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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shanghi Hunglow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aybara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hey Man Nice Shot by Filter. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aybara
vs
Hunglow

190 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunglow has his takedown stuffed

so Aybara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aybara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aybara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aybara is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunglow has wrist control.
Aybara throws a big right hand that misses.
Aybara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunglow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aybara manages to get himself to full guard.

Aybara has his feet on Hunglow's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hunglow misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunglow has his takedown stuffed

and Aybara moves into the clinch.

Aybara breaks from the clinch.

Hunglow clinches.

Aybara breaks the clinch.

Aybara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

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

Hunglow clinches with his opponent.
Aybara digs a right hand underneath Hunglow's ribcage. Hunglow let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Aybara ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aybara no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunglow prevents Aybara from getting back to his feet.
Hunglow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunglow is controlling him.
Aybara pulls Hunglow in to control the position.
Aybara keeping moving, preventing Hunglow from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hunglow misses with a takedown attempt

and Aybara counters with a shoot takedown. Hunglow fights it but they end up in guard.
Perrin Aybara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shanghi Hunglow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunglow striking from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunglow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hunglow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aybara's guard.
Aybara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunglow won't allow Aybara to get back to his feet.
Aybara is breathing heavily.
Aybara trying to control the position.
Hunglow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hunglow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunglow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

We're going to have a standup here because Perrin Aybara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hunglow misses with a takedown

and Aybara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunglow won't be happy with that.
Aybara throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aybara controlling the position from side mount.
Hunglow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aybara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hunglow tries to escape but Aybara is in control.
Aybara throws an elbow but Hunglow slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hunglow dodges the ground and pound from Aybara.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aybara throws a strike aimed at the side of Hunglow's head but Hunglow avoids it well.
Hunglow wants to control but Aybara postures up.
Hunglow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aybara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunglow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perrin Aybara 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.

Hunglow pushes Aybara up against the cage in a clinch.
Aybara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunglow wants a takedown.
Aybara pushes Hunglow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Aybara has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunglow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hunglow trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hunglow covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Aybara is working the ground and pound. Can Hunglow escape?
Aybara lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hunglow hold on?!
Aybara throws a series of strikes and Hunglow wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Aybara connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aybara postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunglow looks a forlorn figure.
Hunglow wants to control but Aybara is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aybara is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hunglow is desperately trying to improve his position but Aybara has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunglow blocking the ground and pound.
Aybara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunglow on the ground.
Aybara working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aybara landing strikes from the mount and Hunglow is in trouble!

Hunglow is rocked!
Aybara looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hunglow covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perrin Aybara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brogan Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slash The Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Harvey
vs
The Destroyer

184 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brogan Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slash The Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Destroyer throws a combination that misses

and Harvey counters with a takedown into side control.
Harvey sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but The Destroyer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Harvey landing a few strikes.
The Destroyer wants to get back to his feet.
Harvey wants to control but The Destroyer is keeping him busy.
The Destroyer is pushing Harvey's head away, looking to escape. Harvey manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on The Destroyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Destroyer is looking for a sweep.
Harvey is looking to take a break and control but The Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harvey advances nicely into full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey tries to control but The Destroyer wriggling away.
Harvey content just to control the position here.
The Destroyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harvey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Destroyer is looking to escape.
The Destroyer wants to hold on but Harvey pushes him away.
The Destroyer looks gassed!
Harvey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Destroyer is squirming around, avoiding Harvey's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harvey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Destroyer working to try and regain half guard.
Harvey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Destroyer is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Destroyer tries to reverse the position but Harvey maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey controlling the pace for now.
Harvey looking to control but The Destroyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harvey looking to ground and pound but The Destroyer is blocking nicely.
Harvey content just to control the position here.
The Destroyer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Harvey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harvey throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the head.
Harvey content just to control the position here.
Harvey 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.
The Destroyer tries to reverse the position but Harvey maintains control.
The referee warns The Destroyer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The Destroyer working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey avoids the attempt from The Destroyer to control.
Harvey controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harvey looks to throw a body kick

and The Destroyer counters by moving into the clinch.
Harvey tries to land knees in the clinch but The Destroyer avoids the damage to the body.

The Destroyer manages to break the clinch.

