Hilo Explosion! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Werdum
vs
Kimura

180 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

MMA nutrition

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabiano Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Kimura both land. Nice combination.
Max Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werdum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimura as he jumps to the side.
Kimura's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kimura's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kimura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Werdum shoots in and gets a takedown into Kimura's guard.
Werdum postures up.
Werdum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Werdum's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Werdum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard.

Werdum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum working a defensive guard here.
Kimura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Werdum is keeping the position for now.
Werdum keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Werdum wants to sweep but no luck.
Werdum is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Werdum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kimura is looking to clinch.
Werdum goes for a double leg but Kimura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kimura continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabiano Werdum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Werdum tries for a takedown but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
Kimura fails to land with a series of punches.
Werdum appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Kimura rushes Werdum and presses him up against the cage.
Werdum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kimura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kimura misses with a body punch.
Werdum tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kimura stalls.

Kimura pulls guard successfully.

Werdum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Werdum is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Werdum tries to pass.

Werdum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werdum is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Werdum has managed to sneak the leg through.

Werdum seems to be looking for submissions.

Werdum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kimura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Werdum tries for a takedown but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kimura fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kimura.
Kimura tries to clinch but Werdum is having none of it.
Werdum shoots and misses
and Kimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Werdum shoots in for a takedown but Kimura shows good takedown defense.
Kimura unleashes a big counter combination but Werdum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabiano Werdum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Kimura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Werdum keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kimura forces Werdum back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Werdum after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Werdum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimura just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura misses with some punches.

Kimura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Max Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Kimura wants to finish this one by submission but Werdum is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kimura.
Werdum gets back to half guard.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Werdum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Werdum controlling the position well.
Werdum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Werdum is having none of it.

Werdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Werdum keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Werdum trying to control from the bottom.
Werdum wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the action but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Kimura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Werdum wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Werdum defending well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Werdum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kimura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kimura moves in looking to clinch but Werdum pushes him off.

Kimura gets a clinch.
Werdum tries for a takedown. No joy.

Werdum jumps guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Werdum.
Werdum controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura wants to stand but Werdum is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum has a closed guard, preventing Kimura from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kimura lands a high kick!
Werdum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Kimura has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kimura has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Werdum clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Werdum rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.
Werdum trying to control the hands but Kimura breaks the grip.

Werdum showing good submission defense here.
Werdum has hold of Kimura's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Kimura doesn't have the hooks in and Werdum manages to turn into his guard.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Werdum is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Werdum to get the leverage.
Kimura is pressing down on Werdum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Werdum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.

Kimura is looking for a triangle but Werdum pushes his legs off easily.
Werdum wanted to stand there but Kimura had control of 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.
Werdum's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Werdum controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kimura tries to clinch up

and Werdum counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Werdum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Werdum seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.

Kimura actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kimura is defending against the submission attempts here by Werdum.
Well, if Werdum is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fabiano Werdum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Kimura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fabiano Werdum.
I think Kimura 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Kimura!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Deverux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian Crusoe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Crusoe
vs
Deverux

193 cm
25
269 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Deverux!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deverux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Deverux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deverux misses with a straight left.
Crusoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crusoe throws a right and a left that Deverux avoids nicely.
Crusoe misses with the combination.
Deverux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crusoe defends it well.
Deverux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crusoe is looking to clinch but Deverux is avoiding it.
Deverux misses with a hook.
Crusoe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crusoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deverux's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Deverux!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Deverux.
Deverux stuffs the takedown attempt from Crusoe. Crusoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Crusoe is breathing heavily.
Deverux misses with a hook
and Crusoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Deverux misses.
Crusoe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deverux scores with a nice head shot.
We've been informed that Deverux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steve Deverux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deverux lands the left hand.

Deverux cracks Crusoe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Crusoe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Deverux finish him?

Crusoe is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crusoe is defended easily by Deverux.
Oh Crusoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deverux cracks Crusoe with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Deverux!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Minakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minakov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. МС DONI ft Тимати - Б kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vitaly Minakov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Hunt's chin.

Hunt
vs
Minakov

180 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Underworld Clothing
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitaly Minakov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Minakov lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Minakov takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Richard Hunt has been cut.
Hunt tries to bum rush Minakov with a series of wild strikes but Minakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vitaly Minakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Minakov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minakov tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Minakov is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minakov gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Minakov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt checks a low kick from Minakov.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt moves out of range as Minakov throws a body kick.
Hunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Minakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Minakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Minakov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minakov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minakov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Minakov dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minakov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Minakov.
Minakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Minakov throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
It looked like Hunt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Minakov.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Minakov moves out of range easily.
Vitaly Minakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch but Minakov is having none of it.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minakov.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Minakov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Minakov misses with a looping right.
Minakov misses with a wild combination.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Minakov.
Minakov motions for Hunt to come forward. Minakov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Minakov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Minakov misses.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Minakov misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a two punch combo.
Minakov is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Minakov lands a head kick. Hunt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Minakov throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minakov.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Minakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Minakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minakov misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch but Minakov is having none of it.
Minakov tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Minakov is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a one-two to the body.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Minakov pushes him off.
Minakov misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Hunt slips under a jab from Minakov.
Hunt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Minakov throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Minakov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minakov misses with a straight right.
Minakov throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Minakov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Minakov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt throws a counter high kick but Minakov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Minakov tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.

