EFC Contenders 3: SHW Rd. 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Gonzalez looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Gonzalez
vs
Hogan

175 cm
29
300 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

200 cm
27
300 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez cracks Hogan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hogan avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzalez. That's going to slow Hogan down.
Hogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown

and Hogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogan.

Hogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan pushing down on Gonzalez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan passes to full mount!
Hogan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Hogan lands a heavy elbow.

Hogan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gonzalez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gonzalez shrugs it off.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to improve his position but Hogan has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
Hogan punishing his opponent with strikes.

Hogan looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonzalez defends it well.
Hogan lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogan working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzalez is in no mood to give up.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hogan has hold of Gonzalez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gonzalez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hogan landing strikes from the mount.
Gonzalez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Gonzalez is trying to defend against the choke here but Hogan has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hogan Tightens the hold and Gonzalez taps out furiously! Hogan displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hulk Hogan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Leno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leno might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Monologue. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Leno
vs
Kobra

175 cm
28
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Leno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, King Kobra!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leno avoids the head kick by Kobra.
Leno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like King Kobra has been cut.
Kobra connects with a high kick.
Kobra moves away from the strike by Leno.
Leno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leno thinking.
Leno misses with a straight right.
Leno misses with a looping right.
Leno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leno cracks a nice hook into Kobra's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leno keeps the fight on the outside.
Leno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobra.
Leno misses with a straight left.
Leno misses with a body shot.
A big left from Leno misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Leno moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kobra goes down! Can Leno finish him!?
Leno trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!

Kobra looking for a guillotine here but Leno defends easily.

Kobra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kobra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leno manages to get himself to full guard.
Leno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kobra preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra stopping the sweep attempt from Leno.
Leno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kobra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leno wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.

Kobra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leno defends it easily.

Kobra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leno defends well.
Leno wants to pass the guard but Kobra is keeping the position.

Kobra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leno stands and throws Kobra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leno working the head and body with strikes.

That has opened up King Kobra's cut even more.
Leno scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kobra to see if he's OK.
Leno in side control, throwing shots but Kobra defends.
You can see the frustration on Kobra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kobra is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leno connects with a decent elbow.

The cut above King Kobra's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leno scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kobra to see if he's OK.

King Kobra's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobra is looking for a sweep.
Kobra is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leno connects with a decent elbow.
Kobra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kobra tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Leno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kobra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leno lands an elbow.
Leno scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kobra to see if he's OK.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at King Kobra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jay Leno!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron McSlugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Cant be touched- Roy Jones Jr. