CWFL 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ainakea Onakea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ainakea Onakea has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Onakea
vs
Fisher

170 cm
18
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
19
130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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, Ainakea Onakea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Fisher!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Onakea sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Onakea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Onakea misses with a wild body shot.
Onakea misses the jab.
Onakea takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onakea cracks a nice hook into Fisher's ribs.
Onakea misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onakea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Onakea keeps the fight on the outside.
Onakea misses with a takedown attempt

and Fisher counters with a shoot takedown. Onakea fights it but they end up in guard.

Onakea wriggles free and stands up.
Fisher is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fisher moves into the clinch.
Fisher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Fisher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Fisher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Onakea tries to get to full guard but Fisher has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but Onakea defending well.
Fisher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Onakea wants to get back to his feet.

Onakea is defending against the submission attempts here by Fisher.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Onakea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Onakea pinned against the cage. Onakea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Onakea misses the body punch

and Fisher counters with a shoot takedown. Onakea fights it but they end up in guard.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Onakea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Onakea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Onakea keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher won't allow Onakea to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Onakea misses with a body shot.
Onakea is looking to wear down Fisher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Onakea throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely.
Fisher tries for a takedown but Onakea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Onakea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onakea fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Onakea throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
Onakea fails with the takedown.
Onakea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ainakea Onakea. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two 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.
Onakea throws a chopping leg kick but Fisher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Onakea misses with a wild combination.
Onakea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onakea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fisher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Onakea thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Onakea misses the target.
Onakea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Fisher clinches up with Onakea and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fisher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

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.
Onakea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Onakea can't break the clinch.
Fisher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Onakea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Onakea takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
Onakea throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onakea just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fisher has closed the distance and engaged Onakea in a clinch.
Onakea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fisher prevents Onakea from breaking the clinch.
Onakea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Fisher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fisher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fisher wants a takedown but no success here.
Ainakea Onakea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Fisher.

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.
Onakea digs a right hand into Fisher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fisher's gas tank.
Onakea can't break the clinch.
Onakea wants to get back to striking at distance but Fisher won't allow it.
Fisher prevents Onakea from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Onakea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher has Onakea pressed against the ropes, preventing Onakea from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fisher is looking to control Onakea's arms but Onakea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fisher has his back to the ropes.
Ainakea Onakea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher has Onakea pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Onakea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Onakea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Onakea working hard to break the clinch.

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.
Fisher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Onakea tries to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling the position.
Onakea stalling in the clinch but Fisher improves position.
Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Onakea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fisher stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onakea is trying to break the clinch but Fisher has him pressed against the ropes.
Onakea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Onakea works on Fisher's body with a couple of short punches.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Fisher!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
17%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krispin Karriker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karriker has chosen Fat Bottom Girls as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Steve Buscemi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Steve Buscemi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Buscemi
vs
Karriker

173 cm
24
152 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Buscemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krispin Karriker!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buscemi is defended easily by Karriker.
Karriker scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Steve Buscemi has been cut.
Buscemi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karriker looks to land a combination but Buscemi avoids it well.
Karriker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buscemi.

Karriker clinches up with Buscemi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Karriker scores a nice knee to the body.

Buscemi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Buscemi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karriker defends it easily.
Karriker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Buscemi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karriker is aware though and is defending well.
Buscemi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Buscemi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karriker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karriker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karriker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Buscemi to his feet.
Buscemi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karriker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Buscemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karriker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buscemi's calf.
Buscemi is breathing heavily.
Karriker throws a combination. Buscemi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Karriker misses.
Karriker lands a big head kick that sends Buscemi to the canvas! Karriker follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krispin Karriker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karellin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Banuwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexander Karellin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Karellin
vs
Banuwa

205 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Rusty Cage Fightwear
Rusty Cage Fightwear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Karellin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimi Banuwa!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karellin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banuwa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Karellin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banuwa.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karellin blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Karellin as the two fighters clinch.
Karellin wants to break free but Banuwa has control.
Karellin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banuwa has him pressed against the ropes.
Karellin wants to stall.

