatking's knee momentarily.
Hatking tries to clinch there but Tulfo circles away.
Hatking stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tulfo.
Tulfo lands a head kick. Hatking smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tulfo scores with a head kick.
Hatking has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulfo.
Hatking dodges the punch combination from Tulfo.
Tulfo lands with a kick to the temple. Hatking shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A swing and a miss from Hatking.
Hatking tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tulfo counters with a nice leg kick.

Hatking gets a double leg takedown into Tulfo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hatking's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tulfo keeping moving, preventing Hatking from controlling successfully.
Tulfo is looking to stand up but Hatking isn't so interested in that idea.
Tulfo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tulfo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tulfo has his foot on Hatking's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hatking works his way back into a safe position though.
Hatking stopping the sweep attempt from Tulfo.
Hatking with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tulfo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hatking is controlling him.

Tulfo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hatking can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatking passes Tulfo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Hatking is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hatking not doing much here.
Hatking is trying to control the action in half guard but Tulfo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tulfo pushes Hatking off looking to stand but Hatking dives back in and keeps control.
Hatking controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Amileo Hatking just wasn't active enough.
Hatking shoots in for a double leg but Tulfo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hatking wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Tulfo as Hatking shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo scores with the left hand. Hatking knows he should have avoided that one.
Erwin Tulfo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatking is looking to clinch but Tulfo is avoiding it.
Hatking wants to clinch
and Tulfo counters with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Tulfo.
Tulfo connects with a solid leg kick.
Tulfo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tulfo.
Hatking takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatking is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tulfo misses with a few strikes there.
Hatking tries to clinch but Tulfo is having none of it.
Hatking closes the distance but Tulfo moves to the side
and Tulfo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hatking tries to close the distance and clinch but Tulfo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tulfo connects with a leg kick. Hatking looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tulfo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tulfo, right into the meat.
Hatking shoots in but Tulfo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amileo Hatking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatking darts in trying to clinch
and Tulfo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tulfo lands with a nice combination. Hatking backs away looking to recover.
Hatking wants to clinch
and Tulfo counters with a head kick.
Tulfo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hatking.
Tulfo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tulfo throws a right hand that Hatking ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatking also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatking throws a big shot that misses.
Tulfo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hatking moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatking looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tulfo is fending him off so far but Hatking persists. Nope, Tulfo circles away and we're back to standing.
Tulfo misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tulfo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tulfo lands with a slapping head kick.
Hatking wants to clinch
and Tulfo counters with a body kick.
Erwin Tulfo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatking fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tulfo misses with a few strikes there.
Hatking moves in looking to clinch but Tulfo pushes him off.
Hatking looks to land a combination but Tulfo avoids it well.
A left and a right from Tulfo both land. Nice combination.
Hatking tries to clinch but Tulfo moves out of range.
Tulfo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hatking has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tulfo.
A slow jab from Hatking misses its intended target.
Hatking slips a jab and a cross from Tulfo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hatking.
Tulfo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hatking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulfo scores with a nice body kick.
Hatking takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tulfo jabs Hatking right on the nose. Hatking blinks but takes it well.
Tulfo throws a right hand that Hatking ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatking also avoids with ease.
Tulfo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hatking.
Tulfo lands a jab-cross combination.
Tulfo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch combination from Tulfo misses.
A combination from Tulfo does no damage.
Hatking steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tulfo. That one must have hurt.
Hatking shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tulfo stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amileo Hatking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tulfo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Erwin Tulfo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulfo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hatking showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tulfo.
Hatking throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tulfo's waist but Tulfo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hatking off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatking tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tulfo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tulfo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatking shoots in looking for a takedown. Tulfo tries to sprawl out of it but Hatking keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tulfo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tulfo fakes the leg kick and cracks Hatking in the body.
Tulfo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatking looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulfo is just out of range.
Erwin Tulfo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulfo throws a head kick that half lands.
Tulfo slips a jab from Hatking.
Tulfo throws a right and a left that Hatking avoids nicely.
Tulfo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tulfo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tulfo moves out of range as Hatking strikes.
Tulfo circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tulfo.
Tulfo swinging wildly here.
Hatking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulfo moves away.
Tulfo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tulfo throws a head kick that half lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tulfo. Hatking shrugs it off though.
Tulfo throws a series of punches but Hatking avoids them all with ease.
Hatking tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tulfo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatking tries to close the distance and clinch but Tulfo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tulfo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tulfo counters with a nice body kick.
Tulfo digs a good hook to Hatking's body.
Hatking has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hatking there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tulfo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo looks to land a combination but Hatking avoids it well.
Hatking shoots in for a takedown but Tulfo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tulfo works over Hatking's head and body with a nice combination.
Tulfo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hatking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulfo manages to avoid it.
Tulfo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tulfo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tulfo is breathing heavily.
Hatking fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!
Hatking shoots in looking for a takedown. Tulfo tries to sprawl out of it but Hatking keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tulfo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tulfo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hatking darts in trying to clinch
and Tulfo counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatking takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tulfo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erwin Tulfo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hatking tries to clinch there but Tulfo circles away.
Hatking takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hatking is looking to clinch but Tulfo is avoiding it.
Tulfo scores with a three punch combo!
Tulfo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tulfo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hatking tries to clinch up.

