Hilo Fight 27 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis Hicks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hicks
vs
Pereira

170 cm
21
135 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

170 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple 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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lewis Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alvaro Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Pereira tries to keep at a distance but Hicks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hicks working hard to break the clinch.
Pereira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hicks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hicks is trying to break free.
Hicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pereira has him pressed against the cage.
Pereira has Hicks pressed against the cage, preventing Hicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pereira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Lewis Hicks has been cut.
Hicks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pereira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hicks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira avoids it really well and circles away.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Pereira. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hicks has closed the distance and engaged Pereira in a clinch.
Hicks gets underhooks to prevent Pereira's takedown attempt.
Hicks has Pereira pressed against the cage.

Hicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvaro Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hicks moves into range and clinches up with Pereira.
Hicks tries to break free but Pereira pushes him back against the cage.

Hicks breaks the clinch.
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up with Pereira, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes Pereira against the cage but Pereira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pereira defends well and Hicks ends up having to push Pereira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hicks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pereira is defending well.
Pereira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hicks's efforts to push away.
Hicks gets underhooks to prevent Pereira's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Hicks has hold of one of Pereira's legs. Pereira is fighting the takedown attempt but Hicks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pereira has his foot on Hicks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hicks works his way back into a safe position though.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.

Hicks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hicks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Hicks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pereira on his heels. He'll look to pass Pereira's guard now, I'm sure.
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pereira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hicks's guard.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Hicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Hicks has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pereira should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hicks has tightened it up now! Pereira should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lewis Hicks!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Monzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landen Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell has chosen Ain't No Rest for The Wicked as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Monzon
vs
Connell

183 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

193 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Can Moonwalk

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramon Monzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Landen Connell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monzon looks for a takedown but Connell sprawls well.
Monzon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connell but Connell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monzon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Monzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monzon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Connell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Monzon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Connell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Connell prevents the takedown attempt.
Monzon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Monzon fails with a takedown attempt.

Connell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monzon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Monzon tries to get out of the position.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet.
Monzon is breathing heavily.
Monzon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Connell scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monzon tries to kick Connell off but Connell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Monzon is refusing to be controlled, as Connell sits in half guard.
Connell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Connell is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monzon pushes Connell off looking to stand but Connell dives back in and keeps control.
Connell is trying to control. Monzon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Landen Connell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Monzon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monzon misses with a takedown attempt

and Connell counters by moving into the clinch.

Connell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monzon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connell's waist but Connell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monzon off to one side.
Monzon misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ramon Monzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Monzon tries to sprawl but Connell drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monzon tries to kick Connell off but Connell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Connell wants to take a breather but Monzon is having none of it.
Connell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Connell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monzon defending well though.

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

Connell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monzon sees it coming and defends easily.
Connell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monzon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Connell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Connell seems to be working for a kimura but Monzon defends the submission attempt.
Monzon is trying to stand up here but Connell is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell thows a huge punch but Monzon dodges it nicely.
Connell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Connell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Monzon to stand up.

Connell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Connell showed some decent athleticism there.
Monzon is looking to escape.
Monzon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Connell decides to stand up.

Connell gets a double leg takedown into Monzon's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connell won't allow Monzon to get back to his feet.
Monzon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Connell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monzon is trying to keep Connell in close.
Connell won't allow Monzon to get back to his feet.
Monzon keeping moving, preventing Connell from controlling successfully.
Connell controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Landen Connell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Connell fails in his attempt to clinch.

Connell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Connell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Connell prevents Monzon from escaping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Connell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landen Connell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Monzon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Connell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Connell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monzon shoots in but Connell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Connell fails to land the takedown.
Monzon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connell sprawls well. Connell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monzon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Monzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Connell or perhaps it was just good defense by Monzon which made him look bad.
Monzon shoots in looking for a takedown. Connell tries to sprawl out of it but Monzon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monzon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connell but Connell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connell's corner calls for a 1-2. Connell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monzon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connell stuffs the takedown attempt from Monzon. Monzon gets slowly back to his feet.
Monzon misses with a takedown

and Connell moves into the clinch.
Connell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monzon backwards.
Monzon is looking for a takedown.
Connell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monzon can't get the takedown.

Connell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Connell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Monzon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Connell wants to stand up but Monzon is controlling him.
Connell wants to sweep here but Monzon controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monzon's guard.
Monzon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connell is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connell trying to control but Monzon is working from the bottom.

Connell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Connell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Connell. No joy for Monzon on that attempt.
Connell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monzon.

