ROF 15 - Hou Loa PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amsel Socamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dave blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Socamo
vs
blackfoot

170 cm
19
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
21
139 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amsel Socamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, dave blackfoot!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socamo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

blackfoot gets a takedown into half guard.
blackfoot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socamo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
blackfoot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

blackfoot is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Socamo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Socamo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
blackfoot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

blackfoot seems to be working for a kimura but Socamo defends the submission attempt.
Socamo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Socamo missing with punches from the bottom.
Socamo is trying to stand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

blackfoot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

blackfoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Socamo looks like he's trying to stand up.

blackfoot seems to be working for a kimura but Socamo defends the submission attempt.
Socamo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
blackfoot wants to free his trapped foot but Socamo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Socamo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
blackfoot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Socamo tries to roll over but blackfoot keeps him under control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Socamo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

blackfoot gets a takedown into half guard.
Socamo wants to improve his position but blackfoot is controlling well.
blackfoot trying to pass the guard but Socamo defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. blackfoot connects with a nice short shot to Socamo's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
blackfoot is looking to advance position but Socamo won't allow it.
blackfoot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Socamo tries to get to full guard but blackfoot has control of the leg.

Socamo is defending against the submission attempts here by blackfoot.
blackfoot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
blackfoot gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like dave blackfoot has been cut.
Amsel Socamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Socamo throws a jab when blackfoot was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Socamo.

blackfoot is rocked!
blackfoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
blackfoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Socamo finish him?
blackfoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
blackfoot seems to have recovered his senses.
blackfoot looks gassed!
Socamo throws a shot from downtown. blackfoot moves away and avoids it.
Amsel Socamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Socamo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Socamo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! blackfoot falls backwards - clearly groggy! Socamo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amsel Socamo!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Silk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong has chosen Evil Scotsman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silk
vs
Kong

173 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

181 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Silk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Kong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silk.
Kong shoots for a takedown but Silk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silk tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.

Kong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silk throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kong. What's that going to do exactly?
Silk flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Silk is squirming around, avoiding Kong's attempts to control the action.
Silk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silk is squirming around, avoiding Kong's attempts to control the action.
Silk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong wants to take Silk's back but he can't do it this time.
Kong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silk wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kong missing with punches from the back.
Silk has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Kong go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Kong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silk knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silk for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silk breaks Kong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kong wants to stand but Silk is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Silk has gone for a leg lock! Kong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silk's guard.
Silk will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Silk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silk has control of Kong's left arm, preventing Kong from doing any damage.
Kong advances to half guard.
Silk taking some punishment here, with Kong in his half guard.
Silk punching from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kong seems content to control.
Silk is trying to stand back up but Kong is controlling him
Silk is breathing heavily.
Kong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silk wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk is staying active underneath Kong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silk gets back to full guard.
Kong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kong wants to control from the top but Silk keeps moving.

Kong drops back looking for a leg! Silk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silk manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Silk's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silk is on top in guard.

Kong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silk chips away with some ground and pound.
Kong keeping full guard, as Silk tries to pass.
Silk lands a couple of elbows.
Silk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Silk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kong shoots in for a double leg but Silk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silk is looking to clinch.

Silk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Casey Silk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kong backs up against the cage.
Casey Silk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. Silk tries to sprawl out of it but Kong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong moves out of range as Silk throws a body kick.
Silk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kong counters with a single leg into guard. Silk didn't expect that.
Kong wants to control from the top but Silk keeps moving.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silk looking for a sweep. Not yet Silk, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong advances position into side control!
Silk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Silk has one foot on Kong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Silk digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Silk falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silk won't be happy with that.
Kong trying to control the action but Silk is working from the bottom.
Silk gets back to half guard.
Silk gets full guard.

Silk looking for a guillotine here but Kong defends easily.
Silk throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Silk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silk tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong prevents Silk from getting back to his feet.
Kong stands and throws Silk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silk throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Silk trying his best to control but Kong has mounted him.

Kong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silk can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Silk is looking to get to half guard.
Kong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silk is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Kong gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Silk jabs at Kong's body.
Silk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Silk throws a combination that misses

and Kong counters with a takedown into side control.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silk keeps working.
Silk 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.
Kong tries to stand but Silk is controlling his head.
Silk regains half guard.

Silk manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kong has closed the distance and engaged Silk in a clinch.
Silk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Casey Silk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kong.
Kong gets underhooks to prevent Silk's takedown attempt.
Silk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silk shoots in but no luck this time.
Kong throws a head kick that Silk semi-blocks.
A nice combination there by Silk.

Kong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!

