DCF Fight Night #4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milan Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vukovic comes to the cage accompanied by Yellow Claw - DJ Turn It Up. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vukovic
vs
Sonnen

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Milan Vukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vukovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonnen scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Chael Sonnen has been cut.
Vukovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sonnen doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vukovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Vukovic staying out of range there.
Vukovic lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen looks winded!
Sonnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vukovic jabs at Sonnen's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Sonnen misses.
Vukovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vukovic scores with a body shot.
Vukovic digs a good body shot into Sonnen's ribs.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vukovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vukovic throws a solid leg kick but Sonnen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vukovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Vukovic lands with a nice body punch.
Vukovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Milan Vukovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Vukovic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sonnen sprawling to the canvas! Sonnen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vukovic finish him?!

Sonnen is rocked!

That has opened up Chael Sonnen's cut even more.
Vukovic throws a low kick, looking for Sonnen's leg but Sonnen calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Vukovic finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vukovic lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen seems to have recovered his senses.
Vukovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vukovic cracks Sonnen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sonnen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Vukovic pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sonnen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Vukovic!
A less than humble Milan Vukovic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Everything in its right place as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Punchy
vs
Penn

186 cm
28
202 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

181 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a head kick that half lands.
Punchy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Penn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penn wants to control but Punchy is keeping him busy.
Punchy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punchy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Punchy stops Penn from passing to mount.

Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Punchy, who protects the arm well.
Punchy is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Penn crashes against the mat.

Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Punchy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Penn's guard! Nice work there by Punchy!
Punchy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Punchy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn trying to control the position.
Punchy landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punchy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punchy throws an elbow that misses. Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Punchy's guard. Nice move by Penn!

Penn stands and throws Punchy's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn controls the position from side control.

Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Punchy, who protects the arm well.

Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Punchy is defending well.
Punchy is trying to improve his position.
Penn working away.

Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn laying and praying for a moment but Punchy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Penn is just content to waste time from the top position. Punchy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Punchy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Penn trying to control but Punchy is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn wants to control from the top but Punchy keeps moving.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Punchy is keeping the position.
Punchy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn wants to control from the top but Punchy keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Punchy stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Penn 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.

Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punchy.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Punchy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn lands with a cross.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Punchy. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Punchy misses.
Penn lands a head kick!
Punchy misses with a head kick.
James Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trent Punchy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Punchy looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn connects with a nice looking jab.

Penn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

Punchy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punchy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Punchy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Punchy is working Penn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Punchy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Punchy stands up over Penn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Punchy wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Punchy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punchy throws a big right hand that misses.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Penn is looking for a triangle but Punchy pushes his legs off easily.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Punchy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Punchy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Punchy is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Punchy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penn's head.
Punchy works over Penn with some ground and pound from guard.

Penn is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy loads up on a big left hand. Penn felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Punchy looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Penn can't hide his disappointment, as Punchy celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Punchy!
Trent Punchy retains his middleweight title!
Trent Punchy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. K9 Justice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rambo
vs
Shephard

166 cm
26
170 lbs
10 - 11 - 1

180 cm
31
182 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sambo Rambo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, German Shephard!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Shephard finds it's target.
Rambo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shephard circles away.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch but Shephard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Rambo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shephard is trying to defend but Rambo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shephard is looking to control Rambo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shephard avoid being mounted?

Rambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shephard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shephard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo thows a huge punch but Shephard dodges it nicely.
Shephard tries to roll over but Rambo keeps him under control.
Shephard is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.

Rambo is trying to work for a kimura but Shephard is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shephard defending well though.
Rambo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shephard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shephard keeping control of the position.

Rambo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shephard defends it well.
Rambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shephard is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Rambo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rambo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shephard controls Rambo momentarily but Rambo frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Shephard keeps moving.
Rambo 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.

Rambo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rambo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rambo is looking to work some ground and pound but Shephard has wrist control.
Shephard trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo looking to sit in guard and control but Shephard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shephard won't allow Rambo to sweep him here.

Rambo has his foot on Shephard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shephard works his way back into a safe position though.

Rambo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shephard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shephard lands a couple of digs.

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

Rambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shephard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shephard is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo wants to advance to full mount but Shephard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rambo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rambo throwing strikes from guard but Shephard blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo postures up in Shephard's guard and throws a big left but Shephard blocks it.
Rambo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rambo cracks Shephard with a solid left hand.
Shephard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shephard looking for a sweep. Not yet Shephard, not yet.
Rambo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rambo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shephard's guard.

Rambo is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shephard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rambo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shephard can do to turn this around?

