UPF 4:20 Dab Time PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dashawn Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Angstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dashawn Hopkins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hopkins
vs
Angstrom

188 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Sportsmanship Ltd.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dashawn Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Angstrom!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angstrom throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angstrom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Angstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Angstrom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Angstrom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Angstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Angstrom darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Angstrom into the cage.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Angstrom throws a lazy head kick

and Hopkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Angstrom won't be happy with that.
Angstrom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hopkins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Angstrom.
Angstrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Angstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Angstrom is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hopkins throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Angstrom's body to avoid the submission. Angstrom has instead reached around Hopkins's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Angstrom arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Angstrom!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yazhobhash Ixuctu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ixuctu
vs
Jackson

185 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Sportsmanship Ltd.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yazhobhash Ixuctu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Snake Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Ixuctu coming out on top.
Yazhobhash Ixuctu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ixuctu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Ixuctu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Ixuctu lands.
Jackson tries to move into range but Ixuctu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ixuctu thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Ixuctu lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Ixuctu. That snapped Jackson's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Ixuctu.
A jab from Ixuctu does it's job there.
Ixuctu tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Ixuctu finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Ixuctu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ixuctu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ixuctu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixuctu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ixuctu is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jackson yanks on the arm and Ixuctu is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snake Jackson!
Snake Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportsmanship Ltd. for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Lhant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Messier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lhant
vs
Messier

184 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Sportsmanship Ltd.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pascal Lhant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurice Messier!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lhant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lhant lands a nice shot that snaps Messier's head back.
Messier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Messier throws a right hand that Lhant ducks under and follows up with a left that Lhant also avoids with ease.
Messier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lhant throws a one two combo.

It looks like Maurice Messier has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lhant lands with a right hand.
Lhant lands with a hook. Messier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Messier is rocked!

Lhant lands a left and a right that send Messier crashing to the mat, dazed. Lhant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Messier is still on wobbly legs! Can Lhant finish him?
Lhant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Messier walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Lhant swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pascal Lhant!
Post fight, Pascal Lhant stared into the camera and said 'It was your own vanity that bested you! ... Or not. You not flying here until a few hours before the fight probably didn't help, though!'.

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kashmire Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gates
vs
Ohmsford

181 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
192 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Sportsmanship Ltd.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kashmire Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Ohmsford!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohmsford throws a head kick but Gates moves out of range.
Gates appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ohmsford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gates attempts a counter takedown but Ohmsford avoids it well and moves away.
Ohmsford keeps Gates at a distance using the push kick.
Ohmsford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gates moves away.
Ohmsford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gates shoots for a takedown but Ohmsford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ohmsford lands with an overhand left.

Ohmsford clinches up against the cage.
Ohmsford gets underhooks to prevent Gates's takedown attempt.
Gates can't get the takedown.
Ohmsford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kashmire Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gates is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates takes an elbow to the temple.

Ohmsford pulls guard effortlessly.

Gates postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ohmsford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gates, into his guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ohmsford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gates keeping full guard, as Ohmsford tries to pass.
Ohmsford landing with the ground and pound.
Ohmsford trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
Ohmsford sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ohmsford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ohmsford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gates is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Ohmsford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ohmsford has managed to get both his arms back between Gates's legs - danger averted.
Ohmsford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ohmsford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ohmsford pushing down on Gates's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Ohmsford in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gates tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ohmsford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Ohmsford!

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37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sal Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stipe Drvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sal Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thompson
vs
Drvis

183 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk

Sportsmanship Ltd.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sal Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stipe Drvis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson swinging wildly here.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Drvis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Thompson manages to pull guard.
Drvis sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.

Thompson is working an open guard so Drvis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drvis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Drvis looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo bu Drvis just gets out of the way.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Drvis moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson has Drvis up against the cage in a clinch.

Drvis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thompson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drvis to the mat. Drvis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Drvis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Drvis tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Drvis stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Drvis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Drvis stands up from half guard.
Drvis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sal Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson moves into the clinch.

Drvis jumps into guard, dragging Thompson to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drvis is on top in guard.

Thompson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hilo Fight lab that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drvis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompson's guard.
Drvis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drvis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Drvis has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drvis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Drvis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drvis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drvis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thompson tries to roll over but Drvis keeps him under control.
Drvis stalling.
Thompson won't allow Drvis to pass to mount.

