VFC 3: V For Vengeance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Bitnis
vs
Gouda

186 cm
21
192 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

186 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Bitnis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fritz Gouda!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouda tries to clinch up but Bitnis circles away and keeps his distance.
Bitnis circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gouda rushes Bitnis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gouda lands a body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gouda avoiding damage.
Bitnis managing to block the knees to the body from Gouda.
A short body shot lands from Gouda as the two fighters clinch.
Gouda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bitnis is breathing heavily.

Gouda has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bitnis is trying to keep an underhook but Gouda manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Gouda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gouda not doing much here.
Bitnis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gouda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitnis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bitnis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gouda defends well.
Gouda is in close to Bitnis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gouda trying to control but Bitnis is working from the bottom.
Gouda landing with the ground and pound.

Bitnis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gouda postures up and lands a big shot to Bitnis's brow.
Gouda looking to sit in guard and control but Bitnis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gouda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bitnis is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitnis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gouda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gouda manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bitnis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bitnis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gouda is looking to clinch but Bitnis is avoiding it.
Gouda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bitnis misses with a series of wild punches.
Gouda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gouda tries to clinch but Bitnis moves out of range.

Bitnis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bitnis is thwarting Gouda's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouda is trying to stand.
Bitnis thows a huge punch but Gouda dodges it nicely.
Bitnis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bitnis in particular looking to stall.
Bitnis prevents Gouda from improving his position.
Gouda trying to hold on to Bitnis's head to control him but Bitnis postures up.
Gouda is staying active underneath Bitnis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bitnis closes the distance and clinches up with Gouda, looking for a takedown. Bitnis pushes Gouda against the cage but Gouda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good work by Gouda as he checks the leg kick.
Bitnis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gouda tries to close the distance and clinch but Bitnis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bitnis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gouda throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gouda is controlling Bitnis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gouda is trying to control but can't.
Bitnis lands strikes from half guard.
Gouda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bitnis postures up in Gouda's guard and throws a big left but Gouda blocks it.
Gouda wants to stand up but Bitnis is controlling him.
Gouda controls Bitnis momentarily but Bitnis frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bitnis throws a leg kick but Gouda moved away.
Gouda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gouda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fritz Gouda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitnis shoots in looking for a takedown. Gouda tries to sprawl out of it but Bitnis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gouda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bitnis throws a leg kick but Gouda checks it.

Gouda closes the distance and clinches.
Bitnis taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Gouda - that landed with a thud.
Bitnis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gouda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bitnis takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like John Bitnis has been cut.
Bitnis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gouda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Gouda.
Gouda landing knees to the head.
Gouda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitnis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gouda wants to clinch.
Gouda wants to clinch up but Bitnis keeps it at a distance.

Gouda forces Bitnis back against the cage and clinches.
Gouda lands a good knee to the midsection. Bitnis won't want to take too many of those.
Gouda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bitnis.
Nice elbow from Gouda.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gouda obliges.
Knees to the body from Gouda.
Bitnis takes a shot to the head.
Bitnis tries to pull guard but Gouda holds him up against the cage and eventually Bitnis drops back down to his feet.
Gouda pushes Bitnis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gouda is looking to control Bitnis's arms but Bitnis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gouda has his back to the cage.

Gouda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gouda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gouda shoots in for a takedown but Bitnis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitnis doesn't manage to clinch there - Gouda circles away.
Gouda tries to clinch but Bitnis is having none of it.
Bitnis circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bitnis counters with a shoot takedown. Gouda fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitnis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gouda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bitnis thows a big elbow that misses.
Gouda 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.
Bitnis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gouda is retaining full guard.
Bitnis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bitnis trying to control but Gouda is working from the bottom.
Gouda keeping full guard, as Bitnis tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gouda.
John Bitnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fritz Gouda.
Gouda tries to clinch up.
Bitnis stuffs the takedown.
Bitnis misses with a takedown attempt - Gouda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gouda tries to clinch there but Bitnis circles away.
Gouda closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bitnis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gouda won't be happy with that.
Bitnis working the ground and pound but Gouda is defending the strikes.
Gouda is not content to let Bitnis control the position.
Gouda struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bitnis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Gouda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gouda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitnis scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Bitnis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Bitnis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gouda doesn't manage to clinch there - Bitnis circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gouda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fritz Gouda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gouda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bitnis's waist but Bitnis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gouda off to one side.
Gouda tries to clinch up but Bitnis circles away and keeps his distance.

