Big Island - 24 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Won
vs
Train

205 cm
22
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Gilop®

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Won!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warren Train!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train lands with an uppercut that bounces Won off the cage and back into rage.
Won is trying hard to land a takedown here. Train sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Won with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.
Won looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Train is avoiding damage well.

Won tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Won creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Won throws an elbow but Train slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Train is trying to get back to his feet.
Won has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Train is not content to let Won control the position.
Won throws a strike aimed at the side of Train's head but Train avoids it well.
Train parries the strikes from Won easily there. Won is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Train to escape.
Train is not content to let Won control the position.
Won taking a breather here.

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.
Won trying to control the position but Train is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Won working the head and body with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Won in side control, throwing shots but Train defends.
Won moves into full mount!
Oooh a big shot lands for Won! Train is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Won!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dino Rocco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapio Korjunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rocco
vs
Korjunne

180 cm
20
181 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korjunne scores with a nice head shot.

Korjunne drops Rocco with a beautiful combination! Rocco stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Korjunne is looking for the KO!

It looks like Dino Rocco has been cut.
Rocco swings widly with a right hand

and Korjunne counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocco! Korjunne lets Rocco back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Rocco is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korjunne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocco.
Oh Rocco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korjunne shoots in for a takedown but Rocco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocco seems to have got his legs back now.
Dino Rocco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocco's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Korjunne tries to clinch there but Rocco circles away.
Korjunne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocco.
Rocco throws a lazy uppercut
and Korjunne counters with a left and a right... And another left! Rocco is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

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

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 Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daley
vs
Lopez

179 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

180 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Daley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daley.
Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Gabriel Lopez has been cut.
Daley just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Daley moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Lopez tries to move into range but Daley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daley circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lopez to the canvas! Lopez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Daley keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Daley!

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 Arjan Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paljas Uneksia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Uneksia's choice of entrance music: Coming Home. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Haze
vs
Uneksia

186 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arjan Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paljas Uneksia!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Uneksia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Uneksia.
Uneksia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haze tries to score a body lock takedown but Uneksia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uneksia misses with a punch to the body.
Uneksia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uneksia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uneksia lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Uneksia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Uneksia.
Uneksia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haze's elbow.
Uneksia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haze blocks a body shot from Uneksia.
Haze fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze prevents a body shot from Uneksia.
A short body shot lands from Uneksia as the two fighters clinch.
Uneksia tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uneksia smiles and moves away.
Uneksia tries to score with a low kick but Haze moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uneksia.
Haze slips a straight right by Uneksia.
Haze misses with a jab to the body

and Uneksia counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Uneksia on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Uneksia.
Haze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uneksia lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uneksia struggles to land a body shot inside as Haze controls his hands.
Haze tries to pull guard but Uneksia won't allow it.
Uneksia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uneksia works on Haze's body with a couple of short punches.
Haze tries to pull guard but Uneksia holds him up against the cage and eventually Haze drops back down to his feet.
Haze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uneksia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uneksia can't find room to land a body shot as Haze controls the action.
Uneksia lands a nice shot to the body.
Haze prevents a body shot from Uneksia.
A right hand to the body from Uneksia.
Haze prevents a body shot from Uneksia.
Uneksia misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uneksia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haze tries to pull guard but Uneksia won't allow it.
Haze fails to pull guard.
Uneksia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uneksia lands a shot to the body.
Uneksia struggles to land a body shot inside as Haze controls his hands.
Haze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uneksia smiles and moves away.

Uneksia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haze forces his way into half guard.
Haze prevents Uneksia from standing back up.

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

Haze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uneksia wants to get back to his feet.
Uneksia is looking to improve his position.

Haze seems to be looking for submissions.
Haze is trying to control. Uneksia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Uneksia is looking to escape.
Uneksia is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Haze is pressing down on Uneksia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uneksia is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paljas Uneksia 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.

Uneksia misses with a series of wild punches.
Haze has his takedown stuffed
and Uneksia counters with a left to the body.
Haze misses with a takedown
and Uneksia counters with a stiff right hand.
Haze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uneksia counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haze with a lazy takedown attempt

and Uneksia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haze tries to pull guard but Uneksia holds him up against the cage and eventually Haze drops back down to his feet.
Uneksia tries a body shot but Haze blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Uneksia as the two fighters clinch.
Uneksia missing with knees to the body.
Uneksia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uneksia walks away with a smile on his face. Haze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uneksia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uneksia throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Uneksia counters by clinching up.
Haze wants a takedown.
Haze prevents a body shot from Uneksia.
Uneksia misses with a body punch.
Uneksia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uneksia struggles to land a body shot inside as Haze controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Uneksia.

Haze pulls guard successfully.
Uneksia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Haze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uneksia throwing strikes but missing.

Haze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uneksia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uneksia preventing the sweep.
Uneksia with a nice head shot there.
Haze trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uneksia wants to pass the guard but Haze is keeping the position.
Uneksia trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.

