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Undercard bout

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

Mann
vs
Ortega

225 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
24
134 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, XZ Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miguel Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mann shoots in and drives through. Ortega sprawls well.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortega tries to avoid it but Mann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortega to the ground. Ortega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Mann. No joy for Ortega on that attempt.
Ortega dives in for a single leg takedown but Mann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
XZ Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Ortega.
Mann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ortega to keep the fight standing.
Mann prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega missing with knees to the body.

Mann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortega is looking to clinch but Mann is avoiding it.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mann swivels and escapes.
Mann connects with a high kick.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ortega shoots for a takedown but Mann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mann tries to clinch but Ortega moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Mann as Ortega shoots in.
Ortega fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortega shoots in but Mann avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ortega or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann, which made it look bad.
Mann throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega shoots in but no luck this time.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Mann gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.
Ortega looks winded!
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.

Mann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Mann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mann shoots for a double leg takedown but Ortega sprawls well. He's pushed Mann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Mann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortega fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Mann.
Mann scores with a hook to the body. Ortega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ortega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mann swivels and escapes.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann wants to clinch up but Ortega keeps it at a distance.
Miguel Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega tries to clinch but Mann is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ortega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ortega clinches.
Mann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortega is defending well.
Mann tries to pull guard but Ortega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt - Mann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mann shoots in for a double leg but Ortega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Mann gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.

Ortega breaks the clinch.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for XZ Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Ortega. No joy for Mann on that attempt.
Ortega shoots in looking for a takedown. Mann tries to sprawl out of it but Ortega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mann closes the distance and clinches.
Mann is trying to pull guard but Ortega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ortega wants to take the fight to the mat but Mann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ortega using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Mann gets control of Ortega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann has control of Ortega's left arm, preventing Ortega from doing any damage.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Ortega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mann has his foot on Ortega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortega works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann tries to strike from the bottom.

Ortega stands and steps away. Mann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
XZ Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Mann. No joy for Ortega on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortega is defended easily by Mann.
Mann dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mann keeps control of Ortega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Ortega successfully pulls guard.
Ortega has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ortega wants to stand up but Mann is controlling him.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Mann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ortega misses with a head kick.
XZ Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann scoring well with a low kick there.
Mann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ortega tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Ortega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.
Ortega looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.
Mann dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann is trying to force a seperation but Ortega has the dominant position.
Mann misses with a body punch.
Mann stops a takedown attempt from Ortega.
XZ Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Ortega.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann digs a right hand underneath Ortega's ribcage. Ortega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mann tries to pull guard but Ortega holds him up against the cage and eventually Mann drops back down to his feet.
Ortega is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
Ortega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mann's waist but Mann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortega off to one side.
Ortega has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ortega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortega just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mann stalling in the clinch but Ortega improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
Mann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ortega walks away with a smile on his face. Mann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Mann.

Ortega instigates a clinch.

Mann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
Ortega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mann.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mann but Mann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mann's waist but Mann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortega off to one side.
Mann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Mann gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.

Mann jumps into guard, dragging Ortega to the mat.
Mann is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up.
Mann is wriggling around but Ortega manages to pass to half guard.
Mann trying to hold on to Ortega's head to control him but Ortega postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mann is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortega is pressing down on Mann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mann is holding on for now.

Ortega is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega is thwarting Mann's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
XZ Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... XZ Mann!
After the fight, XZ Mann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helm comes to the cage accompanied by Spazzin - Gary Podunk. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Helm
vs
yu