Gouda forces Bitnis back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Bitnis as the two fighters clinch.
Bitnis tries for a takedown but Gouda manages to get underhooks.
Gouda trying to land knees to the body.
Bitnis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bitnis.
Gouda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bitnis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gouda digs a right hand into Bitnis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bitnis's gas tank.
Bitnis is trying to drag Gouda to the mat but Gouda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gouda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gouda tries to stall but Bitnis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gouda trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gouda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bitnis is looking to break free of the clinch but Gouda has double underhooks.

Gouda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bitnis keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bitnis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gouda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bitnis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gouda scores with a three punch combo!
Bitnis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gouda in his tracks.
Bitnis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gouda is looking to clinch but Bitnis is avoiding it.
Gouda wants to clinch up but Bitnis keeps it at a distance.
Gouda tries to clinch up.
Gouda is looking to clinch but Bitnis is avoiding it.
Bitnis with a jab.

Gouda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gouda tries to break the clinch but Bitnis is controlling the position.
Gouda prevents Bitnis from breaking the clinch.
Bitnis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gouda fails to pull guard.
Gouda pushes Bitnis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bitnis tries to break the clinch but Gouda is controlling the position.
Gouda lands an elbow that stopped Bitnis in his tracks for a moment.
Bitnis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gouda.
Bitnis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gouda smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bitnis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gouda fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouda tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bitnis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gouda won't be happy with that.
Bitnis trying to control the action but Gouda is working from the bottom.
John Bitnis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bitnis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gouda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bitnis but great work by Gouda.

Gouda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A left lands for Bitnis.
Gouda wants to clinch but Bitnis slips to the side
and Bitnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gouda tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bitnis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bitnis trying to control from Gouda's half guard. Gouda has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gouda is trying to control the position but Bitnis postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bitnis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gouda winds up and cracks Bitnis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Bitnis actively working from the bottom here.
Gouda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bitnis is looking to control Gouda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bitnis avoid being mounted?
Gouda seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Bitnis looking for submissions off his back.
Bitnis tries to roll over but Gouda keeps him under control.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gouda looks to land a combination. Bitnis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bitnis misses the jab.
A left lands for Bitnis.
Bitnis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gouda tries to clinch
and Bitnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gouda tries to clinch
and Bitnis counters with a stiff right hand.

Gouda pushes Bitnis up against the cage in a clinch.
Gouda lands a knee to the body.
Bitnis fails to pull guard.
Gouda lands a nice knee to the body.
Gouda connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitnis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gouda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gouda prevents a body shot from Bitnis.
Gouda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gouda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bitnis blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Gouda.
A right hand to the body from Bitnis.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bitnis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bitnis 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Bitnis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Kol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Martinez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Juicy. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Martinez
vs
Kol

196 cm
20
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Kol!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kol swinging wildly here.
Kol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Kol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Martinez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kol's half guard.
Kol is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kol is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Kol is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Kol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Martinez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kol wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martinez prevents Kol from improving his position.
Martinez is trying to control. Kol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Martinez is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Martinez avoids the attempt from Kol to control.
Martinez prevents Kol from getting the reversal.

Martinez has control of Kol's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kol regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Martinez controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kol manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Martinez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kol!
Martinez looking to control but Kol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Martinez wants to finish this one by submission but Kol is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Martinez.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Kol tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez wants to control the pace but Kol is squirming around nicely.
Martinez with shots to the head and body - Kol looks very uncomfortable down there.

Martinez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kol can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Martinez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kol really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Martinez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Martinez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kol throws a head kick that misses.
Kol tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Kol moves out of range.
Kol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kol was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez prevents Kol from getting back to his feet.
Kol wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Kol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Kol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kol manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Kol's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kol wants to control but Martinez passes easily into half guard.
Kol is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kol tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Martinez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martinez lands in his opponent's guard.
Kol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kol wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez passes Kol's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kol wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.

Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kol sees it coming and defends easily.

Kol looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
Kol wants to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kol throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
David Kol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinez lands a jab to the head.
Kol moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
Rafael Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Kol.
Martinez scores with a nice right hand.

Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martinez showed some decent athleticism there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is keen to just control but Kol is a slippery customer.
Kol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Kol is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rafael Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez is keen to just control but Kol is a slippery customer.
Kol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Martinez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kol misses with a combination
and Martinez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kol at a distance.
Kol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kol throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.

Martinez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kol looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Martinez is working to tighten is grip on Kol's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kol has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Martinez is really squeezing tight and eventually Kol passes out! Martinez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Martinez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoffman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Ashes They Shall Reap - Hatebreed. Donald Henson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hoffman
vs
Henson

181 cm
22
259 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald Henson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Henson misses the target.
Hoffman leaves Henson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Henson moves into the clinch.
Henson is looking to control Hoffman's arms but Hoffman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henson has his back to the cage.
Henson blocks the elbow strike.
Henson looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoffman pushes off an throws an elbow but Henson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoffman misses with an elbow over the top.
Henson pushes Hoffman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henson is trying to stall.
Hoffman tries to score a body lock takedown but Henson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoffman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hoffman has Henson pressed against the cage, preventing Henson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it.
Henson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henson can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffman controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Hoffman.
Henson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Henson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoffman.
Hoffman throws an elbow but it misses.
Henson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Henson.