Haze has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Uneksia should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Haze has tightened it up now! Uneksia 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 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arjan Haze!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor The Last Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

The Last Emperor
vs
Materla

184 cm
25
208 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Gilop®

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor The Last Emperor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materla with a lazy takedown attempt

so The Last Emperor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Materla looking to control.
Materla wants to sweep but no luck.
The Last Emperor trying to control but Materla is working from the bottom.
Materla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Last Emperor.
The Last Emperor wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.

Materla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Last Emperor defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Last Emperor drops back looking for a leg! Materla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Materla manages to kick The Last Emperor off! The Last Emperor jumps back into Materla's guard.
The Last Emperor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Last Emperor content to stall in guard here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Last Emperor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Materla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Last Emperor defends it easily.
The Last Emperor tries to free his leg and advance position but Materla is retaining full guard.
Materla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Last Emperor's guard.
Materla forces his way into half guard.
The Last Emperor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Materla on the ground.

Materla wants to work for an arm triangle but The Last Emperor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Last Emperor tries to roll over but Materla keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Materla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Last Emperor is just riding it out for now. Materla eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Materla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Last Emperor sees it coming and defends easily.
Materla wants to take a breather but The Last Emperor is having none of it.

Materla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Last Emperor defends it well.

Materla decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

The Last Emperor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Last Emperor trying to control but Materla is having none of it.
Materla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Last Emperor landing punches.
Materla is trying to escape the mount.
Materla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The Last Emperor is breathing heavily.
Materla is pressing down on The Last Emperor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Materla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! The Last Emperor has picked Materla up and slammed him! Materla can't keep hold of the triangle and The Last Emperor manages to pass to side control!
Materla can't do much from the bottom here.

The Last Emperor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Materla, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on The Last Emperor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Last Emperor wants to take a breather but Materla manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for The Last Emperor.

Materla looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but The Last Emperor is defending well. Materla quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! The Last Emperor has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Materla celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michal Materla!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paoio Paoad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Ramblin' Gamblin' Man . Tom Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Paoad

150 cm
20
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paoio Paoad!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paoad throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Paoad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paoad slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson tries to bum rush Paoad with a series of wild strikes but Paoad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paoad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that Paoad ducks under and follows up with a left that Paoad also avoids with ease.
Paoio Paoad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paoad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paoad shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tom Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paoad shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Tom Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paoio Paoad.

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.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Paoad avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Paoad backs away looking to recover.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paoad looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Paoad looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Paoad avoids nicely.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paoad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Paoad with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Paoad backing up. Paoad nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Paoad is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Paoad's front leg but catches the back leg as Paoad tries to avoid it.
Paoad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Tom Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paoio Paoad.
Paoad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paoad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Paoad avoids it well.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paoad.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Paoio Paoad has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paoad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Paoad misses.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paoad's sensitive parts.
Paoad dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Paoad looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paoio Paoad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Johnson throws a one two combo.

Paoad is rocked!

Paoad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Paoad sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paoad in particular looking to stall.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Paoad is controlling him well.
Paoad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Paoad postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paoad prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Paoad seems content to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paoio Paoad wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Paoad on that attempt.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paoad. That did some damage!
Paoad looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Tom Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stalks Paoad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Paoad's face. Paoad staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tom Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paoad slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right hand that Paoad ducks under and follows up with a left that Paoad also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Paoad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Tom Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paoad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tom Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paoio Paoad.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paoad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paoad misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Paoad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Paoad persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Johnson!

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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando del Valle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). del Valle comes to the cage accompanied by What I Do by Sepultura. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

del Valle
vs
Rodriguez

190 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fernando del Valle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bender Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from del Valle.
del Valle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
del Valle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck del Valle on the side of the head.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and del Valle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and del Valle counters with an inside leg kick.
Rodriguez lands the left hand.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from del Valle.
Rodriguez moves out of range as del Valle strikes.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the body
and del Valle counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodriguez misses the body punch
and del Valle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but del Valle moves out of range.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but del Valle avoids it well.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses

and del Valle moves into the clinch.
del Valle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
del Valle gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
del Valle lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
del Valle lands an elbow inside.
Rodriguez dodges an elbow strike from del Valle.
del Valle missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but del Valle prevents it.
Rodriguez avoids the elbow strike from del Valle, against the cage.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but del Valle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fernando del Valle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Rodriguez.
del Valle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez's defenses.
del Valle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as del Valle throws knees to the body.
del Valle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
del Valle prevents a takedown attempt there.
del Valle pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from del Valle.
del Valle lands a nice elbow.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
del Valle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
del Valle stalling.
Nice elbow from del Valle.
del Valle lands a nice elbow.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. del Valle fights it off and pushes away nicely.

del Valle has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Valle landing knees to the head.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but del Valle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
del Valle prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. del Valle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
del Valle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
del Valle has Rodriguez pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by del Valle.
del Valle prevents a takedown attempt there.
del Valle is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag del Valle down to the mat. del Valle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriguez misses the body punch

and del Valle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for del Valle to work.
del Valle lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
del Valle slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has del Valle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. del Valle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
del Valle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by del Valle.
del Valle lands a nice elbow.
del Valle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez's defenses.
del Valle lands an elbow inside.
del Valle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, del Valle throws an elbow but misses.
del Valle lands a body shot.
del Valle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but del Valle manages to get underhooks.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but del Valle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
del Valle lands an elbow inside.
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
del Valle lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from del Valle.
del Valle lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.
del Valle lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
del Valle digs a right hand into Rodriguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez's gas tank.
del Valle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
del Valle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
del Valle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Valle missing with knees to the body.