190 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Atlantis
Island Xtreme Fight-Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Helm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dong yu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
yu shoots in looking for a takedown but Helm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing yu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Helm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but yu manages to avoid it.
Helm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
yu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helm lands a nice looking body shot.
yu throws an overhand right that lands on Helm's shoulder, as Helm tries to avoid the shot.
Helm slips under a jab from yu.
yu throws a low kick but Helm avoids it.
Helm ducks under a wild hook from yu.
yu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Helm's waist but Helm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing yu off to one side.
yu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Helm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong yu.
Helm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from yu.
A jab from Helm does it's job there.
yu tries for a takedown but Helm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dong yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helm throws an overhand right that lands on yu's shoulder, as yu tries to avoid the shot.
yu throws an overhand right that lands on Helm's shoulder, as Helm tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Helm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helm lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Helm finds it's target.
yu throws out a loose jab but Helm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helm throws a big shot that misses.
Helm misses with a body shot.
Helm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from yu.
yu fails with a takedown attempt.
Helm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and yu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
yu throws a lazy right hand but Helm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
yu darts in looking for a takedown but Helm gets double underhooks and turns yu into the cage.
yu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Helm is defending well.

Helm breaks the clinch.
Helm moves out of range of the leg kick from yu.
Helm stuffs the takedown.
yu looks winded!
A swing and a miss from Helm.
A slow jab from Helm misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helm looks to land a left hand but yu moved out of range nicely.
Helm takes a swing at yu's ribcage but misses.
Helm throws a hook but yu avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
yu slips a jab from Helm.
Helm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but yu was well out of range. Poor timing from Helm.
Helm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Helm wants it to stay on the feet.
Helm cracks yu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Helm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as yu throws out the jab.
Helm moves away from the strike by yu.
Helm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract yu.
James Helm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Helm.
yu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Helm throws a body punch but yu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Helm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helm.
yu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helm misses with a hook. yu ducked under it nicely.
yu throws out a loose jab but Helm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helm throws a body punch but yu moves out of range.
yu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
yu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
yu misses with a hook. Helm ducked under it nicely.
yu misses with an uppercut. Helm saw that one coming.
Helm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from yu.
yu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by yu.
yu connects with a nice looking jab.
Helm scores with the left hand. yu knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
yu throws a lazy right hand but Helm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helm lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from yu.
yu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helm but Helm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
yu misses with an uppercut.
yu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helm tests yu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Helm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
yu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helm misses with a wild body shot.
Helm clobbers yu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
yu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
yu staying out of range there.
yu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helm misses with a wild body shot.
Helm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but yu was well out of range. Poor timing from Helm.
yu ducks under a wild hook from Helm.
Helm misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Helm misses its intended target.
A jab from yu misses.
yu throws a low kick but Helm moves out of range easily.
Helm moves forwards but yu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
yu slips under a jab from Helm.
James Helm is winning the standup battle so far.
yu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
yu fails with the takedown.
yu shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Helm dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

yu closes the distance and clinches up with Helm, looking for a takedown. yu pushes Helm against the cage but Helm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
yu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Helm punishes yu's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helm.
yu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helm, as that shot connected.
A jab from yu misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helm.
Helm moves out of range of the strikes.
yu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Helm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten yu somewhat.
James Helm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong yu.
Helm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from yu.
Helm scores with the left hand. yu knows he should have avoided that one.
yu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
yu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
yu shoots in for a double leg but Helm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Helm jabs yu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
yu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Helm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
yu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Helm lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Helm.
Helm throws a shot from downtown. yu moves away and avoids it.
Helm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but yu manages to avoid it.
yu fails to land the takedown.
Helm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
yu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helm.
Helm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helm lands a nice shot that snaps yu's head back.
Helm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from yu.
Helm looks to score with a jab to the body but yu is just out of range.
Helm jabs yu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
yu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed yu momentarily.
Helm throws a lazy right hand but yu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
yu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helm.
Helm throws a shot from downtown. yu moves away and avoids it.
Helm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by yu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Helm clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

yu shoots in looking for a takedown but Helm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing yu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Helm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helm throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Helm misses its intended target.
Helm misses with a wild body shot.
Helm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
yu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Helm sprawls well. Helm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. yu gets slowly back to his feet.
Helm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that yu can do to turn this around?
Helm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from yu.
The fighters circling - yu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
yu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James Helm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong yu.
yu throws a hook to the side of Helm's head but Helm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helm throws a hook but yu blocks it.
yu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Helm finds it's way round the side to connect with yu's head.
Helm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from yu misses its intended target.
yu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
yu misses with a looping left.
yu misses with a low kick.
Helm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract yu.
Helm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helm just misses with a punch to the body.
Helm moves away from the strike by yu.
yu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Helm circles away.
yu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
yu moves out of range as Helm strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helm misses with an uppercut. yu saw that one coming.
yu dives in for a single leg takedown but Helm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Helm gets underhooks to prevent yu's takedown attempt.

