EFC 125 : The Comeback PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jess Liaudin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin comes into the arena with Tupac blaring out of the sound system. Liaudin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jump Around. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Larkin
vs
Liaudin

173 cm
25
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jess Liaudin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin has his takedown stuffed

and Liaudin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Liaudin 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.

Larkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Larkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Liaudin.
Larkin wants to control but Liaudin is keeping busy.

Liaudin is trying to work for a kimura but Larkin is defending well.
Larkin wants to control but Liaudin is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liaudin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Larkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liaudin pulls his head out easily.
Liaudin is trying to control. Larkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Liaudin scores with a couple of nice shots.

Larkin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Liaudin passes into side control!

Liaudin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liaudin lands a nice forearm strike.

Liaudin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Liaudin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larkin, who protects the arm well.
Liaudin is looking to take a break and control but Larkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Liaudin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Larkin struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Liaudin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Liaudin prefers to stall for the moment though.

Liaudin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liaudin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Liaudin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Liaudin is looking to take a break and control but Larkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Liaudin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Larkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin tries to buck Liaudin off but Liaudin is having none of it.

Liaudin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larkin, who protects the arm well.
Larkin is not content to let Liaudin control the position.

Liaudin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liaudin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Liaudin is looking to take a break and control but Larkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin struggling a bit here.

Liaudin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Larkin tries to bench press Liaudin off him but Liaudin keeps the position.
Larkin is not content to let Liaudin control the position.

Liaudin is trying to get an arm triangle but Larkin is defending well.
Larkin is looking to regain half guard here but Liaudin keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liaudin is putting a hurting on Larkin here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larkin misses with a takedown attempt

and Liaudin counters with a shoot takedown. Larkin fights it but they end up in guard.
Liaudin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Liaudin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Larkin looking for a guillotine here but Liaudin defends easily.
Liaudin controls from within his opponent's guard.

Liaudin has gone for a leg lock! Larkin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Liaudin's guard.
Liaudin wants to sweep but no luck.

Liaudin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Larkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liaudin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larkin defends it easily.
Larkin trying to control but Liaudin is working from the bottom.

Larkin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Liaudin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Larkin is looking to defend but Liaudin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Larkin! Liaudin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Larkin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jess Liaudin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Junior Hard Hitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Vampire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blood Vampire will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hard Hitter
vs
Vampire

170 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
135 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Hard Hitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blood Vampire!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vampire swinging wildly here.
Hard Hitter misses with a wild body shot.
Vampire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blood Vampire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hard Hitter misses with a looping left.
Hard Hitter scores with a leg kick.
Hard Hitter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hard Hitter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vampire works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Hard Hitter.
Hard Hitter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Vampire.
Vampire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vampire misses with a two punch combination.
Hard Hitter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vampire throws out the jab.
Vampire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hard Hitter was well out of range. Poor timing from Vampire.
Vampire throws a nice looking combination but Hard Hitter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hard Hitter.
Vampire is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard Hitter misses with a series of wild punches.
Vampire fails with a takedown attempt.
Vampire misses with an uppercut. Hard Hitter saw that one coming.
Vampire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hard Hitter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vampire.
Vampire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vampire looks gassed!
Vampire misses with a hook. Hard Hitter ducked under it nicely.
Vampire is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A good leg kick by Hard Hitter.
Vampire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Vampire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vampire fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hard Hitter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard Hitter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vampire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hard Hitter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vampire looks to throw the jab but Hard Hitter is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hard Hitter.
Hard Hitter stuffs the takedown attempt from Vampire. Vampire gets slowly back to his feet.
Junior Hard Hitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blood Vampire.
Hard Hitter lands with a kick to the temple. Vampire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Vampire is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle, before Hard Hitter throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Vampire's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hard Hitter lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Junior Hard Hitter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxime Roland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodgers has chosen For those we left behind - fade as his entrance music. Maxime Roland had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Dan Rodgers looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Roland
vs
Rodgers

192 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxime Roland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
Roland avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Roland fails to land the takedown.
Roland shoots in and drives through. Rodgers sprawls well.
Roland looks to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Roland wants to clinch up but Rodgers keeps it at a distance.

