SPFC 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heagan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Smith
vs
McMahon

172 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

181 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Prefers standup

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMahon throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
McMahon avoids the head kick by Smith.
A right-left combo lands from McMahon.

It looks like Heagan Smith has been cut.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McMahon throws out the jab.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
McMahon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith blocks a jab.
McMahon throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings McMahon.
McMahon scores with a jab.
McMahon misses with a wild combination.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but McMahon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McMahon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
McMahon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
McMahon scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a series of punches but McMahon moves out of range.
McMahon scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McMahon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McMahon misses with the combination.
McMahon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McMahon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith sizes up McMahon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from McMahon.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMahon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McMahon.
McMahon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McMahon misses with a shot to the body
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Seamus McMahon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMahon throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.

McMahon moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McMahon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith has McMahon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McMahon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

McMahon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McMahon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McMahon backs up against the cage.
McMahon throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
McMahon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McMahon misses with a straight right.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and McMahon counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMahon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
McMahon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
McMahon moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
McMahon throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McMahon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and McMahon counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heagan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMahon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McMahon lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McMahon tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMahon falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMahon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMahon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMahon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Smith is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMahon.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
McMahon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McMahon throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McMahon counters with a lovely straight right hand!

McMahon gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McMahon.

McMahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from McMahon.
A combination from McMahon does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMahon throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from McMahon.
McMahon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMahon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus McMahon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heagan Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith cracks a nice hook into McMahon's ribs.
Smith lands with a nice combination. McMahon backs away looking to recover.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and McMahon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
McMahon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith slips under a jab.
McMahon misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a right and a left that McMahon avoids nicely.
Seamus McMahon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McMahon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMahon.
McMahon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMahon.
McMahon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McMahon thinking.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMahon.
McMahon walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMahon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Heagan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMahon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McMahon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McMahon's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead McMahon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMahon is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but McMahon is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon postures up.
McMahon tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
McMahon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith wants to stand but McMahon is controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from McMahon.

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.
McMahon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. McMahon catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
McMahon misses with a jab, cross combination.
McMahon connects with a body shot.
Smith walks into a left hand.
A nice combination there by McMahon.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for McMahon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMahon lands a jab-cross combination.
McMahon waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Smith.
McMahon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McMahon throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
McMahon looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus McMahon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heagan Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

McMahon lands a jab-cross combination.
McMahon throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and McMahon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and McMahon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMahon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
McMahon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMahon.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McMahon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMahon looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McMahon counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at McMahon to acknowledge the strikes.
McMahon swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith dodges the punch combination from McMahon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
McMahon scores with a shot to the body.
McMahon just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMahon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McMahon counters with a straight right hand.
McMahon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with a head kick.
No joy there for McMahon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMahon looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McMahon connects with the punch.
McMahon misses with a few strikes there.
McMahon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from McMahon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMahon scores with a hook.
McMahon connects with a nice looking jab.
McMahon thows a body shot but no joy.
McMahon misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has McMahon backing up. McMahon nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling McMahon to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMahon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McMahon.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMahon.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from McMahon.
McMahon throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMahon swinging wilding here.
McMahon throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
McMahon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McMahon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McMahon throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McMahon throws a one two combo.
McMahon moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
McMahon misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has McMahon backing up. McMahon nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
McMahon lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but McMahon sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McMahon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McMahon throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from McMahon finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
McMahon misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses the jab.
McMahon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
McMahon misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. McMahon will be more careful next time no doubt.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus McMahon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamikazee Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaddam Corrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blitzkrieg
vs
Corrino

192 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shaddam Corrino!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitzkrieg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corrino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blitzkrieg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Shaddam Corrino has been cut.
Blitzkrieg misses with a hook. Corrino ducked under it nicely.
Corrino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corrino dodges the punch combination from Blitzkrieg.
Corrino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blitzkrieg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
A combination from Corrino does no damage.
Blitzkrieg cracks Corrino with a big right hand and Corrino goes down!
Blitzkrieg pushes down on Corrino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blitzkrieg works his way into side control.
Corrino is not content to let Blitzkrieg control the position.
Blitzkrieg is working Corrino over with some ground and pound from side control.