Helm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helm lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Helm.
Helm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by yu.
yu misses with a left hand
enabling Helm to counter with a crisp jab.
Helm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Helm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong yu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Helm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
yu fails to land the takedown.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 40:35
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 40:35
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 40:35

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Helm!
A very excited looking James Helm made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

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

Dean
vs
JCrockett

190 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Island Xtreme Fight-Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold JCrockett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JCrockett ducks right into an uppercut from Dean.
JCrockett misses with a low kick.

Dean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dean is stalling in the full guard.
Dean is fighting to break JCrockett's control of his arms but JCrockett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
JCrockett should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean trying to keep a closed guard but JCrockett is proving a slippery customer.

Dean looking for a guillotine here but JCrockett defends easily.

Dean looking for a guillotine here but JCrockett defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dean is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dean drops back, looking for a kneebar! JCrockett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. JCrockett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from JCrockett!

Dean is trying to work for a sweep but JCrockett has mounted him!
Dean tries to reverse the position but JCrockett maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

JCrockett tries to work over Dean's front leg with a kick but Dean checks it.
Dean misses with a straight right.

Dean scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dean trying to control from half guard but JCrockett is working away.
JCrockett trying to control here.

Dean is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean tries to pass the half guard into mount. JCrockett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if JCrockett can do anything to dispel that myth.
JCrockett is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can JCrockett avoid being mounted?
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
JCrockett is refusing to be controlled, as Dean sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Dean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
JCrockett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
JCrockett takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses.
Dean throws a lazy right hand but JCrockett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dean checks a leg kick.
JCrockett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
JCrockett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Dean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that JCrockett can do to turn this around?
JCrockett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dean.

Dean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. JCrockett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Dean seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
JCrockett dodges the ground and pound from Dean.
Dean looking to control but instead JCrockett has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
JCrockett is trying to maintain the position but Dean is very close to passing his half guard.
Dean stalling away here and it's allowed JCrockett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Dean dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
JCrockett slips a straight right by Dean.
Dean connects with a jab.
JCrockett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dean seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dean cracks JCrockett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Dean looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for JCrockett!
Dean tries to advance to mount but JCrockett denies him.

Dean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by JCrockett, who protects the arm well.
Dean wants to control but JCrockett is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but JCrockett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dean wants to control but JCrockett is keeping him busy.
Dean is really struggling to control JCrockett but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two 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.
JCrockett tries to improve position but can't.
Dean throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and JCrockett works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dean not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dean is thwarting JCrockett's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Dean clearly takes 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. This is the final round!

JCrockett digs a good hook to Dean's body.
Dean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from JCrockett.

Dean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Dean seems to be working for a kimura but JCrockett defends the submission attempt.
Dean wants to pass to mount but JCrockett is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JCrockett is controlling Dean's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and JCrockett defends it well.
Dean trying to control the action but JCrockett is working from the bottom.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dean wants to work for an arm triangle but JCrockett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
JCrockett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dean is working away from the top position though.
Dean throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing JCrockett to regain full guard.
Harold JCrockett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dean is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! JCrockett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! JCrockett has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 40:36
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 40:36
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 40:36

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Dean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Van Clyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jilly Bean McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell Van Clyde has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Van Clyde
vs
Bean McQueen

196 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Kayos Klothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Russell Van Clyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jilly Bean McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen throws a looping overhand right but Van Clyde ducks down to avoid it.
Van Clyde wants to clinch

and McQueen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Clyde won't be happy with that.
Van Clyde wants to control but McQueen postures up.
McQueen lands a nice forearm strike.

