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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Taborda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Taborda
vs
Craig

195 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tarzan Taborda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Craig!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taborda dodges the punch combination from Craig.
Taborda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Craig circles away.
Taborda shoots in for a takedown but Craig shows good takedown defense.
Craig thows a body shot but no joy.
Taborda tries to close the distance and clinch but Craig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Craig misses with a two punch combination.
Craig throws a series of punches but Taborda moves out of range.
Taborda has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarzan Taborda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taborda shoots in and drives through. Craig sprawls well.
Craig lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taborda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Craig pinned against the cage. Craig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Craig throws a series of punches but Taborda avoids them all with ease.
Craig stuffs the takedown attempt from Taborda. Taborda gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarzan Taborda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taborda walks into a stiff left hand from Craig.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Craig goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taborda wants to clinch.
Craig looks to land a combination but Taborda avoids it well.
Taborda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Craig's waist but Craig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taborda off to one side.
Craig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taborda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craig throws a series of strikes that have Taborda backpedaling.
Taborda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taborda is breathing heavily.
Craig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taborda fails with a takedown attempt.
Craig keeps the fight on the outside.
Craig lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Craig.
Taborda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Craig's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taborda's head backwards.
Taborda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craig lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Craig does no damage.
Taborda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Craig pinned against the cage. Craig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taborda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Craig's waist but Craig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taborda off to one side.
Taborda tries to clinch but Craig moves out of range.
Craig misses with a few strikes there.
Taborda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Craig but Craig pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taborda.
Taborda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taborda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craig stuffs the takedown.
Craig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taborda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craig throws a right hand that Taborda ducks under and follows up with a left that Taborda also avoids with ease.
Taborda avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Craig does no damage.
Craig swings for the body but Taborda moves out of range.
Taborda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Craig's waist but Craig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taborda off to one side.
Taborda tries to clinch up but Craig circles away and keeps his distance.
Taborda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Craig tries to avoid it but Taborda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Craig to the ground. Craig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig misses with a wild combination.
Taborda shoots in but no luck this time.
Craig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taborda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zach Craig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Craig misses with a series of wild punches.

Taborda clinches up with Craig and pushes him back against the cage.
Taborda is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taborda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taborda slowing the pace effectively.

Taborda breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Craig misses.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taborda.
Taborda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taborda.
Taborda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Craig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taborda has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarzan Taborda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Craig throws out a loose jab but Taborda uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a jab to the head.
Craig misses with a series of wild punches.
Taborda dodges the punch combination from Craig.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taborda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Craig paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Craig. No joy for Taborda on that attempt.
Craig misses with a two punch combination.
Craig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taborda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Taborda darts in and clinches Craig up against the cage.
Taborda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Taborda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taborda lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taborda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taborda.
Taborda is trying to drag Craig to the mat but Craig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taborda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Craig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taborda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taborda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taborda has him pressed against the cage.
Taborda pushes Craig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taborda lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Taborda.
A short uppercut from Taborda.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Taborda. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Taborda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taborda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taborda can't get the takedown.
Taborda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taborda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taborda goes for a takedown attempt but Craig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Craig.
The crowd cheers as Craig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taborda doesn't seem phased though.
Taborda shoots in for a double leg but Craig sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taborda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craig lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Taborda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Craig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Craig misses with a wild combination.
Taborda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taborda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slow jab from Craig misses its intended target.
Taborda shoots in and drives through. Craig sprawls well.
Taborda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taborda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taborda tries for a takedown but Craig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Craig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taborda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Craig tries to avoid it but Taborda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Craig to the ground. Craig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Craig throws a combination. Taborda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown by Taborda or perhaps it was just good defense by Craig which made him look bad.
Craig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taborda throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Craig.
Zach Craig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taborda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Craig.
A punch combination from Craig misses.
Taborda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Craig is fending him off so far but Taborda persists. Nope, Craig circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig 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.
Craig connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taborda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Craig works the jab nicely.
Taborda misses with a takedown attempt - Craig sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Craig throws an overhand right that lands on Taborda's shoulder, as Taborda tries to avoid the shot.