That has opened up Shaddam Corrino's cut even more.
A lull in the action here.
Corrino defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrino wants to control but Blitzkrieg postures up.
Blitzkrieg working the ground and pound but Corrino is defending the strikes.

Blitzkrieg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blitzkrieg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corrino keeps working.
Corrino managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg trying to control the action but Corrino is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Corrino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blitzkrieg.

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.
Corrino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corrino misses with a combination
and Blitzkrieg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The cut above Shaddam Corrino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blitzkrieg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Shaddam Corrino's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Corrino misses with a double jab

and Blitzkrieg counters with a nice right hand that sends Corrino toppling to the canvas! Corrino scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blitzkrieg finish him?!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Pinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie McLeftout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinn comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaiien Nation. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pinn
vs
McLeftout

171 cm
22
159 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
152 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinn staying out of range there.
A combination from Pinn does no damage.
McLeftout is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pinn stuffs the takedown attempt from McLeftout. McLeftout gets slowly back to his feet.

Pinn rushes McLeftout and presses him up against the cage.

McLeftout decides to pull guard.
McLeftout is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinn is controlling him.

McLeftout escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McLeftout utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McLeftout looking to control but Pinn passes into half guard.

Pinn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McLeftout sees it coming and defends easily.
McLeftout is looking to control Pinn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McLeftout avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeftout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinn throwing shots but McLeftout is blocking nicely.

Pinn escapes and gets back to his feet.
Pinn dodges the punch combination from McLeftout.
McLeftout has a takedown stuffed.

Pinn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pinn wants to control but McLeftout is keeping him busy.

Pinn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McLeftout, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeftout is being controlled here.

Pinn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McLeftout rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pinn's guard! Nice work there by McLeftout!
Pinn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Pinn working for a triangle but McLeftout defends it easily.
Pinn is breathing heavily.
McLeftout trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLeftout might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pinn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McLeftout trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McLeftout trying to control but Pinn is working from the bottom.
Pinn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McLeftout puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pinn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLeftout is working away from the top position though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McLeftout misses with a takedown

and Pinn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McLeftout's guard.
BJ Pinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie McLeftout.
Pinn stands and throws McLeftout's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Pinn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinn throws a strike aimed at the side of McLeftout's head but McLeftout avoids it well.
McLeftout can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLeftout sneaks back into half guard.
McLeftout is looking to control Pinn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McLeftout avoid being mounted?
McLeftout is refusing to be controlled, as Pinn sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Pinn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McLeftout throws a head kick that misses.

Pinn closes the distance and clinches.
McLeftout tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pinn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McLeftout gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pinn wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLeftout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLeftout tries to pull guard but Pinn won't allow it.

Pinn drags the fight down to the ground.

Pinn is working an open guard so McLeftout takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeftout avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLeftout looks to clinch

so Pinn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinn thows a big elbow that misses.

McLeftout looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pinn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Pinn 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.
Pinn stopping the sweep attempt from McLeftout.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeftout is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McLeftout looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Pinn gets to his feet. McLeftout looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Pinn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pinn wants to control the pace but McLeftout is squirming around nicely.
McLeftout tries to lock up and control but Pinn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeftout manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pinn is looking to take a break and control but McLeftout is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLeftout is trying to maintain the position but Pinn is very close to passing his half guard.
Pinn is trying to control. McLeftout wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinn prevents McLeftout from improving his position.
BJ Pinn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pinn stands up out of the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLeftout throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pinn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donnie McLeftout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pinn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Pinn does no damage.
Pinn misses with a takedown
and McLeftout counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Pinn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McLeftout misses with a takedown attempt

and Pinn moves into the clinch.