Rambo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rambo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rambo tries to move to mount but Shephard blocks the move with his legs.
Shephard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Rambo is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo trying to control from half guard but Shephard is working away.
Rambo works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rambo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shephard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rambo is trying to ground and pound but Shephard uses the momentary lack of control by Rambo to regain half guard.
Rambo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rambo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rambo throwing shots but Shephard is blocking nicely.
Shephard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rambo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shephard is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shephard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rambo.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rambo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shephard keeps working.
Rambo throws a strike aimed at the side of Shephard's head but Shephard avoids it well.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shephard keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rambo is chipping away with strikes.

Rambo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shephard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Rambo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shephard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rambo's guard! Nice work there by Shephard!
Rambo wants to improve his position but instead Shephard has moved into half guard.
Shephard not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo tries to roll over but Shephard keeps him under control.
Rambo is not content to let Shephard control the position.
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.
Rambo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rambo actively working from the bottom here.
Shephard thows a huge punch but Rambo dodges it nicely.
Rambo moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Shephard is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shephard's guard.

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

Sambo Rambo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Shephard stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambo. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shephard pinned against the cage. Shephard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Rambo's head coaches at Island Warriors -13 ELITE Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Shephard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shephard slaps away a takedown attempt from Rambo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Shephard misses.
Shephard with a jab.
Shephard thuds a left hand into Rambo's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rambo takes a step back to recover.
Rambo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shephard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shephard.
Shephard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rambo manages to avoid it.
Shephard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rambo's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo fails with the takedown.
Rambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rambo misses with a takedown
and Shephard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shephard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head.
Shephard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rambo has a takedown stuffed.
German Shephard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shephard tries a head kick but it misses.
Shephard scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo checks a leg kick.
Shephard throws a body shot but no joy.
Rambo misses with a takedown

and Shephard counters by clinching up.
Shephard is pressed up against the cage. Rambo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shephard down to the mat. Shephard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shephard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rambo manages to avoid it.
Sambo Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo misses with a lunging right hand
and Shephard counters with a leg kick.
Shephard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shephard scores with a jab. Rambo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rambo misses with a takedown
and Shephard counters with a nice uppercut.
Shephard throws a shot to the body.
Shephard misses with a wild body shot.
Shephard throws a body kick that misses.
Shephard lands with a hook. Rambo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rambo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
German Shephard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shephard counters with a nice uppercut.
Shephard feints and then cracks Rambo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rambo down.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shephard but Shephard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rambo walks into a jab.
Sambo Rambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shephard avoids it really well and circles away.
Shephard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Rambo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rambo showed some decent athleticism there.
Rambo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shephard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rambo is taking a breather. Shephard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rambo is trying to control. Shephard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shephard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rambo stalling.
Shephard trying to control here.
Rambo trying to control from half guard but Shephard is working away.
Rambo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rambo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shephard for as long as he can get away with.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
German Shephard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rambo 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambo Rambo!
Sambo Rambo retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Sambo Rambo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lima Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Leonard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Santos
vs
Leonard

187 cm
24
206 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonard doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leonard!
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leonard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leonard tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Santos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Santos trying to control the position but Leonard is working away.
Leonard isn't going anywhere.
Leonard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Leonard is looking for a sweep.
Santos trying to control the position but Leonard is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard tries to improve position but can't.
Santos working away.
Leonard is looking to reverse the position.
Santos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leonard down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Santos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Santos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Leonard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Leonard is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Leonard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leonard tries to hold on but Santos postures up.

Santos is working for a guillotine from mount but Leonard frees his head quite easily.
BOOM! Santos connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos landing strikes from the mount and Leonard is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos tries to control but Leonard wriggling away.
Leonard is working to get back to half guard.
Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Leonard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Leonard is trying to escape the mount.
Santos drops a big elbow. That's hurt Leonard! More shots from Santos and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lima Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

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

Steel
vs
Halai

200 cm
17
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
213 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Forged Steel !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wenutu Halai!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Halai checks it well.
Good shot there by Halai.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.

Halai pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Halai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Halai.
Halai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halai misses with a knee strike.
Halai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Halai misses with a knee to the head.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Halai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Halai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Halai scores a nice knee to the body.
Halai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel 's efforts to push away.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel has had enough of the clinch but Halai keeps him there for the moment.
Halai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Halai landing knees to the head.