It looks like Mark Hoffman has been cut.
Henson tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it.
Hoffman taking a breather.
Henson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoffman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoffman missing with knees to the body.
Henson blocks an elbow strike.
Hoffman is looking to control Henson's arms but Henson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoffman has his back to the cage.
Hoffman avoiding damage as Henson throws knees to the body.
Henson stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hoffman throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Henson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffman is defending well for now.
Hoffman being controlled against the cage.
Henson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.

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

Henson drops Hoffman with a left and a right! Oh, Hoffman is hurt - Henson dives into side control looking to finish!

Hoffman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henson moves into full mount!

Henson looking to secure an arm triangle but Hoffman defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Henson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hoffman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hoffman shrugs it off.
Henson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
Hoffman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoffman tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hoffman is surviving well by controlling Henson's body position as best he can.
Henson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
BOOM! Henson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Henson with the ground and pound from mount.

Mark Hoffman's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Henson is working for a guillotine from mount but Hoffman frees his head quite easily.
Henson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to lock up and control but Henson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Henson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hoffman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Henson throwing strikes here but Hoffman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hoffman tries to lock up and control but Henson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henson landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henson thowing shots but they're missing.
Hoffman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henson on the ground.
Henson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henson takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
Henson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henson misses with a body shot.
Henson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mark Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henson scores with a shot to the body.
Henson misses with a hook.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoffman lands a right hook to the body.
Henson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henson throws a hook but Hoffman avoids it easily.
Hoffman scores with a body shot.
Hoffman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hoffman tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donald Henson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman takes one to the chin there.
Hoffman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Henson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoffman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Henson.
Henson is breathing heavily.
Henson missing with a left hand there. Hoffman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Henson keeps it at a distance.
Henson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoffman circles away quickly and effectively.
Henson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Hoffman clinches.
Henson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoffman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoffman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mark Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Henson.
Hoffman throws a combination. Henson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hoffman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoffman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Henson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoffman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donald Henson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Henson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoffman.
Hoffman scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Henson misses.
Hoffman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoffman.
Hoffman fails to land with a series of punches.
Henson throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Henson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Henson with a poor takedown
and Hoffman counters with a left to the body.
Henson ducks right into an uppercut from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a double jab.
Henson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoffman to score with a decent uppercut.
Henson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffman tries to clinch up
and Henson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henson tries to clinch there but Hoffman circles away.
Hoffman slips a jab and a cross from Henson.
Henson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henson clobbers Hoffman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henson in his tracks.
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Henson keeps it at a distance.
Henson throws a right hand that Hoffman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoffman also avoids with ease.
Hoffman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henson's head.
Hoffman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Henson misses
and Hoffman counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Henson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henson misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Hoffman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to clinch up but Henson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henson swings for the body but Hoffman moves out of range.
Henson misses with a combination
and Hoffman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands with an uppercut that bounces Henson off the cage and back into rage.
Henson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoffman lands a really nice looking cross but Henson seems unphased.

Hoffman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoffman trying to control the position but instead, Henson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoffman into the cage.
Hoffman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoffman tries to stall but Henson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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

Donald Henson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Hoffman's cut.
That's time! Hoffman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Henson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henson thows a body kick. Hoffman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A punch combination from Henson misses.
Hoffman tries to clinch up.
Henson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoffman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henson misses with an uppercut.
Hoffman tries to clinch up but Henson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henson.
Henson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Hoffman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoffman lands a jab to the nose.
Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Henson.
Henson misses with a body shot
and Hoffman counters with a stiff right hand.
Henson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman swings for the body but Henson moves out of range.
Henson looks to land a combination but Hoffman avoids it well.
Henson is looking to chop away at Hoffman's legs.
Hoffman wants to clinch.
Hoffman moves away from the strike by Henson.
Hoffman avoids the body shot from Henson.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt - Henson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henson with a jab.
No joy there for Henson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoffman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henson misses with a wild combination.
Henson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henson. That did some damage!
Hoffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoffman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoffman connects with a body shot.
Henson throws a big shot that misses.
Hoffman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henson doesn't seem bothered though.
Henson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoffman has time to react.
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!
Henson misses with a hook to the body
and Hoffman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoffman pinned against the cage. Hoffman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hoffman rushes Henson and presses him up against the cage.
Hoffman tries to land knees in the clinch but Henson avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Henson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Henson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Henson 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.