McLeftout manages to break the clinch.
Pinn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinn misses with a double jab
and McLeftout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLeftout tries to clinch there but Pinn circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinn stuffs the takedown attempt from McLeftout. McLeftout gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McLeftout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinn closes the distance and clinches.
McLeftout tries to pull guard but Pinn won't allow it.
BJ Pinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie McLeftout.

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

Pinn gets a takedown into half guard.
McLeftout is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pinn decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pinn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLeftout. That did some damage!

Pinn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pinn lands some shots froms side control.
Pinn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinn gets to mount! McLeftout was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Pinn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McLeftout is surviving well by controlling Pinn's body position as best he can.
Pinn looking to control but McLeftout is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Pinn.
Pinn thowing shots but they're missing.
McLeftout is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pinn lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeftout is looking to get to half guard.

Pinn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McLeftout has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pinn landing shots from mount.
McLeftout tries to lock up and control but Pinn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pinn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McLeftout is trying to escape the mount.
Pinn tries to control but McLeftout wriggling away.

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.
Pinn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McLeftout is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pinn wants to stand but McLeftout is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
McLeftout is trying to escape the mount.
McLeftout tries to hold on but Pinn pushes him away.
BJ Pinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donnie McLeftout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinn controlling his opponent.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Pinn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caine Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Brother (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Longworth
vs
Brother

176 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

165 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caine Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gil Brother!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brother changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Longworth tries to avoid it but Brother manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Longworth to the ground. Longworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gil Brother seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Longworth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brother sprawls well initially but Longworth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Longworth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brother defends it well.
Longworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brother on the ground.
Brother is looking for a sweep. Longworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Brother looking for submissions off his back.
Brother is trying to get back to full guard.
Longworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brother does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Longworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Brother circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Brother.
Brother misses with a few strikes there.
Brother throws a right hand that Longworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Longworth also avoids with ease.

Longworth clinches.

Longworth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brother is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Longworth to the mat. Longworth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Brother drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brother jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Longworth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longworth tries to get out of the position.
Brother looks gassed!
Longworth trying to control the position.
Brother is looking to stand up but Longworth won't let him.
Longworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brother loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longworth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brother is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brother misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longworth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Longworth.
Horrible takedown by Longworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Brother which made him look bad.
Brother throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Longworth misses with a combination
and Brother cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brother just misses with a punch to the body.
Brother throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longworth.
Brother tries to clinch up
and Longworth counters with a nice uppercut.
Brother shoots and misses
and Longworth counters with a series of strikes. Brother will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Brother, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Longworth takes the fight into the clinch.
Longworth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caine Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gil Brother.

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.

Longworth pulls Brother into guard.
Longworth trying to keep a closed guard but Brother is proving a slippery customer.
Longworth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brother is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brother stopping the sweep attempt from Longworth.

Brother thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brother throws a big right hand that misses.
Longworth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Longworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Longworth, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gil Brother will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brother tries a head kick but it misses.
Brother fails to land the takedown.
Brother uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longworth has time to react.
Brother misses with a leg kick

and Longworth counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Brother throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brother looking for a sweep. Not yet Brother, not yet.
Longworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brother swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Brother is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Longworth rolls with it to try and escape but Brother cranks on the arm and Longworth is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gil Brother!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minotauro Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leblau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Leblau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bermudez
vs
Leblau

185 cm
22
206 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minotauro Bermudez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Leblau!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bermudez has managed to clinch.
Bermudez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leblau up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Leblau.

It looks like Minotauro Bermudez has been cut.
Leblau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bermudez landing knees to the head.