Taborda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taborda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Craig!
Taborda controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Craig is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Taborda controlling from mount.
Taborda throws some wild stikes that Craig manages to avoid easily.
Taborda controlling his opponent.

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.
Taborda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Craig is trying to stand up.
Taborda content just to control the position here.
Taborda misses with a head shot.
Taborda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Craig is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Taborda lands a nice shot to the head.

Craig is rocked!
Taborda postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Craig badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Taborda around the waist but Taborda pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Taborda is the winner by TKO! Taborda jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarzan Taborda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kukailimoku Kapohoikahiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Davis
vs
Kapohoikahiola

179 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kapohoikahiola .
Kapohoikahiola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Kapohoikahiola .
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.

Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kapohoikahiola wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Kapohoikahiola wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis blocks a body shot from Kapohoikahiola .
Davis stalling the fight.
Kapohoikahiola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kapohoikahiola avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapohoikahiola has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Kapohoikahiola is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kapohoikahiola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Kapohoikahiola is blocking nicely.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Davis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davis landing knees to the head.

It looks like Kukailimoku Kapohoikahiola has been cut.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kapohoikahiola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.

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.
Kapohoikahiola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kapohoikahiola .
Kapohoikahiola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kapohoikahiola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Davis.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.
Kapohoikahiola wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kapohoikahiola blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kapohoikahiola .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapohoikahiola wants to break free but Davis has control.
A short right from Kapohoikahiola .
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kapohoikahiola blocks it with crossed arms.
Kapohoikahiola is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Kapohoikahiola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.
Kapohoikahiola wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Kapohoikahiola tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis keeps control of Kapohoikahiola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Kapohoikahiola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kapohoikahiola is trying to break free.
Kapohoikahiola throws a head punch that misses.
Davis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kapohoikahiola is trying to break free.
Davis leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but Kapohoikahiola blocks with his arms.
Kapohoikahiola tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position.
Kapohoikahiola has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukailimoku Kapohoikahiola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kukailimoku Kapohoikahiola 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Davis is looking to clinch.
Kapohoikahiola misses with a few strikes there.
Kapohoikahiola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Kapohoikahiola .
Kapohoikahiola throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Kapohoikahiola .
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Kapohoikahiola misses.
Kapohoikahiola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kapohoikahiola throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Kapohoikahiola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Kapohoikahiola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shane Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kapohoikahiola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kapohoikahiola tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis wants to clinch.
Kapohoikahiola misses with the combination.
Kapohoikahiola is breathing heavily.
Davis is looking to clinch but Kapohoikahiola is avoiding it.
Davis slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapohoikahiola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kapohoikahiola misses with the combination.
Davis is looking to clinch.

Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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.
Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Kapohoikahiola can't break the clinch.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Davis just leaning against Kapohoikahiola , taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Kapohoikahiola .
Davis misses with a knee strike.
Davis lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapohoikahiola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kapohoikahiola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kapohoikahiola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davis lands a nice knee to the body.
Davis keeps control of Kapohoikahiola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kapohoikahiola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

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.
Kapohoikahiola is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davis.
Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kapohoikahiola has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Davis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kapohoikahiola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but Kapohoikahiola blocks with his arms.
Davis being controlled against the cage.
Kapohoikahiola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukailimoku Kapohoikahiola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kukailimoku Kapohoikahiola 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A lazy left from Kapohoikahiola finds it's target.
Kapohoikahiola fails to land with a series of punches.
Kapohoikahiola keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis tries to clinch up but Kapohoikahiola circles away and keeps his distance.
Kapohoikahiola misses with a wild combination.
Kapohoikahiola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kapohoikahiola tries to clinch

and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but Kapohoikahiola blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Davis.
Kapohoikahiola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis trying to land knees to the body.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kapohoikahiola misses with some punches.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kapohoikahiola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.