Rodgers takes the fight into the clinch.
Roland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodgers's defenses.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roland avoids it.
Rodgers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roland misses with an elbow strike.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roland misses with an elbow strike.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Rodgers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodgers misses with a knee to the head.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodgers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodgers looks gassed!
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Roland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodgers blocks the elbow strike.
Rodgers looking to throw knees to the head but Roland is blocking nicely.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roland lands an elbow inside.
Roland lands an elbow that stopped Rodgers in his tracks for a moment.
Rodgers tries a knee to the head but Roland blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodgers tries to land knees in the clinch but Roland avoids the damage to the body.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Roland lands an elbow that stopped Rodgers in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Roland.
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!
Rodgers misses with a knee strike.
Rodgers avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Roland lands an elbow that stopped Rodgers in his tracks for a moment.
Roland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but Roland gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the cage.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodgers misses with a knee strike.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roland lands a damaging elbow.
Roland lands an elbow just above Rodgers 's eye.
Rodgers blocks the elbow strike.
Rodgers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roland lands an elbow inside that Rodgers shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roland.
Roland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodgers's defenses.
Roland misses with an elbow strike.
Roland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Roland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodgers's defenses.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodgers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Roland.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Rodgers taking a breather.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers blocks the elbow strike.
Roland lands an elbow inside that Rodgers shrugs off.
Roland lands an elbow inside that Rodgers shrugs off.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodgers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roland.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodgers stuffs the takedown attempt from Roland. Roland gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Roland clinches.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodgers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roland.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Rodgers avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roland avoids it.
Roland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rodgers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers tries to land knees in the clinch but Roland avoids the damage to the body.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but Roland blocks with his arms.
Roland avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
Roland avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
Rodgers misses with a knee strike.
Rodgers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roland is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Roland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Maxime Roland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodgers misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roland lands an elbow just above Rodgers 's eye.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Rodgers avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
Rodgers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Roland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodgers's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Roland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodgers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roland.
Roland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Rodgers misses with a knee strike.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers tries to break the clinch but Roland is controlling the position.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodgers's brow.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers working Roland over with knees to the body.
Rodgers avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers scores with a knee to the head.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodgers misses with a knee strike.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodgers looking to throw knees to the head but Roland is blocking nicely.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike from Roland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers tries a knee to the head but Roland blocks it.
Roland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodgers blocks the elbow strike.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.

Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodgers as he connects with a hook.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodgers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roland is defended easily by Rodgers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxime Roland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roland dodges the punch combination from Rodgers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxime Roland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Roland takes one to the side of the head.

Roland forces Rodgers back against the cage and clinches.
Rodgers trying to stall but Roland improves his position.
Rodgers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roland blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roland as Rodgers tries to tie him up.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Roland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Roland lands an elbow inside that Rodgers shrugs off.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers connects with a knee to the head.
Roland misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roland blocks it with crossed arms.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Roland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodgers tries a knee to the head but Roland blocks it.
Roland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Roland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roland lands a nice elbow.
Rodgers takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodgers's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roland lands an elbow that stopped Rodgers in his tracks for a moment.
Rodgers avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roland is defending well for now.
Roland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodgers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roland is defending well for now.
Rodgers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roland blocks it with crossed arms.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roland throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers missing with knees to the body.
Roland lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Roland lands an elbow just above Rodgers 's eye.
Rodgers avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Rodgers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
Rodgers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roland is defending well for now.
Roland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roland lands an elbow just above Rodgers 's eye.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodgers lands a knee to the body.
Rodgers tries to land knees in the clinch but Roland avoids the damage to the body.
Roland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Roland avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
Rodgers misses with a knee to the head.
Rodgers dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
Rodgers is trying to push Roland away but Roland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodgers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roland throws an elbow but misses.
Rodgers crunches a lovely knee into Roland's ribcage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodgers's brow.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but Roland blocks with his arms.
Rodgers looking to throw knees to the head but Roland is blocking nicely.
Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodgers trying to land knees to the body.
Roland lands an elbow just above Rodgers 's eye.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roland avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodgers's brow.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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!
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Rodgers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dan Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodgers blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
Maxime Roland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers is stalling here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxime Roland!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxime Roland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mo Tali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tali kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is If ya smelllllllllllll what the rock is cookin. 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?