It looks like Bobby Leblau has been cut.
Bermudez leaning against his opponent.
Leblau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leblau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bermudez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leblau is looking to control Bermudez's arms but Bermudez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leblau has his back to the cage.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leblau.
Come on Leblau - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bermudez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Leblau.
Bermudez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leblau blocks it with crossed arms.
Bermudez misses with an elbow over the top.
Leblau takes an elbow to the temple.
Bermudez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leblau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leblau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bermudez blocks it with crossed arms.
Bermudez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bermudez with a knee to the head.
Leblau trying to land knees to the body.
Leblau looks gassed!
Bermudez holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Leblau managing to block the knees to the body from Bermudez.
Bermudez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bermudez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Leblau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leblau avoiding damage as Bermudez throws knees to the body.
Leblau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bermudez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leblau blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Bermudez to work.
Leblau dodges an elbow strike from Bermudez.
A knee to the head by Bermudez.
Bermudez lands an elbow that stopped Leblau in his tracks for a moment.
Leblau with a knee to the head.
Bermudez scores with a knee to the head.
Bermudez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Bermudez.
Leblau trying to stall but Bermudez improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Bermudez.
Leblau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leblau tries to land knees in the clinch but Bermudez avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez lands a damaging elbow.
Leblau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bermudez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bermudez lands a nice elbow.
Bermudez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bermudez lands an elbow just above Leblau 's eye.
Bermudez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leblau up against the cage.
Bermudez tries to land knees in the clinch but Leblau avoids the damage to the body.
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Bermudez landing knees to the head.
Bermudez lands a knee to the head.
Leblau trying to land knees to the body.
Leblau looking to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bermudez.
Bermudez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bermudez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leblau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bermudez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Bermudez.
Bermudez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leblau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bermudez'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.
Leblau misses with a knee to the head.
Leblau takes an elbow to the temple.
Bermudez crunches a lovely knee into Leblau's ribcage.
Bermudez looking to throw knees to the head but Leblau is blocking nicely.
Bermudez lands a knee to the body.
Leblau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Bermudez.
Bermudez landing knees to the head.
Bermudez trying to land knees to the body.
Leblau presses Bermudez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leblau is looking to control Bermudez's arms but Bermudez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leblau has his back to the cage.
Leblau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bermudez blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Bermudez.
Leblau managing to block the knees to the body from Bermudez.
Bermudez tries to land a knee to the head but Leblau blocks with his arms.
Bermudez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leblau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bermudez lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bermudez.
Leblau scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bermudez lands an elbow that stopped Leblau in his tracks for a moment.
Leblau avoiding damage as Bermudez throws knees to the body.
Bermudez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leblau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leblau is looking to control Bermudez's arms but Bermudez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leblau has his back to the cage.
Bermudez trying to land knees to the body.
Bermudez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leblau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leblau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but Bermudez blocks with his arms.
Leblau managing to block the knees to the body from Bermudez.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bermudez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bermudez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leblau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leblau.
Bermudez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leblau up against the cage.
Leblau is looking to control Bermudez's arms but Bermudez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leblau has his back to the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bermudez.
Bermudez lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bermudez misses with a knee strike.
Bermudez misses with a knee to the head.
Bermudez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leblau looking to throw knees to the head but Bermudez is blocking nicely.
Bermudez scores a nice knee to the body.
Leblau throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minotauro Bermudez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bermudez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leblau tries to clinch but Bermudez is having none of it.
Leblau wants to clinch.

