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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Barrera (ranked 5291 p4p, 468 weight class) and Zed Calisto (ranked 24176 p4p, 529 weight class). Zed Calisto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Barrera
vs
Calisto

172 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Shade Tree 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zed Calisto!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barrera shoots in for a double leg but Calisto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calisto misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Calisto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barrera - the referee stops the clock and Calisto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barrera. Calisto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Calisto fails to land the takedown.
Barrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calisto circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calisto defends well and Barrera ends up having to push Calisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calisto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrera but Barrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barrera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calisto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calisto throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calisto throws a sloppy head kick and Barrera moves out of range easily.
Calisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barrera.

Barrera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Calisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calisto pulls Barrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Barrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barrera wants to control from the top but Calisto keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Calisto has his feet on Barrera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Barrera moves out of range of the body kick from Calisto.
Calisto shoots in for a double leg but Barrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calisto looks to land a combination but Barrera avoids it well.
Calisto throws a nice looking combination but Barrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!

Barrera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Calisto to the ground. Barrera is now in Calisto's guard.

Calisto kicks Barrera off and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calisto.
Calisto looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Calisto. No joy for Barrera on that attempt.
Calisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calisto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrera but Barrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Calisto. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Barrera gets to his feet - Calisto follows without any prompting.
Calisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Calisto as Barrera shoots in.

Barrera drives through and clinches with Calisto against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera stalling against the cage.
Calisto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barrera walks away with a smile on his face. Calisto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Calisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calisto looks for the body kick but Barrera saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zed Calisto 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.

Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rick Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calisto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barrera defends well and Calisto ends up having to push Barrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barrera swinging wildly here.

Barrera rushes Calisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barrera wants a takedown.

Barrera breaks the clinch.
Calisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calisto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barrera tries to avoid it but Calisto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barrera to the ground. Barrera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calisto misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calisto moves out of range as Barrera strikes.
Calisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrera misses with a takedown attempt - Calisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Barrera has one foot on Calisto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Calisto misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Barrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Calisto is breathing heavily.
Barrera looks to land a body kick but Calisto moved away.
Calisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calisto misses with a takedown

and Barrera moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calisto tries to pull guard but Barrera holds him up against the cage and eventually Calisto drops back down to his feet.
Barrera is trying to pull guard but Calisto has him pressed against the cage.
Barrera wants a takedown.
Calisto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barrera is trying to pull guard but Calisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Calisto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barrera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calisto is keeping busy.
Barrera can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calisto is trying to break the clinch but Barrera has him pressed against the cage.
Calisto working hard to break the clinch.
Calisto can't break the clinch.
Calisto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calisto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Barrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zed Calisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calisto throws a push kick but Barrera slaps the foot to one side.

Barrera moves into the clinch.
Barrera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calisto gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calisto tries to circle away but Barrera has him pinned against the cage.

Barrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calisto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrera avoids it really well and circles away.

Calisto tries to keep at a distance but Barrera has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Barrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Barrera dominated that second round.
That's time! Barrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Calisto throws a right and a left that Barrera avoids nicely.
Calisto goes for a double leg but Barrera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barrera continues to drive forward.
Calisto throws a half hearted mid kick.

Barrera clinches with his opponent.
Calisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
Barrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calisto's efforts to push away.
Barrera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calisto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Calisto is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calisto fails to pull guard.
Calisto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barrera is defending well.
Rick Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zed Calisto.
Calisto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calisto is trying to drag Barrera to the mat but Barrera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Calisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calisto has had enough of the clinch but Barrera keeps him there for the moment.
Calisto lands a right hand.
Calisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Barrera avoids the damage to the body.
Calisto can't break the clinch.
Barrera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Calisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrera has him pressed against the cage.
Barrera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calisto smiles and moves away.
Calisto connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera wants to clinch up but Calisto keeps it at a distance.
Barrera tries to clinch but Calisto moves out of range.
A punch combination from Barrera misses.
Calisto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barrera rather than just go for the knockout.

Calisto clinches up with Barrera and pushes him back against the cage.
Barrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calisto after a bit of a struggle.
Calisto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Barrera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Calisto uses from the top position.
Barrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barrera is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calisto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Calisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calisto forces his way into half guard.
Calisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barrera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barrera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calisto.
Calisto controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calisto.

