RDFC 1 The Rebirth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry O Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry O Connell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Moraes's chin.

Moraes
vs
O Connell

190 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry O Connell!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Connell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moraes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moraes throws a nice looking combination but O Connell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Connell with the counter takedown but Moraes avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Moraes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Connell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moraes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moraes misses with a few strikes there.
O Connell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moraes defends it well.
Moraes doesn't succeed with the takedown

and O Connell counters with a shoot takedown. Moraes fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Connell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Moraes looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells O Connell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Moraes is looking for a triangle but O Connell pushes his legs off easily.
O Connell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
O Connell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Moraes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Connell defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moraes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Connell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Connell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Connell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Connell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moraes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
O Connell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moraes 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.
O Connell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Connell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moraes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moraes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Moraes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think O Connell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moraes has tightened it up now! O Connell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivan Moraes!
The defeated Jerry O Connell had this to say: 'He got the better of me today, and with some training i'll come back faster, stronger and better.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keo Kalanie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rodriguez
vs
Kalanie

185 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilbert Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keo Kalanie!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body. Kalanie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodriguez throws a chopping leg kick but Kalanie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kalanie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses.
Kalanie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Kalanie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kalanie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalanie throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez lands a jab to Kalanie's midsection.

Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalanie to the mat! Kalanie manages to get full guard.
Rodriguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kalanie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rodriguez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kalanie has tightened it up now! Rodriguez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keo Kalanie!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cradle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irgam Rasec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Cradle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cradle
vs
Rasec

182 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Cradle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Irgam Rasec!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cradle.
Rasec tries to clinch there but Cradle circles away.
Cradle shoots for a double leg takedown but Rasec sprawls well. He's pushed Cradle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rasec misses with an uppercut
and Cradle counters with a left to the body.

Cradle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rasec to the mat! Rasec manages to get full guard.
Rasec bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cradle's guard.

Cradle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rasec has passed into side control.
Cradle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rasec is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cradle is trying to work for a sweep but Rasec has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasec throwing strikes here but Cradle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rasec avoids the attempt from Cradle to control.
Cradle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cradle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasec on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasec controlling from the full mount.
Rasec punching from mount but Cradle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rasec with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rasec thowing shots but they're missing.
Cradle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rasec thowing shots but they're missing.

Rasec looking to secure an arm triangle but Cradle defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasec looking to control but Cradle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cradle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rasec.
Cradle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rasec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rasec thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cradle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rasec.
Cradle is looking to improve his position but Rasec isn't that keen on the idea.
Rasec controlling his opponent.
Rasec punching from mount but Cradle doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Rasec looking to secure an arm triangle but Cradle defends it well.

Rasec looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cradle's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Rasec with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cradle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rasec tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cradle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rasec throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cradle has a takedown stuffed.
Cradle shoots in but Rasec avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cradle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Cradle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cradle is fending him off so far but Rasec persists. Nope, Cradle circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasec tries to clinch up.
Cradle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rasec wants to clinch but Cradle slips to the side
and Cradle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cradle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cradle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rasec's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cradle under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasec tries a low kick but Cradle avoids it.
Victor Cradle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cradle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rasec tries to avoid it but Cradle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rasec to the ground. Rasec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cradle misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasec.
Rasec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Cradle moves into range and clinches up with Rasec.
Rasec content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rasec is trying to stall.
Cradle has Rasec pressed against the cage, preventing Rasec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cradle trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cradle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cradle.
Cradle sets himself, and Rasec steps forward looking for the clinch! Cradle avoids it this time.
Cradle throws a wild body kick that Rasec sees coming a mile off.
Cradle keeps the fight on the outside.
Cradle throws a counter high kick but Rasec was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rasec avoids a kick to the body.

Cradle instigates a clinch.
Cradle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rasec tries to circle away but Cradle has him pinned against the cage.
Rasec is trying to drag Cradle to the mat but Cradle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cradle prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Cradle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Rasec kicks Cradle off and gets back to his feet.
Cradle fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasec with the counter takedown but Cradle avoids it easily.
Rasec misses with a takedown attempt
and Cradle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Victor Cradle is winning the standup battle so far.

Cradle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rasec manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cradle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cradle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rasec avoids it really well and circles away.
Rasec misses with a leg kick.

Cradle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Cradle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cradle avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Cradle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rasec shoots in looking for a takedown but Cradle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Cradle moves into the clinch.
Cradle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rasec is defending well.
Cradle can't get the takedown.

