SVW 18: Rolland vs Yue PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Woite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murska comes into the arena with Perhosveitsi-Heikki & Lika-Aki - Aakkoset blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Murska
vs
Woite

189 cm
25
215 lbs
15 - 3 - 1

190 cm
23
223 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute
Reaper Combatwear

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Woite!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woite's sensitive parts.
Woite shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murska swings for the body but Woite moves out of range.
Murska walks into a straight right hand from Woite.

It looks like Balig Murska has been cut.
Murska throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Woite misses
enabling Murska to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska throws an overhand right that lands on Woite's shoulder, as Woite tries to avoid the shot.
Murska connects with a body shot that sends Woite's belly button to the back.
Murska is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Murska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murska thuds his shin into the meat of Woite's side.
Woite moves away from the strike by Murska.
Murska keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murska tries to bum rush Woite with a series of wild strikes but Woite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woite swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murska counters with an inside leg kick.
Woite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murska throws out the jab.
Murska scores with a jab.
Woite tries to land a leg kick but Murska saw it coming and moves away.
Woite lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Woite scores with a one two! Murska had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woite misses with a head kick.
Balig Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woite takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woite doesn't seem bothered though.
Woite fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Murska misses the target.
Murska looks to score with a jab to the body but Woite is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murska cracks Woite with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Woite looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Murska finish him?

Woite is rocked!
Murska avoids the head kick by Woite.
Woite is still on wobbly legs! Can Murska finish him?
Murska lands an uppercut, right on the button! Woite tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balig Murska!
Balig Murska took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins's entrance music is Sans Pression- Numero 1. A fine choice. Jay Wilkins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wilkins
vs
Guida

182 cm
26
162 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

170 cm
29
170 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clay Guida!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Guida!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Wilkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Guida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guida wants to hold on but Wilkins pushes him away.
Guida blocking the ground and pound.
Guida sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Wilkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guida defends it well.
Wilkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guida's head.

Guida is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilkins.

Wilkins is working for a kimura but Guida is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilkins is one step ahead there.
Wilkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guida keeping full guard, as Wilkins tries to pass.
Wilkins throwing strikes from guard but Guida blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is pushing down on Guida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guida is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilkins lands a nice short elbow.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guida sees it coming and defends easily.

Wilkins is trying to work for a kimura but Guida is defending well.
Wilkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guida defending well though.
Wilkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guida regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins preventing the sweep.
Guida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guida seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Guida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilkins's guard.
Guida postures up.
Wilkins is really struggling to control Guida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wilkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guida wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Guida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkins is keeping the position for now.
Guida wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guida but Guida pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida misses with an uppercut.
Wilkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Guida looks for a takedown but Wilkins sprawls well.
Guida shoots in and drives through. Wilkins sprawls well.
Jay Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Guida.
Horrible takedown by Wilkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Guida which made him look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilkins sprawls well. Wilkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guida gets slowly back to his feet.
Jay Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guida stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilkins. Wilkins gets slowly back to his feet.

Wilkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wilkins seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilkins shoots in for a takedown but Guida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guida fails with a takedown attempt.
Guida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guida somewhat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Guida enables Wilkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guida pulls Wilkins in close to prevent any damage.
Wilkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilkins throws an elbow that misses. Guida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilkins's guard. Nice move by Guida!
Wilkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guida manages to get himself to full guard.
Guida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilkins is one step ahead there.
Wilkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Guida has wrist control.
Wilkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilkins looking to pass the guard.
Wilkins is in close to Guida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilkins is in close to Guida's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Wilkins has gone for a leg lock! Guida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilkins's guard.
Guida advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guida prevents Wilkins from improving his position.
Guida wants to pass to mount but Wilkins is defending the position.
Guida is trying to control. Wilkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilkins.

Wilkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guida is aware though and is defending well.
Guida wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Jay Wilkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guida wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is keeping the position.
Wilkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guida.
Guida trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkins trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guida leaves Wilkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilkins looks for a takedown but Guida sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Wilkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guida sprawls well. Guida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilkins somewhat.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guida as he jumps to the side.

