DFC Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Sexton (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!

Xavier
vs
Sexton

183 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

180 cm
26
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Sexton!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sexton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
Xavier dives in and grabs Sexton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sexton pushes down on Xavier's head and hops out.
Xavier closes the distance and clinches up with Sexton, looking for a takedown. Xavier pushes Sexton against the cage but Sexton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton lands with a nice body punch.
Sexton tries to bum rush Xavier with a series of wild strikes but Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sexton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from Sexton.
Sexton misses with a double jab.
Xavier throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xavier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sexton is fending him off so far but Xavier persists. Nope, Sexton circles away and we're back to standing.
Sexton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sexton misses with the combination.
Sexton cracks a nice hook into Xavier's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sexton looks to land a combination. Xavier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sexton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dave Sexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexton throws a combination. Xavier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sexton stalks Xavier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xavier's face. Xavier staggers backwards, shaken.
Sexton throws a combination. Xavier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sexton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sexton looks to land a combination but Xavier avoids it well.
Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown. Sexton tries to sprawl out of it but Xavier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sexton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sexton jabs at Xavier's body.
Sexton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xavier has time to react.
Nice body punch from Sexton.
Sexton slips a straight right by Xavier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sexton circles away.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
Sexton cracks Xavier with an open hand slap.
Dave Sexton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xavier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sexton as he avoids it easily.
Sexton throws a combination. Xavier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sexton is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sexton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sexton misses with a series of wild punches.
Sexton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sexton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sexton.
Sexton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sexton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sexton.
Sexton swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sexton lands with a shot to the body.
Xavier throws a head kick but Sexton moves out of range.
Xavier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sexton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xavier.
Sexton throws a nice looking combination but Xavier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sexton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Sexton both land. Nice combination.
Sexton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xavier looks for a takedown but Sexton sprawls well.
Sexton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Sexton.
Xavier dodges the punch combination from Sexton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xavier closes the distance and clinches up with Sexton, looking for a takedown. Xavier pushes Sexton against the cage but Sexton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Xavier.
Xavier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sexton.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sexton as he jumps to the side.
Sexton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xavier rather than just go for the knockout.
Sexton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sexton.
Xavier looks to land a body kick but Sexton moved away.
Sexton throws a combination. Xavier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sexton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sexton cracks a nice hook into Xavier's ribs.
Xavier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Sexton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sexton misses with a series of wild punches.
Sexton misses with the combination.
Sexton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.
Xavier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sexton cracks Xavier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sexton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sexton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sexton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sexton jabs at Xavier's body.
Xavier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sexton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sexton lands with a straight right. Xavier didn't see that one coming.
Sexton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xavier tries to land a front kick but Sexton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sexton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xavier looks for the body kick but Sexton saw that one coming.
Sexton throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xavier is defended easily by Sexton.
Sexton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown by Xavier or perhaps it was just good defense by Sexton which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xavier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sexton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xavier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sexton circles away.
Xavier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sexton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sexton slaps away a takedown attempt from Xavier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xavier slips a jab and a cross from Sexton.
Sexton blocks the body kick.
Dave Sexton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sexton throws a combination. Xavier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - Sexton scores with a four punch combination!
Dave Sexton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Sexton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sexton throws a series of punches but Xavier moves out of range.
Sexton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xavier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sexton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xavier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
Xavier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sexton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.
Sexton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sexton tries to bum rush Xavier with a series of wild strikes but Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Sexton misses.
Sexton lands a nice shot to the body.
Sexton fails to land with a series of punches.
Xavier shoots in for a double leg but Sexton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sexton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xavier shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Sexton finds it's way through Xavier's defenses.
Xavier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sexton misses with a double jab.
Xavier shoots in for a double leg but Sexton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sexton thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
Sexton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sexton. No joy for Xavier on that attempt.
Sexton scores with a body shot.
Xavier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Sexton scores with a four punch combination!
Sexton fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Sexton.
Sexton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xavier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sexton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xavier doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Sexton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sexton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xavier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Xavier.
Xavier dodges the punch combination from Sexton.
Sexton lands with a nice body punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Xavier. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Xavier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xavier looks for a takedown but Sexton sprawls well.
Xavier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sexton tries to bum rush Xavier with a series of wild strikes but Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton lands a jab-cross combination.
Xavier dives in and grabs Sexton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sexton pushes down on Xavier's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Sexton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sexton lands with a shot to the body.
Xavier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sexton lands a jab to Xavier's midsection.
Xavier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sexton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sexton.
A punch combination from Sexton misses.
No joy there for Sexton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sexton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sexton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sexton throws a right and a left that Xavier avoids nicely.
Xavier looks for a takedown but Sexton sprawls well.
Xavier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sexton throws a nice looking combination but Xavier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sexton lands an overhand right.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sexton as he jumps to the side.
A right-left combo lands from Sexton.
Sexton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sexton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xavier looks for a takedown but Sexton sprawls well.
A left and a right from Sexton both land. Nice combination.
Sexton works the jab nicely.
Sexton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Sexton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton stuffs the takedown attempt from Xavier. Xavier gets slowly back to his feet.
Sexton misses with a two punch combination.
Sexton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xavier on the side of the head.
Xavier takes one to the chin there.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Sexton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sexton lands a nice looking body shot.
Sexton works over Xavier's head and body with a nice combination.
Sexton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sexton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Sexton.
Xavier drops his hands momentarily and Sexton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sexton lands with a nice body punch.
Carlos Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sexton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sexton.
Sexton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dave Sexton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sexton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sexton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Sexton. No joy for Xavier on that attempt.
Sexton misses with a few strikes there.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sexton sprawls well. Sexton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xavier gets slowly back to his feet.
Sexton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Sexton.
Sexton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xavier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Sexton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sexton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Sexton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank untamed bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamgod Razza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamgod Razza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank untamed bull's chin.