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.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.
Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kapohoikahiola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kapohoikahiola is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Kapohoikahiola has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Kapohoikahiola is blocking nicely.
Kapohoikahiola is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Kapohoikahiola is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Kapohoikahiola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kapohoikahiola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davis prevents Kapohoikahiola from breaking the clinch.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Kapohoikahiola is blocking nicely.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but Kapohoikahiola blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Kapohoikahiola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis keeps control of Kapohoikahiola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kapohoikahiola wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Kukailimoku Kapohoikahiola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kapohoikahiola blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kapohoikahiola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kapohoikahiola can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Davis.
I think Kapohoikahiola 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 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukailimoku Kapohoikahiola !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guilliame LeClaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Hunkstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunkstrom has chosen Stuck In The Middle With You as his entrance music. The key to victory for Guilliame LeClaire has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

LeClaire
vs
Hunkstrom

199 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

191 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guilliame LeClaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Hunkstrom!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeClaire is looking to clinch but Hunkstrom is avoiding it.
LeClaire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hunkstrom 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.
LeClaire is looking for a sweep. Hunkstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hunkstrom is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunkstrom's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeClaire trying to control from the bottom.
Hunkstrom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hunkstrom controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeClaire flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hunkstrom landing strikes, looking to finish!
LeClaire working to try and regain half guard.
Hunkstrom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hunkstrom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hunkstrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
LeClaire is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunkstrom avoids the attempt from LeClaire to control.
Hunkstrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
LeClaire tries to hold on but Hunkstrom pushes him away.
LeClaire is in a horrible position here. Hunkstrom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hunkstrom controlling from the full mount.
Hunkstrom breaks from LeClaire's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunkstrom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LeClaire manages to avoid the submission attempt.
LeClaire trying to remain calm as Hunkstrom controls from the top position.
LeClaire looking for a sweep but Hunkstrom has passed into full mount! Oh no!
LeClaire wants to control but Hunkstrom is having none of it.
Hunkstrom with shots to the head and body - LeClaire looks very uncomfortable down there.

Hunkstrom working for a submission but LeClaire is keeping him at bay.
The referee warns LeClaire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeClaire's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
LeClaire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeClaire throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hunkstrom landing shots from mount.
Hunkstrom blocks LeClaire's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
LeClaire wants to hold on but Hunkstrom pushes him away.
LeClaire is breathing heavily.
Hunkstrom working the ground and pound effectively.
Hunkstrom landing punches.
LeClaire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunkstrom on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunkstrom looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Hunkstrom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

LeClaire moves in looking to clinch but Hunkstrom pushes him off.
LeClaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunkstrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeClaire tries to avoid it but Hunkstrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeClaire to the ground. LeClaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunkstrom shoots in looking for a takedown. LeClaire tries to sprawl out of it but Hunkstrom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeClaire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Hunkstrom drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeClaire is looking to sweep but instead, Hunkstrom has passed into half guard.
LeClaire is looking to get back to full guard here but Hunkstrom has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hunkstrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
LeClaire wants to hold on but Hunkstrom pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hunkstrom looking for a guillotine from mount but LeClaire is having none of it.
Hunkstrom is breathing heavily.
LeClaire is looking to improve his position but Hunkstrom isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunkstrom controlling the pace for now.
Hunkstrom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

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.
LeClaire tries to lock up and control but Hunkstrom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LeClaire can't escape the position.
Hunkstrom landing strikes from the mount.
Hunkstrom controlling from mount.
LeClaire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunkstrom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunkstrom prevents LeClaire from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunkstrom working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Hunkstrom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LeClaire manages to avoid the submission attempt.
LeClaire struggling a bit here.

Hunkstrom has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
LeClaire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hunkstrom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hunkstrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunkstrom is pushing down on LeClaire's leg trying to pass to half guard. LeClaire is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunkstrom has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunkstrom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks LeClaire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Hunkstrom seems content to control.
LeClaire missing with punches from the bottom.
Hunkstrom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunkstrom is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LeClaire!
Hunkstrom content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Hunkstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! LeClaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

LeClaire darts in trying to clinch

so Hunkstrom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
LeClaire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunkstrom is controlling him.
Hunkstrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
LeClaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunkstrom landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunkstrom lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunkstrom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
LeClaire trying to remain calm as Hunkstrom controls from the top position.

