HBB 16: Game PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Inferno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Allinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inferno comes into the arena with 7 words blaring out of the sound system. Nils Allinson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Inferno
vs
Allinson

180 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

174 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inferno misses with a body kick.
Allinson looks to throw a body kick
and Inferno counters with a slapping leg kick.

Inferno lands a left and a right that sends Allinson crashing to the canvas! Inferno dives into mount looking to finish!

Allinson is rocked!

It looks like Nils Allinson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inferno postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Allinson out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Inferno goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dante Inferno!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Pinheiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Rabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinheiro comes into the arena with Movado - Neva Believe U blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Pinheiro
vs
Rabi

178 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
21
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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, Rico Pinheiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Rabi!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabi shoots and misses
and Pinheiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Rabi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pinheiro counters with a straight right hand.
Rabi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rabi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pinheiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rico Pinheiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Rabi.
Rabi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pinheiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Rabi looks gassed!

Pinheiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rabi's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinheiro in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinheiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rabi for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rico Pinheiro wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Pinheiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rabi!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinheiro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pinheiro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rabi hang on?
Pinheiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinheiro landing strikes from the mount and Rabi is in trouble!
Pinheiro controlling the pace for now.

Pinheiro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rabi is now in Pinheiro's guard. A big mistake from Pinheiro there, giving up the dominant position!
Pinheiro keeping full guard, as Rabi tries to pass.
Pinheiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rabi on the ground.
Rabi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinheiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rabi is controlling him.
Pinheiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rabi!
Pinheiro with good strikes from the mount here!
Rabi is squirming around, avoiding Pinheiro's attempts to control the action.
Pinheiro breaks from Rabi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Pinheiro connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Pinheiro pushes Rabi off and gets back to his feet.
Rabi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pinheiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Rabi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinheiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Rabi's head.
Rabi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pinheiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Rabi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabi keeping moving, preventing Pinheiro from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinheiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pinheiro tries to bum rush Rabi with a series of wild strikes but Rabi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Pinheiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Rabi has his takedown stuffed
and Pinheiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rabi moves forwards but Pinheiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pinheiro scores with a hook to the body. Rabi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pinheiro lands with an overhand left.
Rabi is breathing heavily.
Rabi fails with the takedown
and Pinheiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Rico Pinheiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Rabi.
Rabi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pinheiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rocky Rabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabi ducks right into an uppercut from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro catches Rabi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinheiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Rabi should have avoided that one.

Pinheiro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rabi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinheiro is in Rabi's guard.
Pinheiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pinheiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinheiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rico Pinheiro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rabi with a poor takedown
letting Pinheiro counter with a right hand.
Jab by Pinheiro.
Pinheiro lands with a shot to the body.
Pinheiro throws a right hand that Rabi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rabi also avoids with ease.
Pinheiro lands with a nice body punch.
Rabi takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Pinheiro.
Rico Pinheiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Pinheiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinheiro.
Nice uppercut there from Pinheiro.

Pinheiro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rabi quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rabi is in trouble now - Pinheiro has advanced to mount!
Pinheiro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pinheiro controlling the pace for now.
Pinheiro working the ground and pound effectively.
Pinheiro controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinheiro lands with some strikes.
Pinheiro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rabi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pinheiro lands with some strikes.
Pinheiro controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabi is in a horrible position here. Pinheiro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Pinheiro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Donk. Pinheiro catches Rabi right on the button with a cross.
Rabi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pinheiro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rabi's guard now.
Pinheiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pinheiro works over Rabi with some ground and pound from guard.
Rabi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinheiro controls the pace.
Pinheiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabi can do to turn this around?
Rabi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinheiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rabi is keeping the position for now.
Pinheiro controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Rico Pinheiro has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rabi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pinheiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinheiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rabi at a distance.
Pinheiro cracks Rabi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rabi misses with a takedown

and Pinheiro counters with a single leg into guard. Rabi didn't expect that.
Rico Pinheiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Rabi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinheiro won't allow Rabi to sweep him here.
Pinheiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinheiro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pinheiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pinheiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pinheiro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabi 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.
Pinheiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rabi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pinheiro slows the pace down.
Pinheiro trying to control the position but Rabi is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Rico Pinheiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rico Pinheiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rocky Rabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinheiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rico Pinheiro just wasn't active enough.
Rabi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pinheiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Pinheiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinheiro 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Pinheiro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Todd Straub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Wysocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafal Wysocki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Straub
vs
Wysocki

185 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Planet Nutrition

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wysocki misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Straub to counter with a crisp jab.