untamed bull
vs
Razza

210 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank untamed bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shamgod Razza!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

untamed bull has closed the distance and engaged Razza in a clinch.

untamed bull breaks the clinch.

Razza clinches up against the cage.
Razza wants a takedown.

Razza breaks from the clinch.
untamed bull doesn't manage to clinch there - Razza circles away.
untamed bull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
untamed bull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
untamed bull wants to clinch but Razza slips to the side

so Razza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Razza postures up.
untamed bull has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
untamed bull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
untamed bull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Razza is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

untamed bull uses the cage to get back to his feet.
untamed bull lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Razza circles away quickly and effectively.
untamed bull shoots and misses

and Razza counters with a takedown into side control.
untamed bull is trying to get back to half guard.

Razza decides to stand back up.

Razza instigates a clinch.
Razza jumps guard but untamed bull stands there with Razza around his waist. Razza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
untamed bull tries for a takedown but Razza manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank untamed bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
untamed bull is breathing heavily.

untamed bull has picked Razza up - he's going for a ride! untamed bull dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
untamed bull prevents Razza from standing back up.
Razza gets back to full guard.
Razza has his hands on untamed bull's head, controlling the position.
Razza wants to sweep here but untamed bull controlling him for the moment.
Razza wants to stand up but untamed bull is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razza has control of untamed bull's left arm, preventing untamed bull from doing any damage.

Razza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
untamed bull throws a big right hand that misses.
untamed bull postures up.
Razza throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
untamed bull won't allow Razza to get back to his feet.
Razza is pulling down on untamed bull's head to control his posture.
Razza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razza looking to control and managing it successfully.
untamed bull is squirming around, avoiding Razza's attempts to control the action.

Razza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and untamed bull is now in Razza's guard. A big mistake from Razza there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Razza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for untamed bull!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamgod Razza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

untamed bull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Razza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

untamed bull shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Razza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Razza looking for a sweep. Not yet Razza, not yet.
untamed bull stops Razza from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Razza pushes untamed bull off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
untamed bull shoots and misses

and Razza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
untamed bull won't allow Razza to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Razza is trying to control the action in half guard but untamed bull is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Razza works his foot free and advances to mount.
untamed bull tries to improve his position but instead Razza has taken his back!
Razza cracks untamed bull with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing untamed bull from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Razza keeps control of the position easily here as untamed bull tries to buck him off.
untamed bull is taking damage to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razza just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Razza.

