UPF-H 32: Smith Vs Shady PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willy Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong has chosen Big Balls as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dunham
vs
Dong

182 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
138 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Dong!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunham.
Dunham fails with the takedown.
Dong swings for the body but Dunham moves out of range.
Dunham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Dong tries to keep at a distance but Dunham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dong tries to circle away but Dunham has him pinned against the cage.
Dunham jumps guard but Dong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Dunham. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dunham jumps guard and drags Dong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunham is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dunham holds on and takes a little breather.

Willy Dunham has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunham shoots and misses

and Dong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dong passes to full mount!
Dunham tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham tries to hold on but Dong postures up.
Dunham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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!

Dong has control of Dunham's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dunham regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dong moves to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dunham defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Dunham defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dong's arms.
Dong trying to control momentarily.
Dunham tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dong has his arm under Dunham's chin here. Game over son! Dong squeezes tightly and Dunham is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Dong!
Long Dong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Polllock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Levine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Polllock
vs
Levine

176 cm
20
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Polllock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Levine!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Levine has managed to clinch.
Polllock letting Levine take a breather here.
A short left from Levine.
Levine stops a takedown attempt from Polllock.

Levine manages to break the clinch.

Levine moves into the clinch.
Polllock wants a takedown.
Levine lands with a left to the head.

Levine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polllock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Levine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Polllock scrambles back to his feet.

Levine rushes Polllock and presses him up against the cage.
Polllock letting Levine take a breather here.

Levine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levine feints a jab promting Polllock to slip. Levine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Polllock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Polllock misses with a takedown attempt - Levine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Polllock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levine swinging wildly here.
Polllock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Levine counters with a nice uppercut.
Levine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Polllock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Levine is fending him off so far but Polllock persists. Nope, Levine circles away and we're back to standing.
Levine connects with a looping right hand.
Polllock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Polllock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polllock circles away from the clinch attempt.

Levine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Levine breaks from the clinch.
Polllock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Polllock is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levine tries to clinch but Polllock moves out of range.
Levine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polllock.

Levine gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levine avoiding damage.
Levine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polllock backwards.
Levine content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Levine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Levine!
Polllock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Levine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adam Levine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polllock misses with a takedown attempt - Levine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Levine tries to clinch there but Polllock circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polllock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levine lands with a nice body punch.

Polllock gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Levine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Polllock is controlling him well.
Levine is trying to work for a sweep but Polllock has mounted him!
Levine is trying to stand up.
Polllock lands a nice shot to the head.
Levine squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Levine tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Levine tries to buck Polllock off so he can stand up but Polllock has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Levine falls backwards, slamming Polllock to the mat but Polllock holds on tight! Levine is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Polllock!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Khaslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khaslov comes into the arena with You can't bring me down 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 Josiah Bartlet was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Khaslov
vs
Bartlet

170 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Khaslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josiah Bartlet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bartlet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khaslov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartlet is defending well for now.

Bartlet gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Khaslov regains guard.
Bartlet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khaslov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bartlet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khaslov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bartlet.
Bartlet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bartlet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bartlet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bartlet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartlet throwing strikes from guard but Khaslov blocks nicely.
Khaslov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Bartlet postures up and lands a big shot to Khaslov's brow.
Bartlet won't allow Khaslov to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet throwing strikes from guard but Khaslov blocks nicely.
Khaslov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bartlet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartlet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bartlet landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khaslov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bartlet.
Bartlet throwing strikes from guard but Khaslov blocks nicely.
Khaslov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khaslov tries to get out of the position.
Bartlet throws an elbow that misses. Khaslov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bartlet's guard. Nice move by Khaslov!
Bartlet managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khaslov.
Bartlet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khaslov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bartlet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khaslov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bartlet has wrist control.
Khaslov throws an elbow that misses. Bartlet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khaslov's guard. Nice move by Bartlet!
Bartlet throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartlet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaslov 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.
Khaslov is breathing heavily.
Bartlet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khaslov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bartlet is in close to Khaslov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bartlet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartlet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bartlet lands a couple of elbows.
Bartlet throwing strikes but missing.
Bartlet working some strikes from top position.
Bartlet throws a strike but Khaslov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bartlet tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaslov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bartlet wants to sweep here but Khaslov controlling him for the moment.
Khaslov with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartlet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khaslov postures up.
Bartlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khaslov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bartlet closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bartlet winds up and cracks Khaslov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khaslov has hold of Bartlet's hands but Bartlet slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Khaslov is rocked!
Bartlet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oh Khaslov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khaslov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bartlet scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bartlet lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Khaslov quite badly. Khaslov pulls Bartlet in close trying to recover. Bartlet postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Khaslov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Khaslov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Bartlet!

