HBB SHW Tournament: Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boo Yah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Blues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yah
vs
Blues

165 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

209 cm
18
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boo Yah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blues!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blues closes the distance and clinches.
Yah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blues wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yah has him pressed against the cage.

Blues has Yah pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blues pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yah tumbling to the mat - Blues dives into Yah's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Yah has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blues off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yah.
Blues shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yah pinned against the cage. Yah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yah wants to clinch but Blues slips to the side

and Blues counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yah!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yah sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yah looking to control.

Blues decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yah, up you get!
Blues's corner calls for a 1-2. Blues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues throws a right and a left that Yah avoids nicely.

Blues shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yah trying to control the position.

Yah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blues is aware though and is defending well.
Yah trying to keep a closed guard but Blues is proving a slippery customer.
Blues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blues works over Yah with some ground and pound from guard.
Yah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yah tries to get out of the position.

Yah is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Yah goes for a takedown attempt but Blues pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blues circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blues clinches.

Blues has hold of one of Yah's legs. Yah is fighting the takedown attempt but Blues gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Blues preventing the sweep.
Blues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blues controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blues sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yah's guard.
Blues wants to control but Yah is keeping him busy.
Yah has hold of Blues's hands but Blues slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yah tries to get to full guard but Blues has control of the leg.
Blues is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yah wants to control but Blues is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yah manages to get to full guard.
Yah is trying to keep Blues in close.
Blues trying to control the position from guard on top but Yah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yah is working hard here to advance position.
Yah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blues manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blues trying to keep a closed guard but Yah is proving a slippery customer.
Yah trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yah wants to pass the guard but Blues is keeping the position.
Yah prevents Blues from getting back to his feet.
Yah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blues is proving hard to escape from.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Blues feints and as Yah raises his hands in defense, Blues changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yah wants to sweep but no luck.
Yah lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blues!
Yah 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.

Jake Blues dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A head kick misses from Yah.

Blues is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yah's half guard.
Blues trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blues won't allow Yah to sweep him here.
Blues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blues is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blues wants to control from the top but Yah keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blues tries to free his leg and advance position but Yah is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yah is trying to control the position but Blues postures up.

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

Blues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yah, pushing him back against the cage.
Blues stalls.

Yah decides to pull guard.
Blues trying to control but Yah is working from the bottom.
Blues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yah swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Yah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blues with a nice head shot there.
Yah wants to get back to his feet but Blues is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blues's guard.
Yah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yah postures up.
Yah wants to get up but he can't break Blues's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jake Blues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blues trying to control the position.
Blues trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Yah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yah trying to control but Blues is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yah thows a big elbow that misses.
Yah trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Blues. Those never looked like landing.

Yah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blues to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blues manages to get himself to full guard.
Yah pushing down on Blues's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Yah is looking for a kimura but Blues is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yah to get the leverage.
Yah works his way into side control.
Yah trying to control the position but Blues is working away.
Yah misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yah is controlling him well.
Blues is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Yah decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blues to his feet.

Blues shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blues postures up and lands a big shot to Yah's brow.
Blues looking to sit in guard and control but Yah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yah postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Blues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Blues closes the distance and clinches up with Yah, looking for a takedown. Blues pushes Yah against the cage but Yah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blues tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yah swivels and escapes.
Blues keeps the fight on the outside.
Yah tries a head kick but it misses.
Yah lands a leg kick that knocks Blues off balance momentarily.
Yah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blues's sensitive parts.
Yah tries to clinch but Blues moves out of range.
Yah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Blues counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yah is working for takedown but Blues is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yah stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Yah manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yah. That's going to slow Blues down.
Blues shoots in and drives through. Yah sprawls well.
Boo Yah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Blues.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues tries to clinch up but Yah circles away and keeps his distance.
Blues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yah.
Yah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blues has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Yah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blues's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right-left combo lands from Yah.
Yah throws an off balance right hand

and Blues counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blues.
Yah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blues is one step ahead there.
Yah keeping moving, preventing Blues from controlling successfully.
Blues is looking to stand up but Yah won't let him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Blues shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yah napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yah sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yah flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Blues drops an elbow to the side of Yah's head.
Yah trying to hold on to Blues's head to control him but Blues postures up.
Yah is looking to improve his position.
Blues is trying to control. Yah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yah trying to hold on to Blues's head to control him but Blues postures up.
Yah gets back to full guard.
Yah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blues.

