Hilo Fight 75 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devan Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devan Hennings is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smith
vs
Hennings

178 cm
19
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devan Hennings!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennings throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hennings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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

Hennings is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hennings to get the leverage.
Hennings prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Hennings is very close to passing his half guard.
Hennings passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hennings with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has given up his back here. Will Hennings look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hennings's arms.
Hennings struggling to land strikes to the head as Smith covers up.
Hennings has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Smith right now.
Smith tries to roll but Hennings sticks to his back.

Hennings looking for the choke but no joy.

Hennings is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Smith with him. Smith is trying to defend but Hennings has an arm under the chin now! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devan Hennings!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reeve NcDemomnd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NcDemomnd comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

NcDemomnd
vs
Andersen

170 cm
23
144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

225 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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, Reeve NcDemomnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

NcDemomnd 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.

Andersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. NcDemomnd is aware though and is defending well.
Andersen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
NcDemomnd wants to pass the guard but Andersen is keeping the position.

NcDemomnd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, NcDemomnd has managed to get both his arms back between Andersen's legs - danger averted.

Andersen working for a triangle but NcDemomnd defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Andersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NcDemomnd defends it easily.

NcDemomnd drops back looking for a leg! Andersen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersen manages to kick NcDemomnd off! NcDemomnd jumps back into Andersen's guard.

Andersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NcDemomnd defends it easily.

NcDemomnd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and NcDemomnd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

NcDemomnd 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.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersen working for a triangle but NcDemomnd defends it easily.

NcDemomnd 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.

Andersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NcDemomnd defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NcDemomnd defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

NcDemomnd drops back looking for a leg! Andersen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersen manages to kick NcDemomnd off! NcDemomnd jumps back into Andersen's guard.

Andersen working for a triangle but NcDemomnd defends it easily.

Andersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. NcDemomnd is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Andersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and NcDemomnd defends well.
NcDemomnd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

NcDemomnd 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.

Andersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

NcDemomnd drops back looking for a leg! Andersen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersen manages to kick NcDemomnd off! NcDemomnd jumps back into Andersen's guard.
NcDemomnd is breathing heavily.

NcDemomnd drops back looking for a leg! Andersen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersen manages to kick NcDemomnd off! NcDemomnd jumps back into Andersen's guard.

Andersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Andersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NcDemomnd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NcDemomnd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Andersen working for a triangle but NcDemomnd defends it easily.

NcDemomnd drops back looking for a leg! Andersen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersen manages to kick NcDemomnd off! NcDemomnd jumps back into Andersen's guard.

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

Andersen looking for a guillotine here but NcDemomnd defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Andersen dominated that round.
That's time! NcDemomnd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andersen.
Horrible takedown by Andersen or perhaps it was just good defense by NcDemomnd which made him look bad.

Andersen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

NcDemomnd drops back looking for a leg! Andersen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersen manages to kick NcDemomnd off! NcDemomnd jumps back into Andersen's guard.

NcDemomnd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Andersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but NcDemomnd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andersen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

NcDemomnd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Andersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and NcDemomnd defends it well.

NcDemomnd looking for submissions off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andersen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Andersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Andersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

NcDemomnd looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

NcDemomnd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersen pulls his head out easily.

NcDemomnd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Andersen seems to be working for a kimura but NcDemomnd defends the submission attempt.

Andersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

NcDemomnd looking for submissions off his back.

Andersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, NcDemomnd has managed to free his arm - good work.
NcDemomnd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersen.
Andersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NcDemomnd's head.
NcDemomnd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andersen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacob Andersen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NcDemomnd's head.
Andersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NcDemomnd's head.

NcDemomnd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

NcDemomnd looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersen 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! NcDemomnd is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Andersen!
In his post fight interview, Jacob Andersen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leto Savish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Romeo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savish comes to the cage accompanied by They are taking your time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Savish
vs
Romeo Paris

182 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

182 cm
22
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leto Savish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Romeo Paris!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savish cracks a nice hook into Paris's ribs.
A combination from Savish does no damage.
Paris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leto Savish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris throws a head kick that misses.
Paris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savish.
Paris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Savish's head coaches at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Paris instigates a clinch.
Savish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paris has him pressed against the cage.
Paris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savish backwards.

Paris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savish misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Savish.

It looks like Kobe Romeo Paris has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savish's waist but Savish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paris off to one side.
Savish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savish throws a hook but Paris blocks it.
Paris blocks a jab.
Savish scores with the left hand. Paris knows he should have avoided that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Savish throws a poor cross that misses

and Paris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savish gets underhooks to prevent Paris's takedown attempt.
Paris is looking for a takedown.
Leto Savish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Romeo Paris.

Paris has hold of one of Savish's legs. Savish is fighting the takedown attempt but Paris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Savish keeping full guard, as Paris tries to pass.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.