Tali
vs
Adebesi

177 cm
29
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
166 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mo Tali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Adebesi!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tali is defended easily by Adebesi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tali.
Tali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adebesi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tali somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Tali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adebesi scores with a nice right hand.
Adebesi works Tali's body with a nice hook.
Tali tries to clinch there but Adebesi circles away.
Adebesi jabs Tali right on the nose. Tali blinks but takes it well.
Tali slips under a jab from Adebesi.
Tali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adebesi misses with a double jab.

Tali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebesi is trying to stand back up but Tali is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tali trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Adebesi has one foot on Tali's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tali slips a jab from Adebesi.
Adebesi misses with a double jab
and Tali counters with a nice kick to the body.
Adebesi lands a right hook to the body.
Tali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adebesi misses with a two punch combination.
Adebesi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adebesi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adebesi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adebesi, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebesi throws an overhand right that lands on Tali's shoulder, as Tali tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebesi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adebesi swivels and escapes.
Tali shoots in but Adebesi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adebesi looks to land a combination. Tali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Adebesi misses.
Tali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adebesi lands a two punch combo.
Adebesi misses the jab.
Adebesi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adebesi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tali.
Adebesi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tali.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebesi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Adebesi.
Tali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adebesi.
Nice sprawl there from Adebesi as Tali shoots in.
Adebesi jabs at Tali's body.
Adebesi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tali counters with a single leg into guard. Adebesi didn't expect that.
Tali won't allow Adebesi to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adebesi looks gassed!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Tali decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adebesi, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebesi misses with a straight right.
Adebesi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adebesi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tali.
Tali shoots for a takedown but Adebesi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adebesi throws out the jab.
Adebesi swings widly with a right hand

and Tali counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Adebesi's guard now.
Tali wants to control from the top but Adebesi keeps moving.
Adebesi is looking to stand up but Tali isn't so interested in that idea.
Tali trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebesi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tali is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adebesi wants to stand but Tali is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tali stops Adebesi from getting back to his feet.

Tali is looking for a kimura here.
Tali is looking to advance position but Adebesi won't allow it.
Adebesi is looking to escape.
Tali thows a huge punch but Adebesi dodges it nicely.
Adebesi is looking to escape.
Adebesi is breathing heavily.

Adebesi pushes Tali off, looking to escape but Tali dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Adebesi is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mo Tali!
After winning the bout, Mo Tali 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes to the cage accompanied by 12 Stones - Bulletproof. Hungus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Castle
vs
Hungus

184 cm
32
195 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

186 cm
26
190 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 clothing)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Castle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Hungus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hungus thows a body shot but no joy.
Hungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castle manages to avoid it.
Hungus ducks under a wild hook from Castle.
Hungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Castle.
Hungus looks to land a combination but Castle avoids it well.
No joy there for Castle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hungus looks to land a combination but Castle avoids it well.
Castle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Castle swinging wildly here.
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hungus thuds a left hand into Castle's body.
Castle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castle slips a jab and a cross from Hungus.
Hungus looks to land a combination but Castle avoids it well.
Castle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hungus counters with a series of strikes. Castle will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Hungus tries to bum rush Castle with a series of wild strikes but Castle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungus throws a right and a left that Castle avoids nicely.
Hungus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hungus misses with a few strikes there.
Hungus looks to land a combination but Castle avoids it well.
Hungus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castle.
Hungus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hungus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hungus scrambles back to his feet.
Castle dodges the punch combination from Hungus.
Castle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castle throws a lazy right hand but Hungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hungus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castle delivers a nice body kick.
Hungus misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Castle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hungus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hungus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hungus is trying to hold Castle in close to prevent damage but Castle has managed to pass into half guard.

Castle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hungus sees it coming and defends easily.

Hungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Castle is looking for a kimura but Hungus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castle to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is looking to take a break and control but Hungus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castle tries to pass to full mount but Hungus defends it.
Castle trying to control from half guard but Hungus is working away.