Bermudez moves into the clinch.
Bermudez throws an elbow that misses.
Leblau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bermudez avoiding damage as Leblau throws knees to the body.
Bermudez scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bermudez.
Leblau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bermudez crunches a lovely knee into Leblau's ribcage.
Bermudez lands an elbow just above Leblau 's eye.
Bermudez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leblau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bermudez lands a knee to the body.
Bermudez tries to land a knee to the head but Leblau blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bermudez has Leblau pressed against the cage.
Leblau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bermudez.
Bermudez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leblau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bermudez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bermudez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bermudez lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bermudez.
Leblau with a knee to the head.
Bermudez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bermudez landing knees to the head.
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bermudez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leblau.
Leblau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bermudez blocks it with crossed arms.
Bermudez scores a nice knee to the body.
Leblau lands with a light punch inside.
Bermudez scores a nice knee to the body.
Bermudez with a knee to the head.
Leblau misses with a knee to the head.
Leblau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bermudez blocks it with crossed arms.
Bermudez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Minotauro Bermudez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bermudez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leblau managing to block the knees to the body from Bermudez.
Leblau landing knees to the body.
Bermudez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leblau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Leblau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bermudez stalls.
Leblau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leblau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bermudez trying to land knees to the body.
Bermudez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leblau scores with a knee to the head.
Bermudez'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.
Leblau connects with a knee to the head.
Leblau stalling in the clinch but Bermudez improves position.
Bermudez managing to block the knees to the body from Leblau.
Leblau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leblau throws a head punch that misses.
Leblau avoiding damage as Bermudez throws knees to the body.
Bermudez landing knees to the head.
Bermudez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bermudez landing knees to the body.
Leblau with a knee to the head.
Leblau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bermudez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bermudez crunches a lovely knee into Leblau's ribcage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leblau. Bermudez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leblau doesn't manage to clinch there - Bermudez circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bermudez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minotauro Bermudez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblau circles away from the clinch attempt

and Leblau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bermudez taking a breather.
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Bermudez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bermudez looking to slow down the pace here.
Leblau lands a nice shot to the body.
Leblau misses with a punch to the body.
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Bermudez lands a knee to the head.
Leblau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leblau missing with knees to the body.
Bermudez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leblau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leblau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bermudez blocks it with crossed arms.
Bermudez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leblau's face.
Bermudez lands an elbow inside that Leblau shrugs off.
Leblau misses with a knee strike.

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.
Bermudez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leblau.
Bermudez tries to land knees in the clinch but Leblau avoids the damage to the body.
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Leblau avoiding damage as Bermudez throws knees to the body.
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Leblau misses with a knee strike.
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Bermudez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leblau blocks it with crossed arms.
Bermudez looking to throw knees to the head but Leblau is blocking nicely.
Leblau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bermudez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leblau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bermudez blocks it with crossed arms.
Bermudez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leblau managing to block the knees to the body from Bermudez.
Leblau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bermudez.
Bermudez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leblau's defenses.
Leblau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bermudez trying to land knees to the body.
Leblau landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Leblau.
Leblau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Leblau.
Bermudez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minotauro Bermudez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bermudez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bermudez doesn't manage to clinch there - Leblau circles away.
Leblau tries to clinch but Bermudez moves out of range.
Leblau is looking to clinch.
Bermudez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bermudez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bermudez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bermudez keeps the fight on the outside.
Bermudez tries to close the distance and clinch but Leblau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bermudez closes the distance looking to clinch

and Leblau counters by moving into the clinch.
Bermudez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leblau.
Leblau looking to slow down the pace here.
Bermudez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bermudez lands a damaging elbow.
Bermudez stalling the fight.
Bermudez tries to land a knee to the head but Leblau blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leblau.
Leblau lands a body punch.
Bermudez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leblau avoiding damage as Bermudez throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermudez misses with a knee to the head.
Leblau connects with a knee to the head.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but Bermudez blocks with his arms.
Bermudez misses with a knee strike.
Leblau landing knees to the body.
Bermudez stalls.
Bermudez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bermudez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leblau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bermudez looking to throw knees to the head but Leblau is blocking nicely.
Leblau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bermudez blocks it with crossed arms.
Bermudez trying to land knees to the body.
Bermudez trying to land knees to the body.
Leblau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bermudez lands a damaging elbow.
Leblau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leblau.
Leblau tries a knee to the head but Bermudez blocks it.
Leblau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leblau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leblau blocks an elbow strike.
Bermudez misses with a knee strike.
Bermudez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leblau misses with a knee to the head.