Wysocki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Straub cracks Wysocki with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Straub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wysocki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Straub content to stall in guard here.
Straub looking to pass the guard.
Straub stays in close to Wysocki's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Todd Straub wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Straub scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Straub content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wysocki looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straub wants to control but Wysocki is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Straub has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Straub closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wysocki is fighting off a takedown attempt but Straub is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wysocki to the mat. Wysocki regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Straub advances to half guard.
Straub trying to control the pace.
Straub winds up and cracks Wysocki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wysocki is trying to escape back to his feet but Straub uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wysocki's face as Straub controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wysocki is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wysocki wants to control but Straub postures up.
Wysocki is letting Straub control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Straub scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Wysocki's face as Straub controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Straub dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Straub with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Straub shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Straub was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Straub looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Straub connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Straub connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Straub working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Straub tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wysocki is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Todd Straub has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Straub is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wysocki's half guard.
Straub performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Todd Straub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straub has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Todd Straub just wasn't active enough.

Straub changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wysocki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Straub in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straub wants to control but Wysocki is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You can see the frustration on Wysocki's face as Straub controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Straub dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Straub circles away from the clinch attempt

and Straub decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wysocki's guard.
Straub sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Straub throws a big right hand that misses.
Straub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wysocki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Straub controlling from the top position.
Wysocki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Todd Straub just wasn't active enough.

Straub clinches up against the cage.
Wysocki keeps control of Straub as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wysocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Straub's efforts to push away.
Wysocki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wysocki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Straub wants the takedown. Wysocki is fighting it off but Straub persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wysocki's guard against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straub looking to pass the guard.
Wysocki being controlled here, momentarily.
Todd Straub is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wysocki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wysocki keeping full guard, as Straub tries to pass.
Wysocki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Straub controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Todd Straub wasn't doing enough on the ground.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wysocki enables Straub to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wysocki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wysocki trying to control the position.
Straub sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Todd Straub just wasn't active enough.

Straub shoots in and gets a takedown into Wysocki's guard.
Straub controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Straub showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Straub 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 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Straub!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Jacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin comes to the cage accompanied by pantera walk. Marcelo Jacare will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carwin
vs
Jacare

188 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacare takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Marcelo Jacare has been cut.
Jacare gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Jacare is rocked!
Carwin grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jacare takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Carwin cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Carwin!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Beerborm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pj Benn enters the cage!

Beerborm
vs
Benn

170 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beerborm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beerborm counters with a nice leg kick.
Beerborm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beerborm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beerborm!
Beerborm throws a leg kick but Benn checks it.
Beerborm is looking to slow Benn down with leg kicks.
Beerborm slips a jab and a cross from Benn.
Beerborm looks to land a combination. Benn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beerborm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beerborm trying to control the action but Benn is working from the bottom.
Benn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beerborm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Beerborm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Benn is looking to reverse the position.

Beerborm tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Benn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beerborm's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benn won't allow Beerborm to pass to mount.
Beerborm prevents Benn from improving his position.

Beerborm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benn wants to control but Beerborm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benn has a hand on Beerborm's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Beerborm takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Beerborm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benn is looking to escape.
Benn working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beerborm has hold of Benn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Beerborm is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Benn is surviving well by controlling Beerborm's body position as best he can.
Benn is working to get back to half guard.
Benn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Benn tries to roll over but Beerborm keeps him under control.
Benn regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn keeping moving, preventing Beerborm from controlling successfully.
Benn looking to control.
Beerborm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beerborm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Benn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beerborm is aware though and is defending well.
Benn looks gassed!
Beerborm trying to control but Benn is working from the bottom.

Benn looking for a guillotine here but Beerborm defends easily.