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C
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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 Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rivel Molen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bundy
vs
Molen

187 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rivel Molen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bundy counters with a nice uppercut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Molen enables Bundy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Molen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Bundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bundy has managed to get both his arms back between Molen's legs - danger averted.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Molen keeps moving.
Molen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Molen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bundy is aware though and is defending well.
Bundy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Molen is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molen keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molen 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.

Bundy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Molen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Molen has his takedown stuffed

and Bundy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Molen's guard now.
Al Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rivel Molen.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Molen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bundy throws a big elbow that misses.

Molen is looking for a triangle but Bundy pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Molen has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.
Molen looks winded!
Bundy slips nicely into half guard.
Bundy is controlling the pace.

Bundy seems to be looking for submissions.
Molen gets back to full guard.
Molen wants to sweep here but Bundy controlling him for the moment.
Molen keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molen can't keep his opponent in guard - Bundy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Bundy seems to be looking for submissions.
Bundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Molen is trying to get back to full guard.
Bundy wants to get back to his feet.
Molen is looking to improve his position.
Molen is pressing down on Bundy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Molen is looking for a triangle here but Bundy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Molen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bundy's best efforts.
Molen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bundy trying to control but Molen is working from the bottom.

Molen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Molen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Bundy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Molen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bundy on his heels. He'll look to pass Bundy's guard now, I'm sure.
Bundy controls Molen momentarily but Molen frees himself.

Molen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bundy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Molen, into his guard.
Bundy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bundy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Molen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bundy has managed to get both his arms back between Molen's legs - danger averted.
Al Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bundy advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molen is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bundy in particular looking to stall.
Molen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bundy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bundy's back!

Bundy fending off the submission attempt from Molen.
Molen is breathing heavily.

Bundy manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.

Bundy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bundy showed some decent athleticism there.
Bundy lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Molen looking for submissions off his back.
Bundy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Molen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bundy pulls his head out easily.
Bundy trying to control the action but Molen is working from the bottom.

Bundy decides to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Molen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Molen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Molen tries for a kimura but Bundy is defending well.

Molen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Bundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Molen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bundy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Molen but great work by Bundy.
Molen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bundy's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bundy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Bundy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Molen tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy tries to break free but Molen pushes him back against the cage.

Bundy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Molen can't fight it off and eventually Bundy manages to take the fight to the floor. Molen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bundy stands up and waves to Molen to follow him.
Al Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bundy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Molen sprawls well initially but Bundy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundy trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Bundy dominated that second round.
That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Molen shoots and misses

and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Molen looking for submissions off his back.
Molen is refusing to be controlled, as Bundy sits in half guard.
Molen has hold of Bundy's hands but Bundy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Molen is defending well.
Molen is trying to get back to full guard.

Molen actively working from the bottom here.
Molen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Molen moves into full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bundy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bundy is nestled in close to Molen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Molen is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bundy in particular looking to stall.
Bundy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Molen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bundy passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molen gets back to half guard.
Molen wants to get back to full guard.

Molen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bundy passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy cracks Molen with a big right hand but Molen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Molen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bundy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Molen to his feet.

Bundy has Molen up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bundy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Molen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bundy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bundy tries to pass to full mount but Molen defends it.
Molen wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Molen gets back to full guard.
Bundy wants to stand but Molen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy trying to control but Molen is working from the bottom.
Molen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bundy manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Bundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bundy has managed to get both his arms back between Molen's legs - danger averted.
Rivel Molen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Molen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bundy passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bundy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lianm Eddson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Del Torro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Del Torro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Eddson
vs
Del Torro

168 cm
20
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
142 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lianm Eddson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Del Torro!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Torro misses with a wild body shot.
Del Torro tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Torro throws a series of punches but Eddson moves out of range.