del Valle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
del Valle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
del Valle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but del Valle is controlling him well.
del Valle wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
del Valle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

del Valle has gone for a leg lock! Rodriguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into del Valle's guard.
del Valle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez wants to stand but del Valle is controlling the position.
del Valle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but del Valle manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and del Valle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and del Valle counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down del Valle rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
del Valle moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Nice uppercut lands for del Valle. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.

del Valle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. del Valle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
del Valle prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, del Valle throws an elbow but misses.
del Valle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernando del Valle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
del Valle avoiding damage.
Rodriguez is trying to drag del Valle to the mat but del Valle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but del Valle pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
del Valle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez thows a body shot but no joy.
Bender Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body punch.
del Valle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and del Valle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch

and del Valle moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but del Valle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. del Valle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by del Valle.
del Valle trying to land knees to the body.
del Valle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
del Valle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but del Valle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
del Valle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
del Valle is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag del Valle down to the mat. del Valle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and del Valle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. del Valle moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body.
del Valle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and del Valle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
del Valle misses with the ground and pound.
del Valle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but del Valle drags him back down.
del Valle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
del Valle trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.
del Valle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Valle wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.

del Valle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodriguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
del Valle working the ground and pound.
Rodriguez is pushing del Valle's head away, looking to escape. del Valle manages to hold on to the position though.
del Valle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
del Valle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
del Valle lands a nice forearm strike.
del Valle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Valle taking a breather here.
del Valle prevents Rodriguez from escaping the position.
del Valle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but del Valle drags him back down.
Rodriguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but del Valle connects with a decent elbow.
del Valle scoring with punches and elbows.

Rodriguez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bender Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by del Valle.
A slapping body kick lands there for del Valle.
del Valle tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando del Valle 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. And we move into the final round!

Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but del Valle moves away.
del Valle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
del Valle wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch
and del Valle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
del Valle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a swing at del Valle's ribcage but misses.
del Valle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a shot to the body

and del Valle moves into the clinch.
del Valle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
del Valle missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez has del Valle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. del Valle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
del Valle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodriguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
del Valle trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Fernando del Valle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Rodriguez.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but del Valle prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
del Valle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez's defenses.
del Valle tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from del Valle.
del Valle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
del Valle prevents the takedown attempt.
del Valle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

del Valle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rodriguez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rodriguez is trying to get back to his feet but del Valle has full control of the position and if anything, Rodriguez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rodriguez manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. del Valle is now in side control.
del Valle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodriguez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
del Valle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rodriguez's legs.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but del Valle has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Valle tries to advance to mount but Rodriguez denies him.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rodriguez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, del Valle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
del Valle wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
del Valle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rodriguez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is not content to let del Valle control the position.
Rodriguez is pushing del Valle's head away, looking to escape. del Valle manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks del Valle politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. del Valle prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bender Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
del Valle tries to score with some ground and pound. Rodriguez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

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.
Rodriguez being controlled for a moment.
Rodriguez tries to escape but del Valle is in control.
Fernando del Valle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
del Valle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
del Valle happy to just control the position for now.
del Valle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is not content to let del Valle control the position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando del Valle!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaroki Slayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adimaro Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayers comes into the arena with Jedi Mind Tricks: "I against I" blaring out of the sound system. Jaeger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Du Hast by Rammstein. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slayers
vs
Jaeger

191 cm
24
186 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaroki Slayers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adimaro Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaeger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slayers scores with a push kick.
Slayers throws a sloppy head kick

and Jaeger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Slayers actively working from the bottom here.
Jaeger trying to mount his opponent but Slayers defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slayers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jaeger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slayers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jaeger, into his guard.

Slayers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jaeger dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayers controls Jaeger momentarily but Jaeger frees himself.

Jaeger has gone for a leg lock! Slayers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jaeger's guard.
Jaeger keeping full guard, as Slayers tries to pass.
Slayers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slayers throwing strikes but missing.

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.
Slayers throwing strikes from guard but Jaeger blocks nicely.
Jaeger keeping moving, preventing Slayers from controlling successfully.
Jaeger looking to control but Slayers passes into half guard.
Slayers is keen to just control but Jaeger is a slippery customer.
Slayers works his way into full mount!
Slayers with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slayers throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jaeger because Slayers loaded up on that one.
Slayers working Jaeger over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jaeger tries to lock up and control but Slayers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slayers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jaeger tries to lock up and control but Slayers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slayers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jaeger's face.
Slayers looking to control but Jaeger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jaeger tries to hold on but Slayers postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Slayers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jaeger tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Slayers is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Slayers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaroki Slayers!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

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