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.
Blues postures up in Yah's guard and throws a big left but Yah blocks it.
Yah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blues trying to control but Yah is working from the bottom.
Jake Blues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yah lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blues!
Blues working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Yah goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blues is on top in guard.
Boo Yah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blues is stalling in the full guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Blues!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Birthday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Birthday
vs
Storm

170 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Birthday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silas Storm!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Birthday. No joy for Storm on that attempt.

Birthday lands a big head kick that sends Storm tumbling to the mat! Birthday takes a step backwards and waves Storm back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Silas Storm has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birthday with a lazy takedown attempt

and Storm counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.
Storm throwing shots but Birthday is blocking nicely.
Birthday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Storm is looking to advance position but Birthday won't allow it.
Storm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Storm trying to pass the guard but Birthday defending well.
Storm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Storm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Storm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Birthday defending well though.
Birthday is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Birthday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Birthday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storm thows a huge punch but Birthday dodges it nicely.
Birthday is breathing heavily.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Storm there.

It looks like Corey Birthday has been cut.
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Storm slips a nice elbow through Birthday's hands, connecting with Birthday's forehead.
Birthday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Birthday taking some punishment here, with Storm in his half guard.

Birthday is rocked!
Birthday really is a fat lump.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm lands a big elbow - Birthday is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Storm!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silas Storm!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fuego Gerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gerrero
vs
Alvarez

195 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
296 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

White Gorilla Nutrition
5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fuego Gerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ernesto Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerrero misses with a double jab
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gerrero misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerrero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.

Alvarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gerrero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gerrero is breathing heavily.
Alvarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarez lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alvarez lands with a punch from half guard.
Alvarez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gerrero has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez landing punches.
Gerrero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Gerrero is rocked!

It looks like Fuego Gerrero has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez connects with a bit shot that sees Gerrero covering up! More strikes from Alvarez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alvarez is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Alvarez!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Iron Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatso Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Knuckles comes into the arena with That Heavenly Glory blaring out of the sound system. Bomber has chosen The Champ as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Iron Knuckles
vs
Bomber

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Iron Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fatso Bomber!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Iron Knuckles as he checks the leg kick.
Bomber throws a series of punches but Iron Knuckles avoids them all with ease.
Bomber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iron Knuckles.
Bomber has his takedown stuffed
and Iron Knuckles counters with a three punch combo that has Bomber backing up. Bomber nods at Iron Knuckles to acknowledge the strikes.
Bomber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iron Knuckles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomber.
Bomber tries for a takedown but Iron Knuckles circles away easily
and Iron Knuckles counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Iron Knuckles.
Iron Knuckles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bomber tries for a takedown but Iron Knuckles circles away easily
and Iron Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivan Iron Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatso Bomber.
Iron Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Bomber.
Bomber has his takedown stuffed
letting Iron Knuckles counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bomber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bomber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iron Knuckles circles away quickly and effectively.
Iron Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
Bomber tries to clinch but Iron Knuckles moves out of range.
Bomber misses with an uppercut
and Iron Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
Bomber looks gassed!
Iron Knuckles checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ivan Iron Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iron Knuckles lands with a straight right. Bomber didn't see that one coming.
Iron Knuckles works over Bomber's head and body with a nice combination.
Iron Knuckles misses with a body shot.
Iron Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Knuckles swings for the body but Bomber moves out of range.
Iron Knuckles throws a series of punches but Bomber moves out of range.
Iron Knuckles catches Bomber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Iron Knuckles just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron Knuckles with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Iron Knuckles does no damage.
Bomber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iron Knuckles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iron Knuckles thows a body shot but no joy.
Iron Knuckles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bomber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iron Knuckles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bomber in his tracks.
Iron Knuckles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bomber doesn't seem bothered though.
Iron Knuckles scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iron Knuckles misses with a two punch combination.
Iron Knuckles looks to land a combination but Bomber avoids it well.
Iron Knuckles misses with a series of wild punches.
Iron Knuckles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Iron Knuckles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iron Knuckles misses with a wild combination.
Iron Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Knuckles misses with a straight right.
Iron Knuckles throws a series of punches but Bomber avoids them all with ease.
Iron Knuckles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some wild striking there from Iron Knuckles.
A jab lands there for Iron Knuckles.
Iron Knuckles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iron Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bomber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Iron Knuckles!
Nice straight punches there by Iron Knuckles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iron Knuckles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iron Knuckles lands a head shot.
A combination from Iron Knuckles does no damage.
Iron Knuckles connects with a nice looking jab.
Iron Knuckles scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Iron Knuckles finds it's way through Bomber's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron Knuckles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bomber doesn't manage to clinch there - Iron Knuckles circles away.
Bomber takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Iron Knuckles - just one landing.