Hunkstrom decides to stand back up.

Hunkstrom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
LeClaire tries to get to full guard but Hunkstrom has control of the leg.
LeClaire is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hunkstrom there.
Hunkstrom controlling the action here.
LeClaire trying to hold on to Hunkstrom's head to control him but Hunkstrom postures up.
LeClaire wants to improve his position but Hunkstrom is controlling well.
Hunkstrom sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunkstrom lands strikes from half guard.
LeClaire tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hunkstrom manages to move to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunkstrom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
LeClaire wants to hold on but Hunkstrom pushes him away.
BOOM! Hunkstrom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
LeClaire is trying to escape the mount.
Hunkstrom breaks from LeClaire's wrist control and lands an elbow.
LeClaire on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LeClaire tries to get out of the position.
Hunkstrom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hunkstrom controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hunkstrom 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.
Hunkstrom scoring with strikes but LeClaire is staying in there.
Sven Hunkstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunkstrom controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunkstrom is landing with some decent strikes but LeClaire is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Hunkstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunkstrom 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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Hunkstrom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shao Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cottage Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Lin
vs
Cheese

195 cm
22
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shao Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cottage Cheese!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese tries to land a front kick but Lin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Lin does no damage.
Cheese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheese sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lin throws the kick towards the body but Cheese avoids it.
Cheese throws a sloppy head kick and Lin moves out of range easily.
Lin throws a right hand that Cheese ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheese also avoids with ease.
Lin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cheese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lin.
A head kick misses from Cheese.
Lin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lin lands a high kick!
Good leg kick by Lin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shao Lin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Lin.
Cheese takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheese circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left lands for Lin.
Cheese throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lin tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheese takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lin swinging wilding here.
Cheese throws a head kick but Lin moves out of range.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Lin.
Lin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cheese.
Lin scores with a nice head shot.
Lin misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lin throws a head kick but Cheese moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lin. That's going to slow Cheese down.
Lin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Lin finds it's way through Cheese's defenses.
Lin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lin throws a combination. Cheese tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cheese takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lin throws a sloppy head kick and Cheese moves out of range easily.
Lin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese throws a sloppy head kick and Lin moves out of range easily.
Lin lands a nice looking body kick.
Lin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheese takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cheese looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin tries to bum rush Cheese with a series of wild strikes but Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lin throws a series of punches but Cheese avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheese circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick there by Lin.
A head kick misses from Lin.
Lin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cheese's head.
Cheese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lin misses with a wild body shot.
Lin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cheese slips a jab and a cross from Lin.
Cheese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lin throws a right and a left that Cheese avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cheese's head.
Lin scores with a head kick.
Lin looks to land a body kick but Cheese moved away.
Lin misses with a kick to the body.
Cheese has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lin.
Cheese throws a head kick that misses.
Lin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheese blocks the body kick.
Lin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cheese's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lin misses with a leg kick.
Lin throws a good cross that connects.
Cheese throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lin throws a head kick that misses
and Cheese counters with a leg kick.
Lin is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Lin.
Cheese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lin blocks a head kick by Cheese.
Shao Lin is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese blocks the body kick.
Lin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheese circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Lin.
Lin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese tries to clinch up but Lin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lin throws a lazy head kick

and Cheese counters with a head kick that drops Lin - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

Lin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin pushes Cheese off looking to stand but Cheese dives back in and keeps control.
Oh Lin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cheese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lin seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cheese decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Lin.
Lin throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheese tries to clinch but Lin is having none of it.
Lin tries to land a leg kick but Cheese saw it coming and moves away.
Lin avoids the head kick by Cheese.
Cheese takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lin scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lin thows a body shot but no joy.
Lin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Lin.
Lin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lin.
Lin is looking to land body kicks.
Cheese throws a sloppy head kick and Lin moves out of range easily.
Cheese throws a low kick, looking for Lin's leg but Lin calmly moves out of range.
Cheese throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese misses with a head kick.
Lin throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cheese crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lin - the referee stops the clock and Cheese gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lin. Cheese manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cheese misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Lin misses

and Cheese moves into the clinch.
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Cheese keeps him there for the moment.
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Cheese keeps him there for the moment.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheese keeps control of Lin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but Lin blocks with his arms.
Lin is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Lin wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheese won't allow it.
Cheese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but Lin blocks with his arms.
Cheese keeps control of Lin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cheese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lin blocks it with crossed arms.
Lin is trying to break the clinch but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.