Guida scores a takedown into full mount!
Guida raining down hammerfists from mount.
Guida in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Guida is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wilkins is surviving well by controlling Guida's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Guida.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is looking to get to half guard.
Guida is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Guida dominating with strikes here.
Wilkins is trying to stand up.
Guida lands a big elbow.
Guida tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guida lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Wilkins is rocked!
Guida looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Wilkins covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Guida!
Clay Guida thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Todd Straub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Straub
vs
Taker

185 cm
31
168 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

178 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd Straub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Taker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Straub.
Taker throws a nice looking combination but Straub bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Straub throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taker tries to clinch but Straub moves out of range.
Taker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taker looks for a takedown but Straub sprawls well.
Taker misses with a takedown
and Straub counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd Straub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Taker.

Straub closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Straub lands in his opponent's guard.
Taker wants to stand and escape but Straub is having none of it.
Taker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Straub pushes down on Taker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
It looks like Straub is going to stand back up.
Straub controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Taker trying to control from the bottom.
Taker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Straub trying to control from half guard but Taker is working away.
Taker is trying to control but can't.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jim Taker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taker misses with a double jab
and Straub counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Straub throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Straub tries to clinch but Taker moves out of range.
Taker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Straub sprawls well. Straub wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taker gets slowly back to his feet.
Taker misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Straub takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taker dodges the punch combination from Straub.
Taker fakes the leg kick and cracks Straub in the body.
Taker misses with a jab, cross combination.

Straub scores with a takedown into Taker's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straub passes Taker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Straub is trying to control the action in half guard but Taker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taker scores with a few weak punches.
Straub wants to pass the guard but Taker is defending well.
Straub working the head and body with strikes.
Taker trying to control but Straub postures up.
Straub blocks the strikes from Taker.
Taker looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taker gets back to full guard.
Straub slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Straub scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straub wants to control from the top but Taker keeps moving.
Straub stops Taker from standing up.
Taker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Straub not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

We're going to have a standup here because Todd Straub wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Straub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Taker tries to keep at a distance but Straub has taken the fight into the clinch.

Taker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Straub avoids it really well and circles away.
Straub tries to close the distance and clinch but Taker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Straub both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taker misses with an uppercut. Straub saw that one coming.
Straub checks a leg kick.
Taker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Taker misses the target.
Taker stuffs the takedown attempt from Straub. Straub gets slowly back to his feet.
Taker misses with a hook

and Straub counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Straub content to control rather than advance.
Taker is not content to let Straub control the position.
Straub is really struggling to control Taker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Taker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Todd Straub wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Taker takes a swing at Straub's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Straub tries to close the distance and clinch but Taker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Straub tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Straub keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taker.
Taker lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Todd Straub has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Straub. Beautiful body shot.
Straub moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taker leaves Straub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taker scores with a shot to the body.
Taker throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Taker. That snapped Straub's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Taker. No joy for Straub on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Straub. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Straub checks it well.
Straub throws a nice looking combination but Taker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Straub tries to avoid it but Taker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Straub to the ground. Straub escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Todd Straub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Straub tries to sprawl but Taker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Taker stops Straub from getting back to his feet.
Straub is trying to get back to full guard.
Taker working over Straub with some ground and pound. Straub looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taker wants to pass to mount but Straub is defending the position.
Taker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Straub defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taker trying to control from half guard but Straub is working away.
Straub wants to control but Taker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taker working the head and body with strikes.
Straub controlling the position for now.
Taker wants to take a breather but Straub is having none of it.
Straub makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Straub.
Taker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Straub is looking to stand up but Taker isn't so interested in that idea.
Taker connects with a couple of short punches.
Taker wants to control from the top but Straub keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taker passes into half guard.
Straub is controlling Taker's trapped leg to prevent Taker from advancing to side control.
Taker winds up and cracks Straub with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taker is trying to control. Straub wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taker stops Straub from getting back to his feet.
Taker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Straub taking some punishment here, with Taker in his half guard.
Taker is trying to control. Straub wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Straub is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Taker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Todd Straub's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Straub checks the leg kick nicely there.
Straub connects with a jab.
Taker shoots in looking for a takedown. Straub tries to sprawl out of it but Taker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Straub manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Straub avoids the head kick by Taker.
Taker misses with a two punch combination.