McQueen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Van Clyde is trying to escape and McQueen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Van Clyde is forced to tap! Nice work there by McQueen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jilly Bean McQueen!
After winning the bout, Jilly Bean McQueen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Whiteside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Vader
vs
Whiteside

165 cm
25
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Atlantis
Island Xtreme Fight-Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darth Vader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Whiteside!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vader throws a hook but Whiteside avoids it easily.
A jab from Vader misses.
Whiteside misses with a wild body shot.
Whiteside changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vader tries to avoid it but Whiteside manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vader to the ground. Vader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whiteside looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Vader lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Vader misses.
Vader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whiteside blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader connects with a looping right hand.
Whiteside closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vader circles away.
Vader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiteside manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vader .
Vader chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whiteside thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whiteside looks for a takedown but Vader sprawls well.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Whiteside.
Whiteside misses with an uppercut. Vader saw that one coming.
Vader catches Whiteside with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vader lands a really nice looking cross but Whiteside seems unphased.
Vader throws a body punch but Whiteside moves out of range.
Darth Vader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vader defending well as Whiteside loads up on a big left hand.
Whiteside takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whiteside scrambles back to his feet.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiteside uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vader .
No luck for Whiteside with that takedown attempt.
Vader moves away from the strike by Whiteside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader throws a body punch but Whiteside moves out of range.
Vader digs a good body shot into Whiteside's ribs.
Vader throws a jab when Whiteside was well out of range.
Whiteside tries to clinch up.
Vader lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whiteside avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiteside. Vader does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vader lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Vader .
Vader throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Whiteside blocks the low kick.
Whiteside misses with a wild body shot.

Vader gets caught napping as Whiteside dives in and scores a takedown. Vader manages to retain guard.
Whiteside is fighting to break Vader 's control of his arms but Vader is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiteside throwing strikes from guard but Vader blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whiteside throws a big right hand that misses.
Whiteside not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vader definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whiteside trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader , not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vader feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whiteside's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vader connects with a leg kick. Whiteside looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Vader throws a wild body kick that Whiteside sees coming a mile off.
Whiteside on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vader looks to land a right hand but Whiteside moved out of range.
Vader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whiteside can do to turn this around?
Whiteside fails with a takedown attempt.
Vader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiteside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vader with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vader lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Whiteside has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whiteside and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Vader misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vader .
Vader darts in trying to clinch

so Whiteside counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vader wants to sweep here but Whiteside controlling him for the moment.
Whiteside has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whiteside with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside wants to pass the guard but Vader is keeping the position.
Whiteside wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Vader pulls Whiteside in to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vader looks to land a left hand but Whiteside moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader lands a jab to Whiteside's midsection.
Vader swings for the body but Whiteside moves out of range.
Whiteside misses with a wild body shot.
Whiteside doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whiteside's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiteside was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader .
Whiteside changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vader tries to avoid it but Whiteside manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vader to the ground. Vader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vader will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vader swings for the body but Whiteside moves out of range.
Whiteside moves out of range as Vader strikes.
Whiteside stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vader .
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader wants to slow Whiteside down by chopping away at his legs.
Whiteside misses with an uppercut. Vader saw that one coming.
A big right from Vader misses.
Vader tries to land a leg kick but Whiteside saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Vader misses.
Whiteside on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Whiteside shoots in for a double leg but Vader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Whiteside.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader stuffs the takedown.
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!
Whiteside stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vader .
Whiteside steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vader .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Whiteside gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vader counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vader swings for the body but Whiteside moves out of range.
Vader throws a hook but Whiteside blocks it.
Vader lands with an uppercut that bounces Whiteside off the cage and back into range.
Vader wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whiteside checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vader throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteside shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiteside stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vader .
Horrible takedown attempt by Whiteside or perhaps it was just good defense by Vader , which made it look bad.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Whiteside.
Whiteside shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vader sprawls well. Vader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whiteside gets slowly back to his feet.
Vader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whiteside.
Whiteside tries for a takedown but Vader sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vader lands a leg kick that knocks Whiteside off balance momentarily.
Whiteside misses with a hook
and Vader counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnny Whiteside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside goes for a double leg but Vader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vader continues to drive forward.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiteside.
Whiteside changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vader fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whiteside takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vader ducks under a wild hook from Whiteside.
Whiteside moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Vader .
Vader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whiteside stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whiteside changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vader tries to avoid it but Whiteside manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vader to the ground. Vader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Whiteside moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Whiteside moves out of range easily.
Whiteside keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vader .
Vader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whiteside.
Whiteside throws a hook to the side of Vader 's head but Vader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Vader . Beautiful body shot.
Whiteside sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vader .
Vader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vader lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vader scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vader .
Whiteside has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vader .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader cracks Whiteside with an open hand slap.
Vader feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whiteside's calf.
Whiteside walks into a straight right hand from Vader .
Vader clobbers Whiteside with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vader stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vader wants it to stay on the feet.
Whiteside circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vader , 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

