HFC 08 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kamehameha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Cobain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Kamehameha has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kamehameha
vs
Cobain

188 cm
21
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kamehameha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beast Cobain!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamehameha lands with a kick to the temple. Cobain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kamehameha connects with a nice cross there... Cobain is looking wobbly and Kamehameha recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Cobain to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kamehameha jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). King Kamehameha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michaud Korrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaud Korrs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Owraa
vs
Korrs

178 cm
20
173 lbs
4 - 7 - 1

193 cm
33
166 lbs
5 - 12 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Uruk Owraa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michaud Korrs!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owraa swinging wildly here.
Korrs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korrs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korrs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owraa tries to bum rush Korrs with a series of wild strikes but Korrs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korrs misses with a low kick.
Owraa throws a series of punches but Korrs avoids them all with ease.
Owraa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korrs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korrs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owraa blocks a low kick nicely.
Owraa slips a jab and a cross from Korrs.
Owraa throws a series of punches but Korrs moves out of range.
Owraa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Owraa. No joy for Korrs on that attempt.
Owraa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korrs misses with a body shot.
Owraa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korrs.
A swing and a miss from Korrs.
Korrs tries to clinch there but Owraa circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owraa misses with a wild combination.
Owraa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korrs avoids the head kick by Owraa.
Uruk Owraa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Korrs misses.
Owraa throws a series of punches but Korrs moves out of range.
Owraa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Owraa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korrs.
Korrs throws a head kick but Owraa moves out of range.

Owraa drives through and clinches with Korrs against the cage.
Owraa tries to break the clinch but Korrs is controlling the position.
Korrs has Owraa pressed against the cage, preventing Owraa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Korrs prevents Owraa from breaking the clinch.
Owraa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Korrs looking to stall.
Owraa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korrs has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owraa is trying to break the clinch but Korrs has him pressed against the cage.
Owraa wants to break free but Korrs has control.
Owraa working hard to break the clinch.
Korrs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Owraa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uruk Owraa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Korrs is fighting off a takedown attempt but Owraa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Korrs to the mat. Korrs regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Owraa is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korrs keeping moving, preventing Owraa from controlling successfully.
Korrs seems keen to control Owraa's posture.
Owraa trying to control but Korrs is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owraa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Korrs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Uruk Owraa.
Korrs tries to clinch there but Owraa circles away.
Korrs tries to clinch but Owraa moves out of range.
Korrs tries to clinch but Owraa moves out of range.
Korrs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Owraa misses with a few strikes there.
Korrs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Owraa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korrs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Owraa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Korrs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owraa, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Owraa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Owraa tries to break the clinch but Korrs is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owraa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korrs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Korrs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owraa.
Korrs throws a body punch but Owraa moves out of range.
Owraa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Korrs slips under a jab from Owraa.
Korrs tries to clinch there but Owraa circles away.

Owraa has closed the distance and engaged Korrs in a clinch.
Owraa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Owraa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owraa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korrs has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Owraa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korrs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Owraa rather than just go for the knockout.
Korrs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Owraa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Owraa throws a sloppy head kick and Korrs moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Owraa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Owraa misses with the combination.
Owraa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Owraa. Those never looked like landing.
Owraa blocks a head kick by Korrs.
Korrs misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korrs. Owraa does a little dance to reset his feet.

Owraa scores with a takedown into Korrs's guard.
Korrs is looking to stand up but Owraa isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Owraa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Owraa passes Korrs's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owraa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owraa trying to control the action but Korrs is working from the bottom.
Korrs is trying to escape back to his feet but Owraa uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owraa tries to advance to mount but Korrs denies him.
Owraa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korrs keeps working.
Owraa working the ground and pound but Korrs is defending the strikes.
Korrs is trying to improve his position.
Owraa just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owraa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Korrs!
Korrs wants to hold on but Owraa pushes him away.
Owraa controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korrs is desperately trying to improve his position but Owraa has a good base and remains in mount.
Owraa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Korrs is bucking up trying to escape but Owraa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Owraa looking to control but Korrs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uruk Owraa dominated that second round.
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!

