SPFC 33: Norris vs Keyes 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Shrimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shrimp comes into the arena with drowning pool-step up blaring out of the sound system. Kelly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Senses Fail - Bonecrusher. 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.

Shrimp
vs
Kelly

219 cm
26
276 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

195 cm
22
285 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Deadly Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Shrimp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristian Kelly!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Shrimp misses the target.
Shrimp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kelly's head.

It looks like Kristian Kelly has been cut.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Shrimp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shrimp.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shrimp!
Shrimp misses the jab.
Shrimp misses with a wild combination.
Shrimp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shrimp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shrimp connects with the punch.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Shrimp throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Kelly.
Kelly throws a jab when Shrimp was well out of range.
James Shrimp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shrimp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shrimp lands with a nice combination. Kelly backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kelly.
Shrimp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Shrimp misses.
Shrimp misses with the combination.
Shrimp slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shrimp throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Shrimp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That has opened up Kristian Kelly's cut even more.
Shrimp tries a head kick but it misses.
Shrimp throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shrimp tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shrimp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Shrimp.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Shrimp.
James Shrimp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shrimp cracks Kelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Shrimp's shoulder, as Shrimp tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly slips a straight right by Shrimp.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shrimp throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Shrimp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristian Kelly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shrimp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shrimp looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
James Shrimp is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shrimp slips under a jab.
Shrimp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shrimp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shrimp misses with a few strikes there.
Shrimp connects with a jab.
Shrimp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly connects with the punch.

Kelly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kelly wants to advance to full mount but Shrimp doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kelly slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying to mount his opponent but Shrimp defends it.
Kelly trying to control the pace.

Kelly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shrimp wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shrimp flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Kelly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shrimp is just riding it out for now. Kelly eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Shrimp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shrimp wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.

Kelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shrimp sees it coming and defends easily.
Shrimp trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shrimp is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kelly is trying to control. Shrimp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kelly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Kelly is working for a submission of some sort.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Shrimp trying to control here.
Kelly wants to control but Shrimp is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Shrimp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristian Kelly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shrimp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shrimp tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Shrimp slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shrimp misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Shrimp throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shrimp throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Shrimp swinging wildly here.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Shrimp.
Shrimp throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
Kelly slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shrimp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Kelly blocks the leg kick.
Shrimp tries a head kick but it misses.
James Shrimp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shrimp throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Shrimp takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Shrimp throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shrimp.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shrimp.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Kelly throws the left hand but Shrimp avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shrimp misses the target.
Shrimp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shrimp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kelly's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Shrimp slips the punch.
Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Shrimp misses.
Kelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Shrimp.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shrimp thuds his right hand into Kelly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Shrimp!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

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

Tolerance
vs
Svenson

180 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolerance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svenson wants to clinch up but Tolerance keeps it at a distance.
Svenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolerance swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tolerance could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Svenson tries to clinch up but Tolerance circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Tolerance or perhaps it was just good defense by Svenson which made him look bad.
Tolerance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tolerance closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tolerance taking a breather.
Svenson lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Zero Tolerance has been cut.
Svenson misses with an elbow over the top.
Tolerance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tolerance has had enough of the clinch but Svenson keeps him there for the moment.

Tolerance tightens his grip and picks Svenson up, before dumping him to the ground. Svenson manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolerance is fighting to break Svenson's control of his arms but Svenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tolerance trying to control but Svenson is working from the bottom.
Svenson pulls Tolerance in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolerance trying to control the position from guard on top but Svenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Svenson holds on and takes a little breather.
Svenson wants to stand up but Tolerance is controlling him.
Svenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Svenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Svenson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Svenson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Svenson.
Svenson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Tolerance holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svenson lands an elbow that stopped Tolerance in his tracks for a moment.

Zero Tolerance's cut is getting worse.
Svenson misses with an elbow strike.
Svenson pushes off an throws an elbow but Tolerance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svenson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tolerance's brow.
Svenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tolerance trying to stall but Svenson improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Svenson.
Tolerance dodges an elbow strike from Svenson.
Tolerance is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Svenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tolerance can't find room to land a body shot as Svenson controls the action.
Tolerance is trying to force a seperation but Svenson has the dominant position.
Tolerance blocks the elbow strike.
Svenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Svenson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tolerance's defenses.

