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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hard Hitta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Lattimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hitta
vs
Lattimer

199 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Quark's

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hard Hitta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pete Lattimer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lattimer tries for a takedown but Hitta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lattimer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hitta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lattimer somewhat.
Hitta throws a right hand that Lattimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lattimer also avoids with ease.
Lattimer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hitta defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hitta.
Lattimer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitta paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lattimer forces Hitta back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lattimer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hitta is defending well.
Hard Hitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Lattimer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitta.
Lattimer is trying to pull guard but Hitta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Hitta ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hitta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Hitta kicks Lattimer off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lattimer fails to land the takedown.
Lattimer dives in and grabs Hitta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitta pushes down on Lattimer's head and hops out.
Lattimer tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lattimer is defended easily by Hitta.
Lattimer misses with a kick to the body.
Lattimer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hitta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hitta feinted with a counter takedown.
Lattimer wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lattimer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hitta.
Lattimer tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitta is looking for a counter combo.

Hitta moves into the clinch successfully.

Lattimer breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hitta. Those never looked like landing.
Lattimer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hitta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lattimer defends well and Hitta ends up having to push Lattimer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lattimer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hitta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lattimer blocks a head kick by Hitta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lattimer shoots in but Hitta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lattimer throws a lazy head kick

and Hitta moves into the clinch.
Lattimer tries to pull guard but Hitta won't allow it.
Lattimer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hitta prevents it.
Hitta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lattimer backwards.
Lattimer jumps guard but Hitta stands there with Lattimer around his waist. Lattimer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

Hitta pushes Lattimer off and gets back to his feet.
Lattimer wants to clinch up but Hitta keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lattimer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hitta sprawls well. Hitta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lattimer gets slowly back to his feet.
Lattimer tries to clinch up.
As Lattimer looks to move away, Hitta throws a big counter combo but Lattimer just gets out of the way.
Lattimer tries to clinch but Hitta is having none of it.

Hitta moves into the clinch.

Hitta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitta wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lattimer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Lattimer drives through and clinches with Hitta against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hard Hitta is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Pete Lattimer has been cut.
Hitta with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lattimer counter with a right hand.
Hitta closes the distance and clinches up with Lattimer, looking for a takedown. Hitta pushes Lattimer against the cage but Lattimer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lattimer is looking to clinch but Hitta is avoiding it.
Hitta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lattimer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hard Hitta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lattimer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hitta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lattimer somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hitta jumps guard and drags Lattimer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lattimer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hitta wriggles free and stands up.
Lattimer shoots and misses

and Hitta counters with a crisp one two that drops Lattimer! Hitta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lattimer to his feet! Lattimer is in big trouble!

Hitta instigates a clinch.

Hitta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lattimer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lattimer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lattimer tries for a takedown but Hitta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lattimer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lattimer tries to bum rush Hitta with a series of wild strikes but Hitta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lattimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lattimer can do to turn this around?
Lattimer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hitta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pete Lattimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lattimer moves out of range as Hitta strikes.
Lattimer darts in looking for a takedown but Hitta gets double underhooks and turns Lattimer into the cage.
Lattimer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lattimer shoots in for a double leg but Hitta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lattimer is breathing heavily.
Hitta throws a right hand that Lattimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lattimer also avoids with ease.
Lattimer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitta motions for Lattimer to come forward. Hitta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hitta fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lattimer or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitta, which made it look bad.
Hitta throws a big counter combination but Lattimer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hitta dives in and grabs Lattimer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lattimer pushes down on Hitta's head and hops out.
Lattimer has his takedown stuffed
and Hitta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lattimer goes for a double leg but Hitta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitta continues to drive forward.
Hitta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lattimer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitta avoids the body shot from Lattimer.
Hitta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lattimer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hitta attempts a counter takedown but Lattimer avoids it well and moves away.
Hitta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hitta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lattimer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hitta.
Lattimer has a takedown stuffed.
Lattimer throws a sloppy head kick and Hitta moves out of range easily.
It looked like Hitta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lattimer tries to clinch up.
Lattimer looks for a takedown but Hitta sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hard Hitta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Lattimer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hitta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lattimer counters with a three punch combo that has Hitta backing up. Hitta nods at Lattimer to acknowledge the strikes.
Lattimer slaps away a takedown attempt from Hitta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hitta or perhaps it was just good defense by Lattimer, which made it look bad.
Lattimer dives in and grabs Hitta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitta pushes down on Lattimer's head and hops out.
Hitta dives in and grabs Lattimer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lattimer pushes down on Hitta's head and hops out.
Lattimer unleashes a big counter combination but Hitta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hard Hitta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lattimer shoots in looking for a takedown but Hitta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lattimer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitta misses with a takedown attempt
and Lattimer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lattimer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lattimer.
Lattimer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hitta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lattimer fails to land the takedown.
Hitta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lattimer shoots in looking for a takedown. Hitta tries to sprawl out of it but Lattimer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hitta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lattimer shoots for a takedown but Hitta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Lattimer with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Hitta with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lattimer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hitta as he avoids it easily.
Hitta misses with a two punch combination.
Hitta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitta looks to land a right hand but Lattimer moved out of range.
Lattimer dives in and grabs Hitta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitta pushes down on Lattimer's head and hops out.
Lattimer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitta circles away.
Lattimer shoots in but Hitta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Lattimer tries to get set, Hitta tries to push him back and clinch up but Lattimer manages to avoid the attempt.