Eddson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Del Torro's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Del Torro keeping moving, preventing Eddson from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Del Torro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eddson controlling from the top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Lianm Eddson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Eddson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Del Torro circles away.
Eddson shoots for a double leg takedown but Del Torro sprawls well. He's pushed Eddson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eddson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick from Del Torro lands but Eddson takes it in his stride.
Del Torro misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddson shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Torro tries to sprawl out of it but Eddson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Torro 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 Lianm Eddson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Torro moves out of range of the body kick.
Eddson looks to land a body kick but Del Torro moved away.

Del Torro gets a clinch.
Del Torro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Del Torro manages to break the clinch.

Eddson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eddson is breathing heavily.
Del Torro is letting Eddson control him for a moment.
Eddson wants to control but Del Torro is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Eddson connects with a decent elbow.
Eddson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Eddson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Eddson wants to control but Del Torro is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lianm Eddson just wasn't active enough.
Eddson shoots in for a takedown but Del Torro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Torro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Left hook, right uppercut from Del Torro.
Del Torro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Del Torro lands a high kick!
Del Torro is looking to clinch.
Del Torro throws a push kick but Eddson slaps the foot to one side.
Del Torro tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Eddson gets a takedown into half guard.
Eddson trying to control from half guard but Del Torro is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Del Torro tries to clinch but Eddson is having none of it.
Eddson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Del Torro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Torro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eddson.
Del Torro stuffs the takedown attempt from Eddson. Eddson gets slowly back to his feet.
Del Torro throws a series of punches but Eddson moves out of range.
Eddson fails to land with a series of punches.
Eddson keeps the fight on the outside.
Eddson misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Del Torro.
Eddson looks for a takedown but Del Torro sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lianm Eddson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Del Torro works over Eddson's head and body with a nice combination.
Lianm Eddson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Del Torro closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Del Torro lands an elbow that stopped Eddson in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Eddson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Del Torro lands a knee to the head.

Del Torro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Torro throws a nice head kick!
Eddson misses with a few strikes there.
Eddson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Torro.
Eddson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Torro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Del Torro moves in looking to clinch but Eddson pushes him off.
Del Torro scores with a hook.
Del Torro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Eddson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Del Torro pushes Eddson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Eddson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro is not content to let Eddson control the position.
Del Torro is pushing Eddson's head away, looking to escape. Eddson manages to hold on to the position though.
Eddson trying to control the action but Del Torro is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Lianm Eddson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Del Torro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Eddson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eddson looking to score a takedown here. Del Torro is defending well but Eddson drives through and ends up in Del Torro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eddson looking to sit in guard and control but Del Torro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Del Torro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eddson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Del Torro wants to stand and escape but instead Eddson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Eddson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Del Torro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eddson is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Torro has momentary wrist control but Eddson slips an elbow through the middle.
Eddson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lianm Eddson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Del Torro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Del Torro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eddson.
Eddson shoots in looking for a takedown but Del Torro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eddson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Del Torro moves in looking to clinch but Eddson pushes him off.
Del Torro lands with a slapping head kick.
Eddson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Del Torro as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lianm Eddson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eddson has his takedown stuffed
and Del Torro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Eddson takes a swing at Del Torro's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Del Torro.

Del Torro closes the distance and pushes Eddson back into the cage.

Del Torro breaks from the clinch.
Del Torro throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Torro tries to clinch but Eddson moves out of range.
Del Torro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eddson counters with a series of strikes. Del Torro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Del Torro falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Eddson counter with a right hand.
Eddson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eddson shoots for a double leg takedown but Del Torro sprawls well. He's pushed Eddson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Del Torro throws a right hand that misses
and Eddson counters with a nice uppercut.

Eddson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Eddson 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.
Eddson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddson looking to sit in guard and control but Del Torro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eddson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eddson working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddson wants to stand up but Del Torro is controlling him.

