Big Island - 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabione De Giorgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paradorn Srichaphan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Giorgi
vs
Srichaphan

215 cm
24
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabione De Giorgi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paradorn Srichaphan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Srichaphan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Srichaphan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Srichaphan trying to pass the guard but De Giorgi defending well.
De Giorgi is trying to maintain the position but Srichaphan is very close to passing his half guard.
Srichaphan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Giorgi defending well though.
De Giorgi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Srichaphan connects with a nice short shot to De Giorgi's temple.
Srichaphan content to control rather than advance.
Srichaphan is keen to just control but De Giorgi is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Giorgi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Srichaphan throws a strike but De Giorgi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Srichaphan throws a strike but De Giorgi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Srichaphan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Giorgi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Giorgi trying to control the position from guard on top but Srichaphan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Srichaphan is working an open guard so De Giorgi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Srichaphan tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Giorgi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Srichaphan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Giorgi sprawls well. De Giorgi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Srichaphan gets slowly back to his feet.

Srichaphan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Giorgi is trying to defend but Srichaphan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Srichaphan thows a huge punch but De Giorgi dodges it nicely.
De Giorgi wants to improve his position but Srichaphan is controlling well.

Srichaphan is looking for submissions but instead, De Giorgi has regained full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Giorgi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Srichaphan wants to control from the top but De Giorgi keeps moving.
De Giorgi controls Srichaphan momentarily but Srichaphan frees himself.
Srichaphan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Giorgi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Srichaphan.
Srichaphan trying to control but De Giorgi is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Srichaphan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Giorgi trying to strike off his back.

Srichaphan stands and steps away. De Giorgi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
De Giorgi darts in trying to clinch

and Srichaphan counters with a takedown into side control.
Srichaphan wants to control but De Giorgi is keeping him busy.
Srichaphan throws an elbow but De Giorgi slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Giorgi taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Srichaphan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Giorgi parries the strikes from Srichaphan easily there. Srichaphan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Giorgi to escape.
De Giorgi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Srichaphan off and has taken his back!
Srichaphan staying busy and making it hard for De Giorgi to control.
Srichaphan trying to get back to his feet but De Giorgi is in full control for now.
De Giorgi throwing sloppy strikes.

Srichaphan is trying to defend against the choke here but De Giorgi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. De Giorgi Tightens the hold and Srichaphan taps out furiously! De Giorgi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabione De Giorgi!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Temple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludwig comes to the cage accompanied by Wasp - I wanna be somebody. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ludwig
vs
Temple

168 cm
22
151 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

165 cm
23
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Temple!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temple moves out of range of the body kick.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ludwig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Temple.
Ludwig misses with an uppercut. Temple saw that one coming.
Temple blocks a low kick nicely.
Temple lands with a nice body punch.
Temple slips a jab from Ludwig.
Temple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ludwig swings for the body but Temple moves out of range.
Ludwig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temple throws a good cross that connects.
Ludwig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temple.
Temple thows a body shot but no joy.
Jay Ludwig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Temple's hands.
Ludwig dives in and grabs Temple's left leg, looking for a takedown. Temple pushes down on Ludwig's head and hops out.
Ludwig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Temple.
A slow jab from Ludwig misses its intended target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Temple.
Ludwig slips a jab from Temple.
Temple misses the shot to the body.
Ludwig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Temple lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ludwig at a distance.
Temple lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Temple throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig misses with an uppercut.
Temple lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice shot by Temple.