Zero Tolerance's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Svenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Jeez, Zero Tolerance's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Svenson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulle Slapajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aukanaii
vs
Slapajo

182 cm
21
187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

•‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK]

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ano Aukanaii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eulle Slapajo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aukanaii dodges the punch combination from Slapajo.
Aukanaii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aukanaii tries to clinch up.
Aukanaii lands with a kick to the temple. Slapajo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Eulle Slapajo has been cut.
Slapajo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slapajo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aukanaii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aukanaii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aukanaii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slapajo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aukanaii somewhat.
Aukanaii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slapajo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slapajo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aukanaii wants to clinch up but Slapajo keeps it at a distance.
Slapajo connects with the punch.
Aukanaii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Slapajo.
Jab by Slapajo.
A slow jab from Slapajo misses its intended target.
Slapajo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aukanaii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aukanaii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slapajo moves away.
Slapajo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slapajo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aukanaii swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Slapajo.
Aukanaii closes the distance and clinches up with Slapajo, looking for a takedown. Aukanaii pushes Slapajo against the cage but Slapajo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aukanaii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slapajo.
Horrible takedown by Aukanaii or perhaps it was just good defense by Slapajo which made him look bad.
Eulle Slapajo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slapajo connects with a body shot.
Slapajo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aukanaii.
Slapajo scores with a hook to the body. Aukanaii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eulle Slapajo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Slapajo as Aukanaii shoots in.
Aukanaii is breathing heavily.
Aukanaii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slapajo checks a low kick from Aukanaii.
Slapajo digs a good hook to Aukanaii's body.
Slapajo lands a slapping body shot.
Slapajo looks to land a combination but Aukanaii avoids it well.
Aukanaii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aukanaii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slapajo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slapajo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aukanaii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Slapajo connects with a body shot.
Slapajo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slapajo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aukanaii has time to react.
Slapajo misses with a hook to the body
and Aukanaii counters with a head kick. That will keep Slapajo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Decent striking displayed by Slapajo there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slapajo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aukanaii manages to avoid it.
Aukanaii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slapajo was well out of range. Poor timing from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slapajo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aukanaii at a distance.
Good shot there by Slapajo.
Slapajo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slapajo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slapajo throws a one two combo.
Slapajo lands a nice shot to the body.
Slapajo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slapajo slips a straight right by Aukanaii.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slapajo, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Slapajo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Aukanaii. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slapajo throws a sloppy body shot
and Aukanaii counters with a leg kick.
Aukanaii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aukanaii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slapajo lands a nice shot to the body.
Slapajo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slapajo throws a nice looking combination but Aukanaii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slapajo just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown but Slapajo shows good takedown defense.
Slapajo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slapajo lands a right hook to the body.
Slapajo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aukanaii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slapajo lands a head shot.
Aukanaii tries a head kick but it misses.
Slapajo lands a really nice looking cross but Aukanaii seems unphased.
Slapajo lands a jab.
Slapajo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aukanaii moves forwards but Slapajo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slapajo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aukanaii moves away.
Slapajo connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Aukanaii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aukanaii throws a series of punches but Slapajo avoids them all with ease.
Slapajo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aukanaii's head backwards.
Slapajo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slapajo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slapajo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aukanaii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slapajo scores with a body shot.
Slapajo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slapajo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slapajo scores with a jab to the body.
Slapajo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slapajo misses with a few strikes there.
Slapajo looks to throw the jab but Aukanaii is out of range.
Slapajo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aukanaii rather than just go for the knockout.
Slapajo cracks a nice hook into Aukanaii's ribs.
Aukanaii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slapajo thuds his right hand into Aukanaii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Slapajo. Beautiful body shot.
Slapajo cracks Aukanaii with an open hand slap.
Slapajo scores with a decent looking hook.
Slapajo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aukanaii. Aukanaii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aukanaii misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Slapajo.
Slapajo lands with an uppercut that bounces Aukanaii off the cage and back into rage.
Slapajo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Slapajo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aukanaii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slapajo lands a nice hook to Aukanaii's body. Aukanaii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aukanaii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aukanaii avoids the body shot from Slapajo.
Aukanaii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slapajo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eulle Slapajo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eulle Slapajo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aukanaii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ano Aukanaii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Slapajo misses.
Slapajo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Slapajo.
Aukanaii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Aukanaii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slapajo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aukanaii throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aukanaii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aukanaii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aukanaii throwing strikes from guard but Slapajo blocks nicely.
Slapajo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slapajo keeping moving, preventing Aukanaii from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aukanaii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aukanaii 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.
Aukanaii stopping the sweep attempt from Slapajo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slapajo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aukanaii shoots in for a double leg but Slapajo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy left from Slapajo finds it's target.
Slapajo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aukanaii moves away.
Aukanaii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aukanaii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slapajo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aukanaii shoots in but Slapajo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aukanaii throws a series of punches but Slapajo avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapajo digs a good hook to Aukanaii's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slapajo stuns Aukanaii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slapajo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aukanaii takes one on the button.
Slapajo lands with a nice body punch.
Slapajo looks to throw the jab but Aukanaii is out of range.
Aukanaii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slapajo lands a jab-cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Slapajo there.
Eulle Slapajo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aukanaii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slapajo's corner calls for a 1-2. Slapajo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slapajo lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slapajo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aukanaii backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Slapajo. No joy for Aukanaii on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slapajo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slapajo.