Razza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. untamed bull knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften untamed bull for a finish.
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!
Razza just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

untamed bull is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Razza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
untamed bull tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razza landing strikes, looking to finish!
Razza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Razza working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Razza scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish untamed bull?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamgod Razza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Razza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
untamed bull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Razza works to advance to full mount. untamed bull defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Razza with shots to the head and body - untamed bull looks very uncomfortable down there.

Razza moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, untamed bull has worked his arm free - good work by untamed bull!

Razza decides to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - untamed bull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Razza fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razza shoots in but untamed bull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
untamed bull doesn't manage to clinch there - Razza circles away.
Razza just misses with a punch to the body.
untamed bull darts in trying to clinch

and Razza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Razza trying to control but untamed bull is working from the bottom.
Razza throwing strikes from guard but untamed bull blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
untamed bull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Razza's guard.
Shamgod Razza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Razza is trying to control the position but untamed bull postures up.
Razza wants to sweep but no luck.
untamed bull tries to stand but Razza is controlling from the bottom.
untamed bull wants to control from the top but Razza keeps moving.
untamed bull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Razza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Razza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razza is striking but untamed bull is not phased and passes to half guard.
untamed bull is keen to just control but Razza is a slippery customer.
Razza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Razza wants to sweep but no luck.
Razza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Razza wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Razza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Razza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Razza pulls untamed bull in close to his closed guard and prevents untamed bull from doing any damage or advancing position.

Shamgod Razza has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Razza throws a nice inside leg kick.

Razza clinches with his opponent.

Razza breaks the clinch.
untamed bull misses with a takedown attempt

and Razza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Razza pushes down on untamed bull's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frank untamed bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamgod Razza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

untamed bull is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Razza pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamgod Razza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Razza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge 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... Shamgod Razza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepper OKeefe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepper OKeefe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

OKeefe
vs
Mortis

210 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pepper OKeefe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slade Mortis!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OKeefe moves into the clinch.

OKeefe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OKeefe fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mortis clinches with his opponent.

Mortis decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mortis working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OKeefe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mortis is proving hard to escape from.

OKeefe stands up from Mortis's guard - OKeefe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mortis shoots for a double leg takedown but OKeefe sprawls well. He's pushed Mortis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OKeefe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Mortis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mortis.
Mortis looking to pass the guard.

OKeefe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OKeefe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mortis trying to control the position from guard on top but OKeefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OKeefe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OKeefe seems keen to control Mortis's posture.
Mortis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
OKeefe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mortis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mortis works his way into full mount!
Mortis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mortis unloads with some shots from mount but OKeefe bucks and avoids them well.
Mortis manages to capitalize on a mistake by OKeefe to take his back!
OKeefe holding both Mortis 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe tries to escape but Mortis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

OKeefe manages to stand up with Mortis still on his back. Eventually Mortis drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
OKeefe is breathing heavily.
OKeefe shoots and misses
and Mortis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mortis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OKeefe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepper OKeefe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mortis with a lazy takedown attempt

and OKeefe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by OKeefe.
OKeefe wanted to stand there but Mortis had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mortis has his feet on OKeefe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Horrible takedown by Mortis or perhaps it was just good defense by OKeefe which made him look bad.
OKeefe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mortis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OKeefe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mortis defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mortis throws a wild body kick that OKeefe sees coming a mile off.
OKeefe looks to clinch

and Mortis counters with a single leg into guard. OKeefe didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Mortis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

OKeefe slaps away a takedown attempt from Mortis, before circling back to the center of the mat.

OKeefe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - OKeefe lands in his opponent's guard.
OKeefe tries to stand but Mortis is controlling from the bottom.
OKeefe postures up in Mortis's guard and throws a big left but Mortis blocks it.
OKeefe is looking to stand up but Mortis won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OKeefe trying to control but Mortis is working from the bottom.
OKeefe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OKeefe scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortis trying to control the position.
OKeefe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mortis trying to hold on to OKeefe's head to control him but OKeefe postures up.
OKeefe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OKeefe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

OKeefe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OKeefe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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.
OKeefe 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.
OKeefe drops an elbow to the side of Mortis's head.
OKeefe is thwarting Mortis's attempts to control the position.
Mortis is trying to get back to full guard.
OKeefe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mortis is looking to control OKeefe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mortis avoid being mounted?
Mortis is staying active underneath OKeefe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