Straub closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taker to the mat! Taker manages to get full guard.
Taker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Straub pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taker is keeping the position for now.
Straub trying to control the position from guard on top but Taker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taker working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Straub landing with the ground and pound.
Straub wants to control from the top but Taker keeps moving.
Todd Straub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Todd Straub wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Taker with a poor takedown
and Straub counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Straub counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd Straub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Taker.
Taker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Straub swinging wildly here.
Taker throws a body kick that misses.
Taker is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taker tries to keep at a distance but Straub has taken the fight into the clinch.
Straub tries to circle away but Taker has him pinned against the cage.

Taker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taker looks for the body kick but Straub saw that one coming.
Straub ducks right into an uppercut from Taker.
Jim Taker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taker shoots in looking for a takedown but Straub manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taker throws a right hand that Straub ducks under and follows up with a left that Straub also avoids with ease.
Taker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Straub stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Straub wants it to stay on the feet.

Straub has managed to clinch.
Taker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Straub's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Straub gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Taker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taker swats away the attempt to clinch by Straub.
Straub tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Straub is working for takedown but Taker is calmly controlling the position for now.

Straub lands a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Straub's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Straub looking to pass the guard.
Taker working a defensive guard here.
Straub trying to control the position from guard on top but Taker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taker looking to control.
Taker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Straub kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jim Taker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Straub is defended easily by Taker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Taker lands but Straub takes it in his stride.
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!
Straub tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taker swivels and escapes.
Straub fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Straub stuffs the takedown attempt from Taker. Taker gets slowly back to his feet.
Straub throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Straub circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Straub showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Straub 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Straub!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Aces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berto Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aces
vs
Dimagiba

184 cm
23
163 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

203 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonny Aces!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Berto Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aces tries to bum rush Dimagiba with a series of wild strikes but Dimagiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dimagiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Aces misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dimagiba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berto Dimagiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aces rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dimagiba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aces stuffs the takedown.
Aces lands with a straight right. Dimagiba didn't see that one coming.
Dimagiba moves in looking to clinch but Aces pushes him off.
Aces lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimagiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Aces throws a series of punches but Dimagiba avoids them all with ease.
Dimagiba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aces cracks Dimagiba with an open hand slap.
Aces moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aces throws a one two combo.

Dimagiba is rocked!

It looks like Berto Dimagiba has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aces.
Dimagiba is still on wobbly legs! Can Aces finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aces connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Dimagiba darts in and clinches Aces up against the cage.
Aces lands an uppercut.
Dimagiba wants a takedown but no success here.
Jonny Aces has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berto Dimagiba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aces prevents the takedown attempt.
Dimagiba seems to have recovered his senses.
Aces lands with a right to the head.
Aces is pressed up against the cage. Dimagiba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aces down to the mat. Aces avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aces works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aces as he jumps to the side.
Aces stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aces wants it to stay on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Aces there.
Dimagiba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aces swivels and escapes.
Aces plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Dimagiba to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Dimagiba just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonny Aces!
Jonny Aces tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gasellit - Ime Huiluu . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Shimazu
vs
Parantainen

180 cm
24
230 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

194 cm
23
290 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Shimazu.