Ludwig moves into the clinch successfully.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but Temple blocks with his arms.
Temple lands with a left to the head.
Temple is trying to force a seperation but Ludwig has the dominant position.
Ludwig lands an uppercut.
Ludwig scores a nice knee to the body.
Temple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ludwig lands an uppercut.
Ludwig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ludwig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ludwig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Temple blocking some punches.
Ludwig misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ludwig.
Temple wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ludwig lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Temple wants to break the clinch but can't.
Temple tries to break the clinch but Ludwig is controlling the position.
Ludwig misses with the head strike.
Ludwig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ludwig misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Temple.
Ludwig working aggressively here.
Temple blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig misses with an elbow strike.
Ludwig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Temple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ludwig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Temple breaks from the clinch.
Ludwig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Temple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Ludwig closes the distance and clinches.
Ludwig has a couple of punches blocked by Temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ludwig lands an elbow that stopped Temple in his tracks for a moment.
Temple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Temple is trying to break free.
Ludwig swings wildly with an uppercut but Temple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ludwig.
Temple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Temple tries to circle away but Ludwig has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Ludwig.
A nice left hand lands by Ludwig.
Temple is trying to push Ludwig away but Ludwig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ludwig misses with some punches.
Temple wants to break the clinch but can't.
Temple is trying to push Ludwig away but Ludwig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Temple has Ludwig pushed against the cage.
Ludwig misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple scores with a shot to the side of Ludwig's head.
Ludwig working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Ludwig.
Temple stops a takedown attempt from Ludwig.
Temple tries to circle away but Ludwig has him pinned against the cage.
Temple can't break the clinch.
Temple is looking to break free of the clinch but Ludwig has double underhooks.
Ludwig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ludwig.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ludwig.
Temple wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Ludwig.
Ludwig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Temple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ludwig has Temple pressed against the cage, preventing Temple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Temple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ludwig.
A nice left hand lands by Ludwig.
A short body shot lands from Ludwig as the two fighters clinch.
Temple takes an elbow to the forehead.

Ludwig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Temple misses with a few strikes there.
Ludwig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Temple sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig needs to keep his hands up - Temple had a free shot at his head there.
Temple scores with a jab. Ludwig acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temple slips a straight right by Ludwig.
Temple throws a combination. Ludwig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Temple takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Temple takes one to the chin there.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Temple moved away.
Ludwig looks to land a combination. Temple sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
A shot to the body from Ludwig misses
and Temple counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ludwig thinking.
Ludwig is breathing heavily.
Temple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludwig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ludwig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Temple swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Temple connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ludwig scrambles back to his feet.
Temple lands a jab to Ludwig's midsection.
Ludwig misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temple moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ludwig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ludwig misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Temple.
Temple throws a series of strikes that have Ludwig backpedaling.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circling - Ludwig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ludwig enables Temple to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ludwig manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Temple lying in Ludwig's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ludwig decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Temple taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Ludwig!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanji Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Nuttall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cook
vs
Nuttall

200 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very flexible

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sanji Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Nuttall!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook slaps away a takedown attempt from Nuttall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid body kick from Cook.
Cook tries to clinch but Nuttall moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nuttall.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nuttall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cook tries to clinch up but Nuttall circles away and keeps his distance.
Cook is looking to clinch.
Cook tries to clinch there but Nuttall circles away.

Cook has closed the distance and engaged Nuttall in a clinch.
Cook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nuttall avoids it.
Nuttall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cook utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nuttall can't break the clinch.
Nuttall can't break the clinch.
Cook lands a knee to the body.
Cook tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuttall avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cook content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Nuttall.
Cook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cook lands an elbow inside.
Cook scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mike Nuttall has been cut.
Cook avoiding damage.
Cook crunches a lovely knee into Nuttall's ribcage.
Nuttall can't break the clinch.
Cook utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nuttall dodges an elbow strike from Cook.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuttall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuttall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanji Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Nuttall.
Cook lands an elbow that stopped Nuttall in his tracks for a moment.
Cook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nuttall's defenses.
Nuttall takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nuttall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nuttall avoids it.
Cook lands a good knee to the midsection. Nuttall won't want to take too many of those.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuttall.
Nuttall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cook.
Cook lands a nice knee to the body.
Nuttall looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuttall is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cook lands a damaging elbow.
Cook lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Mike Nuttall's cut even more.
Cook putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nuttall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cook lands an elbow that stopped Nuttall in his tracks for a moment.
Cook lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cook obliges.
Nuttall takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cook.
Cook utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cook putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nuttall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four 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!
Cook landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cook.
Cook taking a breather.
Cook lands an elbow inside that Nuttall shrugs off.