Savish working for a triangle but Paris defends it easily.
Savish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paris on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Savish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savish's guard.
Paris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savish regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Paris.
Savish keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris postures up in Savish's guard and throws a big left but Savish blocks it.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Savish blocks nicely.
Paris stands up over Savish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Savish has wrist control.
Paris distracts Savish with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paris works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Paris is looking for a kimura here.
Paris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savish with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris lands with a punch from half guard.
Paris is looking to take a break and control but Savish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paris throwing shots but Savish is blocking nicely.

Paris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savish sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savish wants to get back to full guard.

Paris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savish sees it coming and defends easily.
Savish tries to get to full guard but Paris has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Romeo Paris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Romeo Paris's cut.
That's time! Savish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Paris is looking to clinch but Savish is avoiding it.
Savish thuds his right hand into Paris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savish misses with a hook

and Paris counters with a shoot takedown. Savish fights it but they end up in guard.
Savish trying to keep a closed guard but Paris is proving a slippery customer.
Savish pulls Paris in close to prevent any damage.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris postures up in Savish's guard and throws a big left but Savish blocks it.
Savish wants to stand up but Paris is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Savish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Paris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Savish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Savish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savish has managed to get both his arms back between Paris's legs - danger averted.
Paris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Savish stands and throws Paris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Savish wants to stand but Paris has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Paris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Paris sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris trying to hold on to Savish's head to control him but Savish postures up.

Paris kicks off Savish and gets to his feet.
Paris wants to clinch.
Paris connects with a body shot that sends Savish's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savish throws a shot from downtown. Paris moves away and avoids it.
Leto Savish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savish scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Savish lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savish moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paris darts in trying to clinch
and Savish counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Savish misses.
Savish lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris tries to clinch up

and Savish counters with a single leg into guard. Paris didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savish working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Paris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savish stands up over Paris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savish is looking to stand up but Paris won't let him.

Paris looking for a guillotine here but Savish defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Savish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kobe Romeo Paris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kobe Romeo Paris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Paris dodges the punch combination from Savish.
A cross from Savish lands.
Paris wants to clinch
and Savish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paris is looking to clinch but Savish is avoiding it.
Savish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paris tries to clinch up but Savish circles away and keeps his distance.
Paris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leto Savish is winning the standup battle so far.
Paris throws a leg kick but Savish sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch but Savish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris has a takedown stuffed.
Savish avoids a kick to the body.
Paris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Savish misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savish.
Paris tries to clinch up but Savish circles away and keeps his distance.
Savish throws out a powerful jab.
Savish misses with a body shot.
Paris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savish is looking to slow Paris down with leg kicks.

Paris has Savish up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paris.
Paris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Savish managing to block the knees to the body from Paris.
Kobe Romeo Paris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savish fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leto Savish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Romeo Paris.
Savish just misses with a punch to the body.
Paris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savish.
Paris wants to clinch
and Paris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savish throws a poor cross that misses
and Paris counters with a good, hard body kick but Savish shrugs it off.
Paris moves in looking to clinch but Savish pushes him off.
Savish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savish scores with a punch to the head.
Paris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paris doesn't manage to clinch there - Savish circles away.
Paris is looking to clinch but Savish is avoiding it.
Good exchange - Savish coming out on top.
Savish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paris counters with a right hand to the body.
Savish scores with the left hand. Paris knows he should have avoided that one.

Paris is rocked!
Savish pounces like a tiger and cracks Paris with a vicious hook! Paris is down but not out! Savish follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leto Savish!
During a confident post fight interview, Leto Savish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Geeves Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abednego Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kickstart My Heart. This should be a great matchup!

Armstrong
vs
Smiff

162 cm
26
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

168 cm
20
160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Tokyo United Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Geeves Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abednego Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong misses with a lunging right hand

and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Armstrong won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Armstrong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smiff connects with a decent elbow.
Armstrong stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Armstrong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Armstrong is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Armstrong can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff throws some wild stikes that Armstrong manages to avoid easily.
Smiff is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Smiff is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Armstrong has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Armstrong!
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Armstrong controls Smiff momentarily but Smiff frees himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smiff working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is stalling in the full guard.
Smiff postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Smiff connects with a couple of short punches.
Smiff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smiff working from the guard for now, landing 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!
Smiff advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.

Smiff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Armstrong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smiff tries to move into full mount but can't pass Armstrong's legs.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Smiff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff misses with the ground and pound.
Armstrong tries to buck Smiff off but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smiff throws an elbow but Armstrong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Armstrong, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.

Smiff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smiff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Smiff slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Smiff is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Smiff passes into half guard.
Smiff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff moves nicely into side control.

