RB 21 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chief
vs
Robinson

197 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
27
222 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Chief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Robinson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robinson. That's going to slow Chief down.
Robinson throws a leg kick which misses Chief's front leg but catches the back leg as Chief tries to avoid it.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. Chief looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson tries to bum rush Chief with a series of wild strikes but Chief uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Anderson Chief has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robinson.
Chief is breathing heavily.
Robinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Robinson knocks Chief out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Robinson!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Somebody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pear islavaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Somebody
vs
islavaly

154 cm
27
140 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

155 cm
19
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Somebody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pear islavaly!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
islavaly looks to land a left hand but Somebody moved out of range nicely.
islavaly misses with the combination.
Pear islavaly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somebody slips a jab and a cross from islavaly.
islavaly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Somebody counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Somebody postures up and lands a big shot to islavaly's brow.
islavaly controls Somebody momentarily but Somebody frees himself.
Somebody tries to free his leg and advance position but islavaly is retaining full guard.
Somebody prevents islavaly from getting back to his feet.
islavaly can't keep his opponent in guard - Somebody advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
islavaly manages to get to full guard.
Somebody sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed islavaly's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somebody moves into full mount! islavaly won't be happy about that!
Somebody is landing with some decent strikes but islavaly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Somebody swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Somebody!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClain has chosen I'm about to crack as his entrance music. Rolando McClain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lee
vs
McClain

190 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
223 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rolando McClain!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McClain shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but McClain is one step ahead there.
Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McClain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McClain hang on?
McClain blocking the ground and pound.
Lee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McClain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Lee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McClain can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClain squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee thowing shots but they're missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee has control of McClain's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McClain regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lee throwing strikes here but McClain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McClain wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee breaks from McClain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McClain really wants to buck Lee off and get back to his feet.
McClain looks gassed!

Lee working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McClain turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lee off and cradles McClain's limp body as Lee celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jacob Lee!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joakim Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Icaro Asas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinsson comes to the cage accompanied by Check it out - will.i.am. Icaro Asas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Martinsson
vs
Asas

186 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

196 cm
26
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joakim Martinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Icaro Asas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Martinsson has managed to clinch.

Martinsson manages to pull guard.
Asas trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asas trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asas lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martinsson is proving hard to escape from.
Martinsson is trying to control the position but Asas postures up.
Martinsson wants to get back to his feet but Asas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Asas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinsson wants to get back to his feet but Asas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Asas throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinsson pulls Asas in close to prevent any damage.
Asas trying to control but Martinsson is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Asas has his takedown stuffed

and Martinsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Martinsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Asas lands a nice looking body shot.
Martinsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Martinsson moves into range and clinches up with Asas.
Asas tries for a takedown. No joy.

Asas breaks from the clinch.
Martinsson closes the distance but Asas moves to the side

and Asas counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asas controls the position.
Asas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Martinsson tries to buck Asas off but Asas is having none of it.
Asas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Asas is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Martinsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Asas wants to control but Martinsson is keeping him busy.
Martinsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Asas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martinsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Asas distracts Martinsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Asas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Martinsson wants to hit a switch here but Asas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Martinsson there!
Asas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Martinsson is in a horrible position here. Asas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson is working hard here to advance position.
Asas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martinsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Asas is pulling down on Martinsson's head to control his posture.
Martinsson trying to control but Asas is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinsson wanted to stand there but Asas had control of the position.
Martinsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martinsson looks for a takedown but Asas sprawls well.
Martinsson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Asas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asas looking to sit in guard and control but Martinsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Asas kicks Martinsson off and gets to his feet.
Asas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Martinsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asas won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martinsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Martinsson misses with a hook

and Asas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asas is controlling the pace.
Martinsson is looking to escape.
Martinsson is looking to improve his position.

Martinsson pushes Asas off and gets back to his feet.
Asas tries a head kick but it misses.
Asas misses with a takedown

and Martinsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson lands with a light punch inside.
Asas blocking some punches.

Martinsson breaks the clinch.

Martinsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asas did well to prevent Martinsson getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Martinsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asas tries to kick Martinsson off but Martinsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martinsson prevents Asas from improving his position.
Martinsson trying to control the pace.
Asas trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson is looking to stall here but Asas recovers full guard.
Asas has control of Martinsson's left arm, preventing Martinsson from doing any damage.
Asas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Martinsson is now in half guard.
Asas is in trouble now - Martinsson has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martinsson controlling the pace for now.
Martinsson wants to control the pace but Asas is squirming around nicely.
Martinsson avoids the attempt from Asas to control.

Martinsson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinsson misses with a takedown attempt

and Asas counters with a shoot takedown. Martinsson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joakim Martinsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Asas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Icaro Asas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Martinsson wants to clinch

and Asas moves into the clinch.
Asas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Martinsson jumps guard.
Martinsson is looking to sweep but instead, Asas has passed into half guard.
Martinsson manages to get to full guard.
Asas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinsson trying to keep a closed guard but Asas is proving a slippery customer.
Martinsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asas is one step ahead there.
Martinsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Martinsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Asas stands and steps away. Martinsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asas tries to clinch up but Martinsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Asas connects with a single shot there.

Martinsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Martinsson jumps guard but Asas stands there with Martinsson around his waist. Martinsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Martinsson manages to break the clinch.
Joakim Martinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asas tries to bum rush Martinsson with a series of wild strikes but Martinsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Asas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinsson wants to control from the top but Asas keeps moving.
Martinsson preventing the sweep.
Martinsson passes into half guard.
Martinsson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Asas to regain full guard.

Martinsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asas is trying to keep Martinsson in close.
Asas being controlled here, momentarily.
Asas looking to control.

Martinsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Asas misses with a takedown

and Martinsson moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Asas's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Martinsson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Asas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Martinsson misses with punches from the back.

Martinsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Asas is defending well though. Martinsson let's go of the attempt for now.
Asas breaks Martinsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Asas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Asas throws and elbow that misses. Martinsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Asas's guard. Nice move by Martinsson!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joakim Martinsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Icaro Asas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colton Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cor Nepgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ace might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jedi Mind Tricks - I against I feat. Planetary . Colton Ace has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ace
vs
Nepgen

180 cm
27
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colton Ace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cor Nepgen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nepgen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ace tries to improve position but can't.
Nepgen is chipping away with strikes.
Nepgen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nepgen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ace avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nepgen.
Nepgen advances nicely into full mount.
Ace regains half guard.

Ace actively working from the bottom here.

Ace looking for submissions off his back.

Ace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace is not content to let Nepgen control the position.

Ace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nepgen pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Nepgen is going to stand back up.

Ace actively working from the bottom here.
Nepgen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nepgen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nepgen pulls his head out easily.

Ace looking for submissions off his back.

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.

Ace looking for submissions off his back.

Ace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nepgen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nepgen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Ace has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nepgen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nepgen!
Nepgen trying to control the action but Ace is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace is looking to reverse the position.
Nepgen wants to control but Ace is keeping him busy.
Ace is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nepgen off and has taken his back!
Nepgen looks gassed!

Ace is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nepgen is defending well though. Ace let's go of the attempt for now.

Ace is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nepgen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nepgen showing good submission defense here.

Nepgen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ace's arms.
Nepgen trying to control but not successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ace is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Nepgen has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ace has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Nepgen taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ace doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colton Ace!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joesy Scott I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tam Tam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tam Tam will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Scott I
vs
Tam

172 cm
19
158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesy Scott I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tam Tam!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott I.
Scott I slips a jab and a cross from Tam.
Tam swinging wildly here.
Tam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott I drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tam misses with a double jab

and Scott I counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tam!

Scott I working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Scott I is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tam to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tam shrugs it off.
Tam can't escape the position.

Scott I is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tam to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tam shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Scott I is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tam is surviving well by controlling Scott I's body position as best he can.

Scott I working for a guillotine from mount but Tam is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott I working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Scott I is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tam is surviving well by controlling Scott I's body position as best he can.
Tam is looking to get to half guard.
Tam tries to hold on but Scott I postures up.