Hitta has closed the distance and engaged Lattimer in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lattimer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lattimer has Hitta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hitta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hitta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hitta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hitta prevents Lattimer from breaking the clinch.
Lattimer wants to get back to striking at distance but Hitta won't allow it.
Lattimer wants a takedown.
Lattimer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hitta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Hitta pulls guard successfully.
Lattimer being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lattimer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hitta looking to control.
Pete Lattimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hard Hitta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lattimer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hard Hitta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitta 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hard Hitta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Del Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Del Toro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dangerfield
vs
Del Toro

168 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Quark's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocco Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rico Del Toro!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dangerfield has Del Toro up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Toro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dangerfield.

Dangerfield pulls guard effortlessly.
Del Toro preventing the sweep.
Del Toro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dangerfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dangerfield seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Del Toro wants to stand but Dangerfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Del Toro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dangerfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield wants to sweep here but Del Toro controlling him for the moment.
Del Toro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dangerfield's head.
Dangerfield 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Del Toro's guard.

Del Toro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dangerfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Del Toro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dangerfield cracks Del Toro with a solid left hand.

Del Toro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dangerfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dangerfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Del Toro avoids it.
Del Toro prevents a takedown attempt there.

Dangerfield jumps guard and drags Del Toro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dangerfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dangerfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dangerfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dangerfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Del Toro manages to get himself to full guard.

Dangerfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangerfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dangerfield stopping the sweep attempt from Del Toro.
Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dangerfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Dangerfield wants to control from the top but Del Toro keeps moving.
Dangerfield won't allow Del Toro to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield passes into half guard.
Del Toro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Del Toro won't allow Dangerfield to pass to mount.
Dangerfield working Del Toro over with strikes.
Dangerfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield working Del Toro over with strikes here.
Del Toro looks winded!
Dangerfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Dangerfield postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Del Toro looks a forlorn figure.
Del Toro wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dangerfield controlling from the full mount.
Dangerfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dangerfield raining down shots from the mount!
Dangerfield controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield looking to ground and pound but Del Toro is blocking nicely.
Del Toro is in a horrible position here. Dangerfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dangerfield scoring with strikes but Del Toro is staying in there.
Dangerfield scoring with strikes but Del Toro is staying in there.

It looks like Rico Del Toro has been cut.
The referee warns Del Toro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dangerfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Del Toro is trying to stand up.
Dangerfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dangerfield lands a heavy elbow.
Dangerfield lands a couple of good shots and Del Toro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dangerfield missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Dangerfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Del Toro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dangerfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Del Toro!
Dangerfield content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dangerfield throws a strike aimed at the side of Del Toro's head but Del Toro avoids it well.
Dangerfield cracks Del Toro with a big right hand but Del Toro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dangerfield lands a few punches from side control.
Dangerfield looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Del Toro is avoiding damage well.
Dangerfield trying to control the action but Del Toro is working from the bottom.
Del Toro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Del Toro is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Toro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dangerfield.
Dangerfield working the body and head with strikes.