Hunt pushes Minakov up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Minakov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Minakov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minakov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt tries to circle away but Minakov has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Minakov has double underhooks.
Minakov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Minakov has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Minakov misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two 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.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Minakov has him pressed against the cage.
Minakov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Minakov stalling in the clinch.
Minakov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
Hunt blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minakov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Minakov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Minakov looking to stall.
Minakov misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Minakov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Minakov throws an elbow that misses.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Minakov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Minakov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Minakov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt takes an elbow to the temple.
Minakov misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Minakov has the dominant position.
Minakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minakov working Hunt over with knees to the body.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Minakov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Minakov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minakov slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Minakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hunt swinging wildly here.
Minakov looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab from Minakov.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Minakov.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt throws a big counter combination but Minakov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Minakov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Minakov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Minakov
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Minakov thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a one-two to the body.
Minakov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hunt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Minakov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Minakov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Minakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Minakov looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Minakov keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Minakov is looking for the big counter here.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Minakov throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a left and a right that stings Minakov.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Minakov misses with a body shot.
Minakov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Hunt.
Hunt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Minakov defends well and Hunt ends up having to push Minakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Richard Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minakov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Minakov settles back down.
Minakov throws a leg kick
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes. Minakov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Minakov throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Hunt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Minakov looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Minakov tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Vitaly Minakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Minakov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Minakov tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Minakov loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
It looked like Hunt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Minakov avoids them all with ease.
Hunt cracks the inside of Minakov's front leg.
Minakov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minakov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minakov blocks a jab.
Minakov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Minakov!
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richard Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard Hunt.
Well Minakov 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Minakov!
After the big win, Vitaly Minakov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Daugherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcell Ozuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozuna is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ASAP Rocky - Wild For The Night. Marcell Ozuna struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Dave Daugherty had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Daugherty
vs
Ozuna

177 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Daugherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcell Ozuna!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Ozuna with that takedown attempt.
Ozuna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ozuna looks to land a left hand but Daugherty moved out of range nicely.
Ozuna dives in and grabs Daugherty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daugherty pushes down on Ozuna's head and hops out.
Dave Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcell Ozuna.
Ozuna shoots for a double leg takedown but Daugherty sprawls well. He's pushed Ozuna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ozuna dips to his left and cracks Daugherty with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Daugherty.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daugherty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozuna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daugherty.
Daugherty quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ozuna throws a nice looking combination but Daugherty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Daugherty's head coaches at Wrecking Crew Elite MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozuna as he connects with a hook.
Marcell Ozuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozuna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugherty misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Daugherty. That snapped Ozuna's head back.
Ozuna tries for a takedown but Daugherty circles away easily
and Daugherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daugherty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ozuna.
It looked like Daugherty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozuna.
No luck for Ozuna with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Daugherty. That snapped Ozuna's head back.
Ozuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ozuna fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Daugherty misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozuna goes for a double leg but Daugherty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daugherty continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ozuna.
A little feinted left hand from Daugherty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daugherty throws the left hand but Ozuna avoids the punch easily.
Ozuna dives in for a single leg takedown but Daugherty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ozuna looks to land a left hand but Daugherty moved out of range nicely.
Ozuna shoots in for a takedown but Daugherty shows good takedown defense.
Ozuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daugherty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Daugherty misses the target.
Ozuna misses with a takedown
and Daugherty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ozuna looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozuna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daugherty counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozuna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daugherty counters with a nice uppercut.
Daugherty looks to throw the jab but Ozuna is out of range.
Ozuna walks into a left hand.