Connell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monzon's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monzon keeping moving, preventing Connell from controlling successfully.
Connell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connell prevents Monzon from getting back to his feet.
Monzon trying to control the position.
Connell tries to stand but Monzon is controlling from the bottom.
Monzon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ramon Monzon just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monzon.
Monzon misses with a takedown
and Connell counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Monzon is rocked!

Connell lands a huge takedown. Monzon is out but the ref is slow to react and Connell lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Monzon lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landen Connell!
An out of breath Landen Connell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kilju
vs
Scott

175 cm
23
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Kilju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Scott!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kilju pushes Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kilju is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scott is defending well for now.
Kilju is pressed up against the cage. Scott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilju down to the mat. Kilju avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kilju rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott gets underhooks to prevent Kilju's takedown attempt.
Kilju goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scott prevents it.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Kilju.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Kilju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Scott turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scott manages to end up in side control.
Kilju on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kilju tries to get out of the position.
Kilju is trying to get back to half guard.
Kilju is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju looks to move to half guard but instead Scott has passed into mount! Damn!
Kilju is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Kilju sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Kilju defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju trying to get back to full guard but Scott takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kilju gets back to half guard.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kilju has his hands clasped together around Scott's back. He's all about the action.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju is controlling Scott's trapped leg to prevent Scott from advancing to side control.
Kilju looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kilju works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Austin Scott wasn't active enough on the ground.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilju manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilju paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilju closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.

Scott gets a clinch.

Kilju has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilju lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scott shoots for a takedown but Kilju saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott goes for a double leg but Kilju avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kilju continues to drive forward.
Scott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kilju fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pablo Kilju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Scott.
Scott tries for a takedown but Kilju sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pablo Kilju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Kilju gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.

Kilju gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Scott regains guard.
Kilju advances to half guard.
Kilju thows a huge punch but Scott dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kilju connects with a nice short shot to Scott's temple.
Kilju working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kilju is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilju passes the guard and advances to mount!
Scott is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kilju is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kilju trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott trying to hold on to Kilju's head to control him but Kilju postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilju lands with a punch from half guard.
Pablo Kilju overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kilju not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kilju scores with a couple of nice shots.
Scott is looking to control Kilju's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Kilju trying to advance position but Scott counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott controls Kilju momentarily but Kilju frees himself.
Kilju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilju passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilju is putting a hurting on Scott here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Kilju is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilju looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kilju lands with a punch from half guard.
Scott has hold of Kilju's hands but Kilju slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kilju thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kilju thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scott's head.
Scott looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Kilju missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kilju thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kilju looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kilju scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilju looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilju throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scott tries to roll over but Kilju keeps him under control.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilju.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Kilju dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Kilju as Scott shoots in.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Kilju shows good takedown defense.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilju manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pablo Kilju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Scott.
Kilju tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kilju somewhat.
Kilju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilju attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kilju is looking to land body kicks.

Kilju 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.
Kilju throws an elbow that misses. Scott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilju's guard. Nice move by Scott!
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilju is keeping the position for now.
Kilju controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kilju wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilju is trying to keep Scott in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pablo Kilju just wasn't active enough.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kilju.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju working the strikes but Scott uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kilju looks to land a strike but Scott avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kilju stops Scott from standing up.
Kilju throws an elbow that misses. Scott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilju's guard. Nice move by Scott!
Kilju tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilju, not yet.
Kilju keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Austin Scott was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kilju shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Kilju sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Kilju closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard.
Kilju pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Kilju loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilju throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Scott has control of Kilju's left arm, preventing Kilju from doing any damage.
Pablo Kilju is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kilju pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilju is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Austin Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilju slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Kilju showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilju 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Kilju!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sjaak Topolnjak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Topolnjak
vs
Weiss

180 cm
27
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

iFight Fight Gear - Steel Penn
Speed Junkie Supplements Q160-158-155 (95%Laundry)

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiss throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weiss tries to clinch but Topolnjak is having none of it.
Topolnjak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weiss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weiss.

Oooooh!!! Topolnjak has knocked Weiss down with a huge combo! Topolnjak steps away and waves a wobbly Weiss back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Weiss is rocked!

It looks like Steven Weiss has been cut.
Sjaak Topolnjak 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.
Topolnjak tries to bum rush Weiss with a series of wild strikes but Weiss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Topolnjak swats away the attempt to clinch by Weiss.
Topolnjak swats away the attempt to clinch by Weiss.
Topolnjak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Topolnjak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Weiss.
Weiss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Topolnjak.