OKeefe escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by OKeefe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mortis shoots in for a double leg but OKeefe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OKeefe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mortis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mortis tries to close the distance and clinch up but OKeefe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mortis tries to land a leg kick but OKeefe saw it coming and moves away.
Mortis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mortis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from OKeefe - the referee stops the clock and Mortis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says OKeefe. Mortis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from Mortis is predictable there

and OKeefe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
OKeefe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mortis's head.
Mortis is trying to get back to full guard.
Mortis wants to control but OKeefe is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortis is trying to stand back up but OKeefe is controlling him
Pepper OKeefe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OKeefe trying to control from half guard but Mortis is working away.
OKeefe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mortis controls his leg.
OKeefe has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Mortis works to full guard.
Mortis wants to sweep here but OKeefe controlling him for the moment.
OKeefe chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

OKeefe fails to land with a series of punches.

OKeefe has managed to clinch.
OKeefe connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Slade Mortis has been cut.
OKeefe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mortis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OKeefe is looking to control Mortis's arms but Mortis gets an underhook and turns him. Now OKeefe has his back to the cage.
A short right from OKeefe on the inside.
OKeefe tries for a takedown. No joy.
OKeefe wants a takedown but no success here.
OKeefe is trying to break free.
Mortis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OKeefe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mortis jumps guard but OKeefe stands there with Mortis around his waist. Mortis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OKeefe prevents the takedown attempt.
Pepper OKeefe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Mortis.
OKeefe wants a takedown.
OKeefe wants to break free but Mortis has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
OKeefe taking a breather.
Mortis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OKeefe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mortis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

OKeefe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OKeefe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mortis misses with a takedown
and OKeefe counters with a good low kick that Mortis was not able to check.

Mortis closes the distance and pushes OKeefe back into the cage.

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

OKeefe moves into the clinch.

OKeefe pulls guard.
OKeefe looking for a sweep. Not yet OKeefe, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe trying to keep a closed guard but Mortis is proving a slippery customer.
OKeefe keeping moving, preventing Mortis from controlling successfully.

OKeefe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mortis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OKeefe looking to control.
Mortis's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Slade Mortis wasn't active enough on the ground.
OKeefe with a poor takedown
and Mortis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OKeefe lands with a nice combination. Mortis backs away looking to recover.
Mortis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
OKeefe shoots in looking for a takedown. Mortis tries to sprawl out of it but OKeefe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mortis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OKeefe fails with a takedown attempt.

OKeefe feints and as Mortis raises his hands in defense, OKeefe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mortis looking to hit a scissor sweep but OKeefe is one step ahead there.

OKeefe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mortis counters by moving into the clinch.
OKeefe can't get the takedown.

OKeefe manages to break the clinch.
OKeefe fails with a takedown attempt.
Mortis tries to clinch up

and OKeefe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by OKeefe.
OKeefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Mortis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OKeefe looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pepper OKeefe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OKeefe 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... Pepper OKeefe!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justice Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ortiz JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justice Steel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Steel
vs
Ortiz JR

196 cm
19
266 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justice Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Ortiz JR!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz JR tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Steel - that's a beauty! Ortiz JR is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Steel can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Justice Steel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakitu Michichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is disturbed - warrior. A fine choice. The key to victory for Marc Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Johnson
vs
Michichi

225 cm
25
226 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

189 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marc Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakitu Michichi!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Michichi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Michichi in his half guard.
Michichi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Michichi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Michichi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Michichi moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Johnson really wants to buck Michichi off and get back to his feet.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Michichi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Johnson tries to hold on but Michichi pushes him away.
Michichi raining down shots from the mount!
Michichi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Michichi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

It looks like Marc Johnson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michichi controlling the pace for now.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Michichi maintains control.

Michichi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Michichi is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Johnson is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nakitu Michichi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wilford Brimely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilford Brimely could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rob Carmichael's chin.

Brimely
vs
Carmichael

165 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

172 cm
22
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wilford Brimely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Carmichael!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmichael misses with a double jab.
Carmichael throws a right and a left that Brimely avoids nicely.
Carmichael swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brimely takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Carmichael gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Carmichael.
Carmichael lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carmichael trying to land knees to the body.
Brimely working aggressively here.
Carmichael is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carmichael scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carmichael blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carmichael blocking some punches.
Carmichael pushes Brimely back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Carmichael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carmichael throws a nice looking combination but Brimely bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brimely is looking to clinch.
Brimely showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carmichael.
Carmichael throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brimely misses with the combination.