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.
Calisto throwing shots but Barrera is blocking nicely.
Calisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barrera tries to roll over but Calisto keeps him under control.
Calisto not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calisto shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrera sprawls well. He's pushed Calisto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Calisto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zed Calisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Calisto 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zed Calisto!
Zed Calisto very nearly forgot to thank Shade Tree Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Stevens (ranked 3355 p4p, 355 weight class) and Ray Wells (ranked 24807 p4p, 535 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stevens
vs
Wells

179 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Shade Tree Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lewis Stevens !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Wells!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells misses with a takedown attempt

and Stevens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wells looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevens pushes Wells back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Stevens .
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wells.
Wells has his takedown stuffed

and Stevens counters by clinching up.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Wells.
Stevens effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stevens has Wells pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stevens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wells tumbling to the mat - Stevens dives into Wells's guard.
Wells wants to get back to his feet but Stevens passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stevens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stevens stops Wells from getting back to his feet.
Wells won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens trying to control the action but Wells is working from the bottom.
Wells is looking to control Stevens 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wells avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control but Wells is keeping him busy.
Stevens wants to pass to mount but Wells is defending the position.
Wells is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Stevens decides to stand and escape the position.
Wells shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Stevens throws a big counter combination but Wells scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Wells rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.

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

Stevens moves into the clinch.

Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Wells with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stevens counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevens has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wells clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wells showing good submission defense here.
Wells wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens trying to control momentarily.
Stevens has good solid back control here.
Stevens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Stevens controlling the position well here. Wells rolled but Stevens kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stevens looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Stevens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wells tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Wells ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Wells gets tackled into the cage by Stevens . Stevens maintains the clinch.
Stevens lands a nice elbow.

Stevens jumps guard and drags Wells to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wells can do to turn this around?

Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wells defends well.
Stevens thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've been informed that Wells has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Stevens throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wells doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wells manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wells throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens 's brow.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wells can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wells can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wells wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Wells missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wells in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two 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.

Wells got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wells has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens 's legs - danger averted.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Stevens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wells looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Wells persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.

Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Wells.
Wells being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wells tries to break free but Stevens pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens effectively controlling the action here.
Wells is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Stevens manages to break the clinch.

Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Wells won't allow it.
Wells tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Wells is staying active underneath Stevens , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is stalling here. Wells is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stevens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wells has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wells throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stevens works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wells thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.

Stevens has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wells is on him like a limpet, forcing Stevens back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Stevens dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wells tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wells somewhat.

Stevens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Stevens 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Wells. Wells gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Wells.

Wells tries to keep at a distance but Stevens has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens connects with a knee to the head.
Wells is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
Stevens avoiding damage.
Stevens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stevens misses with a knee to the head.
Wells tries to pull guard but Stevens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Stevens breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevens landing knees to the head.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wells avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Stevens to work.

Wells drags the fight down to the ground.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Wells avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens won't allow Wells to sweep him here.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wells swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens passes Wells's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stevens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wells regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stevens .
Stevens stands up over Wells, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens is looking to pass into half guard but Wells pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wells is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells throwing strikes but missing.

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

Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wells.
Wells trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wells trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Stevens !
Lewis Stevens made sure to mention his sponsor, Shade Tree Nutrition in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bomba (ranked 5535 p4p, 402 weight class) and Umayr Gunn (ranked 5294 p4p, 380 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bomba
vs
Gunn

191 cm
16
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Shade Tree Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Bomba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Umayr Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gunn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Bomba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bomba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to avoid it but Bomba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunn to the ground. Gunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bomba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Gunn has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bomba closes the distance and clinches up with Gunn, looking for a takedown. Bomba pushes Gunn against the cage but Gunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bomba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Bomba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn leaves Bomba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bomba fails with the takedown

and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunn moves into the clinch.
Bomba fails to pull guard.
Bomba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunn is defending well for now.

Gunn breaks from the clinch.

Gunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bomba wants to stall.

Bomba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gunn instigates a clinch.

Gunn breaks from the clinch.

Gunn takes the fight into the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Chuck Bomba has been cut.
Bomba is breathing heavily.
Bomba is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.
Gunn scores with a body shot.
Gunn scores with a hook to the body. Bomba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Umayr Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.

Gunn closes the distance and clinches.

Gunn breaks from the clinch.

Gunn moves into the clinch.

Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gunn moves into range and clinches up with Bomba.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Gunn both land. Nice combination.

Gunn moves into the clinch.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.

Gunn gets a clinch.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.

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

Bomba is rocked!

Chuck Bomba's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gunn pushes Bomba up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Bomba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bomba seems to have got his legs back now.
Bomba could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gunn fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bomba square on the jaw! Damn, Bomba is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Umayr Gunn!
Umayr Gunn is the new heavyweight champion!
Umayr Gunn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.