SPFC 35: Greco vs Morrison PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Carson
vs
Gomez

174 cm
22
163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
161 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Gomez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Carson.
A swing and a miss from Carson.
Carson throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Carson scores with a four punch combination!
Carson throws a combination. Gomez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carson's waist but Carson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomez off to one side.
Carson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Gomez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carson drops Gomez with a big left hand! Gomez is injured, injured bad! Carson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Carson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Kobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Kobra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Wright's chin.

Kobra
vs
Wright

195 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobra which made him look bad.
Kobra throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobra. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobra tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Kobra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobra tries to clinch up.
Wright avoids the head kick by Kobra.
A swing and a miss from Kobra.
Kobra tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobra throws out the jab.
Wright slips a straight right by Kobra.
Kobra lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra misses with a few strikes there.
Kobra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Wright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kobra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wright with the ground and pound but Kobra regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kobra is trying to control but can't.
Kobra is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kobra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kobra's head.
Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kobra misses with the combination.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Wright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wright throwing strikes but missing.
Wright landing with the ground and pound.
Kobra controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Kobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
Kobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kobra loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Kobra connects with the punch.
Kobra looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobra.
Kobra misses with a looping left.
King Kobra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright walks into a jab.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobra loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kobra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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.
Kobra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kobra wants to clinch.
Kobra throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobra which made him look bad.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Kobra.
Kobra throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.

Wright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wright working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wright works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kobra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobra.
Kobra throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobra misses with a straight right.
Kobra throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Kobra lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wright slips a straight right by Kobra.
Wright fails with the takedown.
A big right from Kobra misses.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
King Kobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wright.
Kobra scoring well with a low kick there.
Kobra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kobra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright fails with the takedown.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Kobra.
Good shot there by Kobra.
Kobra lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
Kobra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jake Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kobra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kobra throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Kobra. No joy for Wright on that attempt.
A jab from Kobra finds it's way through Wright's defenses.
Kobra throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Kobra connects with a jab.
A jab from Kobra misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright blocks a jab.
A big left from Kobra misses.
Wright slips under a jab from Kobra.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kobra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kobra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright staying out of range there.
Kobra throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Kobra throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kobra circles away.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Wright slips a jab from Kobra.
Kobra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kobra avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kobra throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kobra misses with a looping left.
Kobra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobra throws out the jab.
Kobra lands the left hand.
Kobra thows a left - swing and a miss!
King Kobra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kobra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Kobra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Wright decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kobra is doing well to control the position and prevent Wright from advancing to side control.
Wright trying to mount his opponent but Kobra defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Kobra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kobra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wright is working away from the top position though.
Wright trying to mount his opponent but Kobra defends it.
Kobra holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Kobra dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kobra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobra misses the target.
Wright blocks a jab.
Kobra tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Kobra thows a left - swing and a miss!

Wright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kobra to the mat! Kobra manages to get full guard.
Kobra managing to control the position.
Kobra trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright thows a big elbow that misses.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wright distracts Kobra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kobra seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kobra is trying to keep Wright in close.

That's two 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.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kobra holds on and takes a little breather.
Kobra trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of King Kobra.
Kobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobra.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Kobra.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wright slips under a jab.
Kobra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Kobra as he connects with a hook.
Kobra lands with a thumping leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wright.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes there by Wright.
Wright postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobra is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Wright misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wright is trying to ground and pound but Kobra uses the momentary lack of control by Wright to regain half guard.
Wright thows a huge punch but Kobra dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Wright.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Stojakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojakovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mutant Cunt Sniffer by Venetian Snares. 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.