Topolnjak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weiss, pushing him back against the cage.
Topolnjak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weisss head.
Topolnjak working hard to break the clinch.
Topolnjak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topolnjak is trying to break the clinch but Weiss has him pressed against the cage.
Topolnjak letting Weiss take a breather here.
Weiss lands a knee to the head.
Weiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Topolnjak's efforts to push away.
Weiss slowing the pace effectively.
Topolnjak is trying to break the clinch but Weiss is controlling him.
Weiss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Topolnjak or not.
Weiss lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Sjaak Topolnjak has been cut.
Weiss unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Topolnjak trying to control the position but instead, Weiss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Topolnjak into the cage.
Weiss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Weiss content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Weiss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss unloads a knee to the mid-section. Topolnjak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weiss prevents Topolnjak from breaking the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weiss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Weiss landing knees to the head.
Topolnjak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weiss controlling the action here for a moment.
Topolnjak tries a body shot but Weiss blocks it.
Weiss digs a right hand underneath Topolnjak's ribcage. Topolnjak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weiss landing knees to the body.
Weiss lands a nice elbow.
Weiss lands an elbow inside that Topolnjak shrugs off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Weiss obliges.
Weiss lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Weiss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Weiss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weiss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Weiss throws a head punch that misses.
Topolnjak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weisss head.
Topolnjak is trying to force a seperation but Weiss has the dominant position.
Weiss missing with knees to the body.
Weiss is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Weiss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weiss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Weiss tries a knee to the head but Topolnjak blocks it.
Topolnjak is trying to force a seperation but Weiss has the dominant position.
Weiss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Topolnjak's face.

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

Topolnjak forces Weiss back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weiss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topolnjak avoiding damage as Weiss throws knees to the body.
Weiss misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Weiss will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Weiss has Topolnjak up against the cage in a clinch.
Weiss lands a knee to the head.
Topolnjak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Weiss.
Weiss missing with knees to the body.
Topolnjak can't break the clinch.
Weiss with a knee to the head.
Weiss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Topolnjak.
Topolnjak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weiss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Topolnjak.
Weiss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weiss with a knee to the head.

Topolnjak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sjaak Topolnjak is winning the standup battle so far.
Weiss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Topolnjak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weiss scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Topolnjak. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Weiss lands but Topolnjak takes it in his stride.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Topolnjak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weiss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Topolnjak tries to throw a body punch but Weiss avoids it by throwing Topolnjak back against the cage.
Topolnjak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Weiss is keeping busy.
Weiss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Topolnjak fails to land.
Weiss lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Topolnjak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weiss walks away with a smile on his face. Topolnjak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Topolnjak closes the distance and pushes Weiss back into the cage.
Steven Weiss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weiss lands an elbow inside.
Weiss creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Topolnjak's defenses.
Weiss lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topolnjak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Topolnjak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weisss head.
A short uppercut from Topolnjak.
Knees in the clinch landing for Weiss.
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!
Topolnjak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weiss lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Weiss.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Weiss just misses with a elbow thrown towards Topolnjak's brow.
Weiss misses with a knee strike.
Weiss stalling the fight.
Weiss is breathing heavily.
Weiss taking a breather.
Weiss lands an elbow inside that Topolnjak shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Topolnjak.
Weiss throws a punch but it's blocked by Topolnjak.
Topolnjak is looking to break free of the clinch but Weiss has double underhooks.
Topolnjak lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topolnjak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weiss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Topolnjak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Topolnjak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weiss has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Weiss obliges.

Topolnjak manages to break the clinch.