Parantainen shoots in and bounces Shimazu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parantainen wants to control from the top but Shimazu keeps moving.
Shimazu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Parantainen trying to control but Shimazu is working from the bottom.
Parantainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jaakko Parantainen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Parantainen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shimazu's guard.
Parantainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parantainen looking to sit in guard and control but Shimazu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parantainen pulls Shimazu in close to his closed guard and prevents Shimazu from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu is looking to stand up but Parantainen won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimazu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimazu throws an elbow that misses. Parantainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shimazu's guard. Nice move by Parantainen!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parantainen tries to stand but Shimazu is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parantainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimazu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parantainen wants to pass the guard but Shimazu is keeping the position.
Shimazu keeping moving, preventing Parantainen from controlling successfully.
Shimazu wants to sweep but no luck.

Shimazu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parantainen is aware though and is defending well.
Shimazu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parantainen is one step ahead there.
Shimazu is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Parantainen stays in close to Shimazu's body and controls the position.
Parantainen throwing strikes but missing.
Parantainen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shimazu looking to control.
Parantainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Shimazu is retaining full guard.
Parantainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Parantainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parantainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimazu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimazu has momentary wrist control but Parantainen slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parantainen wants to control from the top but Shimazu keeps moving.

Shimazu looking for a guillotine here but Parantainen defends easily.
Parantainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shimazu trying to keep a closed guard but Parantainen is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shimazu looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimazu, not yet.
Parantainen stands up over Shimazu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaakko Parantainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Parantainen as he connects with a hook.
Parantainen tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Shimazu misses.
Shimazu misses the shot to the body.

Parantainen clinches up with Shimazu and pushes him back against the cage.

Parantainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shimazu uses from the top position.
Shimazu preventing the sweep.
Shimazu is looking to work some ground and pound but Parantainen has wrist control.
Parantainen is pulling down on Shimazu's head. It's preventing any offense from Shimazu, at least for the moment.
Parantainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shimazu is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu is looking to improve his position but Parantainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Shimazu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Parantainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shimazu's face.
Parantainen landing strikes, looking to finish!

Shimazu is rocked!
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!
Parantainen drops a big elbow. That's hurt Shimazu! More shots from Parantainen and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Parantainen!
A very excited looking Jaakko Parantainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dellaria
vs
Colon

165 cm
27
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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, Greg Dellaria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gino Colon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dellaria scores with a takedown into Colon's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dellaria wants to stand but Colon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Dellaria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dellaria has managed to get both his arms back between Colon's legs - danger averted.
Dellaria trying to control but Colon is working from the bottom.
Dellaria has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Colon is proving hard to escape from.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colon keeping full guard, as Dellaria tries to pass.
Dellaria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dellaria tries to stand but Colon is controlling from the bottom.
Colon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dellaria gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Dellaria moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Colon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dellaria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dellaria works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Colon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colon.

Colon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dellaria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dellaria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dellaria is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dellaria connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon looking for a sweep. Not yet Colon, not yet.
Colon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Dellaria drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dellaria jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dellaria stands up over Colon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dellaria stands and steps away. Colon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dellaria connects with a body shot that sends Colon's belly button to the back.

Dellaria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colon, pushing him back against the cage.

Dellaria manages to break the clinch.
Colon takes a jab right on the kisser.

Dellaria takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dellaria pulls guard effortlessly.

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

Colon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dellaria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dellaria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colon looks gassed!
Colon keeping moving, preventing Dellaria from controlling successfully.
Dellaria works over Colon with some ground and pound from guard.

Colon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dellaria is defending well. Colon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dellaria has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Colon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gino Colon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Broyeur deRobinet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiteru Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). deRobinet comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down. Yoshiteru Goto will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

deRobinet
vs
Goto

154 cm
30
132 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

173 cm
22
146 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Broyeur deRobinet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yoshiteru Goto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

deRobinet lands a big head kick that sends Goto tumbling to the mat! deRobinet takes a step backwards and waves Goto back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Goto is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
deRobinet lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Goto crumples to the floor! deRobinet milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Broyeur deRobinet!
A very excited looking Broyeur deRobinet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yu Wi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yu Wi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wi
vs
Stein