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.
Lin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but Lin blocks it.
Lin can't break the clinch.
Cheese misses with a knee strike.
Lin is trying to break the clinch but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese connects with a knee to the head.
Cheese keeps control of Lin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lin can't break the clinch.
Cheese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lin is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheese has double underhooks.
Cheese misses with a knee to the head.
Cheese looking to throw knees to the head but Lin is blocking nicely.
Lin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lin wants to break free but Cheese has control.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lin is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheese has double underhooks.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but Lin blocks with his arms.
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Cheese keeps him there for the moment.
Cheese keeps control of Lin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cheese using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lin wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheese won't allow it.
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Cheese keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cottage Cheese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Lin.
Shao Lin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lin misses with a head kick.
Lin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cheese has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cheese and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheese takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lin throws a series of punches but Cheese avoids them all with ease.
Lin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheese moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheese takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lin misses with a kick to the body

and Cheese counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a knee strike.
Lin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but Lin blocks with his arms.
Cheese's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cheese lands a knee to the head.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lin is trying to break the clinch but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lin wants to break free but Cheese has control.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheese lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lin tries to break the clinch but Cheese is controlling the position.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheese prevents Lin from breaking the clinch.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but Lin blocks it.
Lin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lin wants to break the clinch but can't.

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.
Cheese scores with a knee to the head.
Cheese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lin blocks it with crossed arms.
Lin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Cheese keeps him there for the moment.
Cheese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheese using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheese misses with a knee strike.
Lin is trying to break the clinch but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Lin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cheese misses with a knee strike.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but Lin blocks with his arms.
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Cheese keeps him there for the moment.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lin can't break the clinch.
Cheese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheese lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cheese looking to throw knees to the head but Lin is blocking nicely.
Lin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lin has had enough of the clinch but Cheese keeps him there for the moment.
Lin can't break the clinch.
Cheese connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lin's face.
Cheese keeps control of Lin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lin can't break the clinch.
Lin is trying to break the clinch but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheese won't allow it.
Lin wants to break free but Cheese has control.
Cheese using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but Lin blocks with his arms.
Cheese using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lin is trying to break the clinch but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Lin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheese connects with a knee to the head.
Lin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cheese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but Lin blocks with his arms.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lin is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheese has double underhooks.
Cheese misses with a knee strike.
Lin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheese connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lin's face.
Lin is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheese has double underhooks.
Cheese lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cheese keeps control of Lin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but Lin blocks with his arms.
Lin is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheese has double underhooks.
Lin wants to break free but Cheese has control.
Cheese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lin is trying to break free.
Cheese with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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.
Lin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheese lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lin can't break the clinch.
Cheese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lin blocks it with crossed arms.
Lin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lin is trying to break free.
Lin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lin is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheese has double underhooks.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but Lin blocks it.
Cheese with a knee to the head.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but Lin blocks it.
Cheese using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheese misses with a knee to the head.
Cheese looking to throw knees to the head but Lin is blocking nicely.
Lin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheese misses with a knee strike.
Cheese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lin blocks it with crossed arms.
Lin is trying to break the clinch but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lin is trying to break the clinch but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheese prevents Lin from breaking the clinch.
Lin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Cheese throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lin blocks it with crossed arms.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shao Lin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kelso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelso comes to the cage accompanied by That 70's Show Theme Music. Wilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Die Alone - Lamb of God. Wade Wilson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Kelso
vs
Wilson

190 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Kelso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Kelso manages to break the clinch.
Kelso misses with a wild combination.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Kelso.
Kelso throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.