Cradle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cradle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rasec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cradle goes for a double leg but Rasec avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rasec continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Cradle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasec closes the distance and clinches up with Cradle, looking for a takedown. Rasec pushes Cradle against the cage but Cradle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cradle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cradle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Rasec as Cradle shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasec connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cradle momentarily.
Cradle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rasec pinned against the cage. Rasec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cradle closes the distance and clinches up with Rasec, looking for a takedown. Cradle pushes Rasec against the cage but Rasec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rasec fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasec leaves Cradle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rasec shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rasec misses with a low kick.
Cradle is looking to counter the offense by Rasec and move into the clinch.

Rasec forces Cradle back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cradle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rasec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cradle wants to take the fight to the mat but Rasec manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rasec tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rasec tries to pull guard but Cradle holds him up against the cage and eventually Rasec drops back down to his feet.

Rasec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Rasec.
Cradle leaves Rasec with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Cradle. No joy for Rasec on that attempt.
Good work by Rasec as he checks the leg kick.
As Cradle backs off Rasec throws a huge counter combo but Cradle manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cradle drives through and clinches with Rasec against the cage.
Rasec wants to get back to striking at distance but Cradle won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rasec just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cradle's brow.
Rasec goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cradle prevents it.

Cradle breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Cradle. No joy for Rasec on that attempt.
Cradle shoots in for a takedown but Rasec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Cradle rushes Rasec and presses him up against the cage.
Cradle can't get the takedown.
Cradle avoiding damage as Rasec throws knees to the body.

Cradle pulls guard effortlessly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasec not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rasec 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.
Cradle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasec not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rasec wants to control from the top but Cradle keeps moving.
Irgam Rasec has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rasec gets to his feet. Cradle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cradle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Irgam Rasec.
I think Rasec 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 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Niewiadomski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dean
vs
Niewiadomski

200 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pawel Niewiadomski!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Niewiadomski.
Niewiadomski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Niewiadomski throws a series of punches but Dean moves out of range.
Dean throws a counter high kick but Niewiadomski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dean throws a body kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dean.
Niewiadomski throws a series of punches but Dean moves out of range.
Niewiadomski throws a series of strikes that have Dean backpedaling.
Niewiadomski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niewiadomski lands a jab-cross combination.
Niewiadomski looks winded!
Dean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Niewiadomski tries to avoid it but Dean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Niewiadomski to the ground. Niewiadomski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dean drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Dean decides to stand up, so the ref orders Niewiadomski to his feet.
Niewiadomski misses with a combination
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niewiadomski misses with a few strikes there.
Dean throws a counter high kick but Niewiadomski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dean fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean swinging wildly here.
Niewiadomski throws a counter combo.
Niewiadomski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dean counters with a left and a right that stings Niewiadomski.
Niewiadomski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Niewiadomski stuffs the takedown attempt from Dean. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Niewiadomski scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Niewiadomski!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niewiadomski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dean rushes Niewiadomski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dean looking for a takedown.
Dean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niewiadomski's efforts to push away.
Niewiadomski can't break the clinch.

Dean pulls guard effortlessly.

Niewiadomski gets to his feet - Dean follows without any prompting.
Niewiadomski throws a series of strikes that have Dean backpedaling.
Niewiadomski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Niewiadomski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dean counters with a nice uppercut.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Niewiadomski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Niewiadomski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Niewiadomski pushes Dean off and scrambles back to his feet.
Niewiadomski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Niewiadomski throws a series of punches but Dean avoids them all with ease.
Dean throws a head kick that Niewiadomski semi-blocks.
Niewiadomski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dean changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Niewiadomski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pawel Niewiadomski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niewiadomski throws a combination. Dean tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Dean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dean showed some decent athleticism there.
Niewiadomski tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dean manages to move to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niewiadomski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dean wants to control the pace but Niewiadomski is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niewiadomski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Niewiadomski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dean shoots for a takedown but Niewiadomski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niewiadomski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dean eats them both and turns towards Niewiadomski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Niewiadomski misses with a few strikes there.

Dean closes the distance and pushes Niewiadomski back into the cage.

Dean ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dean no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Niewiadomski wants to get up but he can't break Dean's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Niewiadomski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Niewiadomski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Niewiadomski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niewiadomski tries to bum rush Dean with a series of wild strikes but Dean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niewiadomski throws a one two combo.
Dean tries to clinch but Niewiadomski moves out of range.
Niewiadomski misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Niewiadomski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Niewiadomski, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niewiadomski throws a right and a left that Dean avoids nicely.