Hungus has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Castle. Oh but Hungus has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Castle goes limp - he's gone! Hungus jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Hungus!
Karl Hungus is the new middleweight champion!
Karl Hungus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 clothing) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil deGrasse Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayburn Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scotland the Brave kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Neil deGrasse Tyson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wayburn Hilton's chin.

deGrasse Tyson
vs
Hilton

175 cm
21
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
28
185 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Brute
Stonewall

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neil deGrasse Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayburn Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deGrasse Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hilton.
A telegraphed right hand from Hilton misses the target.
deGrasse Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Neil deGrasse Tyson has been cut.
Hilton avoids the head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
A head kick misses from deGrasse Tyson.
Hilton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by deGrasse Tyson.
Hilton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hilton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses.
Hilton throws a looping overhand right but deGrasse Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a front kick but Hilton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hilton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a kick to the body.
deGrasse Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Hilton lands an overhand right.
deGrasse Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
deGrasse Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Hilton moves out of range easily.
Hilton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
deGrasse Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hilton.
Hilton swinging wildly here.
Hilton throws a sloppy head kick and deGrasse Tyson moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on deGrasse Tyson if he has to take too many more of those.
Hilton throws a series of punches but deGrasse Tyson moves out of range.
Hilton lands with a cross.
Hilton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Hilton throws a right and a left that deGrasse Tyson avoids nicely.
deGrasse Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a leg kick.
Hilton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but deGrasse Tyson moves away.
deGrasse Tyson is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for deGrasse Tyson.
Hilton lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
deGrasse Tyson throws a front kick that sends Hilton stumbling back into the cage.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Wayburn Hilton has been cut.
Hilton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
deGrasse Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract deGrasse Tyson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Neil deGrasse Tyson's cut is getting worse.
A big left from deGrasse Tyson misses.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that Hilton semi-blocks.
Hilton throws a sloppy head kick and deGrasse Tyson moves out of range easily.
Hilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton looks gassed!
Hilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
deGrasse Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick there by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson lands with a slapping head kick.
Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a leg kick.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a hook. Hilton ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from deGrasse Tyson. Hilton shrugs it off though.
deGrasse Tyson thuds his shin into the meat of Hilton's side.
deGrasse Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
deGrasse Tyson cracks the inside of Hilton's front leg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a leg kick. Hilton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hilton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck deGrasse Tyson on the side of the head.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
deGrasse Tyson lands with a slapping head kick.
Hilton blocks a head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
Hilton throws a big shot that misses.
Hilton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
deGrasse Tyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
deGrasse Tyson cracks the inside of Hilton's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! deGrasse Tyson slams his shin into Hilton's torso.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick but Hilton moves out of range.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
deGrasse Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
deGrasse Tyson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hilton.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hilton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
deGrasse Tyson lands a high kick!
Hilton misses with a head kick.
deGrasse Tyson throws a nice head kick!
Hilton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hilton misses the jab.
Hilton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
deGrasse Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by deGrasse Tyson.

Hilton is rocked!
Hilton misses with a head kick.
Hilton is still on wobbly legs! Can deGrasse Tyson finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. deGrasse Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a head kick.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hilton throws a head kick but deGrasse Tyson moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deGrasse Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hilton. deGrasse Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
deGrasse Tyson takes a swing at Hilton's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson keeps Hilton at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil deGrasse Tyson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A good leg kick by deGrasse Tyson.
Hilton seems to have recovered his senses.
deGrasse Tyson throws a push kick but Hilton slaps the foot to one side.
Hilton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hilton missing with a left hand there. deGrasse Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilton tries to bum rush deGrasse Tyson with a series of wild strikes but deGrasse Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
deGrasse Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a head kick.
Hilton throws a sloppy head kick and deGrasse Tyson moves out of range easily.
Hilton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
deGrasse Tyson misses with an uppercut. Hilton saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Hilton.
deGrasse Tyson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
deGrasse Tyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hilton's calf.
Hilton is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
deGrasse Tyson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hilton blocks a head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
Hilton tries to clinch but deGrasse Tyson moves out of range.
Hilton misses with a head kick.
Hilton blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hilton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hilton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from deGrasse Tyson.
Hilton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hilton throws a shot from downtown. deGrasse Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hilton walks forward, straight into a front kick from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
deGrasse Tyson throws a nice outside leg kick.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick but Hilton moves out of range.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a straight right.
Hilton misses with a head kick.
Wayburn Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

deGrasse Tyson clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilton takes an elbow to the temple.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson prevents a body shot from Hilton.
deGrasse Tyson looking to slow down the pace here.
deGrasse Tyson blocks the elbow strike.
Hilton lands a left hand.
Hilton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
deGrasse Tyson looking to throw knees to the head but Hilton is blocking nicely.
Hilton being controlled against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
deGrasse Tyson looking to stall.
deGrasse Tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
deGrasse Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hilton blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hilton prevents deGrasse Tyson from breaking the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
Hilton scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for deGrasse Tyson.