Topolnjak clinches with his opponent.
Topolnjak stalling in the clinch but Weiss improves position.
Weiss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Topolnjak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weiss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Topolnjak blocks it with crossed arms.
Weiss unloads a knee to the mid-section. Topolnjak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weiss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Topolnjak is trying to force a seperation but Weiss has the dominant position.
Weiss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Topolnjak avoids a wild elbow strike from Weiss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topolnjak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Topolnjak trying to control the position but instead, Weiss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Topolnjak into the cage.
Topolnjak misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Weiss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topolnjak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weiss lands a damaging elbow.
Topolnjak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Topolnjak is trying to push Weiss away but Weiss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Topolnjak working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Topolnjak wants to get back to striking at distance but Weiss won't allow it.
Weiss landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Topolnjak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weiss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Topolnjak avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Weiss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Topolnjak dives in and scores a takedown into Weiss's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Topolnjak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiss controls Topolnjak momentarily but Topolnjak frees himself.
Topolnjak sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weiss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Weiss wants to get back to his feet but Topolnjak passes into half guard.
Topolnjak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Topolnjak wants to stand but Weiss has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Weiss trying to control but Topolnjak postures up.
Topolnjak content to control rather than advance.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Topolnjak paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Weiss forces Topolnjak back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topolnjak tries to break free but Weiss pushes him back against the cage.
Weiss stalls.
Topolnjak dodges an elbow strike from Weiss.
Topolnjak is looking to control Weiss's arms but Weiss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Topolnjak has his back to the cage.
Topolnjak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Topolnjak is trying to break free.
Weiss lands a knee to the head.
Topolnjak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Weiss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Topolnjak is defending well for now.
Weiss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Topolnjak manages to break the clinch.
Steven Weiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weiss doesn't manage to clinch there - Topolnjak circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Weiss.
Weiss wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topolnjak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sjaak Topolnjak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Topolnjak takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Weiss.
Topolnjak is trying to break the clinch but Weiss is controlling him.
Topolnjak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Topolnjak is trying to push Weiss away but Weiss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Topolnjak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Topolnjak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Topolnjak takes an elbow to the temple.
Weiss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss throws a punch but it's blocked by Topolnjak.
Weiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Topolnjak's efforts to push away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weiss trying to land knees to the body.
Weiss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Topolnjak takes an elbow to the temple.
Weiss effectively controlling the action here.
Weiss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Topolnjak's face.
Topolnjak wants to break free but Weiss has control.

Topolnjak breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weiss plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Topolnjak.
Topolnjak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weiss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Weiss!
Our winner, Steven Weiss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirko Ledoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Ledoy
vs
Jones

198 cm
21
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kirko Ledoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ledoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Jones has managed to clinch.

Ledoy breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Ledoy scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Ledoy avoids the head kick by Jones.
Ledoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Kirko Ledoy has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

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

Ledoy is rocked!
Jones lands with a right and another and another! Ledoy is in big trouble! Jones lands again and this time it's lights out for Ledoy! A quality knockout there for Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Jones!

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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 Reagen Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Seamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Seamon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Penn
vs
Seamon

186 cm
23
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20)
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reagen Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Seamon!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penn lands in his opponent's guard.
Seamon controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Seamon keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Seamon keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seamon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seamon can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Seamon is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.

Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seamon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seamon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Penn is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seamon is trying to stand up here but Penn is controlling him well.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Seamon is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Penn seems content to control.
Penn throwing shots but Seamon is blocking nicely.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn is looking for a kimura but Seamon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Seamon is trying to get back to full guard.

Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seamon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penn wants to take a breather but Seamon is having none of it.
Seamon won't allow Penn to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Seamon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Penn is keen to just control but Seamon is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seamon is trying to stand back up but Penn is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Seamon tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn trying to control the action but Seamon is working from the bottom.
Seamon tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seamon is not content to let Penn control the position.

Penn tries for a kimura but Seamon is defending well.

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

Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn working away.
Reagen Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Seamon struggling a bit here.
Penn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Seamon is avoiding damage well.

Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seamon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seamon has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seamon is looking to reverse the position.

Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

Penn stands up and beckons Seamon to his feet.

Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn tries for a kimura but Seamon is defending well.

Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seamon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seamon lands punches and elbows.
I really don't envy Penn right now.
Seamon is not going to allow Penn to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reagen Penn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A nice combination there by Seamon.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Seamon. Seamon gets slowly back to his feet.

Penn 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.

Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Seamon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Seamon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Seamon!
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seamon working away.
Seamon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn wants to control but Seamon postures up.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn tries to escape but Seamon is in control.
Seamon controlling the position.
Seamon working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seamon to the mat! Seamon manages to get full guard.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Seamon blocks nicely.
Penn won't allow Seamon to get back to his feet.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn wants to control from the top but Seamon keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seamon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

We're going to have a standup here because Reagen Penn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Penn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Seamon quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seamon manages to get to full guard.
Seamon trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Seamon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Penn trying to control but Seamon is working from the bottom.

Seamon working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
Penn wants to control from the top but Seamon keeps moving.
Christopher Seamon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Seamon looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Seamon wants to stand and escape but Penn is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reagen Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reagen Penn!
Reagen Penn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20), into his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Al Bartlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Bartlett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Kelvin's chin.

Bartlett
vs
Kelvin

172 cm
23
144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

168 cm
24
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bartlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Kelvin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelvin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bartlett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelvin. Kelvin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kelvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bartlett defends it nicely.
Bartlett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelvin under the eye.
Bartlett scores with a hook.