The cut above Mike Nuttall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cook landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cook obliges.
Cook slowing the pace effectively.
Nuttall takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Cook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nuttall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cook using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanji Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Nuttall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cook instigates a clinch.
Nuttall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nuttall managing to block the knees to the body from Cook.
Cook landing knees to the body.
Nuttall tries to break free but Cook pushes him back against the cage.
Nuttall avoiding damage as Cook throws knees to the body.
Cook lands a knee to the body.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuttall can do to turn this around?
Cook scores a nice knee to the body.
Cook connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cook.
Cook stalling in the clinch.
Nuttall is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Cook.
Nuttall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cook lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nuttall's defenses.

Mike Nuttall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cook landing knees to the head.
Nuttall managing to block the knees to the body from Cook.
Nuttall is looking to break free of the clinch but Cook has double underhooks.
Cook tries a knee to the head but Nuttall blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Nuttall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cook smiles and moves away.
Nuttall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cook slips a straight right by Nuttall.
Cook stuffs the takedown.
Sanji Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Nuttall.
Cook moves in looking to clinch but Nuttall pushes him off.
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuttall was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Cook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuttall.
Nuttall keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nuttall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cook wants to clinch.
Cook tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuttall keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuttall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nuttall swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Cook tries to clinch but Nuttall is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Cook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cook throws a head kick that Nuttall semi-blocks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sanji Cook!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cash Dabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Gronkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Gronkowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dabbit
vs
Gronkowski

170 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cash Dabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Gronkowski!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gronkowski cracks Dabbit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dabbit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dabbit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gronkowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dabbit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gronkowski lands with a straight right. Dabbit didn't see that one coming.
Cash Dabbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dabbit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gronkowski.
Dabbit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gronkowski.
Dabbit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gronkowski's waist but Gronkowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dabbit off to one side.
Gronkowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dabbit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gronkowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gronkowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dabbit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dabbit.
Dabbit throws a right hand that Gronkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Gronkowski also avoids with ease.

Dabbit feints and as Gronkowski raises his hands in defense, Dabbit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dabbit tries to free his leg and advance position but Gronkowski is retaining full guard.
Gronkowski seems keen to control Dabbit's posture.
Dabbit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gronkowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but Gronkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dabbit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gronkowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dabbit.
Gronkowski working a defensive guard here.
Gronkowski keeping moving, preventing Dabbit from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dabbit looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dabbit trying to control but Gronkowski is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cash Dabbit wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dabbit throws a series of punches but Gronkowski moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dabbit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Dabbit.
Gronkowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dabbit misses with an uppercut.
Dabbit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Dabbit does no damage.
Gronkowski throws a shot to the body.
Dabbit is looking to clinch but Gronkowski is avoiding it.
Dabbit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gronkowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabbit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gronkowski but Gronkowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cash Dabbit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gronkowski!
Gronkowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dabbit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dabbit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dabbit misses with a double jab
and Gronkowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dabbit is breathing heavily.
Gronkowski works Dabbit's body with a nice hook.
Dabbit tries to move into range but Gronkowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Dabbit with that takedown attempt.
Dabbit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gronkowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gronkowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gronkowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dabbit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gronkowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dabbit scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Gronkowski. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gronkowski lands a right hook to the body.
Gronkowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gronkowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gronkowski scores with a nice right hand.
Dabbit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gronkowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Gronkowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gronkowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gronkowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gronkowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Gronkowski.
Gronkowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gronkowski throws a shot to the body.
Gronkowski lands the left hand.
Dabbit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dabbit takes one to the chin there.
Gronkowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Gronkowski coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gronkowski scores with a hook to the body. Dabbit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dabbit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dabbit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gronkowski lands a slapping body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gronkowski connects with a crisp jab.
Dabbit fails to land the takedown.
Dabbit tries to move into range but Gronkowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gronkowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Dabbit. Dabbit gets slowly back to his feet.
Dabbit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gronkowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dabbit looks to land a left hand but Gronkowski moved out of range nicely.
Gronkowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dabbit's head.
Gronkowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gronkowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gronkowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dabbit rather than just go for the knockout.
Dabbit takes one to the chin there.
Gronkowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dabbit.
Dabbit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gronkowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dabbit.
Gronkowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dabbit momentarily.