Dean clinches up against the cage.

Dean tightens his grip and picks Niewiadomski up, before dumping him to the ground. Niewiadomski manages to land in guard.

Niewiadomski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dean off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dean lands a head kick. Niewiadomski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Niewiadomski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean tries to clinch there but Niewiadomski circles away.
Niewiadomski throws a right hand that Dean ducks under and follows up with a left that Dean also avoids with ease.
Niewiadomski misses with a two punch combination.

Dean gets a double leg takedown into Niewiadomski's guard.
Niewiadomski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean stands up over Niewiadomski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Niewiadomski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dean is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Niewiadomski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dean keeps control of Niewiadomski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Dean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niewiadomski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pawel Niewiadomski seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niewiadomski fails to land with a series of punches.

Dean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Dean decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sam Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niewiadomski throws a series of strikes that have Dean backpedaling.
Niewiadomski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dean.
No joy there for Niewiadomski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niewiadomski fails to land with a series of punches.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niewiadomski throws a one two combo.
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!
Niewiadomski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niewiadomski throws a nice looking combination but Dean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Niewiadomski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Niewiadomski pinned against the cage. Niewiadomski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Niewiadomski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dean back to the cage. Niewiadomski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dean tries to clinch but Niewiadomski is having none of it.
Dean darts in looking for a takedown but Niewiadomski gets double underhooks and turns Dean into the cage.
A nice combination there by Niewiadomski.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Niewiadomski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Niewiadomski lands a jab-cross combination.

Dean has taken the fight to the clinch.

Niewiadomski drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean scoring with some ground and pound.
Dean is working Niewiadomski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dean is working Niewiadomski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Niewiadomski is looking to stand back up but Dean counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Niewiadomski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niewiadomski keeps working.

Dean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Niewiadomski sees it coming and defends easily.
Niewiadomski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Niewiadomski is looking to escape.
Dean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Niewiadomski pushes Dean off looking to stand but Dean dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niewiadomski misses with a series of wild punches.
Dean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niewiadomski swivels and escapes.
Niewiadomski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Niewiadomski duly obliges.
Niewiadomski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Niewiadomski.
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niewiadomski.
Dean tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Niewiadomski manages to circle out of the way.
Dean dodges the punch combination from Niewiadomski.

Niewiadomski tries to keep at a distance but Dean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dean is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Niewiadomski is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Niewiadomski wants a takedown but no success here.
Niewiadomski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dean just stands there and leans against the cage.

Dean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niewiadomski's waist but Niewiadomski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dean off to one side.
Niewiadomski tries to bum rush Dean with a series of wild strikes but Dean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Niewiadomski throws a right hand that Dean ducks under and follows up with a left that Dean also avoids with ease.
Niewiadomski throws a right and a left that Dean avoids nicely.

Dean gets a clinch.
Niewiadomski jumps guard but Dean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Dean breaks from the clinch.
Niewiadomski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Niewiadomski misses with a double jab.
Dean connects with a right hand. Niewiadomski shakes it off.
Niewiadomski stalks Dean and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dean's face. Dean staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niewiadomski throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Niewiadomski didn't expect that.
Dean's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dean trying to control but Niewiadomski is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Niewiadomski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Niewiadomski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Niewiadomski!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Edison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wannabee by Spice Girls. Axel Arlovski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Edison
vs
Arlovski

187 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ace Edison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Axel Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Edison tries to sprawl out of it but Arlovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arlovski fails with the takedown.
Edison goes for a double leg but Arlovski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arlovski continues to drive forward.
Arlovski throws a left and a right that both miss

and Edison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arlovski won't be happy with that.
Arlovski tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
I would not like to be Arlovski right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski trying to control the hands but Edison breaks the grip.
Arlovski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edison has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Arlovski's body.

Edison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Arlovski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Arlovski is covering up but some of the strikes from Edison are getting through and doing damage.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet.
Edison biding his time, controlling Arlovski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arlovski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Edison.
Arlovski trying to control the position but Edison manages to sink in the hooks.
Arlovski tries to escape the position.

Edison is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Arlovski taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Edison.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ace Edison!
Ace Edison made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Don't waste my time with your pathetic excuses!!! Just get out of my sight!!! And be grateful that I haven't killed you where you stand!!!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laam OvGod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Povinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

OvGod
vs
Povinho

188 cm
19
192 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laam OvGod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ze Povinho!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Povinho drives through and clinches with OvGod against the cage.
Povinho lands a body punch.
A short right from OvGod.