Penn
vs
Stojakovic

175 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

182 cm
22
151 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tibor Stojakovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stojakovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stojakovic throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Penn throws a head kick but Stojakovic moves out of range.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Stojakovic sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penn misses with a double jab
and Stojakovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn walks into a jab.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Penn throws a low kick, looking for Stojakovic's leg but Stojakovic calmly moves out of range.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stojakovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Stojakovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stojakovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Penn throws a series of punches but Stojakovic moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojakovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stojakovic tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stojakovic to the ground. Stojakovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stojakovic but Stojakovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn shoots in but Stojakovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stojakovic.
Penn has his takedown stuffed
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Stojakovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Stojakovic pushes him off.

Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stojakovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stojakovic is trying to improve his position.

Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic is trying to buck Penn off.
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Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stojakovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stojakovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stojakovic tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Stojakovic wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stojakovic kicks off Penn and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stojakovic misses.
Stojakovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Penn off the cage and back into rage.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stojakovic jabs at Penn's body.
Stojakovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Stojakovic moves out of range easily.
Penn tries to clinch up but Stojakovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Stojakovic lands an overhand right.
Stojakovic lands a slapping body shot.
Stojakovic throws a push kick but Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Stojakovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojakovic is trying to stand.
Stojakovic gets full guard.
Stojakovic wants to sweep but no luck.

Stojakovic has his feet on Penn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn walks into a left hand.
Stojakovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Stojakovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stojakovic lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stojakovic scores with a punch to the head.
Stojakovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stojakovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stojakovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stojakovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stojakovic lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
Stojakovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stojakovic throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Stojakovic throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Stojakovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Penn should have avoided that one.
Stojakovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stojakovic scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Stojakovic as Penn shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stojakovic lands a jab to the nose.
Stojakovic missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left and a right from Stojakovic both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojakovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stojakovic lands with a nice combination. Penn backs away looking to recover.
Stojakovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stojakovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Stojakovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Penn is rocked!
Craig Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stojakovic drops Penn with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Penn! Stojakovic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Tibor Stojakovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Trevor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OToole's entrance music is Ænema. A fine choice. Trevor has chosen Can't Not Be Feelin Dis as his entrance music. Cory Trevor has the eye of the tiger tonight.

OToole
vs
Trevor

160 cm
22
136 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

194 cm
21
133 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean OToole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cory Trevor!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - OToole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OToole tries to clinch but Trevor moves out of range.
Trevor swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trevor.
OToole wants to clinch up but Trevor keeps it at a distance.
OToole tries to clinch up.
OToole tries to clinch but Trevor is having none of it.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trevor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OToole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Trevor gets the takedown into side control.
Trevor landing strikes.
Trevor controlling from side mount.
Trevor blocks the strikes from OToole.

Trevor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
OToole gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor controlling from the full mount.
Trevor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trevor wants to control the pace but OToole is squirming around nicely.

Trevor working for a guillotine from mount but OToole is in no mood to give up.
Trevor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Trevor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
OToole flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Trevor blocks OToole's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Trevor content just to control the position here.
Trevor tries to control but OToole wriggling away.
OToole on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OToole tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
OToole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
OToole wants to get back to full guard.
Trevor is trying to control the action in half guard but OToole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trevor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trevor wants to take a breather but OToole is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cory Trevor.
OToole tries to clinch there but Trevor circles away.

OToole gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trevor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Trevor wants to control from the top but OToole keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
OToole keeping moving, preventing Trevor from controlling successfully.
Trevor connects with a couple of short punches.
OToole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OToole throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
OToole is striking off his back. Trevor thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Trevor trying to control the action but OToole is working from the bottom.
OToole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
OToole fails with an attempt to clinch.
OToole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sean OToole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OToole moves in looking to clinch but Trevor pushes him off.