Del Torro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Del Torro feints a jab promting Eddson to slip. Del Torro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Eddson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Del Torro is looking to clinch but Eddson is avoiding it.
Eddson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eddson shoots in but Del Torro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marco Del Torro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Del Torro. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eddson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Torro tries to avoid it but Eddson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Torro to the ground. Del Torro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eddson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Del Torro. Del Torro obviously looking to wear him down.
Del Torro stuffs the takedown attempt from Eddson. Eddson gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddson fails to land the takedown.
Marco Del Torro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Del Torro throws a head kick that misses.
Marco Del Torro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eddson misses with a takedown attempt - Del Torro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Eddson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Del Torro.
I think Eddson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marco Del Torro!
A relieved looking Marco Del Torro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ka Bann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Caradagian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caradagian is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Martin Caradagian Song. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bann
vs
Caradagian

175 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
28
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ka Bann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Caradagian!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bann catches Caradagian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caradagian's calf.
Caradagian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bann can pounce on him.
Bann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caradagian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bann counters with a stiff right hand.
Caradagian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Bann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Bann.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bann, right into the meat.
Caradagian checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caradagian.
Ka Bann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Caradagian.
Bann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Bann tenderised Caradagian's leg. Caradagian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caradagian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bann. Bann obviously looking to wear him down.
Caradagian misses with a takedown
and Bann counters with a leg kick.
Caradagian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caradagian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caradagian has time to react.
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!
Caradagian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bann lands with a nice combination. Caradagian backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Martin Caradagian has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Bann. Beautiful body shot.
Ka Bann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bann lands a jab to the head.
Caradagian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bann.
Bann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bann throws a series of punches but Caradagian moves out of range.
Caradagian takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Caradagian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bann quickly recovers to half guard.
Caradagian tries to pass to full mount but Bann defends it.
Bann looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bann tries to get out of the position.
Caradagian lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caradagian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bann defending well though.
Caradagian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Caradagian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Caradagian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caradagian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bann's head.

Caradagian is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bann is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Caradagian!
Martin Caradagian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Barch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Banks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tech N9ne- Slacker . Zack Barch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Banks
vs
Barch

187 cm
28
181 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Brute
Vitality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Barch!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barch manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barch blocks the body kick.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Barch.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Barch. Barch gets slowly back to his feet.
Barch misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barch is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Zack Barch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks throws a low kick, looking for Barch's leg but Barch calmly moves out of range.
Banks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barch back to the cage. Banks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Barch.
A leg kick checked by Barch.

Barch instigates a clinch.

Banks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barch scrambles back to his feet.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barch.
Barch tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
Barch tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Barch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scott Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Barch.
Barch wants to clinch.
Banks scores with a jab.
Banks scores with a hook.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
Barch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Jab from Banks.
Barch lands a body shot.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barch throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Banks misses.
Banks looks to land a combination. Barch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banks looks for the body kick but Barch saw that one coming.
Scott Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banks misses with a leg kick.
Barch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banks avoids the body shot from Barch.
Barch tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barch moves away.
Barch is trying desperately to land a takedown but Banks is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barch.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Barch's head but Barch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barch lands with an uppercut that bounces Banks off the cage and back into range.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banks misses with a kick to the body.
Banks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barch shoots for a takedown but Banks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barch throws an overhand right that lands on Banks's shoulder, as Banks tries to avoid the shot.
Banks throws a jab when Barch was well out of range.
Banks slips a straight right by Barch.
Banks tries to score with a low kick but Barch moves his leg out of the way.
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barch sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Barch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banks controlling Barch's posture.
Barch trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barch passes Banks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Barch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banks has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Barch moves away and avoids it.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Banks.
Barch tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
Barch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banks rather than just go for the knockout.
Barch misses with the combination.
Barch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barch shoots for a takedown but Banks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banks works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Barch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
Scott Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Barch.
Barch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barch doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Banks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barch on the side of the head.
Barch looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Barch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banks!
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!