Henson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there.
Hoffman content to stall in guard here.
Donald Henson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donald Henson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henson has a closed guard, preventing Hoffman from standing up.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Henson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoffman preventing the sweep.
Henson keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoffman slips a jab and a cross from Henson.
Henson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoffman tries to avoid it but Henson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoffman to the ground. Hoffman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hoffman rushes Henson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoffman is trying to break the clinch but Henson is controlling him.
Henson blocks the elbow strike.
Hoffman prevents Henson from breaking the clinch.
Hoffman is trying to break the clinch but Henson is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hoffman throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hoffman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henson.
Hoffman missing with knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Henson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eazy Ddub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erin Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erin Melcher is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ddub
vs
Melcher

172 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
162 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eazy Ddub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erin Melcher!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melcher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Eazy Ddub has been cut.

Melcher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ddub to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Melcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ddub tries to free his leg and advance position but Melcher is retaining full guard.
Melcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Ddub drops back looking for a leg! Melcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Melcher manages to kick Ddub off! Ddub jumps back into Melcher's guard.
Melcher has Ddub pulled in close to control his posture.
Ddub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melcher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Melcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ddub's guard.
Melcher stands up over Ddub, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Ddub looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ddub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ddub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melcher defends well.

Melcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ddub working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ddub on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ddub tries to get out of the position.

Melcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ddub escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ddub is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melcher trying to control but Ddub is working from the bottom.

Ddub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melcher defends well.

Melcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ddub looking for a guillotine here but Melcher defends easily.

Melcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ddub has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melcher has managed to get both his arms back between Ddub's legs - danger averted.
Ddub is breathing heavily.

Ddub looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ddub looking for a guillotine here but Melcher defends easily.
Melcher distracts Ddub with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Melcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ddub working for a triangle but Melcher defends it easily.
Melcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Ddub is retaining full guard.

Ddub is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Melcher drops back looking for a leg! Ddub is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ddub manages to kick Melcher off! Melcher jumps back into Ddub's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melcher drops back looking for a leg! Ddub is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ddub manages to kick Melcher off! Melcher jumps back into Ddub's guard.

Melcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ddub is looking for a triangle here but Melcher uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ddub is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eazy Ddub dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eazy Ddub's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ddub shoots in looking for a takedown. Melcher tries to sprawl out of it but Ddub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Melcher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ddub dives in and grabs Melcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melcher pushes down on Ddub's head and hops out.
Ddub tries for a takedown but Melcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eazy Ddub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melcher shoots in but no luck this time.
Ddub with a poor takedown
enabling Melcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Melcher lands a slapping body shot.
Melcher works over Ddub's head and body with a nice combination.

Melcher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Melcher works his way into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Melcher looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Melcher wants to finish this one by submission but Ddub is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Melcher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ddub is bucking up trying to escape but Melcher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ddub is looking to get to half guard.
Ddub bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ddub pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melcher is keeping the position for now.
Ddub passes Melcher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ddub throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ddub is working for a kimura but Melcher is defending it quite comfortably.
Melcher is looking to control Ddub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melcher avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melcher manages to get to full guard.

Ddub drops back looking for a leg! Melcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Melcher manages to kick Ddub off! Ddub jumps back into Melcher's guard.
Ddub throwing strikes from guard but Melcher blocks nicely.
Melcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ddub postures up in Melcher's guard and throws a big left but Melcher blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Melcher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ddub looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ddub manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ddub is refusing to be controlled, as Melcher sits in half guard.
Melcher prevents Ddub from improving his position.

Ddub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melcher pulls his head out easily.

Melcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ddub is just riding it out for now. Melcher eventually gives up the hold.
Melcher trying to control the action but Ddub is working from the bottom.

Ddub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melcher pulls his head out easily.

Ddub looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ddub is defending against the submission attempts here by Melcher.
Eazy Ddub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ddub shoots and misses

and Melcher counters with a single leg into guard. Ddub didn't expect that.