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

Povinho forces OvGod back against the cage and clinches.
Povinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Povinho misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OvGod obliges.
Povinho avoids the elbow strike from OvGod, against the cage.
Povinho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OvGod.
Povinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OvGod misses with a hook from the clinch.

OvGod breaks the clinch.

OvGod tries to keep at a distance but Povinho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Povinho misses with some punches.

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

Povinho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Povinho with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, OvGod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Povinho can't find room to land a body shot as OvGod controls the action.
Povinho misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Povinho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Povinho missing with knees to the body.
Povinho can't find room to land a body shot as OvGod controls the action.
Povinho misses with some punches.
Povinho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OvGod landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Povinho misses with a punch to the body.
Povinho throws a head punch that misses.
Povinho looking to throw knees to the head but OvGod is blocking nicely.
Povinho takes an elbow to the temple.
OvGod lands an uppercut.
Povinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OvGod is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Povinho is defending well for now.
OvGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

OvGod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Povinho moves out of range of the leg kick from OvGod.
OvGod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
OvGod throws a lazy right hand but Povinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Povinho clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OvGod tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Povinho avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OvGod lands with a right to the head.

OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OvGod misses with a low kick.
OvGod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Povinho defends well and OvGod ends up having to push Povinho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Povinho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OvGod.
Despite the aggression on Povinho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Povinho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Povinho tries a knee to the head but OvGod blocks it.
OvGod throws a punch but it's blocked by Povinho.
Povinho misses with a knee to the head.
OvGod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OvGod blocks a body shot from Povinho.
Povinho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Povinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Povinho can't find room to land a body shot as OvGod controls the action.
Povinho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OvGod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Povinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OvGod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OvGod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Povinho tries a body shot but OvGod blocks it.
Povinho lands a left hand.
Povinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OvGod digs a right hand into Povinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Povinho's gas tank.
Povinho stalling against the cage.
Povinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OvGod blocks it with crossed arms.
Povinho scores with a knee to the head.
OvGod looking to throw knees to the head but Povinho is blocking nicely.
OvGod misses with a knee to the head.
Povinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OvGod's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OvGod.
Povinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
OvGod utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Povinho looks winded!
Povinho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for OvGod.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povinho takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OvGod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for OvGod.
OvGod utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OvGod lands a knee to the head.
OvGod lands a knee to the body.

OvGod breaks from the clinch.
Povinho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OvGod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laam OvGod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OvGod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Povinho tries to keep at a distance but OvGod has taken the fight into the clinch.
OvGod with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for OvGod.
OvGod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OvGod connects with a nasty looking knee right to Povinho's face.
OvGod lands a right hand.
Povinho takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

OvGod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Povinho back to the cage. OvGod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
OvGod misses with a low kick.
Povinho tries to counter with a clinch but OvGod shakes him off and moves away.

OvGod tries to keep at a distance but Povinho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laam OvGod has scored more points in the clinch so far.

OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

OvGod feints and as Povinho raises his hands in defense, OvGod changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Povinho manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laam OvGod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Povinho has managed to clinch.
Povinho lands a right hand that snaps the head of OvGod backwards.
OvGod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OvGod landing knees to the body.
OvGod lands with a right to the head.

OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

OvGod gets a clinch.
OvGod blocks an uppercut.
Povinho is breathing heavily.
Povinho trying to land knees to the body.
OvGod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Povinho can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

OvGod breaks the clinch.
Ze Povinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

OvGod has closed the distance and engaged Povinho in a clinch.
OvGod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
OvGod connects with a nasty looking knee right to Povinho's face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Povinho 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.
OvGod scores a nice knee to the body.
OvGod lands a hook to the side of the head.
OvGod connects with a nasty looking knee right to Povinho's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OvGod.
OvGod working Povinho over with knees to the body.
OvGod scores with a knee to the head.
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!
OvGod landing knees to the head.

OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OvGod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Povinho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OvGod somewhat.

Povinho moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OvGod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Povinho backwards.
Povinho is trying to stall.
OvGod landing knees to the body.
OvGod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Povinho or not.
OvGod landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OvGod comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, OvGod scores with a nice short uppercut.
OvGod using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Povinho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OvGod utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OvGod landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

OvGod breaks the clinch.
Laam OvGod is winning the standup battle so far.
OvGod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Povinho pinned against the cage. Povinho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OvGod shoots in for a takedown but Povinho shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laam OvGod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by OvGod.
A solid leg kick lands there for OvGod.