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

Barch drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Barch off! Barch jumps back into Banks's guard.
Barch wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barch stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Banks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banks tries to get out of the position.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Barch scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barch passes Banks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barch trying to control the action but Banks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Barch there.
Barch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Barch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Barch looking to secure an arm triangle but Banks defends it well.

Barch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to control the position but Barch now has his back.

Barch is persistently looking for the submission but Banks is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks is trying to break free.

Barch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Banks looking to control the position.
Banks trying to control the hands but Barch breaks the grip.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Barch is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Banks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Banks for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Barch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Banks throws a good cross that connects.
Barch drops his hands momentarily and Banks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banks scores with a punch to the head.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barch.
Barch misses with a looping right.
Barch slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Barch checks the leg kick.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Barch moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barch throws a shot to the body.
Barch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barch throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Barch tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banks has time to react.
Scott Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Barch ducks down to avoid it.
Barch moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Barch throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.
Banks cracks Barch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banks works over Barch's head and body with a nice combination.
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
Barch dodges the punch combination from Banks.
Barch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banks slips a straight right by Barch.
Banks looks for the body kick but Barch saw that one coming.
Banks's corner calls for a 1-2. Banks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barch misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Barch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a body kick that misses.
Barch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barch cracks a nice hook into Banks's ribs.
Banks misses with a body kick.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Barch is just out of range.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Barch.
Banks lands a really nice looking cross but Barch seems unphased.
Banks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Banks connects with a body shot that sends Barch's belly button to the back.
Good work by Barch as he checks the leg kick.

Barch closes the distance and clinches.
Barch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banks's efforts to push away.
Banks blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banks's efforts to push away.
Barch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Banks manages to break the clinch.
Barch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barch is looking to clinch.

Barch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barch jumps guard but Banks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Barch pulls guard effortlessly.
Barch with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Banks can't handle though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barch is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.

Banks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Barch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barch is keeping the position for now.
Zack Barch has got the better of the ground game so far.

Barch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barch 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 fight!
Scott Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Banks!
Scott Banks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vitality logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheng Jen Kuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo MImbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimbo MImbo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jen Kuo
vs
MImbo

176 cm
25
219 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

200 cm
27
218 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheng Jen Kuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo MImbo!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from MImbo. Kuo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuo throws a hook to the side of MImbo's head but MImbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuo swings for the body but MImbo moves out of range.
MImbo misses with a hook.
MImbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuo.
Kuo scores with a shot to the body.

MImbo moves into the clinch.
Kuo is trying to push MImbo away but MImbo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MImbo misses with a knee strike.
Kuo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MImbo's efforts to push away.

Kuo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MImbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MImbo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Jimbo MImbo has been cut.
MImbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuo circles away.
Kuo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MImbos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sheng Jen Kuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuo motions for MImbo to come forward. Kuo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuo connects with a body shot.
Kuo swinging wildly here.
Kuo lands with a straight right. MImbo didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MImbo takes one to the side of the head.
Kuo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MImbo's hands.
Kuo misses with a series of wild punches.
MImbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuo.
MImbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuo circles away.
Kuo cracks MImbo with a good jab.
MImbo with a poor takedown
letting Kuo counter with a right hand.
Kuo throws a lazy right hand but MImbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuo throws a body punch but MImbo moves out of range.
Kuo motions for MImbo to come forward. Kuo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MImbo with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kuo to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuo throws out a loose jab but MImbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Kuo there.
MImbo closes the distance and clinches up with Kuo, looking for a takedown. MImbo pushes Kuo against the cage but Kuo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sheng Jen Kuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo MImbo.
Kuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MImbo takes a swing at Kuo's ribcage but misses.
MImbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MImbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuo works over MImbo's head and body with a nice combination.
Kuo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MImbo manages to avoid it.
MImbo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuo avoids the body shot from MImbo.
Kuo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MImbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuo.
Kuo throws the left hand but MImbo avoids the punch easily.
A jab from MImbo misses.
Sheng Jen Kuo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MImbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MImbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
MImbo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Sheng Jen Kuo has been cut.
Kuo throws a good cross that connects.
MImbo blocks a leg kick.
MImbo blocks a jab.
MImbo misses with a head kick.
MImbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuo.
Kuo misses with a hook. MImbo ducked under it nicely.
MImbo fails with the takedown.
MImbo looks winded!
Kuo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuo moves into range and connects with a jab.
MImbo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MImbo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuo scores with a hook to the body. MImbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MImbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuo scores with a crisp jab that stopped MImbo in his tracks.
A cross from Kuo lands.