Carmichael closes the distance and clinches.
Carmichael lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Carmichael.
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!
Brimely fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carmichael is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brimely fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brimely doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael has Brimely pressed against the cage.

Carmichael breaks the clinch.
Brimely jabs Carmichael right on the nose. Carmichael blinks but takes it well.
Carmichael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brimely looks to score with a jab to the body but Carmichael is just out of range.
Carmichael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brimely.
Carmichael blocks a head kick by Brimely.
Brimely looks to land a combination but Carmichael avoids it well.
Carmichael blocks a jab.
Carmichael throws a body kick that misses.
Carmichael bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmichael bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brimely's head backwards.
Brimely with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brimely dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Carmichael misses.
Brimely looks to land a right hand but Carmichael moved out of range.
Carmichael throws a series of punches but Brimely avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Brimely.
Brimely throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carmichael stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brimely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carmichael changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brimely tries to avoid it but Carmichael manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brimely to the ground. Brimely escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brimely lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brimely throws the left hand but Carmichael avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael misses with a two punch combination.
Brimely misses with a looping right.
Carmichael throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brimely goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carmichael doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carmichael!
Brimely throws the kick towards the body but Carmichael avoids it.
Carmichael falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brimely counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carmichael lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brimely throws a body punch but Carmichael moves out of range.
Brimely throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brimely swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilford Brimely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carmichael takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carmichael tries to score with a low kick but Brimely moves his leg out of the way.
Carmichael misses with a series of wild punches.
Carmichael slips a straight right by Brimely.

Brimely tries to keep at a distance but Carmichael has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Carmichael.
Nice body punch from Carmichael - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brimely misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carmichael receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Carmichael lands a body shot.
Brimely is breathing heavily.
Carmichael blocking some punches.
Carmichael scores with a hook to the body.
Carmichael throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carmichael lands a body shot.

Carmichael breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carmichael tries to bum rush Brimely with a series of wild strikes but Brimely uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carmichael lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carmichael misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carmichael!
Brimely looks to land a left hand but Carmichael moved out of range nicely.
Brimely is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Carmichael's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Carmichael lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carmichael ducks under a wild hook from Brimely.
Brimely avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brimely is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carmichael.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Carmichael.
No joy there for Carmichael, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carmichael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brimely.
Carmichael misses with a wild combination.
Carmichael lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brimely misses with a combination
and Carmichael counters with a series of strikes. Brimely will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carmichael misses with a combination
and Brimely counters with a nice body shot.
Brimely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Brimely.
Brimely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Carmichael has Brimely up against the cage in a clinch.
Brimely swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carmichael displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brimely up against the cage.
Brimely is pressed up against the cage. Carmichael has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brimely down to the mat. Brimely avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carmichael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Brimely tries to keep at a distance but Carmichael has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brimely swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carmichael pushes Brimely back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brimely misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Carmichael - that landed with a thud.
Carmichael lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brimely creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carmichael lands a body punch in the clinch.

Carmichael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carmichael closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Carmichael dominated that round.
That's time! Brimely's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brimely's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brimely duly obliges.
Carmichael lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carmichael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carmichael throws a solid leg kick but Brimely takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carmichael.
Rob Carmichael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carmichael throws a push kick but Brimely slaps the foot to one side.
Carmichael scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carmichael scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carmichael throws a series of punches but Brimely moves out of range.
Carmichael misses with a kick to the body.
Carmichael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carmichael.
Brimely checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Brimely misses.
Brimely misses with a straight right.
Brimely stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brimely swings away with a body shot that misses

and Carmichael counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carmichael.
Carmichael scores with a hook to the body.
Brimely throws a punch but it's blocked by Carmichael.