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

Karellin moves into the clinch successfully.
Banuwa prevents Karellin from breaking the clinch.
Banuwa throws an elbow but it misses.
Karellin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banuwa or not.
Karellin cracks Banuwa with a nice body shot.
Banuwa looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banuwa throws an elbow but it misses.
Karellin effectively controlling the action here.
Karellin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banuwa or not.
Banuwa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Karellin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karellin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karellin blocks an elbow strike from Banuwa.
Karellin avoiding damage.
Karellin lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Karellin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banuwa as Karellin tries to tie him up.
Karellin lands a left hand.
Karellin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Karellin as the two fighters clinch.
Karellin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karellin lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karellin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Karellin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banuwa.
Karellin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banuwa is defending well for now.
Karellin trying to control the position but instead, Banuwa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karellin into the ropes.
Karellin tries to land a knee to the head but Banuwa blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Banuwa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karellin's brow.
Karellin is struggling to control the position.
Karellin avoids the elbow strike from Banuwa, against the ropes.
Karellin avoids a wild elbow strike from Banuwa.
Karellin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karellin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Karellin.
Karellin pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Karellin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banuwa has him pressed against the ropes.
Karellin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banuwa is keeping busy.
Karellin stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Karellin.

Karellin moves into the clinch.
Karellin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banuwa.
Karellin is trying to force a seperation but Banuwa has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karellin wants to break free but Banuwa has control.
Karellin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Karellin.
Banuwa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karellin avoids the elbow strike from Banuwa, against the ropes.
Karellin gets through Banuwa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banuwa throws an elbow but it misses.
Karellin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Karellin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Banuwa throws an elbow but it misses.
Banuwa misses with an elbow over the top.
A body shot lands from Karellin.
Karellin stalls.
Karellin lands with a light punch inside.
Karellin tries to break the clinch but Banuwa is controlling the position.

Karellin breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karellin lands a head shot.
Banuwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banuwa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karellin.
Karellin connects with a jab.

It looks like Jimi Banuwa has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karellin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Banuwa backs up against the ropes.

Karellin drops Banuwa with a beautiful combination! Banuwa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karellin is looking for the KO!
Banuwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banuwa walks into a straight right hand from Karellin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banuwa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karellin fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banuwa tries to clinch there but Karellin circles away.
Karellin tries to clinch up but Banuwa circles away and keeps his distance.
Karellin connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Karellin there.
A shot to de liver by Karellin. Beautiful body shot.
Karellin thuds his right hand into Banuwa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That has opened up Jimi Banuwa's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Karellin closes the distance and pushes Banuwa back into the ropes.
A body shot lands from Karellin.
Karellin lands a nice shot to the body.
Karellin lands a body shot.
Karellin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karellin is trying to maintain a safe position but Banuwa gets an underhook and turns Karellin into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Banuwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karellin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karellin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karellin throws a shot to the body.
Karellin tries to clinch there but Banuwa circles away.
Karellin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Karellin catches Banuwa right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karellin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banuwa is breathing heavily.
Karellin scores with a jab to the jaw.

The cut above Jimi Banuwa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karellin darts in and clinches Banuwa up against the ropes.
Karellin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karellin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banuwa can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Karellin.
Banuwa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karellin digs a right hand into Banuwa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banuwa's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

Karellin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banuwa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Karellin counters with a crisp one two that drops Banuwa! Karellin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Banuwa to his feet! Banuwa is in big trouble!

Banuwa is rocked!
Karellin is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Banuwa hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Karellin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wounded Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Monkey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Wounded Monkey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Monkey
vs
Higham

225 cm
23
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

200 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Divine - Drugs (158 products)
Divine - Drugs (158 products)

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wounded Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Higham fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monkey sprawls well initially but Higham persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Higham is keen to just control but Monkey is a slippery customer.

Higham is working for a submission of some sort.
Higham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monkey keeps working.

Higham seems to be working for a kimura but Monkey defends the submission attempt.

Higham is trying to work for a kimura but Monkey is defending well.
Monkey tries to get to full guard but Higham has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Monkey does it's job there.
Monkey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Higham backs up against the ropes.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Higham moves forwards but Monkey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Higham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey throws a series of punches but Higham avoids them all with ease.
Higham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monkey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monkey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wounded Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Monkey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monkey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Higham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Higham is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Monkey as he works his way to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monkey has his foot on Higham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Higham works his way back into a safe position though.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Higham from controlling successfully.
Higham advances position into side control!