Dabbit is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gronkowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dabbit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronkowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gronkowski lands a jab to the nose.
Gronkowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dabbits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gronkowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gronkowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dabbit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cash Dabbit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dabbit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Dabbit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dabbit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gronkowski throws a series of strikes that have Dabbit backpedaling.
Dabbit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gronkowski clobbers Dabbit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gronkowski, as that shot connected.
Gronkowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gronkowski lands a jab to the nose.
Gronkowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dabbit has time to react.
Gronkowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Gronkowski lands with a nice body punch.
Gronkowski digs a good body shot into Dabbit's ribs.
Gronkowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gronkowski digs a good hook to Dabbit's body.
Dabbit seems to have got his legs back now.
Dabbit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gronkowski digs a good hook to Dabbit's body.
Gronkowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dabbit is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gronkowski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dabbit takes one to the side of the head.
Gronkowski thuds a left hand into Dabbit's body.
Gronkowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gronkowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Dabbit should have avoided that one.
Gronkowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gronkowski, as that shot connected.
Dabbit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Gronkowski.
Dabbit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gronkowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gronkowski cracks Dabbit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dabbit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decent striking displayed by Gronkowski there.
Gronkowski scores with a jab.
Gronkowski cracks Dabbit on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dabbit falls backwards against the cage. Gronkowski follows up with more strikes that drop Dabbit to his knees. Gronkowski keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dabbit! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Gronkowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Moia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongo Martensite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martensite is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the Hellacopters - (Gotta Get Some Action) Now! . Mongo Martensite has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Damien Moia's chin.

Moia
vs
Martensite

185 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damien Moia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mongo Martensite!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Martensite gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martensite goes for a takedown attempt but Moia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Martensite drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Martensite tries to score with some ground and pound. Moia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martensite wants to stand but Moia has his arm trapped.

Martensite goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moia has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Martensite but great work by Moia.
Moia wants to take a breather but Martensite manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Moia.
Martensite has Moia pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moia wants to control from the top but Martensite keeps moving.
Moia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moia wants to control from the top but Martensite keeps moving.
Martensite is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Damien Moia.
Moia doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Martensite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martensite moves nicely into side control.
Martensite tries to move to full mount but Moia actually manages to regain half guard.
Martensite misses with a head shot. Moia uses the momentum to regain guard.

Moia working for a triangle but Martensite defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martensite accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martensite postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martensite throws and elbow that misses. Moia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martensite's guard. Nice move by Moia!
Martensite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moia controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martensite wants to sweep but no luck.
Martensite keeping moving, preventing Moia from controlling successfully.

Martensite pushes Moia off and gets back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Moia enables Martensite to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Martensite throws and elbow that misses. Moia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martensite's guard. Nice move by Moia!
Martensite keeping moving, preventing Moia from controlling successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moia takes a little break here. Martensite wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Moia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moia is looking to take a break and control but Martensite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martensite tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Martensite wants to control but Moia postures up.
Martensite tries to escape but Moia is in control.