Ddub looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Melcher has picked Ddub up and slammed him! Ddub can't keep hold of the triangle and Melcher manages to pass to side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erin Melcher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Joao Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venelin Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Paulo comes to the cage accompanied by Pain Confessor- Eye of the Tiger. Molotov has chosen Lux Aeterna as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Venelin Molotov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Joao Paulo
vs
Molotov

187 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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, Guilherme Joao Paulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Venelin Molotov!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joao Paulo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Molotov as he connects with a hook.
Molotov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Venelin Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Molotov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Joao Paulo blocks a head kick by Molotov.
Joao Paulo tries to clinch but Molotov is having none of it.
Molotov misses with a body kick.
Molotov clobbers Joao Paulo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joao Paulo throws a head kick that misses.
Molotov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Molotov lands a jab.
Molotov throws a series of punches but Joao Paulo avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Molotov.
Joao Paulo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Molotov digs a good hook to Joao Paulo's body.
Joao Paulo is looking to clinch but Molotov is avoiding it.
Molotov misses with a two punch combination.
Joao Paulo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joao Paulo throws a sloppy head kick and Molotov moves out of range easily.
Molotov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joao Paulo.
Joao Paulo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to de liver by Molotov. Beautiful body shot.
Molotov fails to land with a series of punches.
Molotov lands a nice hook to Joao Paulo's body. Joao Paulo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Molotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Joao Paulo.
Molotov throws a right and a left that Joao Paulo avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joao Paulo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Molotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joao Paulo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molotov lands a nice shot to the body.
Joao Paulo closes the distance and clinches up with Molotov, looking for a takedown. Joao Paulo pushes Molotov against the cage but Molotov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Molotov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joao Paulo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joao Paulo is breathing heavily.
Joao Paulo misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Molotov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Joao Paulo actively working from the bottom here.
Molotov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Joao Paulo controls his leg.
Joao Paulo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Molotov stands up and beckons Joao Paulo to join him on the feet.
Molotov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Molotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joao Paulo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Guilherme Joao Paulo has been cut.

Molotov closes the distance and pushes Joao Paulo back into the cage.
Molotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Joao Paulo.
Molotov is trying to break the clinch but Joao Paulo has him pressed against the cage.
Molotov wants to get back to striking at distance but Joao Paulo won't allow it.
Molotov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Molotov fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Molotov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Molotov is trying to break free.
Molotov is trying to break the clinch but Joao Paulo has him pressed against the cage.
Molotov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Molotov is trying to break free.
Molotov has had enough of the clinch but Joao Paulo keeps him there for the moment.
Joao Paulo lands an elbow that stopped Molotov in his tracks for a moment.

Joao Paulo breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov scores with the left hand. Joao Paulo knows he should have avoided that one.
Joao Paulo misses with a takedown attempt
and Molotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Joao Paulo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joao Paulo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Molotov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Molotov!
Molotov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Joao Paulo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Molotov lands a really nice looking cross but Joao Paulo seems unphased.
Molotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joao Paulo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molotov doesn't manage to clinch there - Joao Paulo circles away.
Molotov shoots in but Joao Paulo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molotov stalks Joao Paulo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joao Paulo's face. Joao Paulo staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venelin Molotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Joao Paulo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Good shot there by Molotov.
Molotov lands with a straight right. Joao Paulo didn't see that one coming.
Joao Paulo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Venelin Molotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joao Paulo tries to clinch up but Molotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Joao Paulo looks for a takedown but Molotov sprawls well.
Joao Paulo tries to move into range but Molotov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joao Paulo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molotov is looking to clinch.
Molotov scores with a nice right hand.
Molotov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Molotov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Joao Paulo is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Molotov.
Oh Joao Paulo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joao Paulo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Joao Paulo seems to have got his legs back now.
Joao Paulo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Molotov tries to clinch but Joao Paulo is having none of it.
Molotov doesn't manage to clinch there - Joao Paulo circles away.
Joao Paulo dodges the punch combination from Molotov.
Molotov scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Joao Paulo.

Molotov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Molotov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joao Paulo defending well though.
Molotov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Molotov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Joao Paulo to get to his feet.
Joao Paulo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joao Paulo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joao Paulo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molotov connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Molotov misses.
Molotov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molotov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Joao Paulo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Joao Paulo breaks the clinch.
Molotov lands with an overhand left.
Joao Paulo throws a head kick that misses.
Molotov is looking to clinch.
Joao Paulo lands with a cross.
Joao Paulo doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotov circles away.
Joao Paulo throws a sloppy head kick and Molotov moves out of range easily.
Molotov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joao Paulo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Molotov.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joao Paulo but Joao Paulo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Molotov tries to clinch there but Joao Paulo circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joao Paulo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Molotov lands a glancing blow to the side of Joao Paulo's head.
Molotov tries to clinch up but Joao Paulo circles away and keeps his distance.
Molotov jabs at Joao Paulo's body.
Molotov cracks a nice hook into Joao Paulo's ribs.
Venelin Molotov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Joao Paulo moves into the clinch.
Molotov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joao Paulo prevents Molotov from breaking the clinch.
Molotov wants to break free but Joao Paulo has control.