160 cm
27
138 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

167 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yu Wi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wi gets caught flat footed, as Stein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stein stands and throws Wi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wi is looking for a sweep.
Stein landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein wants to control but Wi is keeping him busy.
Stein with the ground and pound but Wi regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Stein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wi's head.
Stein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wi is trying to stand back up but Stein is controlling him
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein is trying to control. Wi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stein winds up and cracks Wi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wi trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wi tries to get to full guard but Stein has control of the leg.
Wi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wi wants to improve his position but Stein is controlling well.
Wi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stein stops Wi from getting back to his feet.
Wi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stein is working away from the top position though.
Stein is trying to control the action in half guard but Wi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Wi is rocked!
Stein passes to full mount!
Oh Wi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein unloading with bombs!
Stein controlling from mount.

Stein working for a submission but Wi is keeping him at bay.
Wi wants to control but Stein is having none of it.
Wi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Stein! Wi is hurt baaadly! Stein is firing away with more strikes - Wi is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ein Stein!
Ein Stein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Ottosson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottosson's entrance music is Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. A fine choice. McGarry has chosen Welcome to the Machine as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ottosson
vs
McGarry

168 cm
27
186 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
175 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andreas Ottosson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottosson misses with a looping right.
Ottosson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGarry avoids it really well and circles away.

Ottosson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGarry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McGarry throws a big right hand that misses.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Ottosson blocks nicely.
Ottosson wants to improve his position but instead McGarry has moved into half guard.
Ottosson gets full guard.
Ottosson controlling the position.
Ottosson working a defensive guard here.
Ottosson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ottosson pulls McGarry in close to his closed guard and prevents McGarry from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGarry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ottosson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarry distracts Ottosson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGarry won't allow Ottosson to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ottosson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McGarry flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ottosson with a couple of short strikes.
McGarry regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ottosson.

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ottosson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Ottosson.
Ottosson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGarry wants to improve his position but Ottosson is controlling well.
Ottosson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ottosson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

McGarry looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ottosson lands a nice short elbow.

McGarry actively working from the bottom here.
McGarry is not content to let Ottosson control the position.
McGarry has hold of Ottosson's hands but Ottosson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson controlling the action here.
McGarry manages to get to full guard.
McGarry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ottosson trying to control but McGarry is working from the bottom.

McGarry looking for a guillotine here but Ottosson defends easily.

McGarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottosson defends well.
McGarry keeping moving, preventing Ottosson from controlling successfully.
Ottosson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McGarry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGarry keeping moving, preventing Ottosson from controlling successfully.
McGarry trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McGarry lands a decent shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ottosson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ottosson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottosson is aware though and is defending well.
Ottosson with a nice head shot there.
Ottosson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottosson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGarry trying to strike off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ottosson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGarry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGarry shoots in looking for a takedown but Ottosson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGarry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

McGarry drives through and clinches with Ottosson against the cage.

McGarry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ottosson uses from the top position.

McGarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottosson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottosson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ottosson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottosson is aware though and is defending well.

McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottosson is aware though and is defending well.
Ottosson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ottosson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ottosson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ottosson defends it easily.
Andreas Ottosson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ottosson advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottosson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGarry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ottosson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGarry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGarry moves into full guard.
Ottosson scoring with some ground and pound.

McGarry has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ottosson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McGarry.
Ottosson is looking to take a break and control but McGarry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottosson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGarry strikes from the bottom.
McGarry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGarry sneaks back into half guard.

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGarry is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ottosson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGarry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ottosson scores with a couple of nice shots.

McGarry is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McGarry looking for submissions off his back.
Ottosson controlling the action here.
McGarry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGarry is looking to improve his position.
Ottosson wants to take a breather but McGarry is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottosson is trying to control the action in half guard but McGarry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGarry taking some punishment here, with Ottosson in his half guard.
Ottosson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ottosson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ottosson is nestled in close to McGarry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ottosson winds up and cracks McGarry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

McGarry looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Ottosson there.
McGarry is still in real trouble! Can Ottosson finish him?
Ottosson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Ottosson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ottosson winds up and cracks McGarry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson controlling the pace.
Ottosson trying to control the action but McGarry is working from the bottom.
McGarry flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McGarry seems to have recovered his senses.
Ottosson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

McGarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottosson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottosson slips a nice elbow through McGarry's hands, connecting with McGarry's forehead.
McGarry is staying active underneath Ottosson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McGarry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Ottosson dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGarry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ottosson quickly recovers to half guard.
McGarry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGarry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ottosson trying to hold on to McGarry's head to control him but McGarry postures up.