Moia has hold of Martensite's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Martensite seems comfortable defending it but Moia has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Martensite is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Martensite is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Moia couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Moia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Rando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Rando
vs
Moon

184 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

186 cm
22
197 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Rando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Moon!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Moon with that takedown attempt.
Moon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rando as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rando.
Rando misses with an uppercut.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but Rando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan Rando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Moon.
Rando displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moon.
Rando throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon fails with the takedown.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Rando.
Moon defending well as Rando loads up on a big left hand.
Rando scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Dwayne Moon has been cut.
Moon tries for a takedown but Rando sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moon dives in and grabs Rando's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rando pushes down on Moon's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rando tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon shoots in looking for a takedown but Rando manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moon looks gassed!
Moon tries to land a front kick but Rando steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Moon or perhaps it was just good defense by Rando which made him look bad.
Rando throws a sloppy head kick and Moon moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt - Rando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dwayne Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon avoids the head kick by Rando.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rando throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.
Rando misses with a leg kick.
Moon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rando defends it nicely.
Rando throws a head kick that half lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Rando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Moon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Horrible takedown by Moon or perhaps it was just good defense by Rando which made him look bad.
Rando throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Moon with that takedown attempt.
Rando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon tries for a takedown but Rando sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dan Rando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Moon.
Moon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Rando.
Moon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rando lands a nice hook to Moon's body. Moon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rando swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rando throws a sloppy head kick and Moon moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Rando misses.
A head kick from Rando lands but Moon takes it in his stride.
Moon shoots in but no luck this time.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Rando.
Moon shoots in looking for a takedown. Rando tries to sprawl out of it but Moon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rando manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rando's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rando wants to stand but Moon is controlling the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Moon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rando asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moon striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Rando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Moon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Moon feints and as Rando raises his hands in defense, Moon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rando has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rando goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Moon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rando is not content to let Moon control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Rando.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moon looks for a takedown but Rando sprawls well.
Rando thumps Moon with a low kick.
Moon misses with a takedown attempt - Rando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rando displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moon.
Dan Rando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Moon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Moon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rando is trying to defend but Moon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moon is keen to just control but Rando is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rando kicks Moon off and gets back to his feet.
Rando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Rando misses.
Rando lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwayne Moon.
I think Rando 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 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Rando!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joesy scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne has chosen RATM - Killing In The Name Of as his entrance music. Max Payne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

scott
vs
Payne

172 cm
19
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
166 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesy scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Payne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Payne throwing shots but scott is blocking nicely.
Payne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Payne wants to advance to full mount but scott doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Payne throws a strike but scott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
scott won't allow Payne to get back to his feet.
Payne is adopting a defensive guard.
scott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Payne's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
scott wants to stand but Payne is controlling his posture from full guard.

Payne uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Payne gets a takedown into half guard.
Payne throwing shots but scott is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne trying to control the pace.
scott is trying to stand back up but Payne is controlling him
Payne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

scott kicks off Payne and gets to his feet.

scott gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

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

Payne throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
scott looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
scott throws a right and a left that Payne avoids nicely.

Payne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Payne throwing shots but scott is blocking nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Payne avoids a punch combination nicely.

Payne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Payne won't allow scott to get back to his feet.
Payne throws a big right hand that misses.
Payne wants to control from the top but scott keeps moving.
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws a big right hand that misses.
Payne looking to sit in guard and control but scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
scott is looking to stand up but Payne won't let him.

Payne kicks scott off and gets to his feet.
Payne connects with a body shot.
Joesy scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Payne, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Payne shoots in and gets a takedown into scott's guard.
scott keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Max Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.

scott has his feet on Payne's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
scott misses with a wild combination.
scott cracks Payne with a right hand to the side of the head.
scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payne slips a jab and a cross from scott.
scott loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
scott throws a combination that misses

and Payne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payne.
Payne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Payne is looking for a kimura here.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed scott's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
scott is trying to stand back up but Payne is controlling him

Payne is trying to work for a kimura but scott is defending well.
scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Payne.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Payne 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!

scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Payne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Payne wants to advance to full mount but scott doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payne wants to pass the guard but scott is keeping the position.
Payne wants to control from the top but scott keeps moving.
Payne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne wants to control from the top but scott keeps moving.
Payne postures up in scott's guard and throws a big left but scott blocks it.
scott keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne wants to stand but scott is controlling his posture from full guard.
Payne wants to control from the top but scott keeps moving.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Payne was stalling too much, according to the referee.
scott throws a nice looking combination but Payne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from scott enables Payne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. scott manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

scott manages to escape and get back to his feet.
scott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Payne shoots in but scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
scott tries to bum rush Payne with a series of wild strikes but Payne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
scott falls off balance throwing a combination

and Payne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Payne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne forces his way into half guard.
Payne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Payne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
scott regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Payne.
Payne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Payne wants to control from the top but scott keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but scott has wrist control.
Joesy scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Payne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
scott wants to stand and escape but Payne is having none of it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Payne!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coisinha Dejesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Amade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dejesus
vs
Amade

193 cm
25
243 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coisinha Dejesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Amade!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amade dodges the punch combination from Dejesus.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Amade - that will leave a mark!
Amade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dejesus is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amade stuns Dejesus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Amade pushes Dejesus away with a front kick.
Amade closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Coisinha Dejesus has been cut.

Amade lands a big head kick that sends Dejesus tumbling to the mat! Amade takes a step backwards and waves Dejesus back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Dejesus is rocked!
Dejesus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Amade drops Dejesus with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dejesus looks back up at him and smiles so Amade waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Dejesus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amade measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Dejesus! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Andre Amade!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RIck Brandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stuart Mill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Stuart Mill acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Brandford
vs
Stuart Mill

182 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RIck Brandford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Stuart Mill!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandford, pushing him back against the cage.
Mill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandford backwards.

Mill manages to break the clinch.
Brandford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandford is looking to land body kicks.
Brandford looks for the body kick but Mill saw that one coming.
Mill tries to clinch but Brandford is having none of it.
Mill is looking to clinch but Brandford is avoiding it.
Mill checks a leg kick.
Mill tries to clinch there but Brandford circles away.
Brandford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brandford misses with a low kick.
Brandford throws the left hand but Mill avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandford misses with a body kick.
Brandford thows a body shot but no joy.
Mill wants to clinch up but Brandford keeps it at a distance.
RIck Brandford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mill tries to clinch there but Brandford circles away.
Brandford misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Brandford.
Brandford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandford misses with a leg kick
and Mill counters with a three punch combo that has Brandford backing up. Brandford nods at Mill to acknowledge the strikes.
Mill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mill scores with a head kick. Brandford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brandford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Mill.
Brandford throws a leg kick that is checked

and Mill counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mill wants a takedown.
Mill lands with a right to the head.
Mill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandford backwards.

Mill jumps into guard, dragging Brandford to the mat.

Mill pushes Brandford off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brandford tries to land a body kick
and Mill counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like RIck Brandford has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mill lands a two punch combo.

Brandford is rocked!
Mill tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Brandford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandford.
Brandford seems to have got his legs back now.

Mill moves into range and clinches up with Brandford.
Mill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brandford takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short body shot lands from Mill as the two fighters clinch.
Mill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mill misses with some punches.

Mill drags the fight down to the ground.
Brandford won't allow Mill to get back to his feet.
Mill keeping full guard, as Brandford tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brandford throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandford scoring with some ground and pound.
Brandford postures up in Mill's guard and throws a big left but Mill blocks it.
Mill wants to stand but Brandford is controlling the position.
Brandford throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandford works over Mill with some ground and pound from guard.
Brandford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mill wants to stand but Brandford is controlling the position.
Brandford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brandford stops Mill from standing up.
Mill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Mill pushes Brandford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mill checks a low kick from Brandford.
Mill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mill tries to clinch but Brandford is having none of it.
Mill doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandford circles away.
Brandford is looking to land body kicks.
Mill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandford tries to land a front kick but Mill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandford throws a leg kick

and Mill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mill throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hand to the body from Mill.
Mill lands an uppercut.
Mill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandford or not.
Brandford blocks the elbow strike.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

John Stuart Mill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on RIck Brandford's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mill ducks under a wild hook from Brandford.
A low kick from Brandford is predictable there

and Mill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mill lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mill.
Mill scores with a shot to the side of Brandford's head.
Mill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandfords head.