Beerborm 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.
Benn trying to keep a closed guard but Beerborm is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Beerborm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Beerborm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beerborm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beerborm keeps Benn at a distance using the push kick.
Tyler Beerborm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beerborm cracks the inside of Benn's front leg.
Beerborm throws a head kick that misses

and Benn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benn.
Benn being controlled here momentarily.
Benn trying to control but Beerborm is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benn is fighting to break Beerborm's control of his arms but Beerborm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beerborm looking to control.

Tyler Beerborm has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Beerborm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benn's sensitive parts.
Benn misses with a double jab
and Beerborm counters with a series of strikes. Benn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beerborm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beerborm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Beerborm scores a takedown into full mount!
Benn gets back to half guard.

Beerborm seems to be looking for submissions.
Benn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Benn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beerborm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beerborm trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerborm is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Beerborm drops back looking for a leg! Benn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benn manages to kick Beerborm off! Beerborm jumps back into Benn's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Benn has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Beerborm should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Benn has tightened it up now! Beerborm should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pj Benn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emile Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marty McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gaston
vs
McDonald

173 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Chainsaw Shack
Chainsaw Shack

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emile Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marty McDonald!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaston.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
Gaston misses with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Gaston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gaston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Gaston looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Gaston moved away.
Gaston scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
Gaston misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald works Gaston's body with a nice hook.
Gaston jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gaston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaston.
Emile Gaston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a head kick but Gaston moves out of range.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaston swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaston scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Gaston misses with a lunging right hand

and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gaston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gaston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaston.

Gaston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pushing down on Gaston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gaston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gaston trying to control but McDonald postures up.

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.
Gaston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald wants to control but Gaston is keeping him busy.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gaston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Gaston is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gaston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gaston is looking to stall here but McDonald recovers full guard.
Gaston advances position into side control!
Gaston is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gaston.
McDonald is not content to let Gaston control the position.

Gaston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gaston is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald regains half guard, as Gaston was trying to land strikes.
Gaston wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but Gaston postures up.
Gaston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
Gaston works his way into full mount!
Gaston throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gaston tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Gaston is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McDonald can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gaston thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gaston throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald has given up his back here. Will Gaston look for the submission or keep pounding away?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emile Gaston dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gaston throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaston blocks the leg kick.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gaston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gaston moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald pushing down on Gaston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Gaston is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaston wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has passed into side control.
Gaston struggling a bit here.

McDonald tries for a kimura but Gaston is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaston struggling a bit here.
McDonald blocks the strikes from Gaston.
Marty McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaston stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gaston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

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.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Gaston won't allow it.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaston defending well though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 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... Marty McDonald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Liseno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Kikui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liseno comes to the cage accompanied by Beware. 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.

Liseno
vs
Kikui

175 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
173 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Beast Body

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kikui fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liseno, pushing him back against the cage.
Kikui keeps control of Liseno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kikui changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liseno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liseno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liseno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liseno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kikui checks it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liseno.
Kikui shoots for a double leg takedown but Liseno sprawls well. He's pushed Kikui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kikui feints and as Liseno raises his hands in defense, Kikui changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liseno looking to control.
Kikui slips nicely into half guard.
Kikui is taking a breather. Liseno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kikui trying to control the action but Liseno is working from the bottom.

Kikui is working for a kimura but Liseno is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikui wants to take a breather but Liseno is having none of it.
Liseno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kikui is working away from the top position though.
Liseno tries to kick Kikui off but Kikui keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kikui trying to control from half guard but Liseno is working away.
Kikui prevents Liseno from improving his position.
Kikui is looking to take a break and control but Liseno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hiro Kikui wasn't active enough on the ground.

Kikui scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kikui cracks Liseno with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Liseno pushes Kikui away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kikui gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Liseno is breathing heavily.
Liseno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kikui tries to move to full mount but Liseno actually manages to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikui stops Liseno from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Kikui seems content to control.
Liseno looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kikui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kikui trying to pass the guard but Liseno defending well.
Kikui controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Hiro Kikui has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Kikui instigates a clinch.
Liseno wants to break free but Kikui has control.
Liseno is trying to force a seperation but Kikui has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kikui gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Liseno is refusing to be controlled, as Kikui sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Kikui is trying to work for a kimura but Liseno is defending well.

