Big Island - 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mongo Martensite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenzo Sukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martensite comes to the cage accompanied by the Hellacopters - (Gotta Get Some Action) Now! . Jenzo Sukka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Martensite
vs
Sukka

175 cm
22
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

172 cm
24
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mongo Martensite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jenzo Sukka!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martensite fails to land the takedown.
Sukka misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martensite.
Sukka lands a high kick!

Martensite shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martensite showed some decent athleticism there.
Martensite missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Martensite seems to be looking for submissions.
Sukka wants to get back to his feet.
Sukka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sukka wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martensite sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sukka defending well though.
Sukka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jenzo Sukka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sukka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sukka wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mongo Martensite. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martensite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sukka throws a right and a left that Martensite avoids nicely.
Sukka throws a nice looking combination but Martensite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenzo Sukka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sukka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martensite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sukka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martensite somewhat.
Sukka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martensite's sensitive parts.
Jenzo Sukka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martensite.
Martensite is breathing heavily.
Sukka misses with a double jab.
Martensite avoids the head kick by Sukka.
Horrible takedown by Martensite or perhaps it was just good defense by Sukka which made him look bad.
Martensite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sukka can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Sukka.
Martensite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sukka is fending him off so far but Martensite persists. Nope, Sukka circles away and we're back to standing.
Sukka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martensite.
Sukka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Martensite or perhaps it was just good defense by Sukka which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukka misses with a two punch combination.
Sukka throws a head kick but Martensite moves out of range.
Sukka misses with a kick to the body.
Martensite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sukka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martensite somewhat.
Sukka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sukka throws a head kick that half lands.

Martensite closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martensite lands in his opponent's guard.
Martensite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martensite scoring with some ground and pound.
Martensite landing some decent shots from guard.
Sukka wants to stand but Martensite is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martensite.
Martensite advances to half guard.
Martensite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sukka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Martensite there.
Martensite not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Martensite there.
Sukka is looking to escape.
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. Martensite connects with a nice short shot to Sukka's temple.
Martensite winds up and cracks Sukka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martensite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martensite looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sukka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martensite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martensite passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sukka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martensite fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sukka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Martensite with the ground and pound from mount.
Martensite scoring with strikes but Sukka is staying in there.
Martensite lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Martensite.

Sukka is rocked!
Martensite unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sukka wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Martensite celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mongo Martensite!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Nuttall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moore
vs
Nuttall

190 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

196 cm
21
240 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very flexible

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Nuttall!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore fails with the takedown.
Nuttall misses with a two punch combination.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Nuttall pushes him off.

Moore darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Nuttall actively working from the bottom here.

Moore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moore is keen to just control but Nuttall is a slippery customer.

Nuttall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.

Nuttall actively working from the bottom here.
Moore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nuttall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Moore seems content to control.

Nuttall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Nuttall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Moore 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.

Nuttall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Moore is working for a kimura but Nuttall is defending it quite comfortably.
Moore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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.
Moore is trying to control the action in half guard but Nuttall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Nuttall actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Nuttall is staying active underneath Moore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Tommy Moore has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nuttall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore looks to land a combination but Nuttall avoids it well.
Tommy Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuttall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nuttall off to one side.
Nuttall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Moore counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nuttall!
Nuttall is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nuttall looks gassed!
Moore wants to control the pace but Nuttall is squirming around nicely.
Moore scoring with strikes but Nuttall is staying in there.
Nuttall wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Moore controlling from mount.
Nuttall tries to reverse the position but Moore maintains control.
Nuttall is trying to reverse the position but instead Moore has taken his back - oops!
What can Nuttall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Moore has the hooks in. Nuttall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Nuttall hold on?! Moore is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Moore controlling the positon.
Moore tries to get the hooks in deep but Nuttall pushed the leg off.
Nuttall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuttall is trying to stand back up.

Moore is persistently looking for the submission but Nuttall is defending it well.
Moore controlling well, preventing Nuttall from escaping the position.
Moore is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Nuttall up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Moore 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.

Moore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuttall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nuttall with a lazy takedown attempt

and Moore counters with a takedown into side control.
Moore controlling from side mount.
Nuttall is not content to let Moore control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore advances to mount.
Nuttall wants to control but Moore is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nuttall is working to get back to half guard.
Moore trying to control but Nuttall is having none of it.
Nuttall is working to get back to half guard.
Moore tries to control but Nuttall wriggling away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nuttall wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

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.
Moore keeps control of the position easily here as Nuttall tries to buck him off.
Moore has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moore doesn't have the hooks in and Nuttall manages to turn into his guard.
Moore has a closed guard, preventing Nuttall from standing up.

We're going to have a standup here because Tommy Moore wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Moore tries for a takedown but Nuttall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moore fails with the takedown
and Nuttall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from Nuttall.

It looks like Tommy Moore has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuttall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nuttall shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nuttall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuttall throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Nuttall fails to land the takedown.
Tommy Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Moore enables Nuttall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nuttall is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuttall won't allow Moore to sweep him here.
Moore wants to stand but Nuttall is controlling the position.