MImbo is rocked!

Kuo cracks MImbo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! MImbo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kuo finish him?
MImbo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuo finish him?
MImbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MImbo seems to have recovered his senses.
MImbo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuo lands a lovely overhand right.

Kuo cracks MImbo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! MImbo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kuo finish him?
MImbo avoids the head kick by Kuo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MImbo tries to clinch up.
MImbo tries for a takedown but Kuo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuo lands with a nice combination. MImbo backs away looking to recover.
MImbo misses with a hook.
Kuo slips under a jab from MImbo.
MImbo misses the body punch
and MImbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuo slips a straight right by MImbo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MImbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuo.
A cross from Kuo lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Kuo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MImbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MImbo missing with a left hand there. Kuo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MImbo slips a straight right by Kuo.
MImbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuo scores with a jab. MImbo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheng Jen Kuo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kuo throws a low kick but MImbo avoids it.
Kuo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
MImbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuo scores with a hook.
MImbo wants to clinch up but Kuo keeps it at a distance.
Kuo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MImbo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MImbo misses with a straight right.
MImbo tries to clinch up.
MImbo drops his hands momentarily and Kuo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MImbo missing with a left hand there. Kuo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Kuo lands a left and a right that send MImbo crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MImbo ducks under a wild hook from Kuo.

Kuo gets caught napping as MImbo dives in and scores a takedown. Kuo manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kuo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuo keeping moving, preventing MImbo from controlling successfully.
Kuo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MImbo can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
MImbo won't allow Kuo to sweep him here.
MImbo throws a big right hand that misses.
MImbo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MImbo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuo wants to sweep here but MImbo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MImbo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuo, not yet.
MImbo pushes down on Kuo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuo is looking for a sweep. MImbo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MImbo is working away from the top position though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MImbo is looking for a kimura here.
MImbo is breathing heavily.

Kuo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MImbo prevents Kuo from improving his position.

MImbo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
Kuo tries to get to full guard but MImbo has control of the leg.
Kuo wants to control but MImbo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuo is looking for a sweep. MImbo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MImbo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuo is just riding it out for now. MImbo eventually gives up the hold.

MImbo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuo defends it well.
Kuo tries to get to full guard but MImbo has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
MImbo moves into full mount! Kuo won't be happy about that!

MImbo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kuo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kuo shrugs it off.
Kuo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MImbo wants to finish this one by submission but Kuo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from MImbo.

MImbo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kuo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kuo shrugs it off.

MImbo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kuo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MImbo on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MImbo throwing strikes here but Kuo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kuo is looking to improve his position but MImbo isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuo is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sheng Jen Kuo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

Kuo throws a nice looking combination but MImbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Kuo misses.
Kuo works the jab nicely.
Kuo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MImbo.
The fighters circling - Kuo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuo throws a shot from downtown. MImbo moves away and avoids it.
Kuo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
MImbo wants to clinch.
Kuo throws a right and a left that MImbo avoids nicely.
MImbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuo defending well as MImbo loads up on a big left hand.
Kuo lands with a nice body punch.
MImbo moves away from the strike by Kuo.
MImbo moves away from the strike by Kuo.
Kuo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MImbo moves away from the strike by Kuo.
MImbo misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Kuo does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MImbo checks it well.
MImbo looks to land a left hand but Kuo moved out of range nicely.
Kuo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuo defending well as MImbo loads up on a big left hand.
Kuo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MImbo.
Kuo misses with a wild body shot.
MImbo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuo's head.
Kuo swats away the attempt to clinch by MImbo.
Kuo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuo thows a body shot but no joy.
MImbo avoids the body shot from Kuo.
MImbo misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kuo misses.
Kuo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MImbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MImbo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuo thows a body shot but no joy.
MImbo checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuo misses the target.
MImbo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuo as he jumps to the side.
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!
A big right from MImbo misses.
Kuo scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MImbo connects with a looping right hand.
MImbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuo moves away.
MImbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MImbo throws a series of punches but Kuo avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuo looks to land a combination but MImbo avoids it well.
MImbo avoids the head kick by Kuo.
The fighters circling - Kuo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuo stalks MImbo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MImbo's face. MImbo staggers backwards, shaken.
MImbo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuo sprawls well. He's pushed MImbo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuo throws the left hand but MImbo avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuo. That snapped MImbo's head back.