Aukanaii is rocked!
Aukanaii ducks under a wild hook from Slapajo.
Oh Aukanaii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slapajo misses with a combination

and Aukanaii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aukanaii seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slapajo wants to stand and escape but Aukanaii is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slapajo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slapajo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aukanaii is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii prevents Slapajo from getting back to his feet.
Aukanaii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slapajo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aukanaii throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Aukanaii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Aukanaii has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slapajo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slapajo lands a really nice looking cross but Aukanaii seems unphased.
Slapajo throws a shot from downtown. Aukanaii moves away and avoids it.
Slapajo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aukanaii.
Slapajo misses the shot to the body.
Slapajo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Slapajo misses the target.
Slapajo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slapajo scores with a nice right hand.
Slapajo lunges at Aukanaii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aukanaii's hand.
Aukanaii looks to score with a jab to the body but Slapajo is just out of range.
Aukanaii tries to clinch but Slapajo moves out of range.
Aukanaii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slapajo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slapajo cracks Aukanaii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slapajo scores with a three punch combo!
Slapajo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aukanaii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slapajo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aukanaii throws a head kick but Slapajo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eulle Slapajo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eulle Slapajo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Slapajo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slapajo scores with a body shot.
Slapajo misses the shot to the body.
Slapajo throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by Slapajo.
Slapajo fails to land with a series of punches.
Slapajo throws a body punch but Aukanaii moves out of range.
Slapajo lands with an uppercut that bounces Aukanaii off the cage and back into rage.

Aukanaii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aukanaii scoring with punches and elbows.
Aukanaii working the ground and pound from side control.
Aukanaii lands a nice forearm strike.
Aukanaii scores with punches from side control.

Slapajo is rocked!
Aukanaii landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slapajo is still in real trouble! Can Aukanaii finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aukanaii lands a strong strike to the head of Slapajo. That's dazed him! Aukanaii looking to finish here. Slapajo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Aukanaii lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ano Aukanaii!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Couture
vs
Archer

182 cm
24
219 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sterling Archer!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Couture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Couture trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Archer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture striking from his own guard.
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Couture looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
Couture throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Archer gets to his feet. Couture looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Couture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Archer pinned against the cage. Archer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.

Couture gets a clinch.

Couture wants the takedown. Archer is fighting it off but Couture persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Archer's guard against the cage.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Couture stops Archer from standing up.
Archer wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
Couture is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to get back to his feet but Couture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Archer working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Couture content to stall in guard here.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couture pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer wants to sweep but Couture has passed to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Couture controlling the position from side mount.
Archer is pushing Couture's head away, looking to escape. Couture manages to hold on to the position though.
Couture just content to control the position.
Archer struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Archer tries to clinch but Couture moves away

so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Couture not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Couture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Couture sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Couture slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer wants to improve his position but Couture is controlling well.