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

Williams
vs
Trees

173 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Kayos Klothing
Island Xtreme Fight-Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tall Trees!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Trees throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Trees, which made it look bad.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at The GYM (12 elite coaches on the Island) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trees is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Trees circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trees scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Trees.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trees cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trees defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.

Williams gets a clinch.
Trees lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams looks for a takedown but Trees sprawls well.
Trees is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Trees's coach down at island top team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Trees's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Trees lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.

Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trees's guard.
Trees working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Trees seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Trees bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.

Trees is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trees with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams trying to control the position.

Trees got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trees has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Williams is trying to control the position but Trees postures up.
Trees trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trees would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trees.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trees pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trees lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Trees counters with an outside leg kick.
Trees throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by Trees - just one landing.

Williams has Trees up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trees scores with a nice hook to the head.

Williams jumps guard.
Williams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trees has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trees throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Trees swings around for an armbar but Williams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Trees's guard.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Trees tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.

Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trees manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Trees in his guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Trees is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trees throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Williams throwing strikes from guard but Trees blocks nicely.
Williams passes Trees's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Trees makes his way to full guard, as Williams worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trees sprawls well. Trees wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trees's corner calls for a 1-2. Trees obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trees throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trees as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Williams pushes Trees up against the cage in a clinch.
Trees lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trees misses with some punches.
Trees working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trees has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Ryan Williams has been cut.
Trees lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trees pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams dives in and grabs Trees's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trees pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Trees is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trees uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Trees.
Trees catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trees slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trees has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trees throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trees lands a jab to the nose.
Tall Trees seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Trees coming out on top.
Trees bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Trees looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Williams clinches with his opponent.
Trees lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Trees swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tall Trees really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Trees looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Trees sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trees misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Trees misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trees, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Trees, which made it look bad.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Trees ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trees connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trees connects with an inside leg kick.
Trees with a nice cross.

Williams feints and as Trees raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trees controlling the position.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trees is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trees looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trees looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trees!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trees controls the position.
Williams is trying to control Trees's posture but Trees avoids it.
Trees trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Trees looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trees fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tall Trees dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Williams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trees.
Trees blocks a leg kick.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Trees is just out of range.
Trees connects with a body shot.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Trees, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Trees against the cage but Trees circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trees connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trees connects with a single shot there.
Trees turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trees throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trees connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trees lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Trees sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Trees uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Trees does it's job there.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trees displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Nice uppercut lands for Trees. That snapped Williams's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trees doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trees.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trees walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trees scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Trees lands with a shot to the body.
Trees lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ryan Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tall Trees is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trees scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tall Trees comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trees has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tall Trees!
Tall Trees was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Ryan Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm coming back stronger, don't worry'.