Mill ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mill no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Mill uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mill throws a sloppy head kick and Brandford moves out of range easily.
Brandford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brandford misses with a straight left.
Brandford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Mill moves into the clinch.
Mill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Mill jumps guard and drags Brandford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandford is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Mill uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Mill pushes Brandford up against the cage in a clinch.
Mill stalling.

Mill breaks from the clinch.
Brandford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John Stuart Mill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandford looks to throw a body kick

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

Mill breaks the clinch.
Brandford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mill takes a step back to recover.
Brandford misses with a body kick.
Brandford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mill moves away.

Mill has closed the distance and engaged Brandford in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandford wants a takedown but no success here.
Mill trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandford.
Mill unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brandford takes a shot to the head.

Mill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mill tries to clinch but Brandford moves out of range.
Brandford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mill swivels and escapes.
Mill is looking to clinch but Brandford is avoiding it.
Mill tries to clinch up.
Brandford throws a predictable looking body shot

and Mill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mill.
Brandford blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Mill decides to pull guard.
Brandford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Mill wriggles free and stands up.
John Stuart Mill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandford shoots in looking for a takedown but Mill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIck Brandford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Brandford
and Mill counters with a head kick.
Mill tries to clinch but Brandford is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Mill.
Brandford tries to land a body kick

and Mill counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Mill looking to finish!
Mill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mill wants to control from the top but Brandford keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mill slips nicely into half guard.
Mill passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mill thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mill controlling from mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

John Stuart Mill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on RIck Brandford's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brandford avoids the head kick by Mill.
A low kick from Brandford is predictable there
enabling Mill to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandford throws a leg kick
and Mill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandford thinking.
John Stuart Mill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mill tries to clinch but Brandford moves out of range.
Mill tries to clinch up.
Brandford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mill tries to clinch but Brandford is having none of it.
Brandford blocks a head kick by Mill.
Brandford dives in and grabs Mill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mill pushes down on Brandford's head and hops out.
Mill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandford takes a swing at Mill's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandford missing with a left hand there. Mill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Mill instigates a clinch.

Mill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mill moves in looking to clinch but Brandford pushes him off.
Brandford swats away the attempt to clinch by Mill.
Mill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Mill counters by moving into the clinch.

Mill gets control of Brandford's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brandford prevents Mill from getting back to his feet.
Brandford wants to pass the guard but Mill is keeping the position.

Mill wriggles free and stands up.
Mill is looking to clinch.
Brandford misses with a double jab

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mill tries to throw a body punch but Brandford avoids it by throwing Mill back against the cage.
Mill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mill lands a right hand.
Mill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandford avoids it.
Mill has a couple of punches blocked by Brandford.
Mill lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mill.
Mill lands with a light punch inside.
Brandford takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mill has Brandford pushed against the cage.
A short right from Mill.
Mill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mill is working for takedown but Brandford is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mill swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mill throws an elbow but it misses.

Mill decides to pull guard.
Brandford stops Mill from standing up.

Mill wriggles free and stands up.
Mill tries to clinch up but Brandford circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandford closes the distance and clinches up with Mill, looking for a takedown. Brandford pushes Mill against the cage but Mill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mill is looking to clinch.
Mill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandford.
Mill doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandford circles away.
Mill misses with a head kick.
Mill blocks a low kick nicely.

Mill instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mill.
Brandford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIck Brandford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandford or not.
A shot in the inside from Mill.
Mill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Mill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brandford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandford throws a leg kick
and Mill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandford throws a chopping leg kick but Mill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

John Stuart Mill really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on RIck Brandford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mill misses with an uppercut.
Brandford shoots in for a double leg but Mill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mill is looking to clinch but Brandford is avoiding it.
Mill moves out of range of the body kick from Brandford.
Brandford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mill counters with a head kick. That will keep Brandford thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Brandford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandford misses with the body kick

and Mill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mill.
Mill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mill tries for a takedown but Brandford manages to get underhooks.
Mill is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mill lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandford.