Harvey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Destroyer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harvey is in The Destroyer's guard.
Harvey preventing the sweep.
The Destroyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harvey controls the pace.
Harvey trying to control but The Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Harvey stopping the sweep attempt from The Destroyer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because Brogan Harvey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Destroyer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Destroyer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harvey counters with a three punch combo that has The Destroyer backing up. The Destroyer nods at Harvey to acknowledge the strikes.
Harvey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Destroyer pinned against the cage. The Destroyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Harvey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Destroyer has him pressed against the cage.
The Destroyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harvey just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Destroyer fails to pull guard.
Harvey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harvey tries to pull guard but The Destroyer won't allow it.
Harvey goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Destroyer prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brogan Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey tries to pull guard but The Destroyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvey drops back down to his feet.
Harvey prevents the takedown attempt.
Harvey is looking to break free of the clinch but The Destroyer has double underhooks.
Harvey tries to pull guard but The Destroyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvey drops back down to his feet.

The Destroyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey moves in looking to clinch but The Destroyer pushes him off.

Harvey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Destroyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harvey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Harvey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Destroyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harvey.
Harvey slips a nice elbow through The Destroyer's hands, connecting with The Destroyer's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harvey is keen to just control but The Destroyer is a slippery customer.
The Destroyer trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Harvey is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! The Destroyer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brogan Harvey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maciek Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bass Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten has chosen Pride as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Rambo
vs
Rutten

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maciek Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bass Rutten!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rutten darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rutten trying to pass the guard but Rambo defending well.
Rambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rutten is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maciek Rambo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rutten counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rutten is stalling in the full guard.
Rambo is trying to keep Rutten in close.
Rutten controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Rambo pulls Rutten in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Maciek Rambo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rutten counters with a shoot takedown. Rambo fights it but they end up in guard.
Rambo looking to control.
Rambo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rutten is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rutten sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because Maciek Rambo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rambo fails with the takedown

and Rutten counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciek Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.
Rutten looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Rutten has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rambo wants to control but Rutten is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Rutten drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Rutten looking to pass the guard.
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Rutten might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control the position.

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

Rutten drives through with a takedown into Rambo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rutten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutten slips nicely into half guard.
Rutten is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Rutten drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Rutten tries to pass.
Rambo has a closed guard, preventing Rutten from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rutten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rutten dives in and scores a takedown into Rambo's guard.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rambo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bass Rutten has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rutten is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Rambo has gone for a leg lock! Rutten slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rambo's guard.
Rambo is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up.
Rambo 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.
Rutten sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bass Rutten.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rambo enables Rutten to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rutten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Rutten is proving a slippery customer.
Rutten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Rutten closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rutten slows the pace down in half guard.
Rutten trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it.
Rambo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rutten working Rambo over with strikes.
Rutten is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rutten tries to pass to full mount but Rambo defends it.
Rambo trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Rambo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rutten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rambo working away.
Rutten controls the position for a moment.
Rutten is trying to improve his position.
Rutten wants to control but Rambo postures up.
Rutten tries to buck Rambo off but Rambo is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rutten can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rambo is trying to get an arm triangle but Rutten is defending well.
Rutten is trying to improve his position.
Rutten wants to control but Rambo postures up.
Rutten is looking for a sweep.

Rambo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rutten is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bass Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rutten drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rambo is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up.
Rutten looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rambo is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up.

Maciek Rambo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Rutten feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rutten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rutten looking to pass the guard.
Rutten is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten thows a big elbow that misses.
Rutten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rambo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Rutten shoots in and bounces Rambo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rambo is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rambo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rambo, not yet.
Rambo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutten.
Rutten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rutten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rambo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutten.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten stays in close to Rambo's body and controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rambo misses with a takedown

and Rutten counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rambo looking to control.
Rutten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutten seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rutten postures up.
Rambo is really struggling to control Rutten but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Maciek Rambo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Rutten closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rambo quickly recovers to half guard.
Rambo trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rutten connects with a nice short shot to Rambo's temple.
Rutten is taking a breather. Rambo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Bass Rutten has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Rutten drives through with a takedown into Rambo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maciek Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bass Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten stays in close to Rambo's body and controls the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Bass Rutten!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Bass Rutten!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Bass Rutten!