Ozuna is rocked!
Ozuna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daugherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Daugherty finish him?
Daugherty drops Ozuna with a big left hand! Ozuna is injured, injured bad! Daugherty jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Daugherty!
A very excited looking Dave Daugherty 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.
Marcell Ozuna spoke after the fight, saying 'Wow, What the fuck just happen!?'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantine Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erokhin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Russian national anthem by-HIM. Konstantine Erokhin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Apollyon
vs
Erokhin

188 cm
20
226 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
26
278 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Apollyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Konstantine Erokhin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erokhin punishes Apollyon's body with a nice straight punch.
Apollyon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Erokhin defends it nicely.
Erokhin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Apollyon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Erokhin moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Apollyon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Apollyon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Erokhin 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.
Erokhin tries to circle away but Apollyon has him pinned against the cage.
Erokhin tries to break the clinch but Apollyon is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollyon is trying to drag Erokhin to the mat but Erokhin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Apollyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erokhin looking to slow down the pace here.
Erokhin working aggressively here.
Apollyon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Erokhin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Erokhin.
Apollyon is trying to drag Erokhin to the mat but Erokhin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Erokhin tries to break the clinch but Apollyon is controlling the position.
Apollyon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Erokhin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erokhin lands a really nice looking cross but Apollyon seems unphased.
Erokhin throws a nice looking combination but Apollyon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apollyon takes one to the side of the head.
Erokhin catches Apollyon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apollyon fails with the takedown
and Erokhin counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Erokhin to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollyon takes one to the chin there.
Erokhin lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Erokhin instigates a clinch.
Apollyon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Erokhin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Erokhin.
Apollyon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Erokhin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erokhin digs a good hook to Apollyon's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Apollyon misses
and Apollyon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erokhin jabs at Apollyon's body.
Erokhin lands a jab to the head.
Erokhin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erokhin scores with a three punch combo!
Apollyon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erokhin looks to land a combination but Apollyon avoids it well.
Apollyon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Apollyon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollyon fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Erokhin.
Erokhin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erokhin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erokhin wants it to stay on the feet.
Apollyon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erokhin counters with a series of strikes. Apollyon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erokhin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erokhin throws a combination. Apollyon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Apollyon is rocked!
Erokhin scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Apollyon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erokhin scores with a hook.
Erokhin connects with a jab.
Apollyon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Erokhin comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Apollyon stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Erokhin is on him like rabid pit bull! Apollyon slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantine Erokhin!
A relieved looking Konstantine Erokhin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dante Apollyon had this to say: 'You have won this battle, but I will win the war. After you have returned to the soil, you shall be dragged to the depths of hell, where I shall personally torment your soul for eternity. '.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smokey Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunder comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thunder
vs
Simpson

198 cm
26
284 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q
Worldwide Nutrition (160q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Smokey Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Thunder counters with a left and a right that stings Simpson.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Jesse Thunder has been cut.
Smokey Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson tests Thunder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand

and Thunder counters by moving into the clinch.
Thunder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thunder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body.
Simpson blocking some punches.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Thunder.
A right handed body shot lands from Thunder.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Thunder tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Thunder.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thunder.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder lands a right hand.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thunder lands a shoulder strike.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
A shot in the inside from Thunder.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Thunder keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Thunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Thunder.
Thunder digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Thunder lands with a left to the head.
Thunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thunder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Thunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Thunder has Simpson pressed against the cage, preventing Simpson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder missing with knees to the body.
Thunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thunder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
Simpson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson avoiding damage as Thunder throws knees to the body.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Thunder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson lunges at Thunder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunder's hand.
We've been told by Thunder's head coaches at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Simpson misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Simpson throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
Thunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simpson connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a hook.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
As Simpson tries to get set, Thunder tries to push him back and clinch up but Simpson manages to avoid the attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Simpson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Simpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Thunder's body. Thunder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thunder blocks a jab.
It looked like Thunder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simpson.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thunder is looking to counter the offense by Simpson and move into the clinch.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Thunder's body. Thunder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simpson throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Simpson misses the jab.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Thunder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Simpson. Beautiful body shot.
Thunder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunder throwing a counter right hand but Simpson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Thunder looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thunder thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Simpson works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
Thunder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thunder on the side of the head.

Jesse Thunder's cut is getting worse.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder.
Thunder is looking to counter the offense by Simpson and move into the clinch.
Thunder dips to his left and cracks Simpson with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Simpson catches Thunder right on the button with a cross.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Simpson.
Smokey Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a combination that misses

and Thunder counters by moving into the clinch.
Good body shot from Thunder.
Thunder presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thunder works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thunder.
Thunder missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Thunder lands a nice uppercut.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Thunder tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jesse Thunder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smokey Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Thunder's cut.
That's time! Thunder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Simpson misses with a straight left.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Thunder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a jab to the body
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thunder moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thunder.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Thunder gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
Simpson is looking to control Thunder's arms but Thunder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Simpson has his back to the cage.

Thunder drops Simpson with a big knee straight up the middle! Simpson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Simpson is rocked!