Ottosson is defending against the submission attempts here by McGarry.
Ottosson wants to control but McGarry is keeping busy.
McGarry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ottosson defending well though.
Ottosson trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ottosson is defending against the submission attempts here by McGarry.

McGarry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGarry is thwarting Ottosson's attempts to control the position.
Ottosson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGarry scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGarry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

McGarry is looking for submissions but instead, Ottosson has regained full guard.
McGarry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ottosson's head.
Ottosson pulls McGarry in close to his closed guard and prevents McGarry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ottosson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ottosson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ottosson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottosson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottosson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGarry manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Ottosson distracts McGarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

McGarry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ottosson landing with the ground and pound.
McGarry wants to sweep here but Ottosson controlling him for the moment.
Ottosson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry keeping full guard, as Ottosson tries to pass.
McGarry trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ottosson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGarry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ottosson is in close to McGarry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGarry can't keep his opponent in guard - Ottosson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGarry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ottosson is nestled in close to McGarry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ottosson lands a nice short elbow.

McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottosson is looking to take a break and control but McGarry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottosson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ottosson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ottosson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ottosson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McGarry bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ottosson and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreas Ottosson!
Andreas Ottosson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Rolland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fei Yue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fei Yue has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamie Rolland's chin.

Rolland
vs
Yue

172 cm
28
142 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

150 cm
24
147 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Rolland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fei Yue!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Yue misses.
Rolland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rolland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yue throws an off balance right hand
and Rolland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rolland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yue misses with a low kick.
Yue misses with a hook
and Rolland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yue scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Yue misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolland misses the target.
Yue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rolland wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yue. Rolland does a little dance to reset his feet.

Yue gets a double leg takedown into Rolland's guard.
Yue looking to sit in guard and control but Rolland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yue wants to sweep here but Rolland controlling him for the moment.
Rolland is fighting to break Yue's control of his arms but Yue is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yue lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rolland!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolland blocking the ground and pound.
Yue landing strikes from the mount and Rolland is in trouble!
Yue working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Yue throws some wild stikes that Rolland manages to avoid easily.
Rolland is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yue landing punches.
Rolland is looking to improve his position but Yue isn't that keen on the idea.
Yue with the ground and pound from mount.
Rolland wants to try and get back to his feet.
Yue misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yue lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yue throws some wild stikes that Rolland manages to avoid easily.
Yue controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolland holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yue tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yue misses with a head shot.
Yue with shots to the head and body - Rolland looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yue throws a sloppy strike and Rolland uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Rolland has ended up in Yue's guard.
Rolland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yue looking for a sweep. Not yet Yue, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yue moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yue shoots in but no luck this time.
Yue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yue connects with a body shot.
Yue is looking to chop away at Rolland's legs.
Rolland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yue throws out the jab.
Rolland wants to clinch up but Yue keeps it at a distance.
Yue throws out a powerful jab.
Rolland loads up on a big right hand but Yue slips the punch.
Yue scores with a jab to the body.

Yue closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rolland did well to prevent Yue getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yue is taking a breather. Rolland says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland has hold of Yue's hands but Yue slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rolland has hold of Yue's hands but Yue slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yue throwing shots but Rolland is blocking nicely.
Yue passes to full mount!
Yue lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rolland hang on?

Rolland is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Yue! Rolland is hurt baaadly! Yue is firing away with more strikes - Rolland is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fei Yue!
Fei Yue is the new bantamweight champion!
Fei Yue 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.