That has opened up Rico Del Toro's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Dangerfield's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dangerfield misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rocco Dangerfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dangerfield advances nicely into full mount.
Del Toro wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

The cut above Rico Del Toro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dangerfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
Del Toro blocking the ground and pound.
Dangerfield landing strikes, looking to finish!

Rico Del Toro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rico Del Toro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocco Dangerfield!
Rocco Dangerfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

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 Guntank Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comeon Hitme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitme has chosen Face Fisted - Dethklok as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hatfield
vs
Hitme

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Quark's

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 The Island, Guntank Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Comeon Hitme!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitme takes one on the button.
Hitme looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hatfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Hitme gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Hatfield.
Hatfield cracks Hitme with a nice body shot.

Hitme gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Hatfield manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hitme keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Hitme tries to land knees in the clinch but Hatfield avoids the damage to the body.
Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Hitme controls the action.
Hitme drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hatfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hatfield lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hatfield - that landed with a thud.

Hitme ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hitme no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hatfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitme is trying to keep Hatfield in close.
Hitme has control of Hatfield's left arm, preventing Hatfield from doing any damage.
Hitme is trying to control the position but Hatfield postures up.
Hatfield postures up in Hitme's guard and throws a big left but Hitme blocks it.
Hatfield throws an elbow that misses. Hitme uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hatfield's guard. Nice move by Hitme!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitme won't allow Hatfield to sweep him here.
Hitme trying to control but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hatfield is trying to control the position but Hitme postures up.
Hitme trying to control but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hitme is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Hitme from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hatfield working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield dips to his left and cracks Hitme with an uppercut!
Hatfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield digs a good hook to Hitme's body.
Hitme throws a wild body kick that Hatfield sees coming a mile off.
Hatfield scores with a hook to the body. Hitme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hatfield punishes Hitme's body with a nice straight punch.
Hatfield thuds a left hand into Hitme's body.
Hitme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatfield dodges the punch combination from Hitme.
Hitme looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hatfield connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield tries to clinch there but Hitme circles away.
Hatfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hitme doesn't seem bothered though.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Hitme moves out of range.
Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Hitme's head back.
Hatfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Hatfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hatfield blocks a head kick by Hitme.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitme moves away.
Hatfield digs a good hook to Hitme's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
And Hitme tries to counter it with a takedown but Hatfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Guntank Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitme manages to avoid it.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield moves out of range of the body kick from Hitme.
Hatfield wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatfield leaves Hitme with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hitme throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitme can do to turn this around?
Hatfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hatfield closes the distance and pushes Hitme back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield lands a right hand.
Hatfield lands a right hand.
Hatfield cracks Hitme with a nice body shot.
Hatfield misses with a body punch.
Hatfield tries to work over Hitme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hatfield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hitme is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hatfield is defending well.
A body shot lands from Hatfield.
Hitme is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Hatfield.

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

Hatfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hatfield lands a body shot.
Hatfield keeps control of Hitme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hitme has had enough of the clinch but Hatfield keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hatfield.
Hatfield just leaning against Hitme, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield tries to work over Hitme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hatfield lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hatfield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitme is working for takedown but Hatfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Guntank Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Comeon Hitme.
Hatfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Hitme backwards.
Hatfield can't find room to land a body shot as Hitme controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hatfield controlling the action here for a moment.
Hatfield seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A shot in the inside from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield works on Hitme's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Hatfield as the two fighters clinch.
Hatfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hatfield lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield digs a right hand into Hitme's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hitme's gas tank.

Hatfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatfield lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hatfield. Beautiful body shot.
Hitme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hatfield drives through and clinches with Hitme against the cage.
Hatfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hatfield.
A hook to the body from Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Hatfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Hatfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitme or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guntank Hatfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hitme is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Hatfield moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guntank Hatfield!
Guntank Hatfield made sure to mention his sponsor, Quark's in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

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

Lewis
vs
Persley

183 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Quark's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demetrius Persley !
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Lewis.

It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Persley clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Persley moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Persley misses with some punches.
Persley tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Persley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Persley .
Lewis slowing the pace effectively.
Persley throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis wants to break free but Persley has control.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Persley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Persley misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley effectively controlling the action here.
Persley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Persley can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Lewis misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Persley tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Persley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lewis or not.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Persley .
Lewis lands with a right to the head.