Mill jumps guard and drags Brandford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brandford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Mill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brandford takes a shot to the head.
Brandford tries to break the clinch but Mill is controlling the position.
Mill lands a left hand.
Mill stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mill presses Brandford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandford is defending well for now.
Brandford is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mill's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mill stalling the fight.
Mill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brandford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brandford throws a body kick the misses

and Mill counters by clinching up.
Brandford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RIck Brandford. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mill is trying to maintain a safe position but Brandford gets an underhook and turns Mill into the cage.
Brandford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mill pulls his leg out and moves away.

Brandford shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brandford was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You get the feeling that Mill really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mill bucks up and throws Brandford to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Mill closes the distance and pushes Brandford back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mill.
Mill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandford backwards.
John Stuart Mill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandford looking for a takedown.

Mill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandford misses with a body kick.
Mill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brandford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Mill darts in and clinches Brandford up against the cage.
Mill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Mill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown by Brandford or perhaps it was just good defense by Mill which made him look bad.
Mill tries to clinch but Brandford is having none of it.
Mill throws a sloppy head kick and Brandford moves out of range easily.
Mill checks a low kick from Brandford.
Brandford throws the kick towards the body but Mill avoids it.
Brandford avoids the head kick by Mill.
A solid body kick from Brandford.
Brandford is looking to wear down Mill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mill tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandford keeps Mill at a distance using the push kick.
Brandford lands with an overhand left.
Brandford throws a body kick that misses.
Brandford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mill as he avoids it easily.
Mill tries to clinch but Brandford moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mill!
Mill moves in looking to clinch but Brandford pushes him off.
Brandford throws the kick towards the body but Mill avoids it.
Brandford shoots in for a takedown but Mill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body punch from Brandford.
Mill wants to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

John Stuart Mill dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on RIck Brandford's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Brandford throws a leg kick

and Mill counters by clinching up.
Brandford taking a breather.

Mill breaks the clinch.
Mill is looking to clinch.
Mill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mill moves away.
Brandford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mill counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brandford is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brandford tries to score with a low kick but Mill moves his leg out of the way.
Mill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy body kick from Brandford

and Mill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mill.
Mill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mill lands with a left to the head.
Mill is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mill fails to pull guard.
Come on Brandford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mill lands a nice uppercut.
Brandford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandford tries for a takedown but Mill manages to get underhooks.

Mill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandford.
Mill tries to clinch up but Brandford circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy body kick from Brandford
and Mill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mill wants to clinch.
Brandford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mill. That did some damage!
Mill is looking to clinch but Brandford is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandford throws a leg kick but Mill checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mill.
Brandford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mill wants to clinch up but Brandford keeps it at a distance.
Brandford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandford blocks a head kick by Mill.
Mill connects with a jab.
Brandford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mill counters with a head kick.
Mill lands a head kick!
Mill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandford throws a leg kick

and Mill counters with a head kick that drops Brandford!
Mill passes Brandford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
John Stuart Mill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brandford controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brandford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mill on the ground.
Mill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mill wants to pass to mount but Brandford is defending the position.
Mill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandford keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mill passes to full mount!
Mill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
RIck Brandford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Mill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 43:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 43:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Stuart Mill!
John Stuart Mill is the new middleweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Gimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Caio Gimenez's chin.

Diaz
vs
Gimenez

185 cm
20
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caio Gimenez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Gimenez seems unphased.
Gimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gimenez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Gimenez is keeping the position.
Gimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gimenez, not yet.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gimenez, not yet.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gimenez's guard.
Diaz 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz is pressing down on Gimenez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gimenez is holding on for now.
Gimenez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gimenez is retaining full guard.
Gimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz stands up over Gimenez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Gimenez.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gimenez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gimenez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gimenez preventing the sweep.
Gimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz 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.
Gimenez looking to pass the guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gimenez distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gimenez is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gimenez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gimenez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rick Diaz!
Rick Diaz retains his welterweight title!

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