Bass Rutten wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branco Achterkamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelli Kuukeri (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.

Achterkamp
vs
Kuukeri

185 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Branco Achterkamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelli Kuukeri!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukeri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Kuukeri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Achterkamp is trying to maintain the position but Kuukeri is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuukeri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kuukeri is trying to work for a kimura but Achterkamp is defending well.
Kuukeri is nestled in close to Achterkamp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Achterkamp is trying to control but can't.

Kuukeri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuukeri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Achterkamp is breathing heavily.
Kuukeri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kuukeri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Kuukeri seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuukeri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuukeri 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. Achterkamp tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuukeri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelli Kuukeri!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schalk Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Dobra will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Burger
vs
Dobra

195 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobra throws a sloppy head kick

and Burger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dobra looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Burger scores a nice knee to the body.
Burger lands an elbow just above Dobra 's eye.

It looks like Daniel Dobra has been cut.
Dobra takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Burger.
Dobra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Burger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Burger gets a clinch.

Burger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burger lands with a slapping head kick.
Dobra with a poor takedown

and Burger counters with a single leg into guard. Dobra didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobra being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dobra for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Schalk Burger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Burger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burger wants to pass to mount but Dobra is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dobra tries to kick Burger off but Burger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Burger is taking a breather. Dobra says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Schalk Burger wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Dobra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burger 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.
Dobra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burger is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Schalk Burger.
Dobra throws a sloppy head kick

and Burger counters by clinching up.

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

Burger gets a clinch.

Burger has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dobra regains guard immediately.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burger advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burger is controlling the pace.
Burger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Burger looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schalk Burger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dobra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dobra fails with the takedown

and Burger counters with a shoot takedown. Dobra fights it but they end up in guard.
Burger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dobra can't keep his opponent in guard - Burger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dobra is breathing heavily.
Burger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger wants to take his opponent's back but Dobra doesn't allow it.
Burger controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dobra is trying desperately to improve position.
Burger controlling the position easily from mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Schalk Burger just wasn't active enough.
Dobra with a poor takedown

and Burger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dobra won't be happy with that.
Burger advances to mount.
Burger looking to control and managing it successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Schalk Burger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Burger forces Dobra back against the cage and clinches.
Burger prevents Dobra from breaking the clinch.

Burger has picked Dobra up - he's going for a ride! Burger dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Burger not doing much here.
Burger drops an elbow to the side of Dobra's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schalk Burger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dobra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Burger gets a clinch.
Burger scores with a knee to the head.
Burger lands a body shot in the clinch.

Burger wants the takedown. Dobra is fighting it off but Burger persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dobra's guard against the cage.
Burger controlling from the top position.
Dobra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Schalk Burger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dobra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Burger moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Burger has hold of one of Dobra's legs. Dobra is fighting the takedown attempt but Burger gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Burger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schalk Burger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burger with a nice cross.
Dobra misses with a kick to the body

so Burger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burger controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobra wants to stand up but Burger is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burger sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Schalk Burger just wasn't active enough.
Burger lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Burger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dobra on his heels. He'll look to pass Dobra's guard now, I'm sure.
Burger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger looking to pass the guard.
Burger's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Schalk Burger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Burger gets a takedown into half guard.
Dobra is looking to escape.
Burger not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Schalk Burger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Burger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dobra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burger controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schalk Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burger 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 for Schalk Burger!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Schalk Burger!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Schalk Burger!

Schalk Burger wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarrreed Haarrt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graciano Pizzaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Haarrt
vs
Pizzaman

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarrreed Haarrt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Graciano Pizzaman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haarrt shoots for a takedown but Pizzaman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pizzaman throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Jarrreed Haarrt has been cut.
Pizzaman throws a head kick but Haarrt moves out of range.
Pizzaman throws a head kick but Haarrt moves out of range.
Pizzaman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pizzaman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pizzaman lands with a right that hurts Haarrt. Haarrt looks to clinch but Pizzaman throws a short knee that drops Haarrt. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Graciano Pizzaman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahman Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Maynard
vs
Jones

195 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
19
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominick Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rahman Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maynards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maynard misses with a right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maynard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with a hook.
Maynard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Maynard down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Maynard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Maynard is rocked!
Maynard is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Jones doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Maynard crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Maynard's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rahman Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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