It looks like Smokey Simpson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson misses with a right hand

and Thunder moves into the clinch.
Simpson is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunder finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Thunder working the clinch nicely. Simpson is working for position but Thunder cracks him with a big knee to the head! Simpson crumples up against the cage and Thunder lands two more shots before the ref can save Simpson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Jesse Thunder!
Jesse Thunder took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roque Barretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barretto comes to the cage accompanied by Last Man Standing - By 4ft Fingers. Hans Edgar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barretto
vs
Edgar

180 cm
41
167 lbs
39 - 19 - 0

180 cm
36
169 lbs
25 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Modern Wear Apparel $15 - $125

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roque Barretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edgar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edgar lands a jab.
Edgar jabs at Barretto's body.
Edgar avoids a kick to the body.
Edgar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edgar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edgar lands with a right hand.
Barretto tried to score with a low kick but Edgar checks it.
Edgar unleashes a big counter combination but Barretto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barretto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edgar. That did some damage!
Edgar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barretto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barretto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barretto takes a swing at Edgar's ribcage but misses.
Barretto misses with a low kick.
Edgar slips under a jab from Barretto.
Edgar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edgar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Barretto avoids it well.
Barretto moves out of range of the strikes.
Barretto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barretto throws a shot from downtown. Edgar moves away and avoids it.
Barretto misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Edgar misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Barretto misses.
Barretto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barretto scores with a spinning back kick!
Barretto cracks Edgar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barretto misses with a looping right.
Jab by Barretto.
Edgar tests Barretto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barretto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edgar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar throws a good cross that connects.
Barretto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edgar lands the left hand.
Edgar thumps Barretto with a low kick.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edgar connects with a body shot.
Barretto connects with a solid leg kick.
Edgar misses with an uppercut. Barretto saw that one coming.
Barretto cracks Edgar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barretto misses with the body kick
and Edgar counters with a straight right hand.
Barretto throws a front kick aimed at Edgar's knee but Edgar avoids it well.
Barretto defending well as Edgar loads up on a big left hand.
Barretto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edgar misses with a two punch combination.
Hans Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edgar misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barretto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barretto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Edgar.
Edgar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barretto under the eye.
Edgar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barretto.
Barretto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barretto connects with a solid leg kick.
Barretto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edgar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barretto throws a big shot that misses.
Edgar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barretto.
Barretto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edgar takes a step back to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar looks to land a left hand but Barretto moved out of range nicely.
Barretto throws a low kick but Edgar avoids it.
Barretto thuds his shin into the meat of Edgar's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barretto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edgar circles away.
Barretto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edgar.
Barretto is looking to clinch.
Barretto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edgar's head backwards.
Barretto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barretto walks into a jab.
Barretto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edgar throws out the jab.
Barretto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edgar under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barretto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edgar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barretto throws an overhand right that lands on Edgar's shoulder, as Edgar tries to avoid the shot.
As Barretto backs off Edgar throws a huge counter combo but Barretto manages to avoid it all.
Barretto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edgar counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hans Edgar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Edgar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barretto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barretto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edgar is looking to chop away at Barretto's legs.

Barretto moves into range and clinches up with Edgar.
Barretto presses Edgar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barretto lands with a right to the head.
Edgar pushes Barretto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edgar working aggressively here.
Edgar looking to slow down the pace here.
Edgar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barretto working Edgar over with knees to the body.
Barretto struggles to land a body shot inside as Edgar controls his hands.
Barretto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barretto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barretto stalling in the clinch.
Barretto misses with the head strike.
Edgar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edgar blocking some punches.
Edgar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edgar.
Barretto scores with a hook to the body.
Edgar blocks an uppercut.
Edgar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edgar struggles to land a body shot inside as Barretto controls his hands.
Barretto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edgar gets through Barretto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edgar cracks Barretto with a nice body shot.
Edgar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edgar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barretto backwards.
Barretto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edgar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar swings wildly with an uppercut but Barretto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barretto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barretto blocking some punches.
Barretto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edgar blocks a body shot from Barretto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barretto.
Edgar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barretto backwards.
Barretto looking to throw knees to the head but Edgar is blocking nicely.
Edgar lands a body punch.
Barretto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barretto takes a shot to the head.
Edgar misses with some punches.
Edgar has a couple of punches blocked by Barretto.
Barretto tries to work over Edgar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barretto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barretto takes a shot to the head.
Barretto misses with the head strike.
Edgar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barretto can't find room to land a body shot as Edgar controls the action.
A short right from Edgar on the inside.

Barretto is rocked!
Edgar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Barretto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edgar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edgar gets through Barretto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Barretto.
Edgar misses with a body punch.
Barretto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edgar dips a shoulder and cracks Barretto with a mighty uppercut! Barretto falls back against the cage and Edgar unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barretto is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Edgar screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Edgar!
Hans Edgar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Roque Barretto was interviewed post fight and said 'Get outta my face'.