That's four 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.
Drvis controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Drvis is having none of it.
Drvis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Thompson working over Drvis with some ground and pound. Drvis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Drvis uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Drvis keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sal Thompson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.

Drvis breaks the clinch.
Drvis shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drvis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drvis.
Drvis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drvis doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.

Thompson rushes Drvis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Thompson has hold of one of Drvis's legs. Drvis is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Thompson won't allow Drvis to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stays in close to Drvis's body and controls the position.

Thompson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drvis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thompson, into his guard.

Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.

Thompson is working an open guard so Drvis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Thompson moves into the clinch.

Drvis pulls guard.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Drvis.

Drvis scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Drvis avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Drvis with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
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!

Drvis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drvis shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Sal Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Drvis.
Drvis lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Thompson gets a clinch.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Drvis has him pressed against the cage.

Thompson has hold of one of Drvis's legs. Drvis is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.

Drvis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Drvis.
Thompson throws a big counter combination but Drvis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drvis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Drvis lands a two punch combo.

Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.

Drvis breaks the clinch.
Drvis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Thompson rushes Drvis and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson wants to break free but Drvis has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stalls.
Drvis dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.

Drvis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Drvis has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Drvis leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drvis.
Drvis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thompson after a bit of a struggle.

Drvis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drvis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drvis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thompson trying to control but Drvis is working from the bottom.
Drvis is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stipe Drvis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Drvis throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.

Drvis tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Drvis kicks off Thompson and gets to his feet.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drvis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drvis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Drvis in a clinch.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Drvis.
Drvis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Drvis has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drvis wants a takedown but no success here.
Sal Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Drvis.

Thompson has clasped his hands together around Drvis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Drvis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drvis is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drvis wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drvis isn't going anywhere.
Drvis is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Drvis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thompson with the ground and pound but Drvis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Drvis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drvis gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drvis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.

Drvis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stipe Drvis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drvis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson controls Drvis momentarily but Drvis frees himself.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Drvis isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Drvis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Drvis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drvis misses with a double jab.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.

Drvis rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Drvis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Drvis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drvis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Drvis, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Thompson rushes Drvis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Thompson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Drvis can't fight it off and eventually Thompson manages to take the fight to the floor. Drvis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drvis wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson throws a strike but Drvis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Drvis postures up.
Drvis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a strike but Drvis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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 Sal Thompson.
I think Thompson 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sal Thompson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sal Thompson waved his t-shirt featuring Sportsmanship Ltd.'s logo in front of the cameras.

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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

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

Senna
vs
Graves

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Senna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Graves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Graves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Graves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Senna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graves.
Graves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Senna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Senna moves into full guard.

Graves is sitting in close to Senna's body. Senna has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Graves is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Graves is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Senna.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felipe Senna!
Felipe Senna gave a mention to Sportsmanship Ltd. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCann might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Run the Jewels - Get It. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

McCann
vs
Thomas

174 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emilio McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCann scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCann is in close to Thomas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCann scoring with some ground and pound.
McCann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas controls McCann momentarily but McCann frees himself.
Thomas trying to control the position here.
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.
McCann works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
McCann controlling from the top position.
McCann landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing McCann from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Hilo Fight lab inform us that Thomas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McCann passes Thomas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCann working Thomas over with strikes.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with McCann in his half guard.
McCann content to control rather than advance.
McCann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thomas gets back to full guard.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
McCann lands a couple of elbows.
McCann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCann postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.
McCann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCann is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCann working some strikes from top position.
McCann scoring with punches to the head and body.

Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas looks winded!
McCann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - McCann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCann working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCann working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
McCann trying to mount his opponent but Thomas defends it.
Thomas gets full guard.
McCann sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCann is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCann landing with the ground and pound.
McCann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing McCann from controlling successfully.
McCann lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCann works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thomas has momentary wrist control but McCann slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio McCann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McCann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomas's half guard.
McCann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCann works his foot free and advances to mount.
McCann fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by McCann.