Joao Paulo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Molotov closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Molotov.
Molotov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joao Paulo smiles and moves away.
Molotov with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venelin Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Joao Paulo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Molotov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joao Paulo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Molotov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joao Paulo keeps the fight on the outside.
Molotov with a jab.
Molotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Molotov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joao Paulo's head.
A nice combination there by Molotov.
Joao Paulo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Molotov - just one landing.
Joao Paulo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Joao Paulo counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joao Paulo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molotov misses with a two punch combination.
Joao Paulo tries to clinch but Molotov moves away
and Molotov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Joao Paulo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Molotov lands a jab to Joao Paulo's midsection.
Joao Paulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joao Paulo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molotov wants to slow Joao Paulo down by chopping away at his legs.
Joao Paulo tries to clinch up.
Molotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Molotov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov tests Joao Paulo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Joao Paulo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Molotov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Molotov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joao Paulo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molotov tries to stand but Joao Paulo is controlling from the bottom.
Molotov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Molotov gets to his feet. Joao Paulo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joao Paulo moves in looking to clinch but Molotov pushes him off.
Molotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joao Paulo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Molotov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joao Paulo thinking.
Molotov darts in trying to clinch

and Joao Paulo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Joao Paulo breaks from the clinch.
Molotov connects with the punch.
Joao Paulo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molotov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Venelin Molotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left lands for Molotov.
Molotov is looking to clinch but Joao Paulo is avoiding it.
Molotov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joao Paulo pinned against the cage. Joao Paulo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joao Paulo looks to clinch
and Molotov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joao Paulo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Molotov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joao Paulo backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joao Paulo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Molotov.
Donk. Molotov catches Joao Paulo right on the button with a cross.
Molotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Molotov throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Molotov is defended easily by Joao Paulo.
Molotov stuffs the takedown attempt from Joao Paulo. Joao Paulo gets slowly back to his feet.
Molotov punishes Joao Paulo's body with a nice straight punch.
Guilherme Joao Paulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Paulo tries to clinch up but Molotov circles away and keeps his distance.
Molotov swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venelin Molotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Molotov 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venelin Molotov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rile Nokea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Smith
vs
Nokea

195 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple 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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rile Nokea!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nokea.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nokea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nokea regains guard.
Smith won't allow Nokea to sweep him here.
Smith is pushing down on Nokea's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nokea is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nokea is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith stops Nokea from getting back to his feet.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith trying to control the action but Nokea is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nokea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Nokea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith passes Nokea's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nokea defending well though.
Nokea won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea is trying to control but can't.
Nokea holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nokea defending well though.
Nokea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is pressing down on Nokea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nokea is holding on for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nokea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nokea shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nokea.
Dennis Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rile Nokea.
Nokea looks gassed!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith slips a jab from Nokea.
Nokea scores with a jab.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith slips a straight right by Nokea.

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Nokea managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.

Smith breaks the clinch.

Nokea scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nokea's best efforts.
Nokea working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Nokea has control of the leg.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nokea.
Nokea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nokea blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Nokea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith throws a series of punches but Nokea avoids them all with ease.
Nokea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Nokea shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nokea blocks a head kick by Smith.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Nokea shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nokea trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nokea manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nokea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nokea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nokea uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Nokea lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Nokea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Nokea landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.

Nokea has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nokea landing punches.
Nokea lands a heavy elbow.
Nokea lands a big elbow.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Nokea with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nokea is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Dennis Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nokea blocks a head kick by Smith.
Nokea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Nokea misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith throws a head kick but Nokea moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Nokea down.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nokea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nokea is not content to let Smith control the position.
Dennis Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nokea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nokea is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Nokea gets back to half guard.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Nokea parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nokea to escape.
Nokea gets back to half guard.
Nokea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nokea looking to control.

Nokea pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nokea is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokea lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Nokea thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith 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.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Nokea drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nokea jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith controlling Nokea's posture.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nokea from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokea throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Dennis Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokea shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Nokea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith trying to control but Nokea is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nokea wants to sweep but no luck.
Nokea working a defensive guard here.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Nokea wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith lands a head kick. Nokea smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nokea tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dennis Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rile Nokea.
Smith digs a good hook to Nokea's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries for a takedown but Nokea circles away easily

and Nokea counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Nokea postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Nokea cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nokea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nokea pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nokea prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nokea has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Nokea. Nokea gets slowly back to his feet.
Nokea tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Nokea should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Nokea misses the target.

Smith moves into the clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nokea has time to react.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nokea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dennis Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rile Nokea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Nokea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nokea fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nokea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nokea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nokea is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Nokea pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.

Nokea tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nokea can't get the takedown.