Bomber is rocked!
Bomber gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Bomber tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Iron Knuckles is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Bomber buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Bomber!! Bomber is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Iron Knuckles throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Iron Knuckles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gracie Rabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rabi
vs
Vargas

223 cm
18
299 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Slam-or-Fist

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gracie Rabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Vargas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Rabi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rabi is in Vargas's guard.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rabi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet but Rabi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rabi stays in close to Vargas's body and controls the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Gracie Rabi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vargas moves to clinch but Rabi breaks away

and Rabi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rabi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rabi stays in close to Vargas's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gracie Rabi wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Vargas rushes Rabi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rabi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rabi is looking to break free of the clinch but Vargas has double underhooks.
Rabi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vargas's efforts to push away.
Vargas digs a right hand underneath Rabi's ribcage. Rabi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rabi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vargas is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Vargas.
Vargas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vargas tries to break free but Rabi pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas working Rabi over with knees to the body.
Rabi tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Rabi has double underhooks.
Vargas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rabi is breathing heavily.
Vargas landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas is looking to control Rabi's arms but Rabi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vargas has his back to the cage.
Vargas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rabi prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Vargas.
Vargas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vargas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Vargas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vargas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rabi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rabi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vargas lands a knee to the head.
Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
Vargas wants to stall.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Vargas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vargas presses Rabi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vargas.
Vargas is trying to force a seperation but Rabi has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Rabi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vargas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vargas is looking to clinch but Rabi is avoiding it.
Jose Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vargas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rabi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jose Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rabi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vargas - the referee stops the clock and Rabi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vargas. Rabi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vargas tries to clinch there but Rabi circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Vargas there.
Rabi keeps the fight on the outside.
Vargas looks to clinch

and Rabi moves into the clinch.
Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Rabi is controlling the position.
Vargas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vargas working hard to break the clinch.
Vargas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands with a left to the head.
Rabi has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vargas scores a nice knee to the body.
Vargas is trying to break free.
Rabi scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Vargas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Gracie Rabi has been cut.
Vargas is trying to stall.

Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rabi swats away the attempt to clinch by Vargas.
Vargas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rabi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas tries to clinch but Rabi is having none of it.
Vargas wants to clinch

and Rabi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas wants to stand and escape but Rabi is having none of it.
Rabi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vargas wants to stand and escape but Rabi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Rabi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vargas tries to clinch but Rabi is having none of it.
Vargas closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rabi counters by clinching up.
Rabi working hard to break the clinch.
Vargas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rabi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vargas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jose Vargas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vargas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vargas is trying to force a seperation but Rabi has the dominant position.
Rabi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vargas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vargas trying to stall but Rabi improves his position.
Vargas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vargas landing knees to the body.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body.
Vargas is trying to break free.
Vargas landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Vargas crunches a lovely knee into Rabi's ribcage.

Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Vargas throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rabi eats them both and turns towards Vargas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vargas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vargas is looking to clinch but Rabi is avoiding it.
Vargas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Vargas takes the fight into the clinch.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabi wants to stall.
Vargas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vargas lands a knee to the head.
Vargas looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Vargas.
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Rabi is controlling the position.

Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Vargas wants to clinch up but Rabi keeps it at a distance.
Rabi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vargas moves to clinch but Rabi breaks away

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vargas's guard.
Vargas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rabi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vargas wants to stand and escape but Rabi is having none of it.
Rabi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Rabi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rabi prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gracie Rabi just wasn't active enough.
Rabi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rabi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gracie Rabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vargas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vargas tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Rabi counters with a shoot takedown. Vargas fights it but they end up in guard.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet but Rabi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rabi manages to pass to side control.
Gracie Rabi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gracie Rabi's cut.
That's time! Rabi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rabi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vargas trying to stall but Rabi improves his position.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
Vargas lands a good knee to the midsection. Rabi won't want to take too many of those.
Vargas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Vargas.
Vargas trying to stall but Rabi improves his position.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vargas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vargas landing knees to the head.