Tam somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Tam throws a left and a right that both miss

and Scott I counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Scott I is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tam is pulling down on Scott I's head to control his posture.

Scott I is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott I's guard.
Scott I keeping full guard, as Tam tries to pass.
Tam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tam postures up in Scott I's guard and throws a big left but Scott I blocks it.
Tam throwing strikes but missing.
Tam looking to sit in guard and control but Scott I gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scott I stops Tam from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tam wriggles free and stands up.
Tam misses with a two punch combination.
Tam throws a combination that misses

and Scott I counters with a single leg into guard. Tam didn't expect that.
Scott I pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tam is keeping the position for now.
Scott I stops Tam from standing up.

Scott I is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Scott I thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tam controlling Scott I's posture.

Scott I is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tam has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Scott I off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Scott I avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott I swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott I swats away the attempt to clinch by Tam.
Tam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Tam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tam throws a right and a left that Scott I avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott I moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tam throws a series of punches but Scott I avoids them all with ease.
Tam leaves Scott I with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tam Tam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scott I fails with the takedown
and Tam counters with a two punch combo.
Tam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tam throws a series of punches but Scott I avoids them all with ease.
Tam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam scores with a nice right hand.
Tam throws a combination that misses

and Scott I counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scott I.
Tam wants to sweep here but Scott I controlling him for the moment.

Scott I is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Scott I thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tam holds on and takes a little breather.

Scott I drops back looking for a leg! Tam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tam manages to kick Scott I off! Scott I jumps back into Tam's guard.
Tam keeping full guard, as Scott I tries to pass.

Scott I is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tam tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Scott I thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tam has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Scott I off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tam lands a nice shot that snaps Scott I's head back.
Jab, jab by Tam - just one landing.
Tam scores with a three punch combo!
No luck for Scott I with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesy Scott I. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tam lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tam's corner calls for a 1-2. Tam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tam lands with an overhand left.
Tam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Scott I manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott I with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tam counters with a series of strikes. Scott I will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tam has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tam wants to clinch

and Scott I counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scott I stops Tam from standing up.

Scott I is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tam controls Scott I momentarily but Scott I frees himself.
Tam wants to stand and escape but Scott I is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tam is breathing heavily.

Scott I drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott I jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Tam scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Scott I walks into a left hand.
Scott I fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scott I dodges the punch combination from Tam.

Tam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tam lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Joesy Scott I has been cut.

Scott I ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scott I no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott I is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tam Tam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joesy Scott I's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tam misses with a combination

and Scott I counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Scott I is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tam wants to get back to his feet.

Scott I is working for a kimura but Tam is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott I stops Tam from getting back to his feet.

Scott I is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scott I prevents Tam from improving his position.

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

Scott I is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam wants to improve his position but Scott I is controlling well.

Scott I is working for a submission of some sort.

Scott I is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tam is just riding it out for now. Scott I eventually gives up the hold.
Tam moves into full guard.

Scott I thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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.
Tam tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Scott I drops back looking for a leg! Tam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tam manages to kick Scott I off! Scott I jumps back into Tam's guard.
Tam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scott I's head.
Tam passes to side control.
Scott I can't do much from the bottom here.
Tam advances to full mount.
Joesy Scott I overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam tries to control but Scott I wriggling away.
Tam throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tam unloads with some shots from mount but Scott I bucks and avoids them well.
Tam throws some wild stikes that Scott I manages to avoid easily.
Tam landing punches.
Tam thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tam throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Scott I because Tam loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott I wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tam.
Scott I is working to get back to half guard.
Tam punching from mount but Scott I doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tam misses with a head shot.
Tam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tam throws some wild stikes that Scott I manages to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tam Tam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam Tam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuro Kumiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumiko comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Samurai. Kuro Kumiko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kumiko
vs
Mendes

175 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kuro Kumiko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Mendes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kumiko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mendes's half guard.