Nokea is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nokea to the mat. Nokea regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith throws a strike but Nokea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nokea is controlling him.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nokea chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith 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.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Nokea slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nokea stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nokea working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smith pushes Nokea up against the cage in a clinch.
Nokea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Nokea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Nokea's takedown attempt.
Nokea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nokea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nokea fails to land the takedown.
Dennis Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nokea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Nokea walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nokea.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nokea.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nokea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that Nokea semi-blocks.

Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Nokea is defending well.
Nokea manages to get to full guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nokea keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Nokea is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Rile Nokea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Nokea blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka comes into the arena with Rob Rock - I'm A Warrior blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Boyka
vs
Johnson

190 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Shamanic Labs
Shamanic Labs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyka as he avoids it easily.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Boyka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Uri Boyka has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyka moves away.
Boyka misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyka misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Boyka avoids it well.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Boyka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.

Boyka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Boyka stands up.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Boyka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka postures up.
Boyka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boyka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boyka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boyka looking to pass the guard.
Boyka trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.

Boyka manages to pull guard.
Johnson stops Boyka from standing up.

Boyka kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
Boyka scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Mark Johnson has been cut.

Boyka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boyka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boyka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Boyka lands strikes from half guard.
Boyka is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boyka pulls his head out easily.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boyka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson has hold of Boyka's hands but Boyka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Boyka is controlling him
Johnson trying to control here.
Boyka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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.
Boyka wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Boyka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Boyka there.
Boyka trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Boyka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boyka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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 Uri Boyka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws a push kick but Boyka slaps the foot to one side.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.

Boyka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boyka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boyka slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Johnson.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Boyka sits in half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Boyka is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Boyka is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boyka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boyka working Johnson over with strikes.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries to clinch up

and Boyka counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Boyka trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boyka defends well.
Boyka chips away with some ground and pound.
Boyka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boyka won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Boyka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boyka lands a nice short elbow.

Boyka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is looking to escape.

Johnson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boyka passes into side control!
Boyka slows the pace down.
Boyka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Uri Boyka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson pushes Boyka off looking to stand but Boyka dives back in and keeps control.
Boyka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boyka lands a nice short elbow.

Johnson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Boyka escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Boyka!
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka working the ground and pound from side control.
Boyka cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to bench press Boyka off him but Boyka keeps the position.
Boyka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Boyka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boyka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Boyka stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet.
Boyka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Boyka dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Boyka lands with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a double jab

and Boyka moves into the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.

Boyka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boyka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boyka's back!
Johnson avoiding Boyka 's attempts to control his hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Johnson looking for the RNC.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks.
Boyka manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Boyka.
Boyka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Boyka is having none of it.
Boyka landing some decent shots from guard.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Boyka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Boyka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boyka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boyka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mark Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyka content to stall in guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyka misses with a low kick.

Boyka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boyka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Boyka has control of the leg.

Boyka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Boyka seems content to control.
Boyka is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boyka is controlling him.
Uri Boyka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Boyka stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Boyka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boyka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to stand but Boyka is controlling the position.

Boyka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Boyka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyka, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Boyka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Get Money. 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?

Jackson
vs
White

187 cm
22
286 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

191 cm
24
269 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Canadian Fighter Clothing

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred White!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

White closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent White getting side control.
Jackson wants to control but White is keeping busy.
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
White tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
White is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is controlling White's trapped leg to prevent White from advancing to side control.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

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

Jackson has picked White up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
White trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
White trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
White is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
White tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
White trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
White tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
White manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.

White actively working from the bottom here.
White looks gassed!
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
Jackson trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Jackson prevents White from improving his position.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
White wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
White has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Curtis Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
White keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
White keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
White controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.

White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White is breathing heavily.
Jackson passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard.
White regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.

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.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White regains full guard. Nicely done.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred White.
White lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Curtis Jackson has been cut.
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Fred White has been cut.
Fred White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the action here.
White wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
White is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson prevents White from standing back up.
White is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Curtis Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
White is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.

White looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
White is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Fred White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lesnar Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and thuansh uthaisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco comes to the cage accompanied by this is what will happen to you. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greco
vs
uthaisk

184 cm
24
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

160 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lesnar Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, thuansh uthaisk!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

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

uthaisk is looking for a triangle here but Greco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Greco in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
uthaisk tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Greco presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
uthaisk is trying desperately to improve position.
Greco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if uthaisk can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
uthaisk can't escape the position.
The referee warns uthaisk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
uthaisk working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco cracks uthaisk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Greco avoids the attempt from uthaisk to control.
uthaisk is looking to improve his position but Greco isn't that keen on the idea.
Greco with a couple of short strikes.
uthaisk is working to get back to half guard.
Greco raining down shots from the mount!
uthaisk looks gassed!
Greco lands a nice shot to the head.
Greco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Greco connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
uthaisk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Greco raining down shots from the mount!
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
Greco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greco 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.
Greco dominating with strikes here.
uthaisk tries to reverse the position but Greco maintains control.
Greco scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish uthaisk?
BOOM! Greco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
Greco breaks from uthaisk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
uthaisk is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Greco controlling the position easily from mount.
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
Greco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Greco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Greco lands a heavy elbow.
Greco landing punches.

uthaisk is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
uthaisk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Greco lands a nice shot to the head.
uthaisk is still in real trouble! Can Greco finish him?
Greco scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco landing punches.
Greco wants to control the pace but uthaisk is squirming around nicely.
uthaisk seems to have recovered his senses.
uthaisk is bucking up trying to escape but Greco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Greco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Greco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Greco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of uthaisk's face.
uthaisk is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greco with good strikes from the mount here!
Greco lands a big shot there that rocks uthaisk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
uthaisk is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lesnar Greco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Greco feints and as uthaisk raises his hands in defense, Greco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greco lands a couple of elbows.
Greco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greco thows a big elbow that misses.
Greco wants to pass the guard but uthaisk is keeping the position.
Greco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco throws a strike but uthaisk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Greco looking for a sweep. Not yet Greco, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. uthaisk looks a forlorn figure.
uthaisk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greco fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Greco landing strikes from the mount.
Lesnar Greco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
uthaisk regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Greco there.
Greco trying to control the action but uthaisk is working from the bottom.
uthaisk tries to get to full guard but Greco has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greco wants to work for an arm triangle but uthaisk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

uthaisk looking for submissions off his back.
Greco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
uthaisk is breathing heavily.
Greco wants to pass the guard but uthaisk is defending well.
Greco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks uthaisk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
uthaisk is refusing to be controlled, as Greco sits in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greco throws a head kick but uthaisk moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
uthaisk with a poor takedown
and Greco counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. uthaisk is lucky that one didn't land flush.
uthaisk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Greco drives through with a takedown into guard.
uthaisk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Greco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greco stays in close to uthaisk's body and controls the position.

uthaisk is looking for a triangle but Greco pushes his legs off easily.
Greco distracts uthaisk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
uthaisk wants to sweep here but Greco controlling him for the moment.
Greco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of uthaisk's head.
Greco is looking to work some ground and pound but uthaisk has wrist control.

uthaisk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco is in close to uthaisk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greco with a nice head shot there.
Greco working some strikes from top position.
Greco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of uthaisk's head.
Greco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greco wants to control from the top but uthaisk keeps moving.
Greco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because uthaisk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Greco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that uthaisk can do to turn this around?
uthaisk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greco is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lesnar Greco dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Greco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. uthaisk is trying to defend but Greco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
uthaisk taking some punishment here, with Greco in his half guard.
uthaisk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greco's back!
Greco turns into uthaisk and is now in his guard.

uthaisk has his foot on Greco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greco works his way back into a safe position though.
uthaisk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greco lands a couple of digs.
Greco slips nicely into half guard.
uthaisk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
uthaisk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Greco blocks the strikes from uthaisk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greco lands a nice short elbow.
uthaisk is trying to get back to full guard.
uthaisk is staying active underneath Greco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
uthaisk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Greco prevents uthaisk from improving his position.
Greco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Greco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greco connects with a nice short shot to uthaisk's temple.
uthaisk wants to stand back up but Greco manages to pass into side control.
Greco working the ground and pound from side control.
Greco scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco working the ground and pound from side control.
Greco looks up at the clock and then as uthaisk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Greco smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Greco scoring with punches and elbows.
uthaisk is trying to escape the position but Greco is controlling the position.
Greco is putting a hurting on uthaisk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Greco landing a few strikes.
uthaisk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greco scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Greco's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greco lands some shots froms side control.
Greco scoring with punches from side control.
Greco works to advance to full mount. uthaisk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
uthaisk is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Greco cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Greco dominating with strikes here.
Greco lands a big shot there that rocks uthaisk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Greco with shots to the head and body - uthaisk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greco is landing with some decent strikes but uthaisk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
uthaisk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Greco content just to control the position here.
Greco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Greco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can uthaisk hang on?
Greco looking to control but uthaisk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco scoring with strikes but uthaisk is staying in there.
Greco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
uthaisk is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Greco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Greco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greco lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
uthaisk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. uthaisk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
uthaisk squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
thuansh uthaisk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greco trying to control but uthaisk is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lesnar Greco!