Thomas is rocked!
McCann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can McCann finish him?
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
McCann lands a big elbow.
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!
Thomas is looking to improve his position but McCann isn't that keen on the idea.
Thomas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Emilio McCann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCann postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Thomas bigstyle! Two more strikes land for McCann and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio McCann!
Emilio McCann managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportsmanship Ltd., into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vrushak Madhura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Madhura
vs
Filipovic

183 cm
27
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

Sportsmanship Ltd.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrushak Madhura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but Madhura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Madhura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Filipovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madhura somewhat.
Madhura tries for a takedown but Filipovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Filipovic lands with a nice combination. Madhura backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Vrushak Madhura has been cut.
Madhura looks for a takedown but Filipovic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vrushak Madhura. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Madhura gets the takedown into side control.
Filipovic is pushing Madhura's head away, looking to escape. Madhura manages to hold on to the position though.
Filipovic is looking for a sweep.
Filipovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Madhura.

Madhura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Filipovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovic is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madhura wants to control but Filipovic is keeping him busy.
Filipovic tries to bench press Madhura off him but Madhura keeps the position.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Madhura drags him back down.
Filipovic taking a bit of punishment here - Madhura scoring with strikes.
Madhura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Madhura grinds an elbow into Filipovic's temple.
Madhura working the ground and pound but Filipovic is defending the strikes.
Filipovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Madhura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Madhura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Madhura is putting a hurting on Filipovic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Filipovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Madhura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Filipovic is trying to control Madhura's posture but Madhura avoids it.
Madhura scoring with punches from side control.
Madhura working away.
Madhura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madhura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Madhura lands a few punches from side control.
Filipovic is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madhura takes a little break here. Filipovic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madhura lands an elbow.
Filipovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Madhura scores with a couple of short elbows.
Madhura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Madhura is putting a hurting on Filipovic here, landing some big shots from side control.

Filipovic is rocked!

Madhura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Filipovic is still in real trouble! Can Madhura finish him?
Madhura lands an elbow.
Madhura is putting a hurting on Filipovic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Madhura cracks Filipovic with a big right hand but Filipovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Madhura lands an elbow.
Madhura working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madhura lands a big left to the face of Filipovic, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Madhura and another - Filipovic is out! Madhura stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vrushak Madhura!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vrushak Madhura made sure he mentioned Sportsmanship Ltd., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matias Salminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salminen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Down With the Sickness. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Salminen
vs
Bird

201 cm
24
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
287 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Sportsmanship Ltd.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matias Salminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Bird!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Bird.
Bird sizes up Salminen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bird throws a shot from downtown. Salminen moves away and avoids it.
Salminen tries to counter with a takedown but Bird is quick to defend against it.
Salminen throws the left hand but Bird avoids the punch easily.
Bird throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salminen on the side of the head.
Big Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird works Salminen's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bird.
Salminen feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bird is defended easily by Salminen.
Salminen attempts a counter takedown but Bird avoids it well and moves away.
Bird lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salminen takes one to the chin there.
Bird has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Salminen is landing a low percentage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bird or perhaps it was just good defense by Salminen, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Salminen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matias Salminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bird.
Bird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bird misses with a looping right.
Bird shoots and misses

and Salminen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bird's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salminen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salminen is working Bird over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Salminen wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bird can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bird keeping full guard, as Salminen tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salminen trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Salminen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bird's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salminen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salminen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salminen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bird seems keen to control Salminen's posture.
Salminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bird has wrist control.
Salminen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bird wants to sweep here but Salminen controlling him for the moment.
Bird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salminen's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salminen has Bird pulled in close to control his posture.
Bird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bird landing some decent shots from guard.
Salminen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bird manages to get himself to full guard.

Bird keeping moving, preventing Salminen from controlling successfully.
Bird is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salminen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bird really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salminen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salminen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bird is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salminen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Salminen from controlling successfully.
Bird preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bird pushes Salminen off and gets back to his feet.
Bird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bird listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bird lands a really nice looking cross but Salminen seems unphased.
Bird scores with a jab to the body.
Bird lands with an uppercut that bounces Salminen off the cage and back into range.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salminen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
The crowd cheers as Bird lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salminen doesn't seem phased though.
Salminen staying out of range there.
Bird darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salminen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Salminen misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Bird.
Bird moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Salminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bird.
Bird scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bird connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Salminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird scores with a jab. Salminen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Bird. Beautiful body shot.