Nuttall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nuttall, into his guard.
Nuttall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.

Nuttall is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nuttall working for a triangle but Moore defends it easily.
Moore trying to control but Nuttall is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Nuttall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Moore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Moore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nuttall sprawls well initially but Moore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nuttall is looking to improve his position.
Moore trying to control the pace.

Nuttall looking for submissions off his back.

Nuttall is defending against the submission attempts here by Moore.
Moore is taking a breather. Nuttall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuttall wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Nuttall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moore.

Nuttall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tommy Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Moore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Nuttall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.
Nuttall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Nuttall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Nuttall looking for submissions off his back.
Moore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Moore is working for a kimura but Nuttall is defending it quite comfortably.

Nuttall looking for submissions off his back.
Moore is trying to control. Nuttall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moore keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nuttall for as long as he can get away with.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Nuttall actively working from the bottom here.

Nuttall actively working from the bottom here.
Moore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore trying to control from half guard but Nuttall is working away.

Moore is working for a kimura but Nuttall is defending it quite comfortably.
It looks like Moore is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Nuttall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuttall is not content to let Moore control the position.

Nuttall looking for submissions off his back.
Moore seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Nuttall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Nuttall actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Moore!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Rando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Maracic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dan Rando has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rando
vs
Maracic

184 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

177 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Rando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Maracic!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rando connects with a high kick.

It looks like Joe Maracic has been cut.
Rando rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maracic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Maracic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Maracic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maracic wants to control but Rando is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maracic tries for a kimura but Rando is defending well.

Maracic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maracic grinds an elbow into Rando's temple.
Maracic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Maracic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maracic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rando is not content to let Maracic control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maracic is trying to get an arm triangle but Rando is defending well.
Maracic cracks Rando with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maracic taking a break here but Rando is having none of it and regains half guard.

Maracic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rando doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maracic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maracic is trying to control. Rando wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Maracic is looking for a kimura here.
Maracic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rando's head.

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.

Maracic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maracic passes to full mount!
Maracic moves to the back.
Rando is trying to get back to his feet but Maracic has full control of the position and if anything, Rando has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Maracic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Maracic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rando has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Maracic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Maracic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Maracic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maracic is looking to take a break and control but Rando is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maracic swings around for an armbar but Rando sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maracic's guard.

Maracic is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rando rolls with it to try and escape but Maracic cranks on the arm and Rando is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Maracic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Antonio Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stuart Mill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Antonio Lopez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Stuart Mill's chin.

Antonio Lopez
vs
Stuart Mill

185 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Antonio Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Stuart Mill!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Mill. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Mill moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mill pinned against the cage. Mill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Antonio Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez dives in and grabs Mill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mill pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mill circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill works the jab nicely.

It looks like Juan Antonio Lopez has been cut.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mill as he jumps to the side.

Mill moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez looking for a takedown.
Lopez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mill - that landed with a thud.
Mill pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mill obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mill lands an elbow inside that Lopez shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Mill.

Lopez tumbles to the floor! Mill threw a big shot that dropped him and now Mill is on top looking to finish! Lopez has guard but can he survive?!

Lopez is rocked!
Mill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Lopez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Stuart Mill was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopez.
Mill pushes Lopez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lopez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lopez prevents Mill from escaping the position.
Lopez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mill avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lopez.

Mill bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Juan Antonio Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mill defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez is defended easily by Mill.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mill is looking to clinch.

Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Mill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mill effectively controlling the action here.
Lopez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mill scores with a hook to the body.
Lopez fails to pull guard.
Mill stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lopez can't get the takedown.
Mill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mill.
Mill works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Mill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mill scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mill lands a knee to the head.

Mill breaks the clinch.
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mill is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Mill circles away and we're back to standing.
Mill connects with a nice cross there... Lopez is looking wobbly and Mill recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Lopez to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Mill jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Stuart Mill!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Joesy scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

scott
vs
Delgado

172 cm
19
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesy scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ace Delgado!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Delgado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from scott.
Some wild striking there from scott.
Delgado misses with a takedown attempt - scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Delgado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Delgado is trying to control. scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Delgado wants to pass to mount but scott is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delgado in particular looking to stall.
Delgado is looking to advance position but scott won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Delgado wants to take a breather but scott is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ace Delgado.
Delgado closes the distance and clinches up with scott, looking for a takedown. Delgado pushes scott against the cage but scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
scott tries to bum rush Delgado with a series of wild strikes but Delgado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Delgado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joesy scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Delgado.
scott lands with a right hand.
scott looks to land a combination but Delgado avoids it well.

Delgado moves into the clinch successfully.

Delgado turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The strikes coming from Delgado are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but scott is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delgado misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
scott tries to escape but Delgado is in control.
Delgado tries to advance to mount but can't.
scott is pushing Delgado's head away, looking to escape. Delgado manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from Delgado are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Delgado seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
scott prevents Delgado from improving position.
Delgado trying to control the action but scott is working from the bottom.
Delgado looks gassed!
Delgado tries to move to full mount but scott actually manages to regain half guard.
Delgado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
scott is trying to stand up here but Delgado is controlling him well.