Kikui stands up out of the half guard.
Liseno tries to clinch

and Kikui counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Liseno!
Kikui controlling the pace for now.
Kikui landing strikes from the mount and Liseno is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kikui controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liseno really wants to buck Kikui off and get back to his feet.

Kikui is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Liseno is surviving well by controlling Kikui's body position as best he can.
Kikui controlling from the full mount.

Kikui looking to secure an arm triangle but Liseno defends it well.

Kikui looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kikui looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kikui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Kikui dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Kikui or perhaps it was just good defense by Liseno which made him look bad.

Kikui instigates a clinch.
Liseno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Liseno working hard to break the clinch.
Kikui changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liseno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kikui circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kikui counters with a nice double leg into side control. Liseno won't be happy with that.
Kikui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liseno keeps working.
Kikui takes a little break here. Liseno wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Liseno is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kikui stands up and beckons Liseno to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kikui shoots in looking for a takedown but Liseno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kikui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barry Liseno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Kikui.

Kikui looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kikui tries to free his leg and advance position but Liseno is retaining full guard.
Kikui passes Liseno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kikui wants to pass to mount but Liseno is defending the position.
Liseno is trying to stand.
Kikui content to control rather than advance.
Kikui moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liseno is looking to regain half guard here but Kikui keeps moving and retains side control.
Kikui lands a nice forearm strike.
Liseno wants to get back to his feet but Kikui drags him back down.

Kikui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kikui in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Liseno stops Kikui from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikui trying to control the position but Liseno is working away.
Kikui controls the position.

Kikui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liseno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kikui tries for a kimura but Liseno is defending well.
Kikui wants to control but Liseno is keeping him busy.
Liseno gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kikui can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liseno is looking to escape.
Liseno wants to get back to his feet.
Kikui tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Kikui has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Liseno is in a horrible position here. Kikui smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Kikui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kikui shoots in and gets a takedown into Liseno's guard.
Kikui looking to pass the guard.
Kikui slips nicely into half guard.
Kikui is taking a breather. Liseno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kikui prevents Liseno from standing back up.
Liseno is trying to maintain the position but Kikui is very close to passing his half guard.
Kikui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kikui is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kikui's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Liseno is looking for a sweep. Kikui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hiro Kikui hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Liseno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kikui to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liseno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kikui controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikui forces his way into half guard.
Kikui controlling the action here.
Hiro Kikui has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kikui wants to free his trapped foot but Liseno is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kikui wants to work for an arm triangle but Liseno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kikui sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikui wants to take a breather but Liseno is having none of it.
Kikui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hiro Kikui hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kikui shoots in and gets a takedown into Liseno's guard.
Kikui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liseno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liseno wants to stand but Kikui is controlling the position.
Kikui advances to half guard.
Kikui keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kikui prevents Liseno from improving his position.
Kikui trying to mount his opponent but Liseno defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikui takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Liseno kicks Kikui off and gets back to his feet.
Liseno shoots and misses

and Kikui decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Liseno's guard.
Liseno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kikui is controlling him.
Kikui trying to control the position from guard on top but Liseno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kikui postures up.
Kikui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kikui postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Barry Liseno just wasn't active enough.

Kikui moves into the clinch.

Kikui gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Liseno wants to get back to full guard.
Kikui stops Liseno from getting back to his feet.
Kikui is taking a breather. Liseno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kikui trying to mount his opponent but Liseno defends it.
Barry Liseno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liseno is trying to stand up here but Kikui is controlling him well.
Kikui takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hiro Kikui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hiro Kikui was stalling too much, according to the referee.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Liseno enables Kikui to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Liseno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Kikui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kikui 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Kikui!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barrack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezio Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Obama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to USA!USA!USA!. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Obama
vs
Castillo

165 cm
21
133 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
27
145 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Wildcard Clothing Company *Everything 6$*

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, Barrack Obama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezio Castillo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo catches Obama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obama dives in and grabs Castillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillo pushes down on Obama's head and hops out.
Obama with a poor takedown
and Castillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obama has his takedown stuffed
enabling Castillo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrack Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Castillo gets caught flat footed, as Obama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Castillo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Obama doesn't defend quickly enough and Castillo has managed to lock this one up! Can Obama escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Castillo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ezio Castillo!
Ezio Castillo is the new bantamweight champion!