Hatking throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tulfo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hatking is in Tulfo's guard.
Tulfo is looking to stand back up but Hatking counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tulfo.
Hatking uses his free foot to push down on Tulfo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tulfo.
Hatking can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tulfo is looking to escape.
Tulfo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hatking can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tulfo is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulfo working to try and regain half guard.
Tulfo is squirming around, avoiding Hatking's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Hatking there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hatking takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Amileo Hatking overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatking unloading with bombs!
Hatking sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hatking is landing with some decent strikes but Tulfo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hatking cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Amileo Hatking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatking tries to control but Tulfo wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hatking cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tulfo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hatking throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tulfo is trying desperately to improve position.
Hatking wants to control the pace but Tulfo is squirming around nicely.
Tulfo tries to hold on but Hatking pushes him away.
Hatking raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tulfo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatking. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatking trying to control but Tulfo is having none of it.
Tulfo working to try and regain half guard.
Tulfo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hatking trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hatking is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hatking lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tulfo tries to lock up and control but Hatking gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hatking tries to control but Tulfo wriggling away.
Tulfo tries to lock up and control but Hatking gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hatking content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatking with good strikes from the mount here!
Tulfo is working to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hatking quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hatking but it's paid off an Tulfo is forced to tap! Nice work by Hatking.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amileo Hatking!
A determined Amileo Hatking didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bear Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Fontaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butcher kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Murder Of MAnkind by BIOHAZARD. Fontaine has chosen P.S. Phuk You Too as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Butcher
vs
Fontaine

200 cm
24
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Experienced

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bear Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Fontaine's head but Fontaine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Fontaine.
Butcher punishes Fontaine's body with a nice straight punch.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Fontaine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Fontaine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fontaine showed some decent athleticism there.
Fontaine prevents Butcher from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Fontaine.
Fontaine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Butcher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher taking some punishment here, with Fontaine in his half guard.
Butcher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Butcher tries to get out of the position.
Butcher has hold of Fontaine's hands but Fontaine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fontaine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fontaine working over Butcher with some ground and pound. Butcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Butcher actively working from the bottom here.
Butcher has hold of Fontaine's hands but Fontaine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fontaine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Butcher taking some punishment here, with Fontaine in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher taking some punishment here, with Fontaine in his half guard.

Butcher looking for submissions off his back.
Fontaine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fontaine slips a nice elbow through Butcher's hands, connecting with Butcher's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fontaine lands a nice short elbow.
Fontaine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Fontaine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Butcher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Butcher trying to hold on to Fontaine's head to control him but Fontaine postures up.
Nice strikes from Fontaine there.
Fontaine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fontaine lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fontaine lands strikes from half guard.

Butcher is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fontaine is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Butcher is hurt! He's hurt bad - Fontaine fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Butcher from any more punishment! Congratulations to Fontaine! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Fontaine!
Ricky Fontaine 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dale Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kota Punga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rossi comes into the arena with Heavy Metal! blaring out of the sound system. Punga has chosen who let the dogs out as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Rossi
vs
Punga

173 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
161 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kota Punga!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi swinging wildly here.
Punga stuffs the takedown.
Rossi cracks Punga with a good jab.
Rossi jabs Punga right on the nose. Punga blinks but takes it well.
Rossi lands a right hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rossi.
Rossi cracks Punga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punga is defended easily by Rossi.
Punga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Rossi does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rossi checks a leg kick.
Punga tries for a takedown but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dale Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kota Punga.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rossi cracks Punga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossi as he jumps to the side.
Rossi jabs Punga to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Rossi looking to score a takedown here. Punga is defending well but Rossi drives through and ends up in Punga's guard.
Rossi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rossi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punga on the ground.
Rossi tries to stand but Punga is controlling from the bottom.
Rossi sitting in guard here, content to control.

