BFE 17: Danneskjold vs Fein PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabba The Hut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Tinsley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

The Hut
vs
Tinsley

225 cm
24
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

194 cm
19
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jabba The Hut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamal Tinsley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsley walks into a jab.

Tinsley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tinsley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Hut works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Hut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tinsley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Hut keeping moving, preventing Tinsley from controlling successfully.
The Hut is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tinsley is controlling him.
Tinsley postures up in The Hut's guard and throws a big left but The Hut blocks it.
Tinsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tinsley stopping the sweep attempt from The Hut.
Tinsley trying to control but The Hut is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tinsley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsley throws and elbow that misses. The Hut uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tinsley's guard. Nice move by The Hut!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tinsley is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hut is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tinsley is controlling him.
Tinsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Hut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tinsley trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinsley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tinsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tinsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tinsley content to stall in guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Tinsley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Hut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley with a couple of short strikes.

It looks like Jabba The Hut has been cut.
The Hut tries to lock up and control but Tinsley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tinsley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tinsley raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Tinsley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tinsley trying to control but The Hut is having none of it.
Tinsley raining down shots from the mount!
Tinsley working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Jabba The Hut's cut is getting worse.
The Hut is squirming around, avoiding Tinsley's attempts to control the action.
Tinsley landing shots from mount.

Jeez, Jabba The Hut's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jamal Tinsley!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kekoa Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Simpson
vs
Kai

183 cm
21
162 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekoa Kai!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kai closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simpson to the mat! Simpson manages to get full guard.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Kai from controlling successfully.

Kai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kai 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.

Kai stands and steps away. Simpson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Kai shoots in.

Kai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simpson's half guard.
Simpson is trying to stand back up but Kai is controlling him
Kai is just content to waste time from the top position. Simpson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Simpson wants to stand but Kai is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai controlling from the top position.

Kai drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kai seems to have locked his on tight now - Simpson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kai, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kekoa Kai!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes into the arena with One Step Closer by Linkin Park blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Billa Bong was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Stone
vs
Bong

170 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damon Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Billa Bong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a series of punches but Bong avoids them all with ease.

Bong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stone was covering up waiting for the punch and Bong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bong wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone 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.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Bong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bong trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bong manages to get himself to full guard.
Stone throwing strikes but missing.
Bong trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stone is working Bong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bong is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bong is one step ahead there.

Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stone doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Stone throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bong trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bong throwing strikes but missing.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Bong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bong off to one side.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bong finds it's way round the side to connect with Stone's head.
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong slips a straight right by Stone.
Bong scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Damon Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong lands a nice shot to the body.
Bong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Bong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stone 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.
Bong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BOOM! Stone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billa Bong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Bong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bong!
Damon Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone fails to land the takedown.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bong counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone misses with the combination.
Bong with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong misses with a wild body shot.

Bong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bong lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Bong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stone.
Stone wants to sweep here but Bong controlling him for the moment.
Bong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bong defends it easily.
Bong controlling from the top position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to sweep here but Bong controlling him for the moment.
Bong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Bong stands up over Stone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Stone working for a triangle but Bong defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Billa Bong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bong lands a couple of digs.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
Stone throws a strike but Bong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stone 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billa Bong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Stone throws a shot from downtown. Bong moves away and avoids it.
Bong lands a head shot.
Bong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone misses with a jab to the body
and Bong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bong's corner calls for a 1-2. Bong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
A cross from Bong lands.
Bong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Bong does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stone misses with a body shot
and Bong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bong.
Bong misses with an uppercut.
Bong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stone but Stone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stone doesn't seem bothered though.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Stone misses with a combination
enabling Bong to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone throws out a leg kick but Bong moves out of range and Stone only half commits.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Bong counters with a right hand to the body.
Stone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good shot there by Bong.
Bong lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Bong lands a jab to Stone's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone throws a hook but Bong blocks it.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bong circles away quickly and effectively.
Bong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Stone misses.
Billa Bong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bong punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
Stone throws a hook but Bong blocks it.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Bong slips the punch.
Bong connects with the punch.
Bong checks a low kick from Stone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bong scores with a three punch combo!
Bong cracks Stone with an open hand slap.
Damon Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong throws a combination. Stone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stone with a poor takedown
and Bong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stone misses with a hook. Bong ducked under it nicely.
Stone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bong to score with a decent uppercut.
Bong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stone momentarily.
Stone misses with a takedown
enabling Bong to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billa Bong!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Van Halen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Halen's entrance music is Here I Go Again. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van Halen
vs
Power

190 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

185 cm
26
211 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

THE STEEL PENN 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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Van Halen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Van Halen does it's job there.

It looks like Max Power has been cut.

Power looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Van Halen!
Power looking to control but Van Halen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Halen wants to control but Power is having none of it.
Van Halen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Halen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Halen is looking to get to half guard.
Van Halen tries to lock up and control but Power gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Halen tries to reverse the position but Power maintains control.
Power is landing with some decent strikes but Van Halen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Power landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Halen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van Halen is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power looking to ground and pound but Van Halen is blocking nicely.
Van Halen is looking to get to half guard.
Van Halen wants to hold on but Power pushes him away.

Power looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Halen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Power content just to control the position here.
Van Halen wants to control but Power is having none of it.
Power looking to control but Van Halen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Halen is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Power trying to control but Van Halen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Halen manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Van Halen, under a barage of strikes from Power.
Van Halen wants to improve his position but Power is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Halen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Halen misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Van Halen shoots in.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Van Halen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Power looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Halen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Van Halen's legs - danger averted.
Van Halen is breathing heavily.
Power wants to control from the top but Van Halen keeps moving.
Van Halen keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass.

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

Van Halen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Halen is keeping the position for now.
Power trying to control but Van Halen is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Power wants to control from the top but Van Halen keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Halen circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Halen tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Halen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Halen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power misses with a double jab
and Van Halen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Halen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Halen throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Van Halen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks.
Van Halen shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Van Halen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Halen counters with a three punch combo that has Power backing up. Power nods at Van Halen to acknowledge the strikes.
Van Halen drops his hands momentarily and Power takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Jon Van Halen has been cut.
Van Halen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Power.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Van Halen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Power is not content to let Van Halen control the position.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power landing strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Halen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Power defends it well.
Power makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Power.
Power tries to strike from the bottom.
Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Power working a defensive guard here.
Power keeping moving, preventing Van Halen from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Halen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Max Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Halen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Van Halen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power misses with a double jab

and Van Halen counters by clinching up.
Power is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Halen has double underhooks.
Van Halen has Power pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Power manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Halen. Van Halen gets slowly back to his feet.
Power lands with a nice combination. Van Halen backs away looking to recover.
Power feints and then cracks Van Halen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Halen down.
Power changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Halen.

Van Halen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Halen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Power keeping his opponent close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power struggling a bit here.

Van Halen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Power is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Halen off and has taken his back!
Van Halen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Power doesn't have the hooks in and Van Halen manages to turn into his guard.

Van Halen 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.
Power wants to stand and escape but Van Halen is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Halen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Power looking to control.
Van Halen trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power shoots in for a takedown but Van Halen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Halen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Halen misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Halen throws a leg kick
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Van Halen.

Power gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Van Halen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Power closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Halen to the mat! Van Halen manages to get full guard.
Power trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Halen keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.

Van Halen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Power passes Van Halen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Halen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Van Halen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Halen throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Van Halen wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Halen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power pushing down on Van Halen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Halen wants to get back to full guard.
Power wants to free his trapped foot but Van Halen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Van Halen actively working from the bottom here.
Power is thwarting Van Halen's attempts to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Power throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Halen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
Power throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Van Halen counters with a shoot takedown. Power fights it but they end up in guard.
Power is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Power 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Halen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Van Halen actively working from the bottom here.
Power wants to pass to mount but Van Halen is defending the position.
Power is keen to just control but Van Halen is a slippery customer.
Van Halen is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Halen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Power is working away from the top position though.
Van Halen looks like he's trying to stand up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Halen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Power scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Halen.
Power smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Power throws a series of strikes that have Van Halen backpedaling.
Power throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Van Halen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Halen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Power blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Halen.
Jon Van Halen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Van Halen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Halen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.

Van Halen is looking for a kimura here.
Jon Van Halen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Van Halen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Halen with a poor takedown
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Van Halen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power works Van Halen's body with a nice hook.
Van Halen misses with a low kick.
Max Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Van Halen misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Power.
I've got Power winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Power!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marvelous Marvin Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sneek a Mouse Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marvin Black
vs
a Mouse Marley

170 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

150 cm
24
138 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Rastafarii Clothing

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 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marvelous Marvin Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sneek a Mouse Marley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marley.
Marley fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marley.
Marvelous Marvin Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sneek a Mouse Marley.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black lands a jab-cross combination.

Marley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Black wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Black looking for a sweep but Marley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Marley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley working Black over with strikes here.
Black swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Marley wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Marley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Black flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Marley lands a nice shot to the head.
Marley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Black looks a forlorn figure.

Marley swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sneek a Mouse Marley!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liquid Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Desperado had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Desperado
vs
Rage

180 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Liquid Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Desperado is fending him off so far but Rage persists. Nope, Desperado circles away and we're back to standing.
Rage wants to clinch.
Rage throws a body punch but Desperado moves out of range.
Desperado slaps away a takedown attempt from Rage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Desperado's waist but Desperado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rage off to one side.
Anthony Desperado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liquid Rage.
Desperado scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Liquid Rage has been cut.
Rage avoids the body shot from Desperado.
Rage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Desperado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Rage gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Desperado explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Desperado misses with a double jab.
Desperado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Rage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Desperado struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
Rage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Desperado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rage goes for a takedown attempt but Desperado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Desperado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rage looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rage moves into the clinch.
Desperado wants to get back to striking at distance but Rage won't allow it.
Rage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Desperado prevents it.
Desperado is looking to control Rage's arms but Rage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Desperado has his back to the cage.
Rage crunches a lovely knee into Desperado's ribcage.
Rage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desperado's elbow.

Rage manages to break the clinch.
Rage throws a head kick but Desperado moves out of range.
Desperado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Desperado jabs at Rage's body.

Desperado lands a left and a right that send Rage crashing to the mat, dazed. Desperado thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Rage is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desperado connects with a superb combination that knocks Rage out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Desperado before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Rage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Desperado!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Myllys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by Spitfire by The Prodigy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wentworth
vs
Myllys

173 cm
24
157 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

174 cm
24
157 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarmo Myllys!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Myllys pinned against the cage. Myllys gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Myllys jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wentworth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Myllys throws the left hand but Wentworth avoids the punch easily.
Myllys throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myllys looks to score with a jab to the body but Wentworth is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wentworth. Myllys does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wentworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wentworth motions for Myllys to come forward. Wentworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Myllys lands with an overhand left.
Wentworth misses with a two punch combination.
Myllys throws a leg kick that is checked

and Wentworth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wentworth.
Wentworth stands up over Myllys, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Myllys looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentworth is one step ahead there.
Myllys looking to control but Wentworth passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth controlling the action here.
Wentworth lands strikes from half guard.
Wentworth stops Myllys from getting back to his feet.
Wentworth 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.
Wentworth is keen to just control but Myllys is a slippery customer.
Myllys tries to roll over but Wentworth keeps him under control.
Myllys blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wentworth.
Wentworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wentworth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Myllys tries to roll over but Wentworth keeps him under control.
Myllys trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wentworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wentworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wentworth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wentworth.
Wentworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Wentworth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wentworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Myllys works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wentworth wants to control from the top but Myllys keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth stops Myllys from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myllys seems keen to control Wentworth's posture.
Myllys looking to control.
Wentworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Myllys throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myllys showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wentworth.
Myllys throws a sloppy body shot
and Wentworth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myllys throws a shot from downtown. Wentworth moves away and avoids it.
Jarmo Myllys is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Myllys connects with a looping right hand.
No luck for Wentworth with that takedown attempt.
Wentworth throws a shot from downtown. Myllys moves away and avoids it.
Wentworth works Myllys's body with a nice hook.
Wentworth throws a leg kick but Myllys checks it.
Myllys tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wentworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Myllys.
Myllys misses with a hook.
Jab from Myllys.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myllys. Wentworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myllys is looking to chop away at Wentworth's legs.
Wentworth misses with an uppercut. Myllys saw that one coming.
Wentworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Myllys.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Myllys!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Josh Wentworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wentworth slips under a jab from Myllys.
Wentworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myllys.
Myllys throws a lazy right hand but Wentworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myllys. Wentworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myllys dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Josh Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myllys punishes Wentworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Wentworth blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wentworth.
Myllys pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myllys misses with a low kick.
Myllys connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Myllys scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wentworth in his tracks.
Myllys throws a hook but Wentworth avoids it easily.
Wentworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Myllys circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllys digs a good hook to Wentworth's body.
Wentworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Myllys misses with an uppercut.
Wentworth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Myllys with a hook.
Myllys stuns Wentworth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Myllys throws a lazy right hand but Wentworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wentworth moves forwards but Myllys connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wentworth shoots in for a double leg but Myllys sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wentworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Myllys is out of range.
Wentworth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myllys can pounce on him.

Wentworth shoots in and bounces Myllys off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myllys looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Myllys is retaining full guard.
Myllys wants to get back to his feet but Wentworth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Myllys looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wentworth throwing strikes from guard but Myllys blocks nicely.
Myllys is adopting a defensive guard.
Wentworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wentworth ducks right into an uppercut from Myllys.
Wentworth throws a series of punches but Myllys moves out of range.
Good exchange - Myllys coming out on top.
Wentworth drops his hands momentarily and Myllys takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Myllys misses.
Wentworth ducks under a wild hook from Myllys.
Wentworth shoots in looking for a takedown. Myllys tries to sprawl out of it but Wentworth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Myllys manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Myllys misses.
Myllys scores with a nice head shot.
Wentworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Myllys as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myllys throws a jab but it's blocked by Wentworth.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myllys.
Myllys displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wentworth throws out the jab.
Myllys throws a jab when Wentworth was well out of range.
Myllys swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wentworth.
Myllys looks to throw the jab but Wentworth is out of range.
Myllys throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wentworth moves out of range as Myllys strikes.
Jarmo Myllys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myllys scores with the left hand. Wentworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Myllys as he jumps to the side.
Myllys avoids the body shot from Wentworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarmo Myllys showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Myllys throws a leg kick but Wentworth moved away.
Wentworth fails with the takedown.
Myllys cracks Wentworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Myllys.
Nice defenses there by Wentworth.
Wentworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Myllys works over Wentworth's head and body with a nice combination.

Wentworth is rocked!
Myllys scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wentworth in his tracks.
Oh Wentworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myllys with a nice cross.
Wentworth slips under a jab from Myllys.
Myllys connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wentworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Myllys tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllys throws a leg kick but Wentworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wentworth defending well as Myllys loads up on a big left hand.
Myllys misses with a body shot.
Wentworth seems to have got his legs back now.
Myllys misses with a straight right.
Myllys looks to land a combination but Wentworth avoids it well.
Myllys throws a hook but Wentworth avoids it easily.
Myllys throws a jab when Wentworth was well out of range.
Myllys thows a body shot but no joy.
Wentworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wentworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Myllys misses with a looping left.
Myllys misses with a looping left.
Myllys lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Myllys jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myllys throws a combination. Wentworth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Myllys misses with an uppercut. Wentworth saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Myllys with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Myllys missing with a left hand there. Wentworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Wentworth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Wentworth is working for a kimura but Myllys is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth thows a huge punch but Myllys dodges it nicely.
Myllys is controlling Wentworth's trapped leg to prevent Wentworth from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Myllys with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wentworth is keen to just control but Myllys is a slippery customer.
Myllys keeping hold of Wentworth's head, controlling as best he can.
Myllys slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Myllys keeping moving, preventing Wentworth from controlling successfully.
Myllys is trying to control the position but Wentworth postures up.
Myllys looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentworth is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wentworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Wentworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myllys swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wentworth pushing down on Myllys's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Myllys manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Myllys pushes Wentworth off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wentworth closes the distance and clinches up with Myllys, looking for a takedown. Wentworth pushes Myllys against the cage but Myllys circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wentworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarmo Myllys comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Myllys has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarmo Myllys!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen It's Dark and Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. Chuck Liddell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Coon
vs
Liddell

188 cm
20
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

190 cm
25
221 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Agamemnon Coon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Coon raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Liddell is looking to get to half guard.
Coon lands a big shot there that rocks Liddell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Coon cracks Liddell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coon landing strikes from the mount and Liddell is in trouble!

Liddell is rocked!

That has opened up Chuck Liddell's cut even more.
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!
Coon postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Liddell badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Coon around the waist but Coon pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Coon is the winner by TKO! Coon jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agamemnon Coon!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Pollux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pollux comes to the cage accompanied by Oh, Hello Ghost by Rolo Tomassi. Titan has chosen ''In The Air Tonight'' by Nonpoint as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pollux
vs
Titan

185 cm
24
177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Behold The Beast
Behold The Beast

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaius Pollux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Titan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Titan.
Titan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Titan scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Gaius Pollux has been cut.

Titan moves into the clinch successfully.
Titan lands a shot to the body.
Pollux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Titan lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Titan manages to break the clinch.
Titan thuds his right hand into Pollux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Titan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pollux in his tracks.
Titan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Pollux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Titan is holding on to half guard well.
Titan is looking to control Pollux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Titan avoid being mounted?
Titan moves into full guard.
Titan has control of Pollux's left arm, preventing Pollux from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Titan keeping moving, preventing Pollux from controlling successfully.
Pollux prevents Titan from getting back to his feet.
Pollux looking to sit in guard and control but Titan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pollux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Titan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Pollux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pollux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Titan passes into half guard.
Titan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Titan stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Titan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pollux momentarily.
A big left from Pollux misses.
Pollux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Titan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to de liver by Titan. Beautiful body shot.
Pollux throws a jab but it's blocked by Titan.
Pollux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Titan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pollux avoids the body shot from Titan.
Titan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Titan with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Titan clinches up against the cage.
Titan lands a right hand.

Titan breaks from the clinch.
Titan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pollux doesn't seem bothered though.
Titan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollux manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Pollux misses its intended target.

Titan has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Titan as Pollux tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Titan.
Titan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pollux is trying to force a seperation but Titan has the dominant position.
Pollux wants to break free but Titan has control.
Titan lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollux backwards.
Pollux tries to circle away but Titan has him pinned against the cage.
Titan lands a right hand.
Pollux wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Pollux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pollux working hard to break the clinch.
Titan lands with a left to the head.
Pollux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Titan has him pressed against the cage.
Titan lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Titan.
Pollux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Titan smiles and moves away.

Titan clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pollux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Titan is looking to clinch but Pollux is avoiding it.
Titan tests Pollux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Titan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaius Pollux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pollux misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Titan. Pollux does a little dance to reset his feet.

Pollux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pollux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Titan keeps working.
Titan wants to control but Pollux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pollux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pollux wants to advance to full mount but Titan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Pollux postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Titan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pollux, into his guard.

Titan gets to his feet. Pollux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan ducks under a wild hook from Pollux.
Pollux moves forwards but Titan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Titan just misses with a punch to the body.
Titan scores with a jab to the head.

Pollux tries to keep at a distance but Titan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Titan.

Pollux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pollux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pollux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Titan.
Pollux shoots in but Titan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Titan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pollux takes a swing at Titan's ribcage but misses.
Titan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Titan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Titan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Titan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lance Titan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titan swinging wildly here.
Pollux misses with a takedown attempt - Titan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Pollux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Titan misses with a two punch combination.
Titan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pollux misses with a body shot
and Titan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pollux fails with the takedown
and Titan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Titan thuds a left hand into Pollux's body.
Pollux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Titan counter with a right hand.
Titan connects with a right hand. Pollux shakes it off.

Pollux is rocked!
Titan connects with a nice cross there... Pollux is looking wobbly and Titan recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Pollux to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Titan jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lance Titan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alecander Fein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danneskjold's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bang Your Head by Quiet Riot. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Danneskjold
vs
Fein

182 cm
22
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

187 cm
24
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alecander Fein!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danneskjold just misses with a punch to the body.
Fein closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Ragnar Danneskjold has been cut.
Danneskjold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fein circles away.

Danneskjold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Danneskjold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskjold lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fein hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danneskjold misses with a head shot.
Fein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fein taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Fein that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fein is looking to get to half guard.
Danneskjold landing strikes from the mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ragnar Danneskjold!
Ragnar Danneskjold retains his middleweight title!