That's four 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.
OToole wants to clinch.
Trevor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OToole as he avoids it easily.
OToole wants to clinch.
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trevor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OToole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trevor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sean OToole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trevor circles away from the clinch attempt.
OToole tries to clinch but Trevor moves out of range.
OToole wants to clinch up but Trevor keeps it at a distance.
OToole wants to clinch.
OToole tries to clinch there but Trevor circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Trevor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Trevor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trevor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OToole as he avoids it easily.
Trevor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OToole.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trevor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trevor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trevor circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Trevor with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - OToole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OToole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trevor.
Sean OToole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Trevor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trevor circles away from the clinch attempt.
OToole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OToole is looking to clinch but Trevor is avoiding it.
OToole tries to clinch up.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch but Trevor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole fails with an attempt to clinch.
OToole wants to clinch up but Trevor keeps it at a distance.
Trevor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trevor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OToole tries to clinch but Trevor moves out of range.
Trevor keeps the fight on the outside.
Trevor shoots in for a takedown but OToole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OToole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trevor is defended easily by OToole.
OToole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Trevor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming OToole to the mat! OToole manages to get full guard.
OToole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Trevor wants to control from the top but OToole keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Trevor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trevor advances to half guard.
Trevor not doing much here.
OToole is staying active underneath Trevor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trevor controlling the action here.
OToole throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Trevor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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. Trevor connects with a nice short shot to OToole's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole punching from the bottom.
OToole punching from the bottom.
Trevor is looking to take a break and control but OToole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trevor lands a high kick!
OToole tries to clinch up but Trevor circles away and keeps his distance.
Trevor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OToole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Trevor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Trevor trying to control the action but OToole is working from the bottom.
OToole is looking to get back to full guard here but Trevor has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trevor wants to finish this one by submission but OToole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trevor.
Trevor blocks OToole's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Trevor blocks OToole's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Trevor trying to control but OToole is having none of it.
Trevor looking to control and managing it successfully.
OToole is in a horrible position here. Trevor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Trevor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trevor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OToole wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - OToole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trevor keeps the fight on the outside.
OToole slaps away a takedown attempt from Trevor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Trevor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. OToole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
OToole keeping moving, preventing Trevor from controlling successfully.
Trevor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OToole kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Trevor trying to control but OToole is working from the bottom.
Trevor forces his way into half guard.
Trevor trying to control from half guard but OToole is working away.
Trevor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OToole missing with punches from the bottom.
OToole is staying active underneath Trevor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OToole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trevor on the ground.
Trevor passes to full mount!
Sean OToole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Trevor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but OToole manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Trevor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trevor just content to control the position.
OToole striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Trevor trying to control the action but OToole is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cory Trevor.
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trevor tries for a takedown but OToole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
OToole is looking to clinch.
OToole moves out of range of the body kick.
Cory Trevor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole throws a lazy head kick

and Trevor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Trevor stays in close to OToole's body and controls the position.

OToole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trevor is aware though and is defending well.
Trevor stays in close to OToole's body and controls the position.
Trevor looking to pass the guard.
OToole is striking but Trevor is not phased and passes to half guard.
OToole tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OToole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OToole throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
OToole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Trevor controlling the action here.
OToole throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Trevor manages to pass to side control.
OToole being controlled for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cory Trevor.
OToole wants to clinch
and Trevor counters with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Trevor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trevor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Trevor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jerry cornelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blitzkrieg Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cornelius comes into the arena with Jump Around -House of Pain blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Friedhelm's choice of entrance music: "Du Hast" by Rammstein. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

cornelius
vs
Friedhelm

176 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

160 cm
26
155 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jerry cornelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blitzkrieg Friedhelm!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cornelius walks into a straight right hand from Friedhelm.
cornelius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
cornelius throws an overhand right that lands on Friedhelm's shoulder, as Friedhelm tries to avoid the shot.
Friedhelm fails to land with a series of punches.
Friedhelm misses with a body shot.
cornelius misses with a hook. Friedhelm ducked under it nicely.
Friedhelm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friedhelm there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Blitzkrieg Friedhelm has been cut.
cornelius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Friedhelm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
cornelius misses with a straight right.
Friedhelm connects with a right hand. cornelius shakes it off.