Punga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rossi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Punga pulls Rossi in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Punga looking for a guillotine here but Rossi defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi stays in close to Punga's body and controls the position.
Rossi wants to control from the top but Punga keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Dale Rossi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rossi throws a right hand that Punga ducks under and follows up with a left that Punga also avoids with ease.

Rossi clinches.

Rossi breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rossi.
Rossi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Punga is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Punga tries for a takedown but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Punga shoots for a takedown but Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Punga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rossi sprawls well. Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Punga gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Rossi.
Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punga lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punga.
Punga looks gassed!

Punga gets caught napping as Rossi dives in and scores a takedown. Punga manages to retain guard.
Rossi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rossi looking to pass the guard.
Rossi is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rossi wants to control from the top but Punga keeps moving.

Punga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rossi trying to control but Punga is working from the bottom.

Punga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rossi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rossi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rossi content to stall in guard here.
Rossi trying to control but Punga is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Rossi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rossi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Punga is trying to defend but Rossi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Punga manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Punga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dale Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punga tries to avoid it but Rossi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punga to the ground. Punga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rossi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Punga circles away.
Punga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Punga.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Punga. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Rossi does no damage.
Rossi jabs Punga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Punga has a takedown stuffed.

Punga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Punga is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punga struggling a bit here.
Punga is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rossi is staying active.
Punga sneaks back into half guard.
Rossi wants to control but Punga is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Punga wants to improve his position but Rossi is controlling well.
Punga wants to control but Rossi is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punga is staying active underneath Rossi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rossi prevents Punga from improving his position.

We're going to have a standup here because Dale Rossi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Punga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rossi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dale Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kota Punga.

Punga gets caught flat footed, as Rossi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rossi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dale Rossi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Punga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rossi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Punga is trying to control the position but Rossi postures up.
Rossi wants to stand but Punga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi wants to control from the top but Punga keeps moving.
Punga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rossi looking to sit in guard and control but Punga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rossi wants to stand and escape but Punga is having none of it.
Punga trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punga throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Punga trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punga is one step ahead there.
Punga looking to pass the guard.
Punga advances to half guard.
Rossi is looking to control Punga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rossi avoid being mounted?

Punga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rossi is just riding it out for now. Punga eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rossi is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Rossi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Punga misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rossi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punga pinned against the ropes. Punga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Punga looks for a takedown but Rossi sprawls well.
Rossi looks for a takedown but Punga sprawls well.
Rossi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossi thumps Punga with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rossi.
Punga tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Punga as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossi misses with the combination.
Punga closes the distance and clinches up with Rossi, looking for a takedown. Punga pushes Rossi against the ropes but Rossi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Punga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Rossi as Punga shoots in.
Rossi throws a nice looking combination but Punga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punga shoots in but Rossi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rossi sizes up Punga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rossi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rossi looks to land a combination but Punga avoids it well.
Punga is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rossi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Punga.
Rossi lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Rossi. Those never looked like landing.

Rossi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Punga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dale Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punga wants to get back to his feet.
Rossi wants to stand up but Punga has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Punga is looking to escape.

Punga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rossi is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Punga is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rossi is tapping! Great win for Punga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kota Punga!
Our winner, Kota Punga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azumah Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miller
vs
Nelson

184 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
171 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azumah Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Nelson looking to score a takedown here. Miller is defending well but Nelson drives through and ends up in Miller's guard.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.

Nelson has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nelson's guard.
Nelson controlling Miller's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nelson wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Miller rolls with it to try and escape but Nelson cranks on the arm and Miller is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azumah Nelson!
Azumah Nelson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Biggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Adebesi
vs
Biggins

180 cm
21
166 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Adebesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Biggins!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biggins is defended easily by Adebesi.
Adebesi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biggins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggins.
Simon Adebesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Biggins.
A lazy left from Adebesi finds it's target.
Biggins is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Russell Biggins has been cut.
Adebesi throws a right and a left that Biggins avoids nicely.
Adebesi tries to bum rush Biggins with a series of wild strikes but Biggins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adebesi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Biggins with that takedown attempt.
Biggins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adebesi tries to avoid it but Biggins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adebesi to the ground. Adebesi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adebesi throws a nice looking combination but Biggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adebesi fails to land with a series of punches.
Adebesi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Biggins scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Biggins has control of Adebesi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Adebesi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Adebesi tries to buck Biggins off but he can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Adebesi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Biggins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Biggins looking for a guillotine from mount but Adebesi is having none of it.
Adebesi is trying to stand up.
Biggins is landing with some decent strikes but Adebesi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adebesi blocking the ground and pound.