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

Higham is trying to get an arm triangle but Monkey is defending well.
Higham looks gassed!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Monkey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Monkey is looking to regain half guard here but Higham keeps moving and retains side control.

Higham goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Monkey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Higham but great work by Monkey.
Higham is trying to control Monkey's posture but Monkey avoids it.
Monkey wants to control but Higham is keeping him busy.

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.

Monkey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Higham, who protects the arm well.
Higham regains half guard, as Monkey was trying to land strikes.
Higham is looking to improve his position.

Higham actively working from the bottom here.
Monkey wants to pass to mount but Higham is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wounded Monkey 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.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monkey.
A right-left combo lands from Monkey.
Monkey throws a series of punches but Higham avoids them all with ease.
Higham slips a jab from Monkey.

Higham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monkey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Higham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Higham tries for a kimura but Monkey is defending well.

Higham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Higham is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Higham swings around for an armbar but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Higham's guard.
Monkey wants to control from the top but Higham keeps moving.
Monkey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.
Monkey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monkey postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Monkey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monkey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Higham moved out of range nicely.

Higham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Higham prevents Monkey from improving his position.

Higham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monkey wants to control but Higham is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Higham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monkey defends it well.

Monkey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Higham wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Monkey tries to get to full guard but Higham has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Higham feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Higham drops back looking for a leg! Monkey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monkey manages to kick Higham off! Higham jumps back into Monkey's guard.

Higham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Monkey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Monkey has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey wants to control from the top but Higham keeps moving.

Higham has his feet on Monkey's thighs here. He's pushed Monkey off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Monkey screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keith Higham!

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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keno Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fab Santini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fab Santini has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keno Mellberg's chin.

Mellberg
vs
Santini

178 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keno Mellberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fab Santini!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mellberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mellberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mellberg lands a body shot.
Santini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santini looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mellberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mellberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Santini circles away.
Mellberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Mellberg digs a good body shot into Santini's ribs.
Mellberg throws a series of strikes that have Santini backpedaling.
Mellberg misses with the combination.
Mellberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Fab Santini has been cut.
Santini misses with a few strikes there.
Fab Santini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Santini.
Santini tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mellberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mellberg misses with a few strikes there.
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown but Santini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Santini. No joy for Mellberg on that attempt.
Mellberg keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Mellberg does no damage.
Mellberg misses with a kick to the body.
Santini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Mellberg there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mellberg.
Danga de danga de dang - Mellberg scores with a four punch combination!
Mellberg misses with a series of wild punches.

Santini clinches.
Mellberg is trying to break the clinch but Santini has him pressed against the ropes.
Mellberg tries to pull guard but Santini won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keno Mellberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mellberg goes for a takedown attempt but Santini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Santini moves into the clinch.
Santini looking to slow down the pace here.
Santini throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Santini fails to land.
Mellberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santini is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg tries to circle away but Santini has him pinned against the ropes.
Mellberg prevents a body shot from Santini.
Mellberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santini has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Santini fails to land.
Mellberg wants to break free but Santini has control.
Santini swings wildly with an uppercut but Mellberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mellberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mellberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Mellberg.
Santini prevents Mellberg from breaking the clinch.
Santini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Mellberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santini misses with the combination.
Mellberg misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Mellberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mellberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santini throws a right hand that Mellberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Mellberg also avoids with ease.
Santini moves out of range of the leg kick from Mellberg.
Santini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mellberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santini throws out a loose jab but Mellberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santini throws a one two combo.
Decent striking displayed by Santini there.
Santini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mellberg moves away.

Mellberg moves into the clinch.
Mellberg working hard to break the clinch.
Santini is pressed up against the ropes. Mellberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santini down to the mat. Santini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mellberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mellberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mellberg takes a swing at Santini's ribcage but misses.
Santini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mellberg swinging wilding here.
Santini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mellberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Santini.
Mellberg fails with the takedown.
Santini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mellberg.
Mellberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santini can pounce on him.
Santini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mellberg backs up against the ropes.
Mellberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mellberg closes the distance but Santini moves to the side
and Santini counters with a stiff right hand.