Bird shoots in and bounces Salminen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Bird is working Salminen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Salminen looking for a sweep. Not yet Salminen, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salminen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salminen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salminen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bird.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bird looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Bird.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bird.
Salminen is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird throws a hook to the side of Salminen's head but Salminen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salminen counters with a stiff right hand.
Salminen takes one on the button.
Salminen throws a jab when Bird was well out of range.
A slow jab from Salminen misses its intended target.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salminen manages to avoid it.
Big Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird cracks a nice hook into Salminen's ribs.
Salminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salminen leaves Bird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matias Salminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bird.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bird.
Nice defenses there by Bird.
Bird is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salminen with a body shot.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salminen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Salminen throws a hook but Bird blocks it.

Salminen feints and as Bird raises his hands in defense, Salminen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salminen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bird's head.
Salminen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bird has wrist control.
Salminen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Salminen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Salminen is just out of range.

Bird drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bird throwing strikes but Salminen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Matias Salminen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salminen lands some shots froms side control.
Salminen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Salminen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salminen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salminen trying to control the position but Bird is working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Salminen cracks Bird with a big right hand but Bird just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salminen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bird to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salminen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salminen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Salminen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Salminen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Salminen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Salminen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bird some visible discomfort.
Bird taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bird is trying to control Salminen's posture but Salminen avoids it.
Bird is not content to let Salminen control the position.
Salminen landing a few strikes.
Salminen working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salminen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bird, who protects the arm well.
Bird manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salminen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Salminen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bird sees it coming and defends easily.

Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salminen wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy.
Salminen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird wants to control but Salminen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salminen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salminen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salminen wants to free his trapped foot but Bird is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salminen trying to control from half guard but Bird is working away.
Ground and pound from Salminen.
Salminen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bird with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Salminen tries to pass to full mount but Bird defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird is staying active underneath Salminen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bird taking some punishment here, with Salminen in his half guard.
Bird is looking for a sweep. Salminen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salminen drops an elbow to the side of Bird's head.

Salminen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bird is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matias Salminen!
An out of breath Matias Salminen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quirinus Rai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Rai
vs
Grimes

186 cm
25
189 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Sportsmanship Ltd.

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quirinus Rai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grimes sprawls well. Grimes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rai gets slowly back to his feet.

Rai forces Grimes back against the cage and clinches.
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from Rai, against the cage.
Rai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grimes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grimes throws a lazy uppercut

and Rai moves into the clinch.

Rai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grimes regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Rai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grimes can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai with a nice head shot there.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet but Rai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rai wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Rai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grimes's head.
Grimes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rai throws a big right hand that misses.
Rai prevents Grimes from getting back to his feet.
Grimes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rai throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rai is looking to sweep but instead, Grimes has passed into half guard.

Rai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rai is looking for a sweep. Grimes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like Grimes is going to stand back up.
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grimes works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai tries to lock up and control but Grimes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Grimes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rai and Grimes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rai tries to buck Grimes off but Grimes is having none of it.
Rai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grimes tries to stand and escape but Rai is controlling the position.
Rai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Rai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rai is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Rai wants to control but Grimes is keeping busy.
Rai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rai tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
Rai trying to hold on to Grimes's head to control him but Grimes postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes wants to stand up but Rai has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grimes swings widly with a right hand

so Rai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rai walks into a stiff left hand from Grimes.
Rai has his takedown stuffed
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai attempts a counter takedown but Grimes avoids it well and moves away.
Grimes scores with a sloppy right hand. Rai should have avoided that one.
Grimes stuns Rai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grimes cracks Rai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been told by Rai's head coaches at MMA Sanok Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rick Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes connects with a jab.
Rai moves forwards but Grimes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grimes closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Rai is rocked!
Grimes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Rai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Rai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Rick Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quirinus Rai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Rai's shoulder, as Rai tries to avoid the shot.
Rai with a poor takedown
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Quirinus Rai has been cut.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Rai moves out of range.
Grimes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
Rai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rai slips under a jab from Grimes.
Rai avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Grimes digs a good body shot into Rai's ribs.
Rai misses with a takedown attempt

and Grimes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rai! Grimes lets Rai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Rai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grimes.
Grimes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rai's head, knocking him out cold! Grimes is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Grimes!

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