Carmichael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brimely throws a hook but Carmichael blocks it.
Carmichael blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brimely misses the target.
Carmichael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brimely tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carmichael ducks under a wild hook from Brimely.
A big left from Brimely misses.
Carmichael misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carmichael throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brimely counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carmichael misses with a double jab
and Brimely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brimely slips a jab and a cross from Carmichael.
Brimely scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carmichael works over Brimely's head and body with a nice combination.
Brimely misses with a straight right.
Brimely ducks under a wild hook from Carmichael.

Carmichael moves into range and clinches up with Brimely.
Nice body punch from Carmichael - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Carmichael.

Carmichael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carmichael scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carmichael throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carmichael is looking to clinch.
Carmichael throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carmichael throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carmichael misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brimely misses with a hook.
Carmichael throws a combination that misses
and Brimely counters with a nice uppercut.
Carmichael is looking to clinch.
Carmichael changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brimely jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carmichael is working the combinations to good effect here.

Carmichael fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brimely, pushing him back against the cage.
Brimely has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carmichael.
A right hand to the body from Carmichael.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brimely tries to throw a body punch but Carmichael avoids it by throwing Brimely back against the cage.
Brimely can't break the clinch.
Carmichael is leaning against Brimely and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carmichael working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carmichael is working Brimely over against the cage.
Carmichael lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carmichael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carmichael is leaning against Brimely and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carmichael is leaning against Brimely and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carmichael lands a nice shot to the body.
Carmichael stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Carmichael's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Carmichael lands with a short shot to the head.

Carmichael breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Carmichael scores with a four punch combination!
A solid body kick from Brimely.
Carmichael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Carmichael gets a clinch.
Carmichael throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carmichael has Brimely pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Carmichael as the two fighters clinch.
Rob Carmichael seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brimely on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brimely working aggressively here.
Carmichael works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Brimely fails to land.
Brimely is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Carmichael breaks the clinch.
Carmichael throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brimely counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carmichael looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brimely dodges the punch combination from Carmichael.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carmichael!
Carmichael tries to clinch up but Brimely circles away and keeps his distance.
Brimely scores with a jab to the head.
Carmichael goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carmichael moves in looking to clinch but Brimely pushes him off.
Carmichael throws a combination that misses
and Brimely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael scores with a sloppy right hand. Brimely should have avoided that one.
Brimely lands with a right hand.

Carmichael moves into the clinch successfully.
Carmichael lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brimely or not.
Brimely on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carmichael displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brimely up against the cage.

Carmichael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carmichael lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brimely circles away quickly and effectively.
Carmichael connects with a right hand. Brimely shakes it off.
Brimely thows a body shot but no joy.
Brimely dodges the punch combination from Carmichael.
Brimely misses with a looping left.
Carmichael looks to land a combination. Brimely sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brimely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmichael.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Brimely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carmichael tries to clinch there but Brimely circles away.
Carmichael misses with a wild combination.
Carmichael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brimely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Carmichael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Carmichael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brimely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carmichael throws a right hand that Brimely ducks under and follows up with a left that Brimely also avoids with ease.
Carmichael moves out of range of the strikes.
Carmichael lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brimely circles away quickly and effectively.
Brimely moves out of range of the body kick.
Carmichael falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Brimely to counter with a crisp jab.
Carmichael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brimely throws a shot from downtown. Carmichael moves away and avoids it.
Carmichael slips a jab from Brimely.
Rob Carmichael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brimely connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carmichael gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brimely scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brimely avoids a punch combination nicely.

Carmichael clinches with his opponent.
Brimely goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carmichael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brimely backwards.
Brimely has a couple of punches blocked by Carmichael.

Carmichael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brimely scores with a sloppy right hand. Carmichael should have avoided that one.
Brimely looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael throws a body kick the misses
and Carmichael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carmichael throws a right hand that Brimely ducks under and follows up with a left that Brimely also avoids with ease.
Carmichael tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brimely paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brimely misses with a body kick.
Carmichael lands a jab.
Carmichael slips a jab from Brimely.
Carmichael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Carmichael has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carmichael trying to control the position but instead, Brimely has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carmichael into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brimely.