Silk is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silk is looking to improve his position.
Silk tries to kick Kong off but Kong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kong moves into the clinch.
Silk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silk gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Kong successfully pulls guard.
Silk lands a couple of elbows.
Kong can't keep his opponent in guard - Silk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silk is trying to control the action in half guard but Kong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silk prevents Kong from improving his position.
Silk prevents Kong from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silk lands with a punch from half guard.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Silk has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong wants to get back to his feet.
Silk slips a nice elbow through Kong's hands, connecting with Kong's forehead.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silk cracks Kong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silk closes the distance looking to clinch

so Kong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silk tries to strike from the bottom.
Kong prevents Silk from getting back to his feet.

Kong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silk, up you get!
Kong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silk.
Silk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Silk has his foot on Kong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kong works his way back into a safe position though.
Kong passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Silk wants to get back to his feet.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Silk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silk throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Silk is not content to let Kong control the position.

Silk kicks Kong off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Kong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk trying to control from the bottom.
Silk is trying to stand back up but Kong is controlling him
Silk wants to get back to full guard.
Silk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Silk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silk scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.

Silk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kong passes into side control.
Silk is looking for a sweep.

Kong stands up and beckons Silk to his feet.
Silk fails with the takedown

and Kong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Silk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silk is trying to get back to full guard.

Silk is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
Paul Kong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kong prevents Silk from improving his position.
Kong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silk's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kong!
Kong wants to hold on but Silk pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kong 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 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kong!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

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

Zola
vs
Storm

194 cm
23
272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

St. Paul's Apparel

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Zola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Storm!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zola cracks Storm with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Storm looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zola finish him?

It looks like Mason Storm has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.

Zola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Storm avoiding damage as Zola throws knees to the body.
Zola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Zola.
Storm looks gassed!
Zola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Zola is controlling the position.
Zola lands a knee to the head.
Zola landing knees to the head.
Zola lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zola misses with a knee strike.
Zola connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Storm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zola's brow.
Zola with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm avoiding damage as Zola throws knees to the body.
Zola takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm cracks Zola with a nice body shot.
Zola looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zola with a knee to the head.
Storm is trying to break free.
Zola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Storm blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm lands an elbow just above Zola 's eye.
Zola scores with a knee to the head.
Zola scores a nice knee to the body.
Zola tries a knee to the head but Storm blocks it.
Storm landing knees to the body.
Zola lands a knee to the head.

Storm manages to break the clinch.
Zola wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Zola throws a head kick that misses.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zola tries to clinch
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zola wants to clinch.

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.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zola misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Storm misses

and Zola moves into the clinch.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Zola.

Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Zola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zola up against the cage.
Zola with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Storm manages to break the clinch.
Zola is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Zola tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm tries to clinch up but Zola circles away and keeps his distance.
Zola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Zola's head.
Zola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Zola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Storm.
Storm wants to clinch
and Zola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Zola's head back.
Zola throws a head kick that half lands.
Storm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zola's calf.
Zola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Storm.
Zola looks to clinch
and Storm counters with a left and a right that stings Zola.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm looks to clinch

and Zola counters by moving into the clinch.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Storm landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Storm blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Zola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Storm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Storm throws a series of punches but Zola avoids them all with ease.
Storm tries to clinch but fails miserably

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

Storm is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Storm is still in real trouble! Can Zola finish him?
Storm seems to have recovered his senses.
Zola's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is looking to control Zola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Storm avoid being mounted?
Zola tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Zola trying to mount his opponent but Storm defends it.

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.

Zola decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Storm tries to clinch up but Zola circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Zola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zola blocks it with crossed arms.
Zola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Zola landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zola landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Zola has double underhooks.
Zola crunches a lovely knee into Storm's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Zola.
Zola lands a nice knee to the body.
Zola keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Storm lands a damaging elbow.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm effectively controlling the action here.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Zola.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Zola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Storm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Storm lands a damaging elbow.
Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zola.
Zola connects with a knee to the head.
Zola misses with a knee to the head.
Zola keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Zola has double underhooks.
Zola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zola.
Zola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Storm blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm landing knees to the body.
Zola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zola with a knee to the head.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Zola.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Storm's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Zola blocks it.
Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zola.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zola.
Zola with a knee to the head.
Zola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Storm has Zola pushed against the cage.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Zola keeps him there for the moment.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Storm is trying to break free.
Zola scores a nice knee to the body.
Storm lands a nice elbow.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zola tries a knee to the head but Storm blocks it.
Zola landing knees to the body.
Storm leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zola trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Zola prevents Storm from breaking the clinch.
Zola misses with a knee strike.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Zola keeps him there for the moment.
Zola crunches a lovely knee into Storm's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Zola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mason Storm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Zola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Storm tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Zola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zola.
Zola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Zola has double underhooks.
Zola lands a knee to the body.
Storm is trying to break free.
Zola landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zola looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
Zola tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
JJ Zola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Storm manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm scores with a nice right hand.
Storm is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Zola misses

and Storm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Storm is keeping busy.

Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm stalks Zola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zola's face. Zola staggers backwards, shaken.
Zola throws a lazy head kick
and Storm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zola's knee momentarily.

Storm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Storm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zola landing knees to the body.
Storm avoiding damage as Zola throws knees to the body.
Storm misses with a knee strike.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zola.
Zola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Storm's face.
Zola stalling in the clinch but Storm improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm landing knees to the head.
Zola with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Storm breaks from the clinch.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Storm looks to clinch
and Zola counters with a nice body shot.
Storm tries to clinch up.
A big right from Storm misses.

Zola has managed to clinch.
Zola misses with a knee strike.
Zola tries to stall but Storm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Storm lands a knee to the head.
Zola missing with knees to the body.
Zola avoiding damage as Storm throws knees to the body.
Zola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Storm landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zola with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zola has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zola tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Zola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Storm breaks the clinch.
Storm thumps Zola with a low kick.
Storm misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Mason Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Storm counters by clinching up.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Zola has him pressed against the cage.
Storm stalling in the clinch but Zola improves position.
Zola misses with a knee to the head.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Zola keeps him there for the moment.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zola blocks it with crossed arms.
Zola trying to stall but Storm improves his position.
Zola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Storm manages to break the clinch.
Zola wants to clinch.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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.
Storm blocks a head kick by Zola.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Zola slips the punch.
Storm tries to clinch up.

Zola gets a clinch.
Zola with a knee to the head.
Come on Storm - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zola lands a knee to the body.
Mason Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zola prevents Storm from breaking the clinch.
Zola scores a nice knee to the body.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zola misses with a knee to the head.
Zola throws a knee to the head but misses.
JJ Zola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Zola is controlling the position.
Zola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Zola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Zola!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes into the arena with dig it deeper just to throw it away blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Li
vs
Stevenson

187 cm
23
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Li misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevenson shoots and misses
and Li counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt.

Stevenson shoots in and bounces Li off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.

Stevenson is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Li manages to get himself to full guard.

Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Li working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stevenson 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.

Li working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.

Stevenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson stops Li from standing up.
Li is breathing heavily.

Stevenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stevenson pushing down on Li's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

Stevenson seems to be looking for submissions.
Li is pressing down on Stevenson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Li looking for a guillotine here but Stevenson defends easily.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him.

Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Li is looking for a triangle but Stevenson pushes his legs off easily.

Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Stevenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson 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.
Li is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Li uses his free foot to push down on Stevenson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stevenson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chong Li!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Imran Shaah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Audi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shaah
vs
Audi

177 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imran Shaah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastian Audi!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaah tries to clinch up but Audi circles away and keeps his distance.
Audi keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaah fails to land the takedown.

Shaah clinches up with Audi and pushes him back against the cage.
Shaah prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaah looking to throw knees to the head but Audi is blocking nicely.
Shaah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Audi blocks it with crossed arms.
Shaah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Audi backwards.
Shaah lands a left hand.
Shaah lands an elbow just above Audi 's eye.

It looks like Sebastian Audi has been cut.
Shaah pushes off an throws an elbow but Audi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Audi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaah gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Audi.

Shaah has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Audi is trying to keep an underhook but Shaah manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shaah uses his free foot to push down on Audi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Audi.
Audi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Audi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Audi tries to reverse the position but Shaah maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaah is trying to control the action in half guard but Audi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shaah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Audi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shaah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shaah connects with a nice short shot to Audi's temple.
Audi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Audi is trying to get back to full guard.
Audi is not content to let Shaah control the position.

Audi actively working from the bottom here.
Shaah sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Audi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shaah pushes down on Audi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaah wants to take a breather but Audi is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Audi trying to hold on to Shaah's head to control him but Shaah postures up.
Shaah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Audi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Audi defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Shaah seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Shaah there.
Well, if Shaah 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.
Audi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Audi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaah trying to control but Audi is working from the bottom.
Shaah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Audi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Audi looks gassed!

Audi has his foot on Shaah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaah works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaah with a nice head shot there.
Shaah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Audi on the ground.
Shaah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Audi's head.
Shaah sitting in guard here, content to control.

Audi looking for a guillotine here but Shaah defends easily.
Shaah looking to pass the guard.
Shaah is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Audi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Audi keeping moving, preventing Shaah from controlling successfully.
Shaah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Imran Shaah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Audi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shaah is looking to clinch but Audi is avoiding it.
Audi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Shaah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shaah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Audi is bucking up trying to escape but Shaah cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Audi working to try and regain half guard.
Shaah landing strikes from the mount and Audi is in trouble!
Audi is working to get back to half guard.
Shaah lands a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Audi is breathing heavily.
Shaah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Audi tries to reverse the position but Shaah maintains control.
Shaah working Audi over with strikes here.
Shaah landing punches.
Audi is looking to get to half guard.
Shaah landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shaah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaah lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaah lands a big shot there that rocks Audi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shaah postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Audi looks a forlorn figure.