Korrs avoids the head kick by Owraa.
Owraa avoids the head kick by Korrs.
Owraa misses with a head kick.
Korrs throws a sloppy head kick and Owraa moves out of range easily.
Owraa tries to clinch but Korrs moves out of range.
Korrs throws a leg kick that misses.
Korrs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owraa circles away.
Korrs throws a nice looking combination but Owraa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Owraa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Owraa.
Owraa checks a leg kick.

Owraa has closed the distance and engaged Korrs in a clinch.
Owraa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Owraa is trying to break free.

Owraa breaks from the clinch.
Owraa misses with a two punch combination.
Korrs misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owraa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Korrs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Owraa trying to control but Korrs is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Owraa controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uruk Owraa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Korrs slips a jab and a cross from Owraa.
Owraa avoids the head kick by Korrs.
Korrs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owraa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owraa throws a head kick but Korrs moves out of range.
Korrs misses with a head kick.
Owraa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owraa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korrs misses with a head kick.
Korrs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korrs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owraa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Korrs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Korrs throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Korrs does no damage.
Owraa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korrs defends well and Owraa ends up having to push Korrs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korrs is pressed up against the cage. Owraa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Korrs down to the mat. Korrs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korrs is looking to clinch but Owraa is avoiding it.
Korrs tries to clinch but Owraa is having none of it.
Korrs tries a head kick but it misses.
Korrs tries to close the distance and clinch but Owraa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owraa ducks under a wild hook from Korrs.

Owraa has taken the fight to the clinch.

Korrs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korrs moves out of range of the strikes.
Korrs misses with a wild body shot.
Korrs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Owraa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owraa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owraa blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Korrs.
Owraa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korrs misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korrs wants to clinch.
Owraa checks a low kick from Korrs.
Owraa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korrs misses with a two punch combination.
Korrs misses with the combination.
Korrs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owraa avoids the head kick by Korrs.

Korrs gets caught napping as Owraa dives in and scores a takedown. Korrs manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korrs keeping moving, preventing Owraa from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korrs wants to stand but Owraa is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uruk Owraa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Owraa, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Uruk Owraa!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Uruk Owraa!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Uruk Owraa!

Uruk Owraa wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Uruk Owraa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

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

Juana
vs
Strom

181 cm
27
183 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

188 cm
24
169 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pipe Juana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Strom!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Juana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Juana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strom counters with a nice uppercut.
Juana shoots in and drives through. Strom sprawls well.
Strom with a jab.
Juana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Juana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juana swings for the body but Strom moves out of range.
Strom cracks Juana with a good jab.
Juana wants to clinch.
Strom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strom is looking to score with low kicks.
Juana dives in and grabs Strom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strom pushes down on Juana's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pipe Juana. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana tries to clinch but Strom moves out of range.
Strom throws a low kick but Juana moves out of range easily.
Strom throws a shot from downtown. Juana moves away and avoids it.
Strom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juana.
Juana tries to clinch but Strom is having none of it.
Simon Strom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strom throws a leg kick
and Juana counters with an outside leg kick.
Strom throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Strom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juana blocks a leg kick.
Juana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strom misses the jab.
Juana tries for a takedown but Strom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juana somewhat.
Strom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simon Strom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strom stuffs the takedown.
Juana goes for a double leg but Strom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strom continues to drive forward.
Juana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strom walks away with a smile on his face. Juana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Juana walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juana takes one to the chin there.
Strom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juana.
Strom stuffs the takedown attempt from Juana. Juana gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Juana.
Strom cracks a nice hook into Juana's ribs.
Strom connects with a body shot that sends Juana's belly button to the back.
Juana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strom circles away.
Strom scores with a three punch combo!

Juana closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strom did well to prevent Juana getting side control.
Juana is breathing heavily.
Juana prevents Strom from improving his position.
Juana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strom missing with punches from the bottom.
Strom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Juana is nestled in close to Strom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Juana not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simon Strom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Juana moves in looking to clinch but Strom pushes him off.
Strom swings widly with a right hand
and Juana counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick from Strom misses.
Strom missing with a left hand there. Juana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juana moves in looking to clinch but Strom pushes him off.
Juana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strom is fending him off so far but Juana persists. Nope, Strom circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Strom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juana doesn't seem phased though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juana.
Juana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pipe Juana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strom defends it nicely.
Juana shoots in for a takedown but Strom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana tries a head kick but it misses.
Juana has a takedown stuffed.
Pipe Juana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strom connects with a right hand. Juana shakes it off.
Simon Strom seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Juana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Juana wants to control but Strom is keeping him busy.