Carmichael manages to break the clinch.
Carmichael walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brimely avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brimely throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carmichael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carmichael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carmichael looks to land a combination but Brimely avoids it well.
Carmichael throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carmichael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brimely blocks a head kick by Carmichael.
Brimely fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carmichael.
Carmichael defending well as Brimely loads up on a big left hand.
Carmichael pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carmichael throws out a loose jab but Brimely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carmichael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Brimely.
Brimely misses with a body shot
and Carmichael counters with a left and a right that stings Brimely.
Brimely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brimely throws a big shot that misses.
Carmichael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carmichael is looking to clinch.
Brimely throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carmichael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carmichael.
Brimely throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brimely avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carmichael throws a series of punches but Brimely moves out of range.
Nice shot by Brimely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael ducks under a wild hook from Brimely.
Brimely fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carmichael manages to avoid it.
Brimely swings for the body but Carmichael moves out of range.
Carmichael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brimely takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brimely throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brimely misses with a hook. Carmichael ducked under it nicely.
Brimely misses with a hook. Carmichael ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Brimely misses its intended target.
Carmichael takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carmichael throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carmichael blocks a jab.
Carmichael throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carmichael slips under a jab from Brimely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brimely, right into the meat.
Carmichael blocks a jab.
A jab from Brimely misses.
Good shot there by Brimely.

Brimely tries to keep at a distance but Carmichael has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brimely working aggressively here.
Brimely fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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.
A head punch on the inside from Brimely fails to land.
Carmichael pushes Brimely back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carmichael.
Carmichael blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carmichael throws an elbow but it misses.

Carmichael breaks from the clinch.
Brimely swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Brimely misses.
Carmichael swinging wildly here.
Brimely avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brimely gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carmichael.
Rob Carmichael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carmichael bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmichael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carmichael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brimely throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carmichael throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brimely takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brimely digs a good hook to Carmichael's body.
Brimely moves forwards but Carmichael connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilford Brimely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brimely lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Carmichael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carmichael has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Carmichael!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Herd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Jacobs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drew Herd's chin.

Jacobs
vs
Herd

180 cm
23
151 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
154 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Herd!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Herd.
Herd looks to land a combination. Jacobs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.

Jacobs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jacobs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but Herd blocks nicely.
Jacobs pushes down on Herd's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobs seems to be looking for submissions.

Jacobs wants to work for an arm triangle but Herd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jacobs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herd is just riding it out for now. Jacobs eventually gives up the hold.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Jacobs is looking for a kimura here.

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.

Jacobs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herd sees it coming and defends easily.

Jacobs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herd sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacobs passes to full mount!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacobs goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Herd turns into him and now he's in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Herd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jacobs pushes Herd off and gets back to his feet.
Herd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herd throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herd fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Herd does no damage.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but Herd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Herd.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herd as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herd looks gassed!
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herd misses with a double jab

and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Jacobs 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.

Herd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.

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

Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jacobs looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Herd is defending well. Jacobs quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Herd has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jacobs celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Jacobs!

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100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Wills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Szczery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szczery is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Konkwista - Walcz!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Wills
vs
Szczery

175 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabe Wills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karol Szczery!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wills throws the kick towards the body but Szczery avoids it.
Szczery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wills sprawls well. Wills wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Szczery gets slowly back to his feet.
Szczery slips a jab and a cross from Wills.
Wills swings for the body but Szczery moves out of range.
Szczery tries to clinch but Wills is having none of it.

Wills throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Szczery was covering up waiting for the punch and Wills finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Szczery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szczery wants to improve his position but instead Wills has moved into half guard.
Szczery is trying to get back to full guard.
Wills wants to take a breather but Szczery is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Szczery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wills pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Wills.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wills landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills drops an elbow to the side of Szczery's head.
Szczery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wills drops an elbow to the side of Szczery's head.
Wills lands strikes from half guard.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Szczery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szczery can do anything to dispel that myth.

Szczery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wills 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.
Wills working Szczery over with strikes.
Szczery gets back to full guard.

Szczery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wills defends well.
Wills cracks Szczery with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wills cracks Szczery with a solid left hand.

Szczery has his foot on Wills's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wills works his way back into a safe position though.
Wills 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.
Szczery looks gassed!
Wills is in close to Szczery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wills's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wills scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wills with a nice head shot there.
Szczery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wills distracts Szczery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wills scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wills postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wills lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wills landing with the ground and pound.