Lewis breaks the clinch.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Persley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Persley lands with a cross.
Persley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Lewis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lewis tries to clinch but Persley is having none of it.

Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lewis misses with an elbow strike.
Persley wants to stall.
Lewis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Persley throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Persley scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Persley fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis blocks an elbow strike from Persley .
Lewis blocking some punches.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lewis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Persley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Persley .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Persley has Lewis pressed against the cage, preventing Lewis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lewis tries to circle away but Persley has him pinned against the cage.
Persley misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis leaning against his opponent.
Lewis tries to work over Persley 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley misses with the head strike.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Persley has the dominant position.
Persley tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persley has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Persley .
Persley throws an elbow that misses.
Persley trying to control the position but instead, Lewis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Persley into the cage.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.

Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis scores with a push kick.

Persley clinches up against the cage.
Lewis is trying to push Persley away but Persley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Persley looking to slow down the pace here.
Persley tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Persley up against the cage.
Lewis digs a right hand into Persley 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Persley 's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, Persley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.

Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Persley circles away.
Persley tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Persley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Persley scores with a shoulder strike.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Persley prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demetrius Persley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Persley . Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Persley misses the shot to the body.
Persley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persley with a hook.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Persley .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Persley checks a leg kick.
Persley with a hook.
Persley connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Persley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lewis throws a head kick but Persley moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Persley avoids the head kick by Lewis.
A countering left hand to the body from Persley misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Persley has time to react.
Persley lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
Demetrius Persley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Persley swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Persley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Persley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Persley lands a glancing blow to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jim Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Persley circles away.
Persley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis tries to clinch
enabling Persley to counter with a crisp jab.
Persley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persley throws a leg kick that misses.
Persley misses with a low kick.
Lewis misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persley jabs at Lewis's body.
Persley scores with a body shot.
Persley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Persley is avoiding it.
Persley looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persley throws a combination. Lewis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Persley closes the distance and clinches.
Persley tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Persley has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Persley blocks it with crossed arms.
Persley tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis wants to stall.
Persley blocks an uppercut.
Persley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Persley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persley tries to stall but Lewis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Persley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Demetrius Persley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persley blocks an elbow strike.
Persley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Persley .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persley lands with a short shot to the head.
Persley throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lewis tries a body shot but Persley blocks it.
Persley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Persley is controlling the position.
Persley can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persley .
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewis's elbow.
Persley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Persley as Lewis tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Persley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Persley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Persley pushes him off.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lewis is out of range and Persley settles back down.
Persley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Persley counters with a left to the body.
Persley avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley throws a body shot but no joy.
Jim Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Lewis tries to bum rush Persley with a series of wild strikes but Persley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a hook but Persley blocks it.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Persley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Persley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Persley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Persley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Persley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Persley lands a slapping body shot.
Persley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Persley scores with a hook to the body. Lewis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demetrius Persley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persley blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Persley .
Persley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Persley .
Lewis takes one to the side of the head.
Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Persley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lewis rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Persley misses.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Lewis. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Persley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lewis lands a head kick!

Persley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Persley is controlling him.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Persley keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lewis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Persley .
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis is leaning against Persley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Persley blocks an uppercut.
Persley throws an elbow but it misses.

Lewis breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Persley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Persley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Persley lands with a good body shot.
Persley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Persley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jim Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Persley counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Persley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Persley 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Persley !

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Mokaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutherford comes to the cage accompanied by Genesis - Deep in the Motherlode. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rutherford
vs
Mokaev

173 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes comics

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Quark's
Ace of Spades Clothing

Quark's

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 The Island, Mike Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Muhammad Mokaev!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokaev throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Mokaev circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rutherford scores with a takedown into Mokaev's guard.

Mokaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mokaev keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mokaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rutherford stops Mokaev from standing up.
Mokaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mokaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mokaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Mokaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rutherford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rutherford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rutherford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Rutherford 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.
Mokaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rutherford wants to control from the top but Mokaev keeps moving.
Rutherford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutherford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mokaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Rutherford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Rutherford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Mokaev tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Mokaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mokaev is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rutherford gets back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Rutherford!
Mike Rutherford really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Quark's logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.