Rabi pulls guard successfully.
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Rabi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rabi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vargas is looking to stand up but Rabi won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rabi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vargas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rabi throws a push kick but Vargas slaps the foot to one side.
Rabi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rabi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vargas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vargas wants to clinch up but Rabi keeps it at a distance.

Vargas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vargas lands a good knee to the midsection. Rabi won't want to take too many of those.

Vargas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas wants to clinch.
Gracie Rabi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vargas forces Rabi back against the cage and clinches.
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.

Vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas closes the distance but Rabi moves to the side

and Rabi counters with a single leg into guard. Vargas didn't expect that.
Rabi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vargas's guard.
Rabi wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet but Rabi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rabi manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Rabi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rabi looking to finish Vargas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vargas!
Vargas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rabi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Rabi looking to isolate an arm here. Vargas doesn't see it coming and as Rabi extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Rabi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gracie Rabi!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olu Olajide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Henri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Olajide
vs
Henri

210 cm
18
294 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
256 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olu Olajide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Henri!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Henri wants to stand but Olajide has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Olajide keeping full guard, as Henri tries to pass.
Olajide looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olajide might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henri trying to control but Olajide is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olajide bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henri's guard.
Henri can't keep his opponent in guard - Olajide advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henri is not content to let Olajide control the position.
Henri is controlling Olajide's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Henri is refusing to be controlled, as Olajide sits in half guard.

Olajide in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Henri tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Olajide!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olu Olajide!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Man Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marciano
vs
Man Choi

225 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

215 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

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

and Man Choi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marciano trying to control here.
Marciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Man Choi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man Choi with the ground and pound but Marciano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Man Choi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Man Choi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Man Choi stands and throws Marciano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marciano wants to control but Man Choi postures up.
Man Choi is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Man Choi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Choi has control of an arm but Marciano manages to advance to Man Choi's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man Choi is trying to get back to his feet but Marciano has full control of the position and if anything, Man Choi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marciano trying to control.
Man Choi breaks Marciano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Man Choi thows a big elbow that misses.
Marciano working a defensive guard here.
Man Choi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man Choi.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Man Choi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marciano quickly recovers to half guard.
Man Choi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man Choi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man Choi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Man Choi moves into full mount! Marciano won't be happy about that!
Man Choi landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Choi scoring with strikes but Marciano is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man Choi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Man Choi with the ground and pound from mount.

Marciano is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Man Choi! Marciano is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Semmy Man Choi!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ive Nackershort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nackershort comes into the arena with call to prayer blaring out of the sound system. Davis has chosen Nas ft. Puff Daddy - You Can Hate Me Now as his entrance music. 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.

Nackershort
vs
Davis

181 cm
29
195 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

190 cm
23
194 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ive Nackershort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Davis!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nackershort scores with a jab to the jaw.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nackershort counters with a series of strikes. Davis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nackershort tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nackershort thumps Davis with a low kick.
Nackershort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Nackershort down.
Davis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Nackershort counters with an inside leg kick.
Davis takes one to the side of the head.
Nackershort moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davis drives through with a takedown into Nackershort's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Davis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nackershort is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Davis, into his guard.
Davis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nackershort has passed into side control.

Nackershort decides to stand up, so the ref orders Davis to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nackershort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ive Nackershort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Davis.
Nackershort looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nackershort counters with a leg kick.
Nackershort throws a lazy uppercut
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nackershort. Nackershort obviously looking to wear him down.
Nackershort connects with a good right hand that stumbles Davis. Davis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nackershort counters with a straight right hand.
Davis tries for a takedown but Nackershort circles away easily
and Nackershort counters with a slapping leg kick.
Davis looks gassed!
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Nackershort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nackershort throws a head kick that Davis semi-blocks.