Couture is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Archer is just riding it out for now. Couture eventually gives up the hold.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couture is working away from the top position though.
Archer wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Couture slows the pace down in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Couture counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Archer!
Couture with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries to hold on but Couture postures up.
Couture takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Couture wants to finish this one by submission but Archer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Couture.
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Couture has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Couture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Archer tries to reverse the position but Couture maintains control.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Couture controlling the pace for now.
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture controlling the position easily from mount.
Couture lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Couture 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Archer tries to clinch but Couture moves away

and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Archer wants to get back to his feet but Couture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.
Couture lands a couple of elbows.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Couture postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Archer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer looking to control.
Couture prevents Archer from getting back to his feet.
Couture 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.
Couture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Archer is trying to control the position but Couture postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Couture is stalling in the full guard.
Couture sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Randy Couture.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer darts in trying to clinch

and Couture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Couture trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Couture controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Sterling Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Archer wants to clinch but Couture slips to the side

so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Randy Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Couture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bakar Ben Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezio Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Khalifa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prodigy - Warrior's Dance. The key to victory for Bakar Ben Khalifa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ben Khalifa
vs
Castillo

173 cm
22
144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bakar Ben Khalifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezio Castillo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo dodges the punch combination from Ben Khalifa.
Ben Khalifa looks to land a combination but Castillo avoids it well.
Ben Khalifa tries to clinch but Castillo moves out of range.
Ben Khalifa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ben Khalifa duly obliges.
Ben Khalifa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ben Khalifa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ben Khalifa throws a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Ben Khalifa as Castillo shoots in.
Nice uppercut there from Ben Khalifa.
Good exchange - Ben Khalifa coming out on top.
Ben Khalifa scores with a nice strike.
Castillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ben Khalifa pinned against the cage. Ben Khalifa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ben Khalifa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Castillo 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.
Ben Khalifa is looking to stand up but Castillo isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ben Khalifa pushes Castillo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ben Khalifa scores with a leg kick.
Bakar Ben Khalifa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ben Khalifa scores with a jab to the head.
Castillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ben Khalifa is fending him off so far but Castillo persists. Nope, Ben Khalifa circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakar Ben Khalifa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Castillo.
Castillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ben Khalifa throws out the jab.
Castillo slips under a jab from Ben Khalifa.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ben Khalifa sprawls well. Ben Khalifa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Castillo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ben Khalifa misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Ben Khalifa as Castillo shoots in.
Castillo dives in and grabs Ben Khalifa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ben Khalifa pushes down on Castillo's head and hops out.

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

Ben Khalifa stands up.

Ben Khalifa clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Khalifa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castillo.
Castillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ben Khalifa pinned against the cage. Ben Khalifa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castillo looks gassed!
Ben Khalifa lands an overhand right.

Ben Khalifa clinches with his opponent.

Ben Khalifa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castillo shoots in but Ben Khalifa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castillo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ben Khalifa misses the jab.
Ben Khalifa throws a jab but it's blocked by Castillo.
Castillo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa is trying to get back to his feet.

Ben Khalifa sneaks out the side door and pushes Castillo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Castillo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castillo fails with the takedown.
Castillo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ben Khalifa counters with a left to the body.
Ben Khalifa cracks Castillo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ben Khalifa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castillo's head backwards.
Ben Khalifa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Ben Khalifa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ben Khalifa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo moves into full guard.
Ben Khalifa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castillo is proving hard to escape from.
Castillo working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Castillo working for a triangle but Ben Khalifa defends it easily.
Ben Khalifa wanted to stand there but Castillo had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bakar Ben Khalifa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ben Khalifa wants to clinch.
Castillo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ben Khalifa misses with a kick to the body.
Ben Khalifa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castillo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ben Khalifa throws a right hand that Castillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Castillo also avoids with ease.

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

Castillo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ben Khalifa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ben Khalifa wants to get back to his feet but Castillo drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Castillo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
Ben Khalifa is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa pushes Castillo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Castillo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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

Castillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Castillo trying to control but Ben Khalifa is having none of it.

Castillo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ben Khalifa is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa is working hard here to advance position.

Castillo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ben Khalifa manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Castillo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Castillo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castillo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ben Khalifa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Castillo's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Castillo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ben Khalifa is just riding it out for now. Castillo eventually gives up the hold.
Ben Khalifa tries to kick Castillo off but Castillo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ben Khalifa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castillo is working away from the top position though.
Castillo wants to control but Ben Khalifa is keeping him busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Ben Khalifa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castillo's half guard.
Castillo moves into full guard.

Castillo has his feet on Ben Khalifa's thighs here. He's pushed Ben Khalifa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ben Khalifa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezio Castillo!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Cek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cek comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. 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.