Povinho moves into range and clinches up with OvGod.
OvGod lands a knee to the body.
OvGod throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Povinho blocks it with crossed arms.
OvGod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Povinho throws a punch but it's blocked by OvGod.

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

OvGod tries to keep at a distance but Povinho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Povinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OvGod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Povinho avoiding damage as OvGod throws knees to the body.
OvGod blocks a body shot from Povinho.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OvGod tries to work over Povinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Povinho lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Povinho working aggressively here.

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

Povinho moves into range and clinches up with OvGod.
OvGod landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, OvGod scores with a nice short uppercut.
OvGod utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OvGod misses with a double jab.
OvGod fails with a takedown attempt.
As OvGod backs off Povinho throws a huge counter combo but OvGod manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Povinho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laam OvGod dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Povinho gets a clinch.
OvGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Povinho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Povinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Povinho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OvGod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

OvGod manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Povinho.

Povinho closes the distance and clinches.
OvGod scores with a knee to the head.
OvGod creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Povinho's defenses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Povinho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Povinho trying to stall but OvGod improves his position.
Povinho swings wildly with an uppercut but OvGod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Povinho struggles to land a body shot inside as OvGod controls his hands.
OvGod putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Povinho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OvGod breaks the clinch.
OvGod shoots in looking for a takedown. Povinho tries to sprawl out of it but OvGod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Povinho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

OvGod gets tackled into the cage by Povinho. Povinho maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OvGod.
A nice right hand lands inside from OvGod.

OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OvGod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Povinho pinned against the cage. Povinho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OvGod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Povinho moves out of range of the leg kick from OvGod.

OvGod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Povinho, pushing him back against the cage.
Povinho misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povinho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OvGod blocks it with crossed arms.
OvGod prevents a body shot from Povinho.
Povinho takes a shot to the head.
OvGod avoiding damage as Povinho throws knees to the body.
Povinho works on OvGod's body with a couple of short punches.
Povinho is trying to maintain a safe position but OvGod gets an underhook and turns Povinho into the cage.

OvGod breaks the clinch.

OvGod shoots in and gets a takedown into Povinho's guard.

Povinho has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. OvGod has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Povinho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OvGod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

OvGod has Povinho up against the cage in a clinch.
OvGod lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from OvGod.
A nice left hand lands by OvGod.
OvGod is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povinho slips a jab and a cross from OvGod.

OvGod pushes Povinho up against the cage in a clinch.

OvGod breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Povinho moves into range and clinches up with OvGod.
Povinho managing to block the knees to the body from OvGod.

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

Povinho closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OvGod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OvGod swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OvGod misses with a body punch.
Povinho swings wildly with an uppercut but OvGod uses good head movement to avoid it.

OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OvGod.
OvGod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Povinho pinned against the cage. Povinho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laam OvGod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laam OvGod. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Povinho gets a clinch.
Povinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OvGod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Povinho cracks OvGod with a nice body shot.
Ze Povinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Povinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laam OvGod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OvGod, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laam OvGod!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Laam OvGod made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baco Gacov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gacov
vs
Gatmaitan

190 cm
25
235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
283 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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, Baco Gacov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Gatmaitan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatmaitan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Gatmaitan rushes Gacov and presses him up against the cage.
Gatmaitan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gatmaitan lands with a light punch inside.
Gacov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gatmaitan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gatmaitan prevents Gacov from breaking the clinch.
Gacov blocks a body shot from Gatmaitan.

Gacov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Gatmaitan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gacov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gacov wants to take the fight to the mat but Gatmaitan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gatmaitan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gacov backwards.
Gacov tries to pull guard but Gatmaitan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baco Gacov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatmaitan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gatmaitan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gacov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gatmaitan digs a right hand into Gacov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gacov's gas tank.
Gacov stalling in the clinch but Gatmaitan improves position.
Gatmaitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gatmaitan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gacov backwards.
Gacov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gatmaitan scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gatmaitan smiles and moves away.
Gacov is breathing heavily.
Gacov slips a jab and a cross from Gatmaitan.
Gacov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gatmaitan manages to circle out of the way.
Gatmaitan cracks Gacov with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Baco Gacov has been cut.
Gatmaitan lands with a right and another and another! Gacov is in big trouble! Gatmaitan lands again and this time it's lights out for Gacov! A quality knockout there for Gatmaitan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Gatmaitan!
After winning the bout, Jose Gatmaitan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.