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

Kelso is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wilson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kelso to the mat. Kelso regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kelso wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
Kelso keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Kelso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelso is keeping the position for now.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kelso has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelso controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelso is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Kelso does no damage.
A combination from Kelso does no damage.
Kelso throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Kelso misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kelso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelso throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Wilson rushes Kelso and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelso throws an elbow but misses.
Kelso misses with a knee to the head.
Wilson blocks the elbow strike.
Wilson has Kelso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kelso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilson looks gassed!
Wilson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Michael Kelso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
Wilson is working for takedown but Kelso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kelso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kelso gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.

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.
Kelso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kelso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelso throws an elbow that misses.

Kelso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Kelso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kelso lands a jab-cross combination.
Kelso lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Kelso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good exchange - Kelso coming out on top.
Michael Kelso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelso swinging wilding here.
Wilson walks into a left hand.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Kelso sprawls well.
Kelso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kelso stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kelso throws a one two combo.
Kelso throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelso fails to land with a series of punches.

Wilson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kelso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Kelso has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wilson holds of for dear life.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelso tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
Wilson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kelso trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kelso dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kelso throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelso connects with a crisp jab.
Kelso looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Kelso clinches up against the cage.
Kelso stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.

Kelso manages to break the clinch.

Wilson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kelso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson tries to strike from the bottom.
Wilson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kelso!
Kelso sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelso trying to control here.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelso tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Kelso is trying to stand.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelso's head.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Kelso is having none of it.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Kelso trying to control from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Wilson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilson showed some decent athleticism there.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelso's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson misses with a head shot. Kelso uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kelso is controlling Wilson's posture.
Wilson throws and elbow that misses. Kelso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Kelso!
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Kelso isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kelso preventing the sweep.
Wilson working a defensive guard but Kelso manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kelso trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Wilson looks to move to half guard but instead Kelso has passed into mount! Damn!
Kelso looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kelso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilson is looking to escape.
Kelso prevents Wilson from getting the reversal.
Kelso controlling from the full mount.
Wilson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kelso. What's that going to do exactly?
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Kelso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kelso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelso pinned against the cage. Kelso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelso which made him look bad.
Michael Kelso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelso misses with a wild combination.
Kelso is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Michael Kelso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
Kelso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Kelso.
A jab from Kelso does it's job there.

Kelso has managed to clinch.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Kelso manages to get underhooks.
Kelso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelso misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelso lands with a light punch inside.
Kelso with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.

Kelso breaks the clinch.

Kelso clinches with his opponent.
Kelso comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kelso wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Kelso throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelso creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilson's defenses.
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelso.
A shot in the inside from Kelso.
Kelso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kelso throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kelso gets a clinch.
Wilson prevents Kelso from breaking the clinch.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Wilson keeps control of Kelso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Kelso breaks the clinch.

Kelso drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kelso breaks the clinch.
Kelso misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Kelso.
A punch combination from Kelso misses.

Kelso gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson is in close to Kelso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Kelso is keeping the position.
Kelso striking off his back but it's not causing Wilson any problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws and elbow that misses. Kelso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Kelso!
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelso's guard.
Kelso is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson thows a big elbow that misses.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kelso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson throws and elbow that misses. Kelso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Kelso!
Kelso wants to stand but Wilson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelso as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Kelso does no damage.
Wade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Kelso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson works over Kelso's head and body with a nice combination.
Kelso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelso throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kelso circles away.
Kelso misses with a combination

and Wilson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Michael Kelso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson won't allow Kelso to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wade Wilson.
I think Kelso 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 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Kelso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bombaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bombaya
vs
Rage

195 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
227 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Bombaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombaya drops Rage with a left and a right! Oh, Rage is hurt - Bombaya dives into side control looking to finish!

It looks like Marcus Rage has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Bombaya crashes against the mat.
Bombaya working the ground and pound.

Rage is rocked!
Bombaya in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Rage looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bombaya turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Bombaya!