Juana gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juana is defended easily by Strom.
The fighters circling - Strom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Strom catches Juana right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Juana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Juana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strom avoids it really well and circles away.
Juana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Juana is looking to clinch.
Strom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strom blocks a head kick by Juana.
Strom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juana on the side of the head.
Strom throws a leg kick
and Juana counters with a head kick.
Juana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Juana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juana tries to move into range but Strom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Juana's head backwards.
Strom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strom throws the kick towards the body but Juana avoids it.
Strom blocks a jab.
Strom misses with a looping right.
Strom scores with a punch to the head.
Strom missing with a left hand there. Juana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juana tries to clinch there but Strom circles away.
Juana moves out of range as Strom strikes.
Donk. Strom catches Juana right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Strom.
Strom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strom cracks Juana with an open hand slap.
Strom misses with a looping right.
Strom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strom throws out a loose jab but Juana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juana throws a sloppy head kick and Strom moves out of range easily.

Juana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strom wants to sweep here but Juana controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strom looking to control.
Juana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simon Strom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Strom throws a series of punches but Juana avoids them all with ease.
Strom throws a leg kick but Juana moved away.
Juana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stroms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strom misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Strom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juana avoids the body shot from Strom.
Strom scores with a decent looking hook.
Juana avoids the body shot from Strom.
Strom throws the left hand but Juana avoids the punch easily.
Juana moves out of range as Strom strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Strom misses the target.
Strom throws a series of punches but Juana moves out of range.

Juana scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Juana passes the guard and advances to mount!
Juana controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Juana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Juana content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strom has given up his back here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juana looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Strom taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pipe Juana!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Rock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergio Moraes's chin.

Rock
vs
Moraes

187 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

180 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moraes has closed the distance and engaged Rock in a clinch.

Moraes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rock can't fight it off and eventually Moraes manages to take the fight to the floor. Rock looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Moraes is proving a slippery customer.
Moraes stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moraes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moraes tries to move to mount but Rock blocks the move with his legs.
Rock is not content to let Moraes control the position.
Rock prevents Moraes from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes trying to control the action but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock trying his best to control but Moraes has mounted him.
Rock tries to hold on but Moraes pushes him away.

Moraes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rock is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rock and Moraes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Moraes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moraes trying to control the action but Rock is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moraes trying to control the position but Rock is working away.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moraes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moraes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Moraes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moraes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moraes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Moraes stalls from top position.
Moraes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rock!
Moraes is trying to take his opponent's back.

Moraes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rock turns into him and now he's in Moraes's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moraes is looking for a triangle but Rock pushes his legs off easily.
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Moraes is retaining full guard.

Moraes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that Rock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rock is stalling here. Moraes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moraes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moraes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but Moraes shows good takedown defense.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moraes.
Rock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moraes on the ground.

Moraes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moraes trying to control the position but Rock is working away.
Moraes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rock tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes controls the position from side control.
Moraes advances to mount.
Moraes fails to move to back control.
Moraes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rock has given up his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moraes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moraes is looking for the choke from the back position but Rock is controlling his hands well.

Rock defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Moraes's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock holding both Moraes 's hands and preventing any damage.
Moraes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rock.
Rock trying to control the hands but Moraes breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moraes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Moraes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Moraes is trying to control but Rock is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

Moraes is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Rock is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Moraes!
Our winner, Sergio Moraes, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

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

Butler
vs
Gurel

165 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Gurel!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gurel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butler.
Butler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gurel swivels and escapes.

Gurel has managed to clinch.