Santini closes the distance and pushes Mellberg back into the ropes.
Santini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mellberg backwards.
Mellberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mellberg letting Santini take a breather here.
Santini keeps control of Mellberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mellberg is trying to force a seperation but Santini has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santini is looking to control Mellberg's arms but Mellberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santini has his back to the ropes.
Santini misses with the head strike.
Santini swings wildly with an uppercut but Mellberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santini keeps control of Mellberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keno Mellberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fab Santini's cut.
That's time! Mellberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mellberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Santini.
A punch combination from Santini misses.
Mellberg has a takedown stuffed.
Mellberg dodges the punch combination from Santini.
Santini tries to land a front kick but Mellberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mellberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Mellberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santini.
Santini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mellberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Santini darts in and clinches Mellberg up against the ropes.
Santini lands a nice uppercut.
Mellberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santini wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santini throws a head punch that misses.
Mellberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keno Mellberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santini has a couple of punches blocked by Mellberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santini wants to stall.
Santini misses with some punches.
Santini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mellberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Santini has double underhooks.
Santini keeps control of Mellberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mellberg cracks Santini with a nice body shot.
Santini trying to control the position but instead, Mellberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santini into the ropes.
Santini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santini has a couple of punches blocked by Mellberg.
Mellberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mellberg stalling in the clinch but Santini improves position.
Mellberg wants to break the clinch but can't.

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.
Santini lands a shoulder strike.
Santini misses with the head strike.
Mellberg wants to break free but Santini has control.
Mellberg has a couple of punches blocked by Santini.
Mellberg blocks an uppercut.
Santini lands a shoulder strike.
Santini working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Santini on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santini.
Mellberg tries to land a knee to the head but Santini blocks with his arms.
Santini throws a punch but it's blocked by Mellberg.
Santini lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mellberg lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mellberg stays in close to Santini's body and controls the position.

Mellberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santini tries to avoid it but Mellberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santini to the ground. Santini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mellberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Santini shoots in for a takedown but Mellberg shows good takedown defense.
Santini swinging wilding here.

Santini has closed the distance and engaged Mellberg in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Mellberg.
A frustrated look appears on Mellberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mellberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Santini won't allow it.
Santini misses with some punches.
Mellberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mellberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mellberg has Santini pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Santini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santini misses with a punch on the inside.
Santini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santini is working Mellberg over against the ropes.
Mellberg tries for a takedown but Santini manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santini lands a right hand.
Santini trying to control the position but instead, Mellberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santini into the ropes.
Santini misses with a punch on the inside.
Mellberg working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Santini.
Mellberg tries to break the clinch but Santini is controlling the position.
Mellberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mellberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Santini fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santini as Mellberg tries to tie him up.
Mellberg tries for a takedown but Santini manages to get underhooks.
Mellberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Santini has double underhooks.
Mellberg working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santini blocks a head kick by Mellberg.
Mellberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mellberg misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Santini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santini wants to stall.
Santini is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Mellberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mellberg is trying to break the clinch but Santini has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mellberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santini backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mellberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mellberg has had enough of the clinch but Santini keeps him there for the moment.
Santini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mellberg tries to circle away but Santini has him pinned against the ropes.
Mellberg wants to stall.
Santini has a couple of punches blocked by Mellberg.
Santini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Santini stops a takedown attempt from Mellberg.
Still in the clinch, Santini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mellberg takes a shot to the head.
Santini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Mellberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mellberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mellberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Santini closes the distance and pushes Mellberg back into the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santini.
Santini scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Santini.
Santini swings wildly with an uppercut but Mellberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santini stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Santini.
Mellberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santini swings wildly with an uppercut but Mellberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mellberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mellberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santini backwards.
Mellberg can't find room to land a body shot as Santini controls the action.

Mellberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mellberg has managed to clinch.
Mellberg wants to break free but Santini has control.
Santini lands a shoulder strike.
Santini misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santini avoiding damage as Mellberg throws knees to the body.

Mellberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mellberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santini.
Santini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mellberg connects with a right hand. Santini shakes it off.
Santini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santini feints and then cracks Mellberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mellberg down.
Santini misses with a kick to the body.
Santini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santini keeps the fight on the outside.
Mellberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Santini takes one to the side of the head.
Santini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mellberg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Mellberg.
Mellberg misses with a head kick.
Santini fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mellberg checks a leg kick.
Santini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mellberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mellberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mellberg misses with the combination.
Santini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mellberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Santini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santini.
Nice uppercut lands for Santini. That snapped Mellberg's head back.
Mellberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santini checks a low kick from Mellberg.
Mellberg tries to clinch but Santini moves out of range.
Santini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mellberg.
Santini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keno Mellberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mellberg throws a series of punches but Santini avoids them all with ease.
Mellberg misses with a wild combination.

Santini forces Mellberg back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mellberg.
Santini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Fab Santini just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Fab Santini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mellberg misses the jab.
Santini closes the distance but Mellberg moves to the side
enabling Mellberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Santini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice sprawl there from Santini as Mellberg shoots in.
Mellberg takes a swing at Santini's ribcage but misses.
Santini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Santini has managed to clinch.
Santini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mellberg is keeping busy.
Mellberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mellberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santini smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keno Mellberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mellberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Santini misses.
Santini looks to land a body kick but Mellberg moved away.
Mellberg walks into a jab.
Santini avoids a punch combination nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mellberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mellberg works Santini's body with a nice hook.
Santini with a jab.

Mellberg tries to keep at a distance but Santini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santini keeps control of Mellberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mellberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santini has him pressed against the ropes.
Santini looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Santini.
Mellberg wants to break free but Santini has control.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santini. Mellberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mellberg misses with a hook. Santini ducked under it nicely.
Santini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mellberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santini.
Some wild striking there from Mellberg.
Mellberg misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santini scores with a jab. Mellberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Santini has closed the distance and engaged Mellberg in a clinch.
Mellberg is trying to break the clinch but Santini has him pressed against the ropes.
Santini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mellberg.
Come on Santini - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santini has a couple of punches blocked by Mellberg.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Mellberg pulls guard.
Santini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mellberg wants to sweep but no luck.

Mellberg pushes Santini off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Santini avoids the head kick by Mellberg.

Santini rushes Mellberg and presses him up against the ropes.
Santini keeps control of Mellberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mellberg backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Santini.
Santini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mellberg tries to pull guard but Santini won't allow it.
Santini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mellberg holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Mellberg tries to break free but Santini pushes him back against the ropes.
Mellberg is trying to break the clinch but Santini is controlling him.
Santini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mellberg tries to break the clinch but Santini is controlling the position.
Santini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santini working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santini.
Mellberg blocking some punches.
Santini stalling in the clinch but Mellberg improves position.
Mellberg can't break the clinch.
Mellberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mellberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mellberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Santini won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mellberg.
Mellberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santini has Mellberg pressed against the ropes, preventing Mellberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santini prevents Mellberg from breaking the clinch.
Santini misses with some punches.
Fab Santini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mellberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mellberg is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Santini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Fab Santini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fab Santini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Santini moves out of range of the body kick.
Santini tries to close the distance and clinch but Mellberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mellberg digs a good body shot into Santini's ribs.
Mellberg misses with a head kick.
Santini keeps the fight on the outside.
Santini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mellberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santini, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santini.

Santini clinches up against the ropes.
Santini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mellberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Santini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mellberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keno Mellberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Santini.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santini lands an uppercut.
Santini throws a head punch that misses.
Mellberg fails to pull guard.
Mellberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mellberg is trying to break the clinch but Santini has him pressed against the ropes.
Mellberg tries to break the clinch but Santini is controlling the position.
Santini looking to slow down the pace here.

Mellberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santini checks a leg kick.
Santini throws a right and a left that both miss.

Santini moves into the clinch.
Santini scores with a shoulder strike.
Santini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mellberg is keeping busy.
Santini misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mellberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Fab Santini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg tries to break the clinch but Santini is controlling the position.
Mellberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mellberg can't break the clinch.

Mellberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mellberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Santini.