cornelius is rocked!
Friedhelm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Friedhelm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh cornelius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
cornelius throws a looping overhand right but Friedhelm ducks down to avoid it.
Friedhelm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping cornelius at a distance.
cornelius seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
cornelius loads up on a big right hand but Friedhelm slips the punch.
cornelius swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Friedhelm to counter with a crisp jab.
cornelius is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Friedhelm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Friedhelm lands a body shot.
Friedhelm throws a shot from downtown. cornelius moves away and avoids it.
Friedhelm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but cornelius moves away.
Friedhelm misses with a jab to the body
and cornelius counters with a left and a right that stings Friedhelm.
Friedhelm misses with a jab, cross combination.
BOOM! Friedhelm lands a beautiful left hook that drops cornelius. cornelius tries to recover but Friedhelm is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and cornelius lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blitzkrieg Friedhelm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Therman Goodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodson comes to the cage accompanied by The fire burns by killswitch engage. Rambo has chosen Ride of the Valkyries as his entrance music. John Rambo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Goodson
vs
Rambo

186 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

176 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Therman Goodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodson shoots in for a takedown but Rambo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodson swinging wildly here.
Rambo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goodson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goodson shoots in but Rambo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Therman Goodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rambo lands a left and a right that send Goodson crashing to the mat, dazed. Rambo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Goodson is rocked!

It looks like Therman Goodson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Are you kidding me?! Rambo ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Goodson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Rambo!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Donovan DeAntonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeAntonio's entrance music is "Psychosocial" by Slipknot. A fine choice. Donovan DeAntonio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

DeAntonio
vs
Aldo

170 cm
22
172 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovan DeAntonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Aldo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by DeAntonio.

DeAntonio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aldo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aldo manages to get back to half guard.
Aldo trying to control here.
Aldo missing with punches from the bottom.
Aldo missing with punches from the bottom.
Aldo gets back to full guard.
DeAntonio trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Aldo looking for a guillotine here but DeAntonio defends easily.
Aldo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DeAntonio is squirming around, avoiding Aldo's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeAntonio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aldo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Aldo looking to control but DeAntonio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aldo moves to take his opponent's back.
Aldo is not going to allow DeAntonio to sit and survive in this position.
Aldo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

DeAntonio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aldo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeAntonio is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
DeAntonio is in bad spot here.
Aldo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting DeAntonio!
DeAntonio wants to get back to his feet.
DeAntonio is breathing heavily.
Aldo is looking to control DeAntonio but DeAntonio is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Aldo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aldo loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can DeAntonio hold on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo doesn't have the hooks in and DeAntonio manages to turn into his guard.

Aldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeAntonio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeAntonio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeAntonio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aldo striking off his back but it's not causing DeAntonio any problems.

Aldo working for a triangle but DeAntonio defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeAntonio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeAntonio tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeAntonio has a takedown stuffed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
DeAntonio shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan DeAntonio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo scores with a sloppy right hand. DeAntonio should have avoided that one.

It looks like Donovan DeAntonio has been cut.
Aldo wants to land a leg kick but DeAntonio is out of range.
Donovan DeAntonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeAntonio checks a leg kick.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donovan DeAntonio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeAntonio shoots in looking for a takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but DeAntonio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeAntonio but DeAntonio pushes him off and we're back to square one.

DeAntonio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aldo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aldo gets back to full guard.

Aldo pushes a forearm under DeAntonio's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, DeAntonio is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Aldo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

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

Greco
vs
Morrison

185 cm
20
207 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

StarDust. Cosmic Creations.

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sambo Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Morrison!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morrison.

Greco scores a takedown into full mount!
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
Morrison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Greco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greco pulls Morrison in to control the position.

Greco is working an open guard so Morrison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morrison with a poor takedown

and Greco counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Greco scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Greco connects with a decent elbow.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Greco is putting a hurting on Morrison here, landing some big shots from side control.
Greco working the body and head with strikes.
Greco works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Greco lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morrison down.

Morrison is rocked!
Greco in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Morrison looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Greco turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sambo Greco!