Kumiko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kumiko.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Kumiko prevents Mendes from improving his position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumiko is trying to control. Mendes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kumiko seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendes tries to roll over but Kumiko keeps him under control.
Mendes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kumiko jumps into side control!

Kumiko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendes has escaped the position, nice work there.

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.
Mendes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mendes gets back to full guard.
Mendes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kumiko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Kumiko is working for a kimura but Mendes is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes is trying to maintain the position but Kumiko is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes moves into full guard.
Kumiko stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kumiko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendes dives on top into guard.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Kumiko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mendes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kumiko has locked up a guillotine! Kumiko's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mendes is holding on here and Kumiko must be using up a lot of energy. Mendes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kumiko gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kuro Kumiko!
Kuro Kumiko is the new lightweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Barbados Slim has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Barbados Slim seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Slim
vs
Lilke

183 cm
26
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barbados Slim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Lilke!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Barbados Slim has been cut.
Lilke thuds his right hand into Slim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lilke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lilke manages to avoid it.

Slim tries to sprawl but Lilke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lilke stands up and beckons Slim to join him on the feet.
Lilke closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Lilke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Lilke.
Slim misses with a punch on the inside.
Lilke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slim misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Slim.

Lilke breaks from the clinch.
Slim takes one on the button.
Slim misses with a straight right.
Lilke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Slim does it's job there.

Lilke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Slim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slim trying to control the position.
Slim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lilke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Slim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lilke manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lilke pushes Slim off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Lilke.
Slim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lilke was well out of range. Poor timing from Slim.
Slim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lilke's head backwards.
Slim lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Slim.

Lilke darts in and clinches Slim up against the cage.

Lilke breaks from the clinch.
Slim throws a right and a left that Lilke avoids nicely.
Lilke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Lilke.

Lilke clinches up with Slim and pushes him back against the cage.

Lilke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lilke misses with a body shot.
Slim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slim's corner calls for a 1-2. Slim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilke doesn't manage to clinch there - Slim circles away.
Lilke lands an overhand right.
Slim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lilke circles away quickly and effectively.
Slim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lilke circles away quickly and effectively.
Lilke works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Lilke as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Slim gets tackled into the cage by Lilke. Lilke maintains the clinch.
Slim pushes Lilke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slim misses with the head strike.
Lilke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lilke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lilke pushes Slim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lilke breaks from the clinch.
Lilke takes a swing at Slim's ribcage but misses.
Slim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbados Slim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lilke throws a right and a left that Slim avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Lilke scores with a four punch combination!
Barbados Slim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lilke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slim fails to land with a series of punches.
Lilke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Slim.
Lilke with a hook.

Lilke darts in and clinches Slim up against the cage.
Slim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slim has a couple of punches blocked by Lilke.
Lilke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lilke manages to break the clinch.
Slim is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Slim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lilke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Lilke. Those never looked like landing.
Slim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lilke at a distance.
Slim misses the shot to the body.
Slim misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lilke to counter with a crisp jab.
Lilke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lilke tries to clinch but Slim is having none of it.
Slim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lilke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lilke thuds his right hand into Slim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lilke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lilke lands in his opponent's guard.
Slim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slim keeping full guard, as Lilke tries to pass.
Lilke won't allow Slim to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lilke is looking to stand up but Slim won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lilke gets to his feet. Slim looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Slim misses with a double jab

and Lilke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lilke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slim trying to keep a closed guard but Lilke is proving a slippery customer.

Slim is working an open guard so Lilke takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Slim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slim works the jab nicely.
Slim swings widly with a right hand
and Lilke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slim.
A left lands for Lilke.
Lilke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lilke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slim throws a right hand that Lilke ducks under and follows up with a left that Lilke also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lilke misses with the combination.
Slim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lilke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lilke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lilke gets to his feet. Slim looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lilke looks gassed!
A punch combination from Slim misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Lilke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barbados Slim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Slim misses with a combination
enabling Lilke to counter with a crisp jab.
Lilke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Slim misses with a wild combination.
Slim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Lilke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slim trying to get back to full guard but Lilke takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lilke wants to control the pace but Slim is squirming around nicely.
Slim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lilke controlling from the full mount.
Slim is looking to improve his position but Lilke isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke content just to control the position here.
Slim is looking to improve his position but Lilke isn't that keen on the idea.
Lilke controlling the position easily from mount.
Slim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lilke wants to pass to mount but Slim is defending the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Scott Lilke wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lilke lands with a nice combination. Slim backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Slim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lilke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slim at a distance.
Lilke throws a combination. Slim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scott Lilke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Slim. Those never looked like landing.
Lilke connects with a right hand. Slim shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Lilke. Those never looked like landing.
Slim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Lilke to counter with a crisp jab.
Slim misses the shot to the body.