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.
Leblau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bermudez.
Leblau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leblau takes an elbow to the temple.
Bermudez landing knees to the body.
Leblau scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Bermudez.
Leblau misses with a knee strike.
Bermudez scores with a knee to the head.
Bermudez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leblau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Leblau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leblau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bermudez blocks it with crossed arms.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bermudez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Leblau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bermudez is keeping busy.
Leblau lands a nice knee to the body.
Bermudez landing knees to the body.
Leblau managing to block the knees to the body from Bermudez.
Leblau scores with a knee to the head.
Bermudez misses with a knee to the head.
Bermudez trying to land knees to the body.
Leblau trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bermudez.
Leblau is looking to control Bermudez's arms but Bermudez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leblau has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Bermudez.
Leblau misses with a knee to the head.
Leblau being controlled against the cage.
Bermudez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bermudez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leblau.
Bermudez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leblau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leblau.
Bermudez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leblau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bermudez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bermudez lands a nice elbow.
Bermudez tries to land knees in the clinch but Leblau avoids the damage to the body.
Leblau scores a nice knee to the body.
Bermudez looking to throw knees to the head but Leblau is blocking nicely.
Come on Bermudez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bermudez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bermudez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leblau blocks it with crossed arms.

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.
Bermudez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leblau.
Leblau trying to control the position but instead, Bermudez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leblau into the cage.
Bermudez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leblau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leblau scores with a shot to the side of Bermudez's head.
Bermudez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bermudez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leblau avoiding damage as Bermudez throws knees to the body.
Bermudez throws an elbow that misses.
Bermudez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leblau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bermudez slows down the pace here.
Bermudez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leblau blocks it with crossed arms.
Leblau managing to block the knees to the body from Bermudez.
Leblau landing knees to the head.
Bermudez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bermudez stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bermudez missing with knees to the body.
Bermudez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leblau.
Leblau is looking to control Bermudez's arms but Bermudez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leblau has his back to the cage.
Bermudez lands an elbow inside.
Bobby Leblau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minotauro Bermudez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leblau has a couple of punches blocked by Bermudez.
Leblau avoiding damage as Bermudez throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Leblau.
Well Bermudez 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 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minotauro Bermudez!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloan McSteamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

White
vs
McSteamy

191 cm
21
263 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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, Fred White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sloan McSteamy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSteamy tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McSteamy tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.

White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White wants to control from the top but McSteamy keeps moving.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McSteamy being controlled here, momentarily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

White has gone for a leg lock! McSteamy slips out almost immediately though and dives into White's guard.
White throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred White!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mad dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy McCreey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mad dog
vs
McCreey

200 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000
O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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, John Mad dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy McCreey!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mad dog gets a clinch.
McCreey misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCreey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCreey.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mad dog just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCreey's brow.
McCreey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCreey misses with the head strike.
Mad dog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mad dog tries to pull guard but McCreey holds him up against the cage and eventually Mad dog drops back down to his feet.
McCreey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCreey working aggressively here.
McCreey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mad dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCreey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mad dog.
McCreey misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCreey.

Mad dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCreey fails to land with a series of punches.
Mad dog shoots in but McCreey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mad dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCreey manages to avoid it.
No joy there for McCreey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCreey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mad dog moves in looking to clinch but McCreey pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCreey darts in trying to clinch
and Mad dog counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCreey throws a nice looking combination but Mad dog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mad dog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCreey wants to clinch
and Mad dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paddy McCreey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mad dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCreey manages to avoid it.
McCreey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCreey looks gassed!

Mad dog drives through and clinches with McCreey against the cage.
Mad dog blocks an uppercut.
Mad dog tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mad dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Mad dog.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mad dog.
McCreey misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCreey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCreey working aggressively here.
Mad dog blocks an uppercut.
McCreey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCreey misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCreey throws a punch but it's blocked by Mad dog.
McCreey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mad dog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Mad dog gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCreey regains guard.
Mad dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCreey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mad dog stopping the sweep attempt from McCreey.
McCreey keeping moving, preventing Mad dog from controlling successfully.
Mad dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCreey is keeping the position for now.
Mad dog trying to control but McCreey is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog slips nicely into half guard.
McCreey wants to control but Mad dog is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCreey wants to clinch

and Mad dog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mad dog blocks an uppercut.
McCreey misses with a punch on the inside.
McCreey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCreey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mad dog lands a shoulder strike.
McCreey throws a punch but it's blocked by Mad dog.
McCreey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mad dog scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mad dog fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from McCreey fails to land.