Kelvin is rocked!
Bartlett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kelvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartlett finish him?
Bartlett goes for a small jab and connects. Now Bartlett goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kelvin stumbles back but Bartlett runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kelvin to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kelvin will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Al Bartlett!
Al Bartlett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Love could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Webster's chin.

Love
vs
Webster

175 cm
24
132 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

174 cm
20
141 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Webster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Love fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch up but Webster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Webster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Webster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Webster displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Webster lands with a cross.
Love on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Love misses with a takedown
and Webster counters with a left to the body.
Webster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Love in his tracks.
Webster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Love in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Webster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Love momentarily.
Love shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Webster counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Love doesn't seem bothered though.
Webster jabs Love to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Love shoots in looking for a takedown but Webster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Love's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Love shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Webster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Webster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Webster.
Webster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Webster. Beautiful body shot.
John Webster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webster lands with a shot to the body.
Love is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Love takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love wants to clinch but Webster slips to the side
and Webster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Webster as Love shoots in.
Webster with a nice cross.
Love takes one to the chin there.
Webster lands a nice shot to the body.
Love takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Love takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Love stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Webster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Webster lands with a shot to the body.
Webster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Webster lands a slapping body shot.
Webster lands a nice hook to Love's body. Love takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Love takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Love fails with the takedown
and Webster counters with a nice body shot.
Love gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Webster counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster scores with a body shot.
Love shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webster pinned against the cage. Webster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Webster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Love. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Love takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Love tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Webster swivels and escapes.
Love takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
John Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Love really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Webster connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Love.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Webster lands a right hook to the body.
Webster leaves Love with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Love looks for a takedown but Webster sprawls well.
Webster lands a head shot.
Webster digs a good hook to Love's body.
Nice cross by Webster.
Love doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Love tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Webster swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Love backs up against the cage.
Webster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Love shoots in but Webster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Webster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Webster scores with a shot to the body.
Webster jabs Love to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Webster lands a nice hook to Love's body. Love takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Webster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Love looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Love misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Webster connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webster tries to avoid it but Love manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webster to the ground. Webster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Webster. That snapped Love's head back.
Webster lands a nice looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Love might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
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!
Webster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Webster.
Webster digs a good body shot into Love's ribs.
Webster connects with a body shot that sends Love's belly button to the back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Webster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Webster.
Webster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Webster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster throws a combination. Love tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Webster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Love's sensitive parts.
Webster jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Webster cracks a nice hook into Love's ribs.
Webster digs a good body shot into Love's ribs.
Webster digs a good body shot into Love's ribs.
Webster lands with a shot to the body.
Love with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Webster jabs Love to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Love.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster throws a shot to the body.
Webster lands a body shot.
Love darts in looking for a takedown but Webster gets double underhooks and turns Love into the cage.

Webster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Webster connects with a leg kick. Love looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Webster scores with a sloppy right hand. Love should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Webster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Webster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Webster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Webster jabs at Love's body.
Love tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Webster defends well and Love ends up having to push Webster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Webster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Love fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Webster connects with a body shot that sends Love's belly button to the back.
Webster sizes up Love with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Webster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Love takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Webster scores with a decent looking hook.
Webster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster lands with a good body shot.
Webster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Love in his tracks.
Love on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Love looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Love is defended easily by Webster.
A solid leg kick lands there for Webster.
Webster lands with a hook. Love tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Love shoots in but Webster avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster looks to land a combination. Love sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circle momentarily. Webster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Webster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Webster cracks a nice hook into Love's ribs.
Webster lands a two punch combo.

Love is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Love changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webster tries to avoid it but Love manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webster to the ground. Webster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Webster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Love looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Love is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Webster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Love. Love circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Webster! Love is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Webster!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Webster thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zinn comes to the cage accompanied by All Day. Harvey has chosen Set Me Free as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Zinn
vs
Harvey

185 cm
20
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Fight Night Nutrition

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinn shoots in and drives through. Harvey sprawls well.
Zinn lands a glancing blow to the side of Harvey's head.

It looks like PJ Harvey has been cut.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zinn but Zinn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zinn connects with the punch.
Zinn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zinn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harvey.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zinn as he avoids it easily.
Martin Zinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Harvey.
Zinn slips a straight right by Harvey.
Harvey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harvey there as he acknowledges the shot.

Harvey is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey darts in looking for a takedown but Zinn gets double underhooks and turns Harvey into the cage.
Harvey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harvey is still on wobbly legs! Can Zinn finish him?
Zinn is stalking Harvey. Harvey circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Zinn, and it's lights out! Harvey really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Zinn!
A very excited looking Martin Zinn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.