Lilke clinches up against the cage.

Lilke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slim looks to score with a jab to the body but Lilke is just out of range.
Slim lands a lovely overhand right.
Lilke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slim.
Lilke scores with a nice strike.
Slim misses with a double jab
and Lilke counters with a straight right hand.
Lilke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Slim misses

and Lilke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slim can't keep his opponent in guard - Lilke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lilke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim wants to improve his position but Lilke is controlling well.
Lilke trying to mount his opponent but Slim defends it.
Slim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Slim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slim is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lilke has his feet on Slim's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Slim throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lilke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lilke.
Slim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lilke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slims head.
Slim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lilke's elbow.
Lilke blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slim backwards.
Lilke blocks an uppercut.

Lilke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lilke has managed to clinch.

Lilke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lilke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slim.
Slim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lilke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slim throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lilke to counter with a crisp jab.

Lilke rushes Slim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lilke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lilke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slim throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lilke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Slim working for a triangle but Lilke defends it easily.
Lilke tries to free his leg and advance position but Slim is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lilke landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott Lilke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lilke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Lilke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barbados Slim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Lilke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lilke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slim swings widly with a right hand
and Lilke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lilke wants to clinch up but Slim keeps it at a distance.
Slim misses with a right hand

and Lilke counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Slim!
Lilke controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slim is desperately trying to improve his position but Lilke has a good base and remains in mount.
Lilke controlling from the full mount.
Slim is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lilke controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Lilke decides to stand and escape the position.

Lilke closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

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

Lilke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slim sprawls well initially but Lilke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slim manages to get to full guard.
Slim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lilke manages to get himself to full guard.
Lilke keeping full guard, as Slim tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slim is looking to advance position but Lilke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lilke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slim gets back to half guard.
Slim is refusing to be controlled, as Lilke sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim manages to get to full guard.
Lilke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lilke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lilke scores with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lilke.
Slim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Slim. Those never looked like landing.
Slim throws a combination that misses
and Lilke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lilke scores with a three punch combo!
Lilke misses with a body shot.
Slim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lilke throws a series of punches but Slim avoids them all with ease.
Slim throws a sloppy body shot
and Lilke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slim scores with a hook to the body. Lilke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lilke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slim lands a jab to Lilke's midsection.
A punch combination from Slim misses.
Slim misses the shot to the body.
Slim misses with a series of wild punches.

Lilke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slim's guard.
Slim keeping moving, preventing Lilke from controlling successfully.
Lilke stopping the sweep attempt from Slim.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbados Slim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Lilke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slim is working hard here to advance position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Lilke!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drottinn Hrothgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinjo Sasake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hrothgar comes to the cage accompanied by The Howling Fjord. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hrothgar
vs
Sasake