Gurel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gurel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gurel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gurel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gurel passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gurel controls the position.
Gurel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butler keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gurel working the ground and pound.
Gurel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Butler's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gurel works to advance to full mount. Butler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Gurel working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Butler turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gurel off and cradles Butler's limp body as Gurel celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jake Gurel!
Jake Gurel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noad Lahat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neemias Error (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Error is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ace of Spades. Neemias Error looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Lahat
vs
Error

179 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noad Lahat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neemias Error!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lahat feints and as Error raises his hands in defense, Lahat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Error trying to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Noad Lahat!
Noad Lahat took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Smith
vs
Jaa

183 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jaa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Jaa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tony Jaa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Jaa moves out of range easily.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaa sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith motions for Jaa to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jaa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith pulls Jaa in close to prevent any damage.
Jaa content to stall in guard here.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Paul Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Jaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaa as he avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.

Jaa shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Smith working for a triangle but Jaa defends it easily.
Smith working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Jaa pushes his legs off easily.
Jaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jaa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jaa has Smith in his guard.
Jaa keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Jaa.
Jaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Jaa takes the fight into the clinch.

Jaa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaa thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Smith to stand up.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Jaa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith tries to bench press Jaa off him but Jaa keeps the position.

Jaa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaa throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.

Jaa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jaa has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Jaa tries to advance to mount but can't.

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

Jaa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Jaa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jaa is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tony Jaa.
Jaa avoids a kick to the body.

Smith gets tackled into the cage by Jaa. Jaa maintains the clinch.

Jaa has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Jaa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is trying to control the position but Jaa postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Jaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Smith moves to clinch but Jaa breaks away

and Jaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jaa stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Jaa controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tony Jaa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaa but Jaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tony Jaa has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith controls Jaa momentarily but Jaa frees himself.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaa manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jaa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaa is keeping the position for now.
Jaa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jaa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jaa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

Jaa shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Jaa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tony Jaa.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Jaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Jaa, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Jaa against the cage but Jaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Jaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Jaa.
Smith shoots in but Jaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaa misses with a head kick.

Jaa has managed to clinch.

Jaa is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jaa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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.
Jaa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Jaa pushes his legs off easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Tony Jaa!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Tony Jaa!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Tony Jaa!

Tony Jaa wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slone
vs
Oliveira

175 cm
27
140 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Slone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slone drives through with a takedown into Oliveira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira working a defensive guard but Slone manages to pass into side control anyway.
Oliveira parries the strikes from Slone easily there. Slone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oliveira to escape.
Slone working away.
Oliveira regains half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Slone is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Slone is looking for a kimura here.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Slone is controlling well.
Oliveira is still trying to improve position.

Slone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Slone eventually gives up the hold.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to stand.

Slone 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.
Slone is breathing heavily.
Oliveira wants to control but Slone is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Slone wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Slone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Slone's head to control him but Slone postures up.

Slone is looking for a kimura here.
Oliveira wants to control but Slone is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira is trying to stand.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Slone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira wants to control but Slone is keeping busy.

Slone is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Slone prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Oliveira trying to control but Slone postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slone works his way into full mount!

Slone wants to finish this one by submission but Oliveira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slone.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Slone landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Slone pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slone avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira closes the distance but Slone moves to the side
and Slone counters with a leg kick.

Oliveira scores with a takedown into Slone's guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Slone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Oliveira is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Slone has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Oliveira is looking to defend but Slone has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Oliveira! Slone pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Oliveira taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Slone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Uso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uso comes to the cage accompanied by Get Up. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Uso
vs
Mario

188 cm
23
240 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
240 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Uso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Mario!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mario tries to clinch up.
Uso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uso defends it nicely.
Uso scores with a hook.
Uso lands a really nice looking cross but Mario seems unphased.

It looks like Carlos Mario has been cut.
Mario avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mario misses with a takedown attempt - Uso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mario shoots and misses

and Uso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joshua Uso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Mario.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mario trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Mario looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mario looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uso is one step ahead there.
Uso scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario wants to get back to his feet but Uso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uso distracts Mario with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uso lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That has opened up Carlos Mario's cut even more.

Uso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mario has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uso has managed to get both his arms back between Mario's legs - danger averted.
Mario has momentary wrist control but Uso slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mario will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Mario is looking for a triangle but Uso pushes his legs off easily.
Uso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

The cut above Carlos Mario's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Mario is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uso with a nice head shot there.

Carlos Mario's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joshua Uso!
Joshua Uso bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.