Biggins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Adebesi tries to buck Biggins off but he can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biggins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Adebesi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Biggins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Adebesi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Adebesi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Biggins is trying to get an arm triangle but Adebesi is defending well.
Adebesi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Biggins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Adebesi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebesi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adebesi throws a right hand that Biggins ducks under and follows up with a left that Biggins also avoids with ease.
Adebesi misses with a few strikes there.
Biggins slips a jab and a cross from Adebesi.
Biggins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Biggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biggins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adebesi defends it nicely.
Simon Adebesi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adebesi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adebesi throws a right hand that Biggins ducks under and follows up with a left that Biggins also avoids with ease.
Biggins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simon Adebesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adebesi circles away.
Adebesi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biggins takes one on the button.

Biggins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Biggins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adebesi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Biggins looks gassed!
Adebesi wants to get back to his feet.

Biggins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebesi is not content to let Biggins control the position.
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 Simon Adebesi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Biggins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adebesi misses with a few strikes there.
Biggins shoots in looking for a takedown but Adebesi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biggins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biggins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Biggins with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Adebesi.
Adebesi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adebesi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biggins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adebesi sprawls well. Adebesi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biggins gets slowly back to his feet.
Simon Adebesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Biggins.
Adebesi throws a series of punches but Biggins avoids them all with ease.
Biggins shoots in looking for a takedown. Adebesi tries to sprawl out of it but Biggins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Adebesi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adebesi scores with a punch to the head.
Adebesi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adebesi misses with a double jab.

Biggins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adebesi is trying to defend but Biggins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Biggins stops Adebesi from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Biggins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggins wants to free his trapped foot but Adebesi is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Biggins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adebesi defends it well.
Adebesi tries to kick Biggins off but Biggins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Biggins seems to be looking for submissions.
Adebesi is trying to stand up here but Biggins is controlling him well.
Biggins tries to pass to full mount but Adebesi defends it.

Biggins is looking for a kimura here.
Biggins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebesi looks like he's trying to stand up.

Biggins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adebesi sees it coming and defends easily.

Adebesi pushes Biggins off and gets back to his feet.
Adebesi lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Adebesi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Biggins doesn't seem phased though.
Adebesi misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adebesi lands with a nice combination. Biggins backs away looking to recover.
Biggins shoots for a takedown but Adebesi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biggins shoots in looking for a takedown. Adebesi tries to sprawl out of it but Biggins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Adebesi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebesi connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Biggins! He's out on his feet! Adebesi rushes in and drops Biggins with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Simon Adebesi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Schmelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Tommo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmelly comes to the ring accompanied by Possibility. 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.

Schmelly
vs
Tommo

180 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

179 cm
19
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Schmelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Tommo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tommo swivels and escapes.
Tommo misses the jab.
Tommo slips under a jab from Schmelly.
Tommo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schmelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Schmelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Schmelly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tommo is trying to defend but Schmelly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

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

Schmelly is trying for a kimura here. Tommo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Schmelly wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Schmelly!
Barry Schmelly is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Barry Schmelly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeddicus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Horn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Horn
vs
Zorrander

195 cm
22
272 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

194 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Horn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeddicus Zorrander!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zorrander was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.
Horn throws a body kick that misses.
Zorrander throws a leg kick but Horn moved away.
Zorrander lands an overhand right.

It looks like Kenny Horn has been cut.
Zorrander takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horn wants to clinch up but Zorrander keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Horn finds it's way through Zorrander's defenses.

It looks like Zeddicus Zorrander has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zorrander misses with a low kick.
Horn clobbers Zorrander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Zorrander is predictable there
and Horn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That has opened up Zeddicus Zorrander's cut even more.

Horn clinches.
Zorrander is trying to stall.
Horn with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zorrander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zorrander is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Zorrander fails to land.
Zorrander lands a nice uppercut.
Zorrander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zorrander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horns head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Horn throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zorrander fails to land.
Horn lands an elbow inside.
Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zorrander's elbow.
Horn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zorrander is defending well for now.
Zorrander has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Zorrander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zorrander backwards.

Zeddicus Zorrander's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Horn landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zorrander managing to block the knees to the body from Horn.
Zorrander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Horn.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenny Horn!
Kenny Horn is the new heavyweight champion!
Kenny Horn decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.