220 cm
27
156 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

157 cm
25
139 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drottinn Hrothgar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kinjo Sasake!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sasake slips under a jab from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar scores with a decent looking hook.
Hrothgar wants to clinch.
Hrothgar slips a jab from Sasake.
Hrothgar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sasake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sasake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hrothgar to score with a decent uppercut.
Sasake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hrothgar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hrothgar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasake.
Hrothgar feints a jab promting Sasake to slip. Hrothgar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sasake slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hrothgar lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hrothgar.
Hrothgar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hrothgar cracks Sasake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hrothgar missing with a left hand there. Sasake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sasake moves out of range as Hrothgar strikes.
Hrothgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasake is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake throws a looping overhand right but Hrothgar ducks down to avoid it.
Sasake throws a body punch but Hrothgar moves out of range.
Drottinn Hrothgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrothgar just misses with a punch to the body.
Sasake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hrothgar misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hrothgar. Sasake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hrothgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sasake was well out of range. Poor timing from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar feints a jab promting Sasake to slip. Hrothgar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sasake slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hrothgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasake looks to score with a jab to the body but Hrothgar is just out of range.
Sasake thows a body shot but no joy.
Hrothgar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hrothgar looks to throw the jab but Sasake is out of range.
Sasake slips a straight right by Hrothgar.
Drottinn Hrothgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hrothgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sasake was well out of range. Poor timing from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sasake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hrothgar scores with a body shot.
Sasake lands a jab to the head.
Hrothgar 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.
Hrothgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hrothgar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hrothgar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hrothgar swings widly with a right hand

and Sasake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hrothgar's guard.
Sasake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hrothgar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sasake trying to control but Hrothgar is working from the bottom.
Sasake tries to free his leg and advance position but Hrothgar is retaining full guard.
Hrothgar keeping moving, preventing Sasake from controlling successfully.
Sasake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hrothgar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrothgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hrothgar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kinjo Sasake wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hrothgar misses with an uppercut
and Sasake counters with a right hand to the body.
Hrothgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sasake was well out of range. Poor timing from Hrothgar.
Sasake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hrothgar misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Hrothgar. Those never looked like landing.
Sasake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hrothgar throws a body punch but Sasake moves out of range.
Hrothgar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sasake's head backwards.
Hrothgar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sasake throws out the jab.
Hrothgar misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrothgar with a hook.
Hrothgar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hrothgar. Sasake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sasake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Sasake misses.

Hrothgar closes the distance and clinches.
Hrothgar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sasake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hrothgar smiles and moves away.
Hrothgar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hrothgar misses with a straight left.
Hrothgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hrothgar misses with a straight right.
Hrothgar tries to clinch there but Sasake circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sasake moves out of range as Hrothgar strikes.
Sasake lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sasake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hrothgar misses the shot to the body.
Sasake avoids the body shot from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sasake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hrothgar misses with a looping left.
Hrothgar throws a one two combo.
Hrothgar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sasake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hrothgar misses with a wild body shot.
Sasake throws a shot from downtown. Hrothgar moves away and avoids it.
Hrothgar misses with a looping left.
Sasake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hrothgar lands an overhand right.
Sasake tries for a takedown but Hrothgar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hrothgar scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrothgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sasake was well out of range. Poor timing from Hrothgar.
Sasake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sasake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sasake there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sasake misses the target.
Sasake blocks a jab.
Sasake misses with an uppercut. Hrothgar saw that one coming.
Hrothgar walks into a jab.
Hrothgar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sasake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hrothgar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sasake dives in and grabs Hrothgar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hrothgar pushes down on Sasake's head and hops out.
Hrothgar lands a really nice looking cross but Sasake seems unphased.
A jab from Sasake misses.
Hrothgar moves away from the strike by Sasake.
Sasake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hrothgar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasake.

Hrothgar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sasake to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake trying to control but Hrothgar is working from the bottom.
Sasake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hrothgar keeping moving, preventing Sasake from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasake forces his way into half guard.

Sasake is trying to work for a kimura but Hrothgar is defending well.
Hrothgar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hrothgar tries to get out of the position.
Sasake is taking a breather. Hrothgar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake wants to control but Hrothgar is keeping him busy.
Sasake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hrothgar defending well though.
Sasake throwing shots but Hrothgar is blocking nicely.

Sasake is looking for a kimura here.
Hrothgar is not content to let Sasake control the position.
Sasake is looking to advance position but Hrothgar won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sasake wants to take a breather but Hrothgar is having none of it.
Hrothgar is trying to stand back up but Sasake is controlling him
Sasake moves into full mount! Hrothgar won't be happy about that!
Hrothgar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sasake tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Sasake jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hrothgar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hrothgar and Sasake has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Sasake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kinjo Sasake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hrothgar doesn't manage to clinch there - Sasake circles away.
Hrothgar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sasake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sasake just misses with a punch to the body.
Hrothgar moves to clinch but Sasake breaks away

and Sasake counters with a takedown into side control.