Cek
vs
Rebo

195 cm
23
287 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

225 cm
21
329 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakob Cek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tore Rebo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cek looks for the body kick but Rebo saw that one coming.
Jakob Cek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rebo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rebo digs a good hook to Cek's body.
Rebo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cek misses with a head kick.
Cek is breathing heavily.
Rebo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Jakob Cek has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rebo throws a series of punches but Cek moves out of range.
Rebo throws a one two combo.
Rebo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cek on the side of the head.
Rebo is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Cek hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tore Rebo!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Silk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayabusa comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm - Darude. Kaz Hayabusa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hayabusa
vs
Silk

180 cm
27
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

173 cm
26
153 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaz Hayabusa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Silk!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silk avoids a punch combination nicely.

Silk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hayabusa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silk thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silk tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayabusa is retaining full guard.

Silk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hayabusa has a closed guard, preventing Silk from standing up.

Hayabusa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silk is working Hayabusa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silk throwing strikes but missing.

Hayabusa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silk defends it easily.

Hayabusa working for a triangle but Silk defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hayabusa is working an open guard so Silk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hayabusa misses with a takedown attempt

so Silk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silk lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Silk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayabusa is breathing heavily.

Silk 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.
Silk throws a big right hand that misses.
Hayabusa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silk is one step ahead there.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing Silk from controlling successfully.

Hayabusa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silk wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hayabusa with a poor takedown
and Silk counters with a two punch combo.
Silk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayabusa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Silk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hayabusa's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silk wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Hayabusa has momentary wrist control but Silk slips an elbow through the middle.
Silk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayabusa's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayabusa is on top in guard.
Silk is looking to stand up but Hayabusa isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk looking for a sweep. Not yet Silk, not yet.
Silk trying to keep a closed guard but Hayabusa is proving a slippery customer.
Silk keeping full guard, as Hayabusa tries to pass.

Hayabusa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayabusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silk is keeping the position for now.
Hayabusa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silk keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silk shoots for a takedown but Hayabusa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

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

and Silk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silk.
Silk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hayabusa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silk is one step ahead there.

Hayabusa working for a triangle but Silk defends it easily.
Hayabusa looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayabusa, not yet.

Hayabusa working for a triangle but Silk defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayabusa working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Silk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hayabusa tries to roll over but Silk keeps him under control.
Hayabusa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silk distracts Hayabusa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Silk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Casey Silk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silk pushes down on Hayabusa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hayabusa gets full guard.
Silk trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa looking to control.

Hayabusa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silk passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hayabusa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silk pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayabusa is trying to get back to full guard.

Silk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Silk is working for a submission of some sort.
Hayabusa taking some punishment here, with Silk in his half guard.
Silk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hayabusa trying to control but Silk postures up.

Silk is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silk connects with a nice short shot to Hayabusa's temple.
Hayabusa is staying active underneath Silk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Silk stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hayabusa to get to his feet.
Hayabusa shoots and misses

and Silk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silk is thwarting Hayabusa's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Silk there.

Hayabusa looking for submissions off his back.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa tries to get to full guard but Silk has control of the leg.
Silk stops Hayabusa from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silk connects with a nice short shot to Hayabusa's temple.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hayabusa throws a series of punches but Silk moves out of range.
Silk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Silk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hayabusa is defending against the submission attempts here by Silk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hayabusa misses with a double jab

and Silk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hayabusa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Silk decides to stand and escape the position.
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!
Hayabusa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silk lands a glancing blow to the side of Hayabusa's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayabusa is defended easily by Silk.
Silk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hayabusa avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Silk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayabusa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silk.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayabusa moves out of range of the body kick from Silk.
Silk shoots in looking for a takedown. Hayabusa tries to sprawl out of it but Silk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hayabusa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaz Hayabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silk tries for a takedown but Hayabusa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hayabusa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hayabusa has his takedown stuffed
and Silk counters with an inside leg kick.
Hayabusa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silk as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayabusa is defended easily by Silk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Silk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hayabusa is trying to defend but Silk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silk wants to control but Hayabusa is keeping him busy.
Hayabusa tries to get to full guard but Silk has control of the leg.
Silk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hayabusa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hayabusa.
Hayabusa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silk manages to get himself to full guard.
Silk looking for a sweep. Not yet Silk, not yet.

Hayabusa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Silk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayabusa is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa tries to free his leg and advance position but Silk is retaining full guard.
Hayabusa trying to control but Silk is working from the bottom.
Silk wants to stand up but Hayabusa is controlling him.
Silk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayabusa is one step ahead there.
Hayabusa advances position into side control!