Audi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big strike lands for Shaah! That's really hurt Audi and he's turned his back - Shaah keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Shaah Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imran Shaah!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny O Malley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Malley has chosen House Of pain - Jump Around as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jones
vs
O Malley

213 cm
21
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Malicious Intent Fight Gear - The Pit Inc

Biobonds Supplements
Strike & Submit Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny O Malley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

O Malley has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
O Malley works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
O Malley lands a nice uppercut.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Malley gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.

O Malley manages to break the clinch.

O Malley moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones can't get the takedown.
O Malley stalling against the cage.
O Malley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones tries for a takedown but O Malley manages to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Malley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
O Malley lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
O Malley lands a left hand.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Malley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Malley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but O Malley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but O Malley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
O Malley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Malley just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
O Malley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Malley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
O Malley lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley lands a body punch.
O Malley has Jones pressed against the cage.
O Malley continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

O Malley manages to break the clinch.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Malley tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Malley to the ground. O Malley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Malley misses with a head kick.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.

O Malley lands a high kick to the side of Jones's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! O Malley dives into guard, looking to finish.

Jones is rocked!

It looks like Steve Jones has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

O Malley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Malley tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.

Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Malley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley preventing the sweep.

Jones is working an open guard so O Malley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Steve Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!

O Malley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for O Malley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny O Malley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones tries for a takedown but O Malley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
O Malley slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but O Malley shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Jones.
O Malley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from O Malley. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

O Malley moves into the clinch.
O Malley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
O Malley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Malley taking a breather.
O Malley lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley lands a left hand.
Jones letting O Malley take a breather here.
O Malley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
O Malley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
O Malley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

O Malley manages to break the clinch.

O Malley darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
O Malley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from O Malley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones is trying to drag O Malley to the mat but O Malley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
O Malley prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from O Malley.
O Malley is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Malley lands a left hand.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from O Malley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent O Malley's takedown attempt.
O Malley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Malley lands a body punch.
O Malley works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.

O Malley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A lull in the action here.
O Malley doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Malley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Malley has escaped and now he's on top!
O Malley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Jones is looking for a triangle but O Malley pushes his legs off easily.
O Malley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. O Malley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take O Malley's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jones has his opponent's back but O Malley is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny O Malley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

O Malley stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! O Malley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
O Malley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Jones has his foot on O Malley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Malley works his way back into a safe position though.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but O Malley defends easily.
O Malley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O Malley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jones looking to break O Malley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. O Malley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

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.
O Malley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Jones is looking for a kimura but O Malley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
O Malley is trying to stand.
O Malley is trying to get back to full guard.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Malley is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
O Malley gets back to full guard.

O Malley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Malley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Malley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Malley slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Malley.
O Malley is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

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.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Malley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Malley thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.

O Malley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

O Malley breaks the clinch.
Jones fails to land the takedown.

O Malley gets a clinch.
O Malley stalling in the clinch.
Danny O Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Malley lands a body punch.
A short right from O Malley on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny O Malley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Malley 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... Danny O Malley!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kale Ravenal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nerubian Assasin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Nerubian Assasin enters the cage!

Ravenal
vs
Assasin

180 cm
20
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kale Ravenal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nerubian Assasin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assasin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assasin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assasin throws a shot from downtown. Ravenal moves away and avoids it.
Assasin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Assasin cracks Ravenal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Kale Ravenal has been cut.
Ravenal slips a jab and a cross from Assasin.
Assasin misses with a few strikes there.
Ravenal ducks under a wild hook from Assasin.
Assasin misses with a body shot
and Ravenal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Nerubian Assasin has been cut.
Ravenal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assasin.
Ravenal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Assasin finds it's way through Ravenal's defenses.
Assasin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assasin lunges at Ravenal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ravenal's hand.
Assasin throws a hook but Ravenal blocks it.

Ravenal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Assasin!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal working Assasin over with strikes here.
Ravenal landing shots from mount.
Ravenal raining down shots from the mount!
Ravenal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ravenal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Assasin's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ravenal landing shots from mount.

Assasin is rocked!

The cut above Nerubian Assasin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ravenal lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Assasin! Ravenal sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Assasin and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kale Ravenal!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between marlo froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). froch comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

froch
vs
Angle

176 cm
23
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
167 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, marlo froch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Angle!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle shoots in for a double leg but froch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
froch misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
froch stuffs the takedown.
Angle tries to clinch but froch is having none of it.
froch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Angle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
froch misses the shot to the body.
froch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
froch cracks Angle with an open hand slap.
Angle shoots for a double leg takedown but froch sprawls well. He's pushed Angle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
marlo froch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Angle.
Angle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
froch feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Angle crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). marlo froch!
marlo froch retains his lightweight title!

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FIGHT
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