It looks like Roy Davis has been cut.
A solid body kick from Nackershort.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Nackershort counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Nackershort.
Roy Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nackershort moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nackershort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nackershort. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nackershort is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nackershort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Nackershort looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nackershort counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ive Nackershort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Davis's cut.
That's time! Nackershort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nackershort tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nackershort counters with a nice low kick that buckles Davis's knee momentarily.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Nackershort counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nackershort can pounce on him.
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nackershort connects with a leg kick. Davis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Nackershort counters with a low kick, right behind Davis 's knee.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Nackershort. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Nackershort counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ive Nackershort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Davis.
Nackershort throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nackershort misses with a wild body shot.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Nackershort counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nackershort scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot lands for Nackershort.
Nackershort looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Nackershort coming out on top.
Nackershort with a nice cross.
Nackershort misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Nackershort.
Nackershort scoring well with a low kick there.
Nackershort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Nackershort counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nackershort darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Nackershort catches Davis right on the button with a cross.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Nackershort counters with a leg kick.
Nackershort connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ive Nackershort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nackershort comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nackershort lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nackershort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nackershort loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Nackershort makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nackershort throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nackershort misses with a head kick.
Nackershort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ive Nackershort dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Davis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Nackershort darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis tries for a takedown but Nackershort circles away easily
and Nackershort counters with a nice body shot.
Nackershort connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Nackershort counters with a good low kick that Davis was not able to check.
Ive Nackershort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Davis.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Nackershort counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nackershort lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nackershort with a jab.
Davis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nackershort digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs.
Nackershort cracks the inside of Davis's front leg.
Nackershort throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Nackershort fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nackershort misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Davis 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis moves forwards but Nackershort connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nackershort lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nackershort throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nackershort counters with an outside leg kick.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Nackershort counters with a good low kick that Davis was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort lands a leg kick that knocks Davis off balance momentarily.
Ive Nackershort is winning the standup battle so far.
Nackershort lands a two punch combo.
Nackershort moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nackershort connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back.
Nackershort lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nackershort scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nackershort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Nackershort. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nackershort scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort lands a slapping body shot.
Nackershort plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Nackershort.
Nackershort lands a jab.
That kick from Nackershort tenderised Davis's leg. Davis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nackershort fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nackershort cracks Davis with an open hand slap.
Roy Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nackershort dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ive Nackershort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nackershort 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... Ive Nackershort!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

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

Moretti
vs
Kikui

184 cm
22
183 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
173 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alessandro Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 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 misses with a takedown attempt

and Moretti counters with a single leg into guard. Kikui didn't expect that.
Moretti landing with the ground and pound.
Kikui throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kikui pulls Moretti in close to prevent any damage.
Moretti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moretti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moretti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kikui keeping moving, preventing Moretti from controlling successfully.
Moretti throws a big right hand that misses.
Moretti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moretti connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti stopping the sweep attempt from Kikui.
Moretti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moretti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moretti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kikui really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moretti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moretti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moretti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moretti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moretti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moretti tries to free his leg and advance position but Kikui is retaining full guard.
Moretti trying to control but Kikui is working from the bottom.

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.
Kikui 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.
Moretti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moretti pushing down on Kikui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moretti throwing shots but Kikui is blocking nicely.
Moretti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kikui's head.
Moretti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moretti throwing shots but Kikui is blocking nicely.
Moretti works his way into side control.
Moretti 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.
Moretti in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kikui down.

Moretti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kikui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kikui struggling a bit here.
Moretti connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kikui some visible discomfort.
Kikui tries to bench press Moretti off him but Moretti keeps the position.
Kikui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moretti connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kikui some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikui takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Moretti in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moretti lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kikui is working to avoid the ground and pound but Moretti connects with a decent elbow.
Kikui is trying to improve his position.
Kikui looks gassed!
Moretti lands a few punches from side control.
Moretti cracks Kikui with a big right hand but Kikui just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moretti connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kikui some visible discomfort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kikui can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moretti working the body and head with strikes.
Moretti content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Moretti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kikui keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Moretti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kikui has his takedown stuffed

and Moretti counters with a single leg into guard. Kikui didn't expect that.

Moretti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kikui is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kikui has escaped and now he's on top!
Kikui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moretti lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kikui!
Kikui is looking to get to half guard.

Kikui defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moretti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikui takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Moretti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kikui can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Moretti is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kikui is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kikui flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Moretti anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kikui and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Moretti slips an arm under Kikui chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Moretti has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Moretti is squeezing on Kikui like an anaconda would it's prey. Kikui fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alessandro Moretti!