MImbo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuo's half guard.

MImbo seems to be looking for submissions.
MImbo wants to pass the guard but Kuo is defending well.
Kuo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

MImbo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MImbo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuo is holding on to half guard well.
Sheng Jen Kuo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

MImbo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuo is holding on to half guard well.
Jimbo MImbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

MImbo is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuo manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sheng Jen Kuo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheng Jen Kuo!
After winning the bout, Sheng Jen Kuo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Smith
vs
Shady

183 cm
26
183 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

185 cm
26
176 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slim Shady!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shady shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shady ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Shady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shady somewhat.
Robert Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Shady.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Smith rushes Shady and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shady wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Shady jumps guard but Smith stands there with Shady around his waist. Shady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shady takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shady is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shady's defenses.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Shady goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shady's face.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Shady blocks with his arms.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shady blocks it with crossed arms.
Shady jumps guard but Smith stands there with Shady around his waist. Shady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

Shady is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Shady looks winded!
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.

Shady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Shady throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Shady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shady trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith postures up in Shady's guard and throws a big left but Shady blocks it.
Shady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith is looking to stand up but Shady won't let him.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

Shady looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith tries to stand but Shady is controlling from the bottom.

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Horrible takedown by Shady or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Shady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Shady avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Shady misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shady shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Shady tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Shady. Shady gets slowly back to his feet.
Shady closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Shady pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shady's sensitive parts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shady dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Shady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slim Shady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shady moves away.
Shady shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Shady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shady shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shady fails with the takedown.
Shady blocks a jab.
Shady stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shady shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robert Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Shady.

Shady closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shady lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Shady is proving a slippery customer.

Shady postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shady, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.

Shady throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Shady's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Smith decides to stand back up.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.

Shady 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.

Shady is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shady is breathing heavily.
Smith trying to control but Shady is working from the bottom.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.

Shady looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shady has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith wants to control from the top but Shady keeps moving.
Shady tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Shady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.

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

Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shady takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown by Shady or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shady moves away.
Shady shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith tries to clinch up but Shady circles away and keeps his distance.
Shady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Shady moved out of range.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shady.
Shady shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shady gets slowly back to his feet.
Shady throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shady off to one side.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Shady with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a swing at Shady's ribcage but misses.
Shady gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Shady is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shady misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shady tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Shady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shady manages to avoid it.
Shady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shady avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but Shady slaps the foot to one side.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Smith forces Shady back against the cage and clinches.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shady misses the target.
Shady shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shady avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shady is defended easily by Smith.
Shady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robert Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Shady.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shady.
Shady fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith misses with a looping left.

Smith forces Shady back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Shady blocks with his arms.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Shady backwards.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shady blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shady's face.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Shady blocks it.
Shady tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Shady pushes him off.

Smith closes the distance and pushes Shady back into the cage.
Shady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shady has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shady is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.

Shady decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Shady's legs - danger averted.
Smith is pushing down on Shady's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shady is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the action here.

Shady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Shady blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Shady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shady trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Shady is in trouble!
Shady is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shady is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shady regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Shady walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Shady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shady's calf.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shady.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shady tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Shady. Shady gets slowly back to his feet.
Shady's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Shady looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Slim Shady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shady ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Shady changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Shady manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shady misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Smith.

Smith darts in and clinches Shady up against the cage.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shady can do to turn this around?
Shady is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Smith!
Robert Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.