It looks like Forged Steel has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel being controlled against the cage.
Halai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Halai trying to land knees to the body.
Halai crunches a lovely knee into Steel 's ribcage.
Halai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Halai looking to throw knees to the head but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Halai.
Halai leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halai obliges.
Halai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Halai misses with a knee strike.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Halai has him pressed against the cage.
Halai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel .
Halai missing with knees to the body.
Halai trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Halai tries to land a knee to the head but Steel blocks with his arms.
Halai throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Steel 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halai missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halai scores with a knee to the head.
Halai trying to land knees to the body.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel avoiding damage as Halai throws knees to the body.
Halai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel .
A frustrated look appears on Steel 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halai trying to land knees to the body.
Halai trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steel avoiding damage as Halai throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wenutu Halai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forged Steel 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Steel ducks under a wild hook from Halai.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Halai pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Halai.
Halai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Halai.
Steel is trying to break free.
Halai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel .
Steel tries to circle away but Halai has him pinned against the cage.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Halai has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halai tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Halai.
Steel avoiding damage as Halai throws knees to the body.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel avoiding damage as Halai throws knees to the body.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halai taking a breather.
Halai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Halai.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halai trying to land knees to the body.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel 's efforts to push away.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Halai is controlling the position.
Halai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Steel can't break the clinch.
Halai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Halai tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel avoids the damage to the body.
Steel wants to break free but Halai has control.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Halai.
Halai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steel up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halai tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel avoids the damage to the body.
Steel is trying to break free.
Halai has Steel pressed against the cage.
Halai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Halai is struggling to control the position.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel wants to break free but Halai has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Halai keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Halai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel blocks it with crossed arms.
Halai misses with a knee to the head.
Steel is trying to push Halai away but Halai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel managing to block the knees to the body from Halai.
Halai looking to throw knees to the head but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Halai has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halai crunches a lovely knee into Steel 's ribcage.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Halai has him pressed against the cage.
Halai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wenutu Halai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Forged Steel 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Halai blocks the low kick.
Steel throws a leg kick but Halai checks it.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Steel jabs Halai right on the nose. Halai blinks but takes it well.
Steel slips under a jab from Halai.
Halai avoids the body shot from Steel .
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halai's head backwards.
Steel throws a leg kick

and Halai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steel avoiding damage as Halai throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Halai with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Halai trying to land knees to the body.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Halai has double underhooks.
Halai misses with a knee to the head.
Halai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel 's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Halai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forged Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Halai won't allow it.
Steel avoiding damage as Halai throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Halai.
Halai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Halai slowing the pace effectively.
Steel tries to circle away but Halai has him pinned against the cage.
Halai is pushing Steel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steel tries to break free but Halai pushes him back against the cage.
Halai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halai trying to land knees to the body.
Halai with a knee to the head.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halai prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.
Halai stalls.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Halai has him pressed against the cage.
Halai missing with knees to the body.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

It looks like Wenutu Halai has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Steel . Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.

Halai is rocked!
Halai glances at the clock... BAM! Steel nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Halai crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Halai is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Forged Steel !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Marquet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sancristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Marquet
vs
Sancristo

181 cm
20
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Marquet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Sancristo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquet scores with a jab to the body.
Sancristo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marquet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sancristo somewhat.

Marquet drops Sancristo with a beautiful combination! Sancristo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marquet is looking for the KO!

It looks like Juan Sancristo has been cut.
Marquet throws an overhand right that has Sancristo reeling! Marquet follows up with more punches and Sancristo is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Marquet!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Jackson
vs
Taylor

175 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.

Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Jackson kicks Taylor off and gets back to his feet.

Jackson darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor looks winded!
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taylor.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taylor.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.

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

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

Jackson decides to stand up.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Jackson.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Taylor is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson working Taylor over with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Jackson pushes Taylor against the cage. Jackson is working some dirty boxing. Jackson pushes off with a quick right hook! Taylor goes down! Taylor tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jackson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Haitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski has chosen Kękę -Wyjebane as his entrance music. The key to victory for Roger Haitu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Haitu
vs
Mankowski

176 cm
26
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Haitu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Haitu misses.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Haitu shows good takedown defense.
Mankowski's coach down at Cozad MMA Hilo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mankowski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mankowski darts in looking for a takedown but Haitu gets double underhooks and turns Mankowski into the cage.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haitu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Roger Haitu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Haitu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haitu misses with a two punch combination.

Mankowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haitu's half guard.
Mankowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haitu is trying to control but can't.
Mankowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haitu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mankowski is looking to take a break and control but Haitu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mankowski thows a huge punch but Haitu dodges it nicely.
Mankowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mankowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haitu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski avoids the attempt from Haitu to control.
Mankowski landing punches.
Mankowski controlling from the full mount.
Haitu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haitu tries to get out of the position.
Mankowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Haitu hang on?
Mankowski avoids the attempt from Haitu to control.
Mankowski content just to control the position here.
Mankowski lands a big elbow.
Mankowski controlling from mount.

Mankowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Haitu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mankowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mankowski looking for a guillotine from mount but Haitu is having none of it.
Mankowski takes Haitu's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Haitu fending off the submission attempt from Mankowski.

Mankowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Haitu is defending well though. Mankowski let's go of the attempt for now.

Haitu fending off the submission attempt from Mankowski.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haitu trying to control the action but Mankowski just sinks the hooks in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mankowski is riding his opponent, not letting Haitu buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Mankowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Haitu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mankowski lands with some strikes.
Haitu is trying to escape the mount.

Mankowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Haitu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mankowski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mankowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haitu is looking to escape.
Mankowski avoids the attempt from Haitu to control.
Haitu is squirming around, avoiding Mankowski's attempts to control the action.
Mankowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Haitu wants to control but Mankowski is having none of it.
Mankowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haitu is looking to escape.
Haitu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haitu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mankowski on the ground.
Haitu is working to get back to half guard.

Mankowski looking to secure an arm triangle but Haitu defends it well.
A nice elbow there by Mankowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mankowski trying to control but Haitu is having none of it.

Haitu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mankowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Haitu throws a right hand that Mankowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Mankowski also avoids with ease.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haitu but Haitu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haitu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mankowski darts in looking for a takedown but Haitu gets double underhooks and turns Mankowski into the cage.
Haitu swinging wildly here.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Haitu shows good takedown defense.
Roger Haitu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Nice takedown defense from Haitu. No joy for Mankowski on that attempt.
Haitu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Haitu.
Mankowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Haitu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Haitu counters with a left and a right that stings Mankowski.
Haitu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haitu works over Mankowski's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mankowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Mankowski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski working away.
Haitu tries to improve position but can't.
Mankowski is looking to take a break and control but Haitu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haitu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Mankowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haitu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mankowski is looking to take a break and control but Haitu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mankowski working the head with strikes.
Mankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haitu keeps working.
Haitu is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mankowski tries for a kimura but Haitu is defending well.

Mankowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haitu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Mankowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mankowski wants to control but Haitu is keeping him busy.
Haitu trying his best to control but Mankowski has mounted him.
Mankowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mankowski breaks from Haitu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Haitu taking shots to the head.
Haitu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haitu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haitu tries to hold on but Mankowski pushes him away.
Mankowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Mankowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haitu is looking to escape.
The referee warns Haitu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mankowski trying to control but Haitu is having none of it.
Mankowski controlling from the full mount.
Haitu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mankowski is landing with some decent strikes but Haitu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mankowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mankowski content just to control the position here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mankowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Haitu frees his head quite easily.
Mankowski lands a heavy elbow.
Mankowski lands with some strikes.
Haitu tries to lock up and control but Mankowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mankowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mankowski lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mankowski working for a submission but Haitu is keeping him at bay.
Mankowski breaks from Haitu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Haitu working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Mankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mankowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haitu.
Mankowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haitu swivels and escapes.
Haitu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mankowski. Mankowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haitu stuffs the takedown attempt from Mankowski. Mankowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Mankowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Haitu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roger Haitu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Mankowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Mankowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haitu pinned against the cage. Haitu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haitu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Haitu. Those never looked like landing.
Haitu works over Mankowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Haitu misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haitu slaps away a takedown attempt from Mankowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mankowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haitu leaves Mankowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haitu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haitu as he avoids it easily.
Haitu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Haitu. That snapped Mankowski's head back.
Mankowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roger Haitu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haitu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haitu works over Mankowski's head and body with a nice combination.

Mankowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mankowski passes Haitu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mankowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haitu's head.
Haitu trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haitu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mankowski.
Mankowski is taking a breather. Haitu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Haitu is staying active underneath Mankowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haitu wants to control but Mankowski is keeping busy.
Mankowski trying to control from half guard but Haitu is working away.

Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haitu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski.
Haitu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Haitu is looking to control Mankowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haitu avoid being mounted?
Mankowski is taking a breather. Haitu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mankowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haitu defends it well.
Mankowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mankowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haitu is holding on to half guard well.
Mankowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Mankowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Haitu is refusing to be controlled, as Mankowski sits in half guard.
Haitu tries to roll over but Mankowski keeps him under control.

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.
Haitu is looking to control Mankowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haitu avoid being mounted?
Mankowski trying to control the action but Haitu is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haitu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haitu wants it to stay on the feet.
Haitu throws a series of punches but Mankowski avoids them all with ease.
Haitu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Haitu.
Decent striking displayed by Haitu there.
Mankowski fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Haitu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mankowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Mankowski! Borys Mankowski retains his lightweight title!
Borys Mankowski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.