That's four 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.
Delgado wants to lay and pray for a moment but scott keeps working.
Delgado tries to pass the half guard into mount. scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
scott is not content to let Delgado control the position.
Delgado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delgado thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing scott to regain full guard.
Delgado looking to sit in guard and control but scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Delgado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

scott misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by scott.
scott thuds his right hand into Delgado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Delgado avoids a punch combination nicely.
scott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
scott lands a jab-cross combination.
Delgado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Ace Delgado has been cut.
scott tries to bum rush Delgado with a series of wild strikes but Delgado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delgado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Delgado shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delgado is just content to waste time from the top position. scott takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Delgado is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado postures up in scott's guard and throws a big left but scott blocks it.
Delgado throws and elbow that misses. scott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delgado's guard. Nice move by scott!
scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Delgado is proving hard to escape from.
scott stopping the sweep attempt from Delgado.
scott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Delgado's guard.
scott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Delgado wants to sweep but no luck.

scott stands up and waves to Delgado to follow him.
scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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.
scott works over Delgado's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from scott misses.
scott misses with a double jab.
scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
scott throws a combination. Delgado tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Delgado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? scott is fending him off so far but Delgado persists. Nope, scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Joesy scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delgado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
scott tries to bum rush Delgado with a series of wild strikes but Delgado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
scott misses with a double jab.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says scott as he avoids it easily.
scott scores with a three punch combo!
scott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
scott's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and scott duly obliges.
No joy there for scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
scott tries to bum rush Delgado with a series of wild strikes but Delgado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Delgado moves into the clinch.
Delgado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite scott's efforts to push away.
scott is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delgado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
scott tries to pull guard but Delgado holds him up against the cage and eventually scott drops back down to his feet.

Delgado has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed scott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Delgado punches the canvas rather than the man.
Delgado tries to get the hooks in deep but scott pushed the leg off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delgado is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. scott knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften scott for a finish.
Delgado throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
scott trying to get back to his feet but Delgado is in full control for now.
Even with his hooks in, Delgado manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joesy scott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Delgado's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Delgado tries to close the distance and clinch up but scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from scott.
Delgado dodges the punch combination from scott.
scott lands a nice hook to Delgado's body. Delgado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delgado shoots in and drives through. scott sprawls well.
Delgado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling scott to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from scott misses.
scott misses with a wild combination.
scott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
scott lands with a nice combination. Delgado backs away looking to recover.
scott throws a right hand that Delgado ducks under and follows up with a left that Delgado also avoids with ease.
scott lands a glancing blow to the side of Delgado's head.

Delgado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Delgado showed some decent athleticism there.
Delgado stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado tries to pass the half guard into mount. scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delgado trying to control from scott's half guard. scott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
scott keeping full guard, as Delgado tries to pass.

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.
scott wants to stand up but Delgado is controlling him.

Delgado drops back, looking for a kneebar! scott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. scott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from scott!

scott stands up and beckons Delgado to his feet.
scott throws a series of punches but Delgado moves out of range.
scott throws a series of punches but Delgado avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by scott.
scott jabs at Delgado's body.
scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joesy scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
scott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Delgado shoots in but no luck this time.
scott lands with a nice combination. Delgado backs away looking to recover.
scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
scott throws a right hand that Delgado ducks under and follows up with a left that Delgado also avoids with ease.
Delgado dodges the punch combination from scott.
scott throws a nice looking combination but Delgado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from scott does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - scott scores with a four punch combination!
scott is working the combinations to good effect here.
Delgado slips a jab and a cross from scott.

Delgado feints and as scott raises his hands in defense, Delgado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Delgado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Delgado trying to control but scott is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
scott wants to stand but Delgado is controlling the position.
Delgado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delgado wants to control from the top but scott keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joesy scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think scott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joesy scott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wells has chosen Put On-Young Jeezy feat. Kanye West as his entrance music. Rick Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Wells's chin.

Diaz
vs
Wells

185 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

XTREME PWNAGE

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Wells!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz checks a low kick from Wells.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wells sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Wells fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wells lands a high kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz tries to bum rush Wells with a series of wild strikes but Wells uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Wells misses.
Wells scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Wells there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wells enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wells manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wells is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Wells is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz pushes down on Wells's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wells pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Wells defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells wants to get back to his feet.
Wells keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz 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.

Diaz is working for a kimura but Wells is defending it quite comfortably.
Wells tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Wells defends it.
Diaz works his way into side control.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Wells denies him.
Wells wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diaz advances nicely into full mount.
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz landing strikes from the mount.
Wells is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Diaz is working for a guillotine from mount but Wells frees his head quite easily.
Diaz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wells in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wells looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wells is trying to stand up.

Diaz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wells manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wells pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wells looks gassed!
Diaz working the body and head with strikes.

Diaz is working to tighten is grip on Wells's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wells has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Diaz is really squeezing tight and eventually Wells passes out! Diaz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rick Diaz!