Szczery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wills is aware though and is defending well.
Wills is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wills keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczery's head.
Wills working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Szczery's head.

Szczery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills lands a couple of elbows.
Wills postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szczery has momentary wrist control but Wills slips an elbow through the middle.

Szczery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wills scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wills working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Szczery's head.
Szczery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wills with a nice head shot there.
Wills stands and throws Szczery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wills is putting a hurting on Szczery here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wills is working Szczery over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wills working the ground and pound.
Szczery taking a bit of punishment here - Wills scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills is putting a hurting on Szczery here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wills looks up at the clock and then as Szczery takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wills smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Wills's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Szczery is looking for a sweep.
Wills in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wills in side control lands a decent elbow.
Szczery tries to buck Wills off but Wills is having none of it.
Wills working the body and head with strikes.
Wills connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Szczery some visible discomfort.
Wills in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Szczery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Szczery tries to improve position but can't.
Szczery is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Szczery is trying to get back to half guard.
Wills lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wills is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Szczery's half guard.
Szczery wants to get back to full guard.
Wills is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Szczery wants to get back to his feet.
Wills landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Szczery is looking to improve his position.
Wills drops an elbow to the side of Szczery's head.
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wills seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Wills.

Szczery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wills drops an elbow to the side of Szczery's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Szczery looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills slips a nice elbow through Szczery's hands, connecting with Szczery's forehead.
Wills takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wills has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Szczery is looking to get to half guard.
Wills unloading with bombs!
Wills looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wills dominating with strikes here.
Szczery is trying desperately to improve position.
Wills is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Szczery can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wills lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills lands a heavy elbow.
Wills landing punches.
Wills landing punches.
Wills looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wills scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Szczery working to try and regain half guard.
Wills scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wills punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wills is landing with some decent strikes but Szczery is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wills scoring with strikes but Szczery is staying in there.
Szczery is trying desperately to improve position.
Szczery taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wills cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wills working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Szczery that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Szczery wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wills.
Szczery is looking to improve his position but Wills isn't that keen on the idea.
Szczery is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wills scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Szczery?
Wills working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Wills jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Szczery manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wills lands some shots froms side control.
Szczery is looking for a sweep.
Szczery takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Szczery tries to improve position but can't.
Wills is putting a hurting on Szczery here, landing some big shots from side control.
Szczery tries to bench press Wills off him but Wills keeps the position.
Wills trying to control the action but Szczery is working from the bottom.
Szczery is trying to get back to half guard.

Wills tries for a kimura but Szczery is defending well.
Szczery is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wills's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Wills there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Wills dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Szczery shoots and misses

and Wills counters by moving into the clinch.
Wills tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

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

Szczery swings around for an armbar but Wills sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Szczery's guard.
Wills stands up over Szczery, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wills content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wills working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Szczery's head.
Wills works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wills seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wills prevents Szczery from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wills lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wills scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gabe Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Szczery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wills scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Szczery has hold of Wills's hands but Wills slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wills moves nicely into side control.
Szczery is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wills off and has taken his back!

Wills defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Szczery is looking for a choke. Wills gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Wills manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills lands a couple of digs.
Wills with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wills with a nice head shot there.

Szczery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wills gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wills is in close to Szczery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wills works over Szczery with some ground and pound from guard.
Wills working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Szczery's head.
Szczery throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wills scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Szczery has momentary wrist control but Wills slips an elbow through the middle.

Szczery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wills defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills landing some decent shots from guard.
Wills lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wills scoring with punches to the head and body.

Szczery looking for a guillotine here but Wills defends easily.

Szczery throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wills escapes and throws Szczery's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Check out the look on Wills's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wills scores with a couple of short elbows.
Szczery is looking to regain half guard here but Wills keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wills working the head with strikes.
Wills cracks Szczery with a big right hand but Szczery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wills lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Szczery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wills wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Szczery is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gabe Wills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wills wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szczery keeps working.
Still in half guard, Wills seems content to control.
Szczery is refusing to be controlled, as Wills sits in half guard.

Szczery looking for submissions off his back.
Wills is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Karol Szczery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szczery missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Wills showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wills 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Wills!