Mad dog manages to break the clinch.
McCreey closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mad dog moves into the clinch.
Mad dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mad dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mad dog lands a shoulder strike.
Mad dog takes a shot to the head.
McCreey throws a punch but it's blocked by Mad dog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mad dog.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCreey.
McCreey lands with a short shot to the head.
Mad dog is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCreey.
McCreey working aggressively here.
A short right from Mad dog.
A hook to the body from Mad dog.
Mad dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCreey throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCreey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mad dog.
Mad dog is looking to clinch but McCreey is avoiding it.
Mad dog cracks McCreey with an open hand slap.
McCreey tries to clinch up.
Paddy McCreey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCreey tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mad dog counters by moving into the clinch.
McCreey misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCreey throws a punch but it's blocked by Mad dog.
Mad dog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCreey misses with some punches.
McCreey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mad dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mad dog.
McCreey has a couple of punches blocked by Mad dog.
Mad dog stalling.
A head punch on the inside from McCreey fails to land.
Mad dog is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCreey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mad dog blocking some punches.
Mad dog is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCreey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCreey misses with a hook from the clinch.

Mad dog pulls guard successfully.
Mad dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Mad dog, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mad dog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCreey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mad dog is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McCreey dives into side control.
McCreey happy to just control the position for now.

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.
You can see the frustration on Mad dog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mad dog is looking to reverse the position.

McCreey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mad dog, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog struggling a bit here.
Mad dog gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCreey wants to stand up but Mad dog has a hold of him and won't allow it.

McCreey decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A big right from Mad dog misses.
John Mad dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCreey tries to clinch but Mad dog moves away
and Mad dog counters with a left to the body.
Mad dog lands a nice shot to the body.
Mad dog throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog misses with a wild body shot.
Mad dog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCreey pinned against the cage. McCreey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mad dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCreey throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mad dog drives through and clinches with McCreey against the cage.
McCreey throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCreey.
Mad dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCreey swings wildly with an uppercut but Mad dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mad dog takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mad dog seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mad dog lands a right hand.
Mad dog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCreey throws a punch but it's blocked by Mad dog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Mad dog dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McCreey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mad dog circles away quickly and effectively.
McCreey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mad dog fails with a takedown attempt.

Mad dog has closed the distance and engaged McCreey in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McCreey fails to land.
Mad dog blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCreey.
Mad dog can't get the takedown.
McCreey throws a head punch that misses.
Mad dog avoiding damage.
McCreey misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCreey misses with some punches.
Mad dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCreey.
McCreey swings wildly with an uppercut but Mad dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from McCreey fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCreey has a couple of punches blocked by Mad dog.
Mad dog wants to stall.
McCreey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mad dog blocks an uppercut.
Mad dog tries for a takedown but McCreey manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mad dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCreey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mad dog fails to land.

Mad dog pulls guard.
Mad dog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCreey's guard.
Mad dog throws and elbow that misses. McCreey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mad dog's guard. Nice move by McCreey!
McCreey postures up.
McCreey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCreey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mad dog looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCreey has picked Mad dog up and slammed him! Mad dog can't keep hold of the triangle and McCreey manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog is looking for a sweep.
Mad dog trying to remain calm as McCreey controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mad dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.

McCreey stands up.
McCreey looks to clinch

and Mad dog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCreey's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mad dog tries to free his leg and advance position but McCreey is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCreey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
John Mad dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mad dog tries to clinch there but McCreey circles away.
McCreey catches Mad dog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mad dog lands a with a good body shot.
Mad dog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paddy McCreey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCreey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mad dog. Mad dog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCreey moves in looking to clinch but Mad dog pushes him off.
McCreey throws a looping overhand right but Mad dog ducks down to avoid it.