Smiff has hold of Armstrong's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Armstrong seems comfortable defending it but Smiff has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Armstrong is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Armstrong is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smiff couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abednego Smiff!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joeseph Moai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bartowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartowski has chosen The Game as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Moai
vs
Bartowski

186 cm
21
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joeseph Moai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Bartowski!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartowski.
Moai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bartowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moai somewhat.
Bartowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bartowski throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moai.
Moai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bartowski's sensitive parts.
Bartowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartowski throws a low kick but Moai moves out of range easily.
Moai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bartowski moves in looking to clinch but Moai pushes him off.
Moai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bartowski if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartowski.
Charles Bartowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moai misses with a head kick.
Bartowski avoids the head kick by Moai.
Moai misses with a double jab.
Moai tries to clinch but Bartowski is having none of it.
Moai drops his hands momentarily and Bartowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bartowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moai manages to avoid it.
Bartowski is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moai checks a leg kick.
Bartowski wants to clinch but Moai slips to the side
and Moai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartowski tries to clinch but Moai moves away
and Moai counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartowski moves in looking to clinch but Moai pushes him off.
Bartowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Moai has an Americana. Bartowski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Moai is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Moai hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joeseph Moai!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Wojtk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Matlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtk comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck, ACDC. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Wojtk
vs
Matlock

196 cm
19
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
285 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Loki Wojtk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Matlock!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matlock is looking to clinch.
Wojtk has a takedown stuffed.

Matlock has managed to clinch.
Wojtk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matlock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wojtk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matlock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loki Wojtk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matlock misses with a knee strike.
Matlock looking to throw knees to the head but Wojtk is blocking nicely.
Matlock lands a knee to the head.
Matlock scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Loki Wojtk has been cut.
Matlock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wojtk wants a takedown but no success here.
Matlock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wojtk is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matlock lands a knee to the head.
Matlock lands a big knee to the head and Wojtk goes down! Matlock pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Matlock!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Matlock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Paltiguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paltiguera has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nick Paltiguera enters the cage!

Stryker
vs
Paltiguera

188 cm
19
186 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
28
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Stryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Paltiguera!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Stryker.
Paltiguera just misses with a punch to the body.
Paltiguera thows a body shot but no joy.
Paltiguera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stryker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Paltiguera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Stryker.
Paltiguera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stryker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Stryker's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paltiguera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stryker.
Paltiguera throws a series of punches but Stryker moves out of range.
Paltiguera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paltiguera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stryker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stryker connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Paltiguera misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stryker misses.
Stryker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paltiguera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stryker counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Nick Paltiguera has been cut.
Paltiguera needs to keep his hands up - Stryker had a free shot at his head there.
Stryker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stryker thows a body shot but no joy.
Paltiguera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paltiguera misses with a wild body shot.
Paltiguera misses with the combination.
Paltiguera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stryker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paltiguera fails to land with a series of punches.
Stryker scores with a nice strike.
Stryker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stryker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Stryker. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Paltiguera.
Paltiguera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stryker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paltiguera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stryker takes a swing at Paltiguera's ribcage but misses.
Paltiguera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stryker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paltiguera.
Stryker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paltiguera.
A punch lands to the side of Paltiguera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stryker lands a body shot.
Paltiguera misses with a double jab
and Stryker counters with a nice body shot.
Paltiguera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker scores with a jab. Paltiguera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stryker lands with a cross.

Paltiguera is rocked!
Paltiguera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stryker manages to avoid it.
Paltiguera is still on wobbly legs! Can Stryker finish him?
Stryker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paltiguera backs away from a small jab... but Stryker lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Paltiguera crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Stryker with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Austin Stryker!
Austin Stryker very nearly forgot to thank xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Crystal Blue Persuasion as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dolph Lundgrenson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lundgrenson
vs
White

190 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

KAISER

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgrenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lundgrenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lundgrenson lands an overhand right.
White tries to clinch up.
Lundgrenson moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
Lundgrenson punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Lundgrenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dolph Lundgrenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White tries to clinch there but Lundgrenson circles away.
Lundgrenson lands a jab.
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!
Lundgrenson misses with a straight left.
Lundgrenson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White tries to clinch but Lundgrenson is having none of it.
Lundgrenson scores with a body shot.
Lundgrenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Lundgrenson.
White tries to clinch up but Lundgrenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dolph Lundgrenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lundgrenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lundgrenson tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lundgrenson to the ground. Lundgrenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lundgrenson scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lundgrenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.

White is rocked!
BOOM! Lundgrenson lands a beautiful left hook that drops White. White tries to recover but Lundgrenson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and White lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolph Lundgrenson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dolph Lundgrenson made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Walter White spoke after the fight, saying ' You clearly don’t know who you’re talking to, so let me clue you in. I am not in danger. I am the danger. A guy opens his door and gets shot, and you think that of me? No! I am the one who knocks! Fuck you.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bada Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Huggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here Comes the BOOM by: POD. Chuck Huggins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bada Boom's chin.

Boom
vs
Huggins

185 cm
26
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
27
170 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

KAISER
Merciless Gladiators

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bada Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Huggins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huggins but Huggins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huggins.
Boom misses with a double jab.
Boom shoots in looking for a takedown but Huggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huggins as he avoids it easily.
Boom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bada Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Huggins counters with a straight right hand.

Boom is rocked!
Boom shoots in but no luck this time.
Oh Boom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huggins counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huggins sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Huggins has Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
Huggins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boom backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boom gets control of Huggins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Huggins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Huggins is posturing up here but Boom has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Huggins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Huggins has to tap! Slick submission there by Boom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bada Boom!
Bada Boom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

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