Sasake goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hrothgar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sasake but great work by Hrothgar.
Sasake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sasake is looking to improve his position.
Sasake is trying to control but can't.

Sasake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake wants to get back to full guard but Hrothgar has mounted him!
Sasake is desperately trying to improve his position but Hrothgar has a good base and remains in mount.
Sasake wants to control but Hrothgar is having none of it.
Sasake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sasake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hrothgar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasake is looking to escape.
Sasake is trying to escape the mount.
Hrothgar tries to control but Sasake wriggling away.
Sasake is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake tries to hold on but Hrothgar pushes him away.
Hrothgar wants to control the pace but Sasake is squirming around nicely.
Sasake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sasake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sasake is trying to maintain the position but Hrothgar is very close to passing his half guard.

Sasake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hrothgar is controlling the pace.

Sasake actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hrothgar is looking to take a break and control but Sasake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sasake is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kinjo Sasake really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sasake swings for the body but Hrothgar moves out of range.
Hrothgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Hrothgar.
Sasake misses the shot to the body.
Hrothgar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sasake doesn't seem bothered though.
Hrothgar lands a nice shot that snaps Sasake's head back.
Hrothgar wants to clinch.
Sasake shoots in looking for a takedown. Hrothgar tries to sprawl out of it but Sasake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hrothgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrothgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sasake.
Sasake swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake throws the left hand but Hrothgar avoids the punch easily.
Hrothgar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hrothgar misses with a shot to the body
and Sasake counters with a nice uppercut.
Hrothgar moves out of range as Sasake strikes.
Hrothgar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sasake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hrothgar was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasake.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hrothgar. Sasake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sasake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasake blocks a jab.
Hrothgar scores with a sloppy right hand. Sasake should have avoided that one.
Hrothgar misses with a right hand

and Sasake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hrothgar's guard.
Kinjo Sasake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sasake tries to free his leg and advance position but Hrothgar is retaining full guard.
Sasake trying to control but Hrothgar is working from the bottom.
Sasake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hrothgar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hrothgar's guard.
Sasake is looking to take a break and control but Hrothgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hrothgar tries to roll over but Sasake keeps him under control.
Sasake passes the guard and advances to mount!

Sasake looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Sasake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hrothgar has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake dominating with strikes here.
Hrothgar tries to lock up and control but Sasake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Sasake goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hrothgar is on top in guard.

Sasake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hrothgar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrothgar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Hrothgar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sasake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hrothgar has managed to get both his arms back between Sasake's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kinjo Sasake dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sasake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hrothgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasake is just out of range.
Hrothgar moves in looking to clinch but Sasake pushes him off.
Hrothgar lands a nice looking body shot.
Sasake slips a jab and a cross from Hrothgar.
Hrothgar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasake.
Hrothgar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hrothgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasake is just out of range.
Hrothgar looks to land a left hand but Sasake moved out of range nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sasake. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrothgar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hrothgar tries to clinch
and Sasake counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hrothgar, as that shot connected.
Hrothgar scores with a hook.
Hrothgar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrothgar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sasake counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hrothgar!
Sasake throwing strikes here but Hrothgar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sasake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hrothgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sasake on the ground.
Sasake lands a big shot there that rocks Hrothgar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hrothgar is squirming around, avoiding Sasake's attempts to control the action.

Sasake goes for an armbar but Hrothgar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hrothgar.

Sasake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sasake working for a triangle but Hrothgar defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sasake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Hrothgar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sasake is proving hard to escape from.

Sasake looking for a guillotine here but Hrothgar defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sasake is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hrothgar has his hands clasped together but Sasake extends an breaks Hrothgar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sasake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kinjo Sasake! Kinjo Sasake retains his featherweight title!