Mad dog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCreey, pushing him back against the cage.

Mad dog drags the fight down to the ground.
Mad dog wants to sweep but no luck.
McCreey wants to stand but Mad dog is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mad dog trying to keep a closed guard but McCreey is proving a slippery customer.
Mad dog is looking to sweep but instead, McCreey has passed into half guard.
Mad dog is looking to improve his position.
McCreey tries to stand and escape but Mad dog is controlling the position.
McCreey working the head and body with strikes.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mad dog!

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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Skorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Handcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Skorski
vs
Handcock

185 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Skorski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Handcock!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handcock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skorski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Handcock is fending him off so far but Skorski persists. Nope, Handcock circles away and we're back to standing.

Skorski scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skorski tries to control but Handcock wriggling away.
Skorski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Handcock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Skorski avoids the attempt from Handcock to control.
Skorski is looking to stand but Skorski has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skorski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Handcock is working to get back to half guard.

Skorski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Handcock is on top in guard.
Skorski controls Handcock momentarily but Handcock frees himself.

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.
Handcock won't allow Skorski to get back to his feet.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skorski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Handcock preventing the sweep.

Skorski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Handcock uses it to pass to side control.

Handcock decides to stand up, so the ref orders Skorski to his feet.
Skorski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skorski is breathing heavily.

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.
Handcock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Handcock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Michael Skorski has been cut.
Handcock misses with a two punch combination.
Handcock tries to close the distance and clinch but Skorski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skorski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Handcock pinned against the cage. Handcock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Handcock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skorski.

Skorski is rocked!
Skorski seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Handcock shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Skorski is backing up but Handcock catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Skorski covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Handcock Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Handcock!
Jason Handcock is the new lightweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Cek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cek has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Norris
vs
Cek

189 cm
20
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Norris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakob Cek!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cek fails to land the takedown.
Tony Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Norris forces Cek back against the cage and clinches.

Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cek clinches but Norris breaks the clinch
and Norris counters with a big head kick but Cek shrugs it off.
Cek looks to clinch
and Norris counters with a nice body kick.
Cek blocks a head kick by Norris.
Cek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cek looks to clinch

and Norris counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris throws a hook but Cek avoids it easily.
Cek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Norris rushes Cek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris lands with a right to the head.
Cek is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris lands a body shot.
Cek looks gassed!
Still in the clinch, Norris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cek circles away quickly and effectively.

Cek tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cek has had enough of the clinch but Norris keeps him there for the moment.

Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cek walks forward, straight into a front kick from Norris.

Norris moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris is struggling to control the position.
Cek looking to stall.
Norris is pushing Cek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Norris breaks the clinch.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tony Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cek tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Norris counters by clinching up.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cek backwards.

Norris breaks from the clinch.
Cek tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Norris pushes Cek up against the cage in a clinch.
Cek swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris works on Cek's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Cek backwards.
Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris pushes Cek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Norris.

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

Norris clinches up against the cage.

Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tony Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Cek.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Norris closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris.
Norris slowing the pace effectively.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cek wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cek backwards.

Norris breaks the clinch.
Norris looks for the body kick but Cek saw that one coming.
Cek wants to clinch
and Norris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cek's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.

Norris has Cek up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Norris breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cek closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris throws a head kick that half lands.
Cek shoots for a double leg takedown but Norris sprawls well. He's pushed Cek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris misses with a few strikes there.

Norris instigates a clinch.
Norris slows down the pace here.
Cek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cek letting Norris take a breather here.

Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris wants to clinch.

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

and Cek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Norris won't allow Cek to pass to mount.
Cek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Norris wants to sweep but Cek has passed to side control!
Norris tries to buck Cek off but Cek is having none of it.
Cek slows the pace down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cek is trying to get an arm triangle but Norris is defending well.
Cek tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cek working the ground and pound but Norris is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cek goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Norris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cek's guard! Nice work there by Norris!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakob Cek!
Jakob Cek is the new heavyweight champion!