Mellberg forces Santini back against the ropes and clinches.
Mellberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santini smiles and moves away.
Santini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mellberg misses with a low kick as Santini jumps back.
Santini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mellberg.
Santini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mellberg.
Keno Mellberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Santini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Santini moves into range and clinches up with Mellberg.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santini.
Santini scores with a shot to the side of Mellberg's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Mellberg has picked Santini up - he's going for a ride! Mellberg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mellberg wants to control but Santini is keeping him busy.
Santini is looking to escape.
Mellberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Mellberg stands up out of the half guard.
Santini slaps away a takedown attempt from Mellberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santini scores with a body shot.

Santini clinches.
Santini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mellberg can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Santini to work.
Mellberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santini content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keno Mellberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mellberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mellberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mellberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mellberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santini.
Mellberg has had enough of the clinch but Santini keeps him there for the moment.
Santini misses with a punch on the inside.
Santini is working Mellberg over against the ropes.
Mellberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Santini has double underhooks.
Mellberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fab Santini.
I think Santini 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fab Santini!
Fab Santini is the new welterweight champion!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix comes to the ring accompanied by Three Days Grace - Riot. David Knox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hendrix
vs
Knox

200 cm
23
264 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs
Global Nutritional Supplements (Q145)

Rusty Cage Fightwear
Rusty Cage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Tyler Hendrix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Knox!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Hendrix is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Hendrix into the ropes.
Hendrix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox is trying to break free.
Hendrix is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knox is keeping busy.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Hendrix has him pressed against the ropes.
Knox prevents Hendrix from breaking the clinch.
Knox keeps control of Hendrix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox pushes Hendrix back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.

It looks like Tyler Hendrix has been cut.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hendrix is breathing heavily.
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!

Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendrix, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hendrix up against the ropes.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hendrix backwards.
Knox controlling the action here for a moment.
Hendrix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox digs a right hand underneath Hendrix's ribcage. Hendrix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hendrix up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Knox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Hendrix keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Hendrix has him pressed against the ropes.

Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Knox.

Hendrix is rocked!
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!
Knox is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hendrix flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hendrix is out cold! Knox holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Knox!
David Knox is the new heavyweight champion!

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100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (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.

Downs
vs
Powers

175 cm
20
143 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

167 cm
22
145 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs shoots in looking for a takedown. Powers tries to sprawl out of it but Downs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Powers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Downs saw that one coming.
Downs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Downs wants to clinch.

Downs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Powers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Powers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Downs has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Downs is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
Downs working the ground and pound but Powers is defending the strikes.

Downs tries for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
An elbow from Downs crashes against the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers clobbers Downs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

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.
Downs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powers.

It looks like Guy Downs has been cut.
Powers tries a low kick but Downs avoids it.
Downs dodges the punch combination from Powers.
Powers fails to land with a series of punches.
Downs has a takedown stuffed.

Downs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Downs is pressing down on Powers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powers is holding on for now.
Downs wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
Downs wants to pass the guard but Powers is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is refusing to be controlled, as Downs sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powers can do anything to dispel that myth.

Downs seems to be working for a kimura but Powers defends the submission attempt.
Downs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Downs is working for a kimura but Powers is defending it quite comfortably.
Downs trying to control the action but Powers is working from the bottom.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Powers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Powers misses with a low kick.
Powers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Downs.
Powers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powers is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers motions for Downs to come forward. Powers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powers throws a jab when Downs was well out of range.

Downs gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Powers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
That's time! Downs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Powers leaves Downs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Max Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers throws a head kick but Downs moves out of range.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Downs moves away.
Downs has a takedown stuffed.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Downs wants to clinch.
Powers throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Powers as Downs shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Powers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powers sprawls well. Powers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Downs gets slowly back to his feet.
Downs fails with a takedown attempt.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Downs moves away.

Downs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Powers did well to prevent Downs getting side control.
Downs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Downs is pressing down on Powers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powers is holding on for now.
Powers tries to kick Downs off but Downs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Downs is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Downs wants to pass to mount but Powers is defending the position.
Powers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers lunges at Downs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Downs's hand.
The fighters circling - Powers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Downs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Downs lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Downs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Powers is not content to let Downs control the position.
Downs tries to advance to mount but can't.

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

Downs is trying to get an arm triangle but Powers is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Powers is trying to get back to his feet.

Downs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Powers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Downs's guard! Nice work there by Powers!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Downs!
Guy Downs retains his bantamweight title!