deGrasse Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hilton throws a head kick but deGrasse Tyson moves out of range.
Hilton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from deGrasse Tyson. That one must have hurt.
deGrasse Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hilton finds it's way round the side to connect with deGrasse Tyson's head.
Hilton tries to clinch there but deGrasse Tyson circles away.
Hilton lands a glancing blow to the side of deGrasse Tyson's head.
Hilton moves out of range of the body kick from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilton tries to close the distance and clinch up but deGrasse Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hilton blocks the body kick.
Hilton throws the left hand but deGrasse Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
deGrasse Tyson misses with a low kick.
deGrasse Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hilton.
Hilton lands with a good body shot.
Hilton throws a nice looking combination but deGrasse Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilton blocks a jab.
Hilton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
deGrasse Tyson throws out a loose jab but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton avoids the head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
Hilton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
deGrasse Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hilton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hilton lands with a straight right. deGrasse Tyson didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - deGrasse Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
deGrasse Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deGrasse Tyson lands a head kick!
deGrasse Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hilton.
Hilton lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Neil deGrasse Tyson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

deGrasse Tyson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Hilton misses with a wild body shot.
deGrasse Tyson throws a jab when Hilton was well out of range.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a head kick. Hilton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a leg kick.
Hilton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from deGrasse Tyson misses.
Hilton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hilton throws a hook to the side of deGrasse Tyson's head but deGrasse Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hilton avoids the head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
Hilton connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hilton tests deGrasse Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
deGrasse Tyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hilton's calf.
deGrasse Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hilton.
Hilton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
deGrasse Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Hilton.
Hilton misses with a head kick.
Hilton is looking to clinch.
deGrasse Tyson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hilton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton slips under a jab from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson lands with an overhand left.
Hilton throws the left hand but deGrasse Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Hilton throws a hook but deGrasse Tyson avoids it easily.
deGrasse Tyson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hilton avoids the head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
That kick from deGrasse Tyson tenderised Hilton's leg. Hilton is trying to keep his angry face on.
deGrasse Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Hilton moves out of range easily.
Hilton avoids the head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton cracks deGrasse Tyson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hilton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
deGrasse Tyson avoids the head kick by Hilton.
deGrasse Tyson connects with an inside leg kick.
deGrasse Tyson avoids the head kick by Hilton.
A head kick from deGrasse Tyson lands but Hilton takes it in his stride.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses.
deGrasse Tyson blocks a head kick by Hilton.

deGrasse Tyson clinches with his opponent.
deGrasse Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Hilton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilton.
deGrasse Tyson throws an elbow that misses.
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
deGrasse Tyson can't break the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a knee strike.
deGrasse Tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hilton blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton blocks the elbow strike.
deGrasse Tyson throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hilton looking to throw knees to the head but deGrasse Tyson is blocking nicely.
deGrasse Tyson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hilton is defending well for now.
Hilton lands a nice uppercut.
Hilton scores a nice knee to the body.
Hilton is trying to stall.
Hilton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of deGrasse Tysons head.
Wayburn Hilton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
deGrasse Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
deGrasse Tyson can't break the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hilton avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hilton.
deGrasse Tyson takes a shot to the head.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hilton's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to break free.
Hilton misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilton managing to block the knees to the body from deGrasse Tyson.
Hilton misses with a short punch on the inside.
deGrasse Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow just above Hilton 's eye.
Hilton tries a knee to the head but deGrasse Tyson blocks it.
Hilton lands a knee to the body.
Hilton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hilton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
deGrasse Tyson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hilton.
deGrasse Tyson takes an elbow to the temple.

Neil deGrasse Tyson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deGrasse Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hilton misses with an elbow strike.
Hilton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. deGrasse Tyson is defending well for now.
Wayburn Hilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hilton avoids a wild elbow strike from deGrasse Tyson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Neil deGrasse Tyson!
An out of breath Neil deGrasse Tyson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.