Hayabusa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hayabusa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silk is trying to stand.
Hayabusa is trying to control the action in half guard but Silk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silk wants to get back to full guard.
Hayabusa trying to pass the guard but Silk defending well.

Hayabusa stands up out of the half guard.
Silk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayabusa tries for a takedown but Silk circles away easily
and Silk counters with a right hand to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hayabusa.

Hayabusa stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Silk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa wants to get back to his feet but Silk is holding on tight.
Hayabusa won't let Silk get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Silk is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayabusa has a good base and remains in mount.
Hayabusa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hayabusa prevents Silk from getting the reversal.
Silk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Hayabusa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silk manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Hayabusa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hayabusa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaz Hayabusa clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silk connects with a right hand. Hayabusa shakes it off.
Hayabusa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silk counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayabusa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silk.
Silk cracks a nice hook into Hayabusa's ribs.
Hayabusa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayabusa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silk.
Hayabusa shoots in and drives through. Silk sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa with a lazy takedown attempt

and Silk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hayabusa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silk breaks from Hayabusa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hayabusa is trying desperately to improve position.
Hayabusa tries to lock up and control but Silk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hayabusa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Silk prevents Hayabusa from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silk landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silk wants to control the pace but Hayabusa is squirming around nicely.
Hayabusa is looking to get to half guard.
Silk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hayabusa's face.

Silk looking to secure an arm triangle but Hayabusa defends it well.
Hayabusa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hayabusa tries to reverse the position but Silk maintains control.
Silk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hayabusa tries to hold on but Silk postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa tries to buck Silk off but he can't manage it.
Silk lands a big elbow.
Silk lands a big elbow.
Hayabusa is working to get back to half guard.

Silk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hayabusa is surviving well by controlling Silk's body position as best he can.
Hayabusa is desperately trying to improve his position but Silk has a good base and remains in mount.

Silk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hayabusa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

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.
Silk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hayabusa is trying desperately to improve position.
Silk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hayabusa?
Hayabusa gets back to half guard.
Hayabusa wants to control but Silk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hayabusa wants to improve his position but Silk is controlling well.
Silk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hayabusa wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Silk dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Silk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hayabusa tries to bench press Silk off him but Silk keeps the position.
Hayabusa is not content to let Silk control the position.
Hayabusa is trying to improve his position.
Silk is looking to take a break and control but Hayabusa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hayabusa to see if he's OK.
Hayabusa is trying to improve his position.
Hayabusa regains half guard.
Silk throwing shots but Hayabusa is blocking nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hayabusa tries for a takedown but Silk circles away easily

and Silk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hayabusa won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa is not content to let Silk control the position.
Hayabusa is pushing Silk's head away, looking to escape. Silk manages to hold on to the position though.
Hayabusa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Silk stands up.

Hayabusa gets the takedown into side control.

Hayabusa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hayabusa's best efforts.

Hayabusa seems to be looking for submissions.
Hayabusa wants to pass the guard but Silk is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silk is trying to stand up here but Hayabusa is controlling him well.
Silk is trying to get back to full guard.
Silk is refusing to be controlled, as Hayabusa sits in half guard.

Silk is defending against the submission attempts here by Hayabusa.
Silk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silk.
Hayabusa wants to pass the guard but Silk is keeping the position.
Silk is pulling down on Hayabusa's head. It's preventing any offense from Hayabusa, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Silk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayabusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silk is keeping the position for now.
Silk is looking to stand up but Hayabusa isn't so interested in that idea.
Hayabusa passes Silk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hayabusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silk is keeping the position for now.
Silk is trying to keep Hayabusa in close.
Hayabusa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayabusa manages to get himself to full guard.

Hayabusa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hayabusa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silk wants to stand but Hayabusa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaz Hayabusa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casey Silk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silk wants to stand but Hayabusa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Silk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Silk!
Casey Silk is the new featherweight champion!

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Main event

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

Norris
vs
Keyes

189 cm
24
265 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
260 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Norris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, London Keyes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keyes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keyes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norris on the side of the head.
Norris wants to clinch up but Keyes keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Keyes.
Norris throws a combination that misses
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris clinches but Keyes breaks the clinch
and Keyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keyes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Keyes misses the target.
Keyes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keyes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Keyes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keyes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Keyes counters with a left to the body.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Keyes lands a jab to the head.
Norris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keyes.
Norris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keyes rushes Norris with punches - Norris moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Norris goes down! Keyes follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). London Keyes!
London Keyes is the new heavyweight champion!