Fallen Champions IX PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristian Rodriguez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. On his way into the ring it seems that Cristian Rodriguez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cristian Rodriguez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rodriguez
vs
Silva

172 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
29
145 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cristian Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spider Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva drives through and clinches with Rodriguez against the ropes.

Silva manages to pull guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

Silva has his feet on Rodriguez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Silva drives through and clinches with Rodriguez against the ropes.

Silva jumps guard and drags Rodriguez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt

and Silva moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Silva has Rodriguez pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Rodriguez tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Rodriguez's guard.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rodriguez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva 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 Rodriguez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to improve position but can't.
Silva working away.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
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!

Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Rodriguez get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.

Rodriguez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rodriguez to the mat. Rodriguez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Silva gets to his feet - Rodriguez follows without any prompting.

Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Silva has Rodriguez pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Rodriguez tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Rodriguez's guard.
Silva tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva stands and steps away. Rodriguez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.

Rodriguez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.

Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Silva drives through and clinches with Rodriguez against the ropes.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Cristian Rodriguez has been cut.

Silva pulls Rodriguez into guard.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.

Silva pushes Rodriguez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristian Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.

Silva has picked Rodriguez up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Silva decides to return to a standing position.

Silva closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the ropes.

Silva jumps into guard, dragging Rodriguez to the mat.

Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodriguez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the temple.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Silva decides to pull guard.

Silva pushes Rodriguez off and scrambles back to his feet.

Silva clinches with his opponent.

Silva pulls guard.

Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rodriguez regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Silva stands up and waves to Rodriguez to follow him.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Cristian Rodriguez's cut is getting worse.

Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva is looking to stand up but Rodriguez isn't so interested in that idea.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Silva wriggles free and stands up.

Silva moves into the clinch.

Silva manages to pull guard.

Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodriguez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.

Silva lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cristian Rodriguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Silva ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Silva uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

Silva moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Silva lands a knee to the body.

Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rodriguez regains guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
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!

Silva jumps guard and drags Rodriguez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Silva stands up and waves to Rodriguez to follow him.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva wriggles free and stands up.

Silva clinches.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.

Rodriguez 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!

Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oh Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva landing knees to the head.

Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Rodriguez can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Rodriguez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Rodriguez is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rodriguez tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Spider Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.

Silva jumps guard and drags Rodriguez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Silva wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.

Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva pushes past his half guard into mount!

Silva is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the body.

Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Silva kicks Rodriguez off and gets to his feet.

Silva rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Silva successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Cristian Rodriguez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Silva has clasped his hands together around Rodriguez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rodriguez struggling a bit here.

Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Rodriguez get back to his feet.
Cristian Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Silva moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Silva drives through and clinches with Rodriguez against the ropes.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.

Silva pulls guard.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spider Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Spider Silva!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Spider Silva!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Spider Silva!

Spider Silva wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikka Kinnunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Ninjaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Steve Ninjaman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kinnunen
vs
Ninjaman

187 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

195 cm
26
250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikka Kinnunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Ninjaman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninjaman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ninjaman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kinnunen is fending him off so far but Ninjaman persists. Nope, Kinnunen circles away and we're back to standing.
Ninjaman misses with a takedown

and Kinnunen counters with a head kick that drops Ninjaman to the mat! Ninjaman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Ninjaman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinnunen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ninjaman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ninjaman looks winded!
Kinnunen is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Kinnunen shuts the power down on Ninjaman. Lights out, game over! Kinnunen is your winner.

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

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 Dev Vasilios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Korben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilios comes to the ring accompanied by The xx - Crystalised. On his way into the ring it seems that Dev Vasilios has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dev Vasilios seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Vasilios
vs
Korben

160 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
134 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dev Vasilios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Korben!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Korben scores with a takedown into Vasilios's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Korben tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasilios is retaining full guard.
Korben is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Vasilios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Korben can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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

Vasilios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Korben stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasilios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korben trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korben looking to pass the guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vasilios is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Korben frees his head nicely. Oh but Vasilios has switched to an armbar! Korben is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dev Vasilios!
During a confident post fight interview, Dev Vasilios thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago DeJesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blagoi Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeJesus
vs
Ivanov

185 cm
22
199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago DeJesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blagoi Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeJesus fails with a takedown attempt.
DeJesus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ivanov lands with a thumping leg kick.

Ivanov instigates a clinch.
Ivanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
DeJesus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
DeJesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeJesus has Ivanov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ivanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Thiago DeJesus has been cut.
DeJesus is breathing heavily.

Ivanov has picked DeJesus up - he's going for a ride! Ivanov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeJesus defending well though.
Ivanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

DeJesus is rocked!
Ivanov scores with a big shot! DeJesus's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save DeJesus! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blagoi Ivanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Severino Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Dimagiba has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bernardo
vs
Dimagiba

183 cm
26
183 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severino Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Dimagiba.

Bernardo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dimagiba's guard.
Dimagiba wants to stand and escape but Bernardo is having none of it.
Dimagiba wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernardo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bernardo throwing strikes from guard but Dimagiba blocks nicely.
Bernardo advances position into side control!
Bernardo scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernardo lands some shots froms side control.
Bernardo working the head and body with strikes.
Bernardo working the body and head with strikes.
Bernardo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bernardo working the body and head with strikes.
Dimagiba defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Bernardo crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba tries to buck Bernardo off but Bernardo is having none of it.
Dimagiba tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bernardo easily slips into full mount!
Dimagiba is desperately trying to improve his position but Bernardo has a good base and remains in mount.
Bernardo lands with some strikes.
Bernardo trying to control but Dimagiba is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bernardo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dimagiba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dimagiba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dimagiba wants to hold on but Bernardo pushes him away.
Bernardo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dimagiba hang on?
BOOM! Bernardo connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Dimagiba is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bernardo! Dimagiba is hurt baaadly! Bernardo is firing away with more strikes - Dimagiba 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 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Severino Bernardo!
A less than humble Severino Bernardo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Staehlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bones Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vicarious kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Staehlin
vs
Norris

188 cm
23
257 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Staehlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bones Norris!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris moves in looking to clinch but Staehlin pushes him off.
Staehlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Staehlin circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Staehlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Staehlin scores with a head kick.

It looks like Bones Norris has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staehlin throws a head kick that half lands.
Norris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Norris clinches with his opponent.

Staehlin breaks the clinch.
Norris tries to clinch but Staehlin moves away
and Staehlin counters with an inside leg kick.
Bones Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Norris wants to clinch but Staehlin slips to the side
and Staehlin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norris looks winded!
Norris is looking to clinch but Staehlin is avoiding it.
Staehlin cracks the inside of Norris's front leg.

Staehlin shoots in and gets a takedown into Norris's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Norris is working an open guard so Staehlin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Staehlin scores with a head kick. Norris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Staehlin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Staehlin stands up and beckons Norris to join him on the feet.
Norris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Staehlin can pounce on him.
Norris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Staehlin counters with a good, hard body kick but Norris shrugs it off.
Staehlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Norris has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Staehlin.
Staehlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Staehlin.
Norris tries to clinch but Staehlin moves away
and Staehlin counters with a thumping low kick.
Staehlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staehlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Staehlin scores with a leg kick.

Staehlin takes the fight into the clinch.
Staehlin landing knees to the body.
Norris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Staehlin crunches a lovely knee into Norris's ribcage.
Staehlin scores with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Bones Norris's cut even more.
Staehlin scores a nice knee to the body.
Staehlin lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Staehlin obliges.
Staehlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Staehlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norris takes a knee to the side of the body.

Staehlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Staehlin, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staehlin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Staehlin.

Staehlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Staehlin wants the takedown. Norris is fighting it off but Staehlin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Norris's guard against the ropes.

Staehlin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Norris, up you get!
Good leg kick by Staehlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Staehlin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staehlin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Staehlin thuds his shin into the meat of Norris's side.
Staehlin scores with a leg kick.
Staehlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Staehlin throws a head kick that half lands.
Staehlin throws a head kick that Norris semi-blocks.

The cut above Bones Norris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Staehlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Norris has Staehlin pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Staehlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Staehlin lands a knee to the head.
Staehlin misses with a knee to the head.
Staehlin is stalling here.
Staehlin scores a nice knee to the body.
Staehlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Staehlin landing knees to the body.
Norris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Staehlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Staehlin can pounce on him.
Norris steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Staehlin. That one must have hurt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Staehlin stalks Norris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Norris's face. Norris staggers backwards, shaken.
Norris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Staehlin.
Staehlin feints and then cracks Norris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norris down.

Staehlin clinches with his opponent.
Norris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Staehlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Staehlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Norris's defenses.
Nice elbow from Staehlin.

Bones Norris's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Norris has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Staehlin.
Staehlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Staehlin scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staehlin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Staehlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Staehlin.

Staehlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Staehlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris. That did some damage!
Staehlin delivers a nice body kick.

Staehlin moves into range and clinches up with Norris.
Staehlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Staehlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Staehlin pushes Norris away with a front kick.
Staehlin lands a head kick. Norris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Staehlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick
and Staehlin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Norris really felt that one!
Staehlin lands a slapping body shot.
Staehlin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Norris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staehlin.
A lazy left from Staehlin finds it's target.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Staehlin gets a clinch.

Staehlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris wants to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Staehlin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Norris really felt that one!
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Staehlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Staehlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Staehlin throws a nice head kick!
A lazy left from Staehlin finds it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Staehlin!
Chris Staehlin gave a mention to Unique Wear and Custom Design in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddha Buddhasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Scene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Buddhasson
vs
Scene

225 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buddha Buddhasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Scene!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Scene with that takedown attempt.
Scene takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buddhasson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scene's head backwards.
Scene has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buddhasson finds it's way round the side to connect with Scene's head.
Buddhasson misses with a few strikes there.
Scene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scene is looking to land body kicks.
Buddhasson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No joy there for Buddhasson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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

It looks like Charlie Scene has been cut.
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!
Buddhasson throws a series of punches but Scene moves out of range.
Buddhasson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scene closes the distance and clinches up with Buddhasson, looking for a takedown. Scene pushes Buddhasson against the ropes but Buddhasson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buddha Buddhasson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Scene.
Buddhasson gets in close and tags Scene with a short punch that almost sends Scene to the mat! Oh Scene is in big trouble! He turns his back on Buddhasson, trying to create some distance but Buddhasson rushes him, striking wildly and Scene goes down! The referee tackles Buddhasson into the ropes to end the fight! Buddhasson is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddha Buddhasson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taran Widow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taran Widow's chin.

Jackson
vs
Widow

187 cm
20
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taran Widow!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Widow working a defensive guard here.
Widow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Widow pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Widow keeps moving.
Jackson 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.
Widow working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Widow shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Widow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Widow is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Widow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Widow looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Widow on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Jackson tries to roll but Widow sticks to his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Widow is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. Widow let's go of the attempt for now.
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Widow trying to control.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Widow won't let him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Widow looking for the choke but no joy.
Widow is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson staying busy and making it hard for Widow to control.
Jackson tries to escape but Widow has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Widow looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widow keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
Jackson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jackson is in bad spot here.
Widow missing with strikes from the back.
Widow has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widow thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Widow tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Widow is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jackson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jackson for a finish.
Jackson breaks Widow's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Widow wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Widow keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stays in close to Widow's body and controls the position.
Jackson trying to control but Widow is working from the bottom.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Widow swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Widow keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinton Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson prevents Widow from improving his position.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Widow uses the momentum to regain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Widow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Widow trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson controlling Widow's posture.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Widow postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Widow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Widow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Widow, into his guard.
Widow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Widow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Widow is in guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.

Jackson is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Widow takes a shot to the head.
Widow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Widow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the ropes.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Widow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Widow gets slowly back to his feet.
Widow closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Widow pushes Jackson against the ropes but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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 Quinton Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Widow's guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Widow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widow is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Quinton Jackson 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.

Taran Widow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Widow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Widow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Widow dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Widow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Widow is working from the bottom.
Widow taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jackson trying to control the action but Widow is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Widow works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Quinton Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Widow fails with a takedown attempt.

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Widow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Widow's head.
Widow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Widow won't allow it.
Widow trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is keen to just control but Widow is a slippery customer.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Widow defending well though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Widow avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Widow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is really struggling to control Widow but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinton Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Widow fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Widow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Widow keeps moving.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Widow is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Widow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Widow is in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Widow throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Widow 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.
Jackson 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.
Widow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Widow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Widow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson won't allow Widow to get back to his feet.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson stands up over Widow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Widow is keeping the position for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Widow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Widow is breathing heavily.
Widow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Widow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Widow keeps moving.
Widow trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Taran Widow wasn't active enough on the ground.

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taran Widow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinton Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Quinton Jackson!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Quinton Jackson!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Quinton Jackson!

Quinton Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Quinton Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hayl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Penn
vs
Hayl

186 cm
25
205 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

192 cm
23
207 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Hayl!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Penn stalks Hayl and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hayl's face. Hayl staggers backwards, shaken.

Hayl throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Penn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayl is in Penn's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bj Penn!
A pretty intense looking Bj Penn took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solofa Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Man. Solofa Fatu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Robinson's chin.

Fatu
vs
Robinson

184 cm
19
221 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Solofa Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fatu's waist but Fatu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.

Fatu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fatu has wrist control.
Robinson stops Fatu from standing up.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Fatu pushes Robinson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Fatu avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu lands an overhand right.
Fatu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fatu dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Fatu's head and hops out.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fatu wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Robinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fatu prevents it.
Solofa Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Robinson.
Fatu wants to stall.
Robinson wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fatu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robinson prevents Fatu from breaking the clinch.

Robinson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is just content to waste time from the top position. Fatu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Robinson throws a sloppy strike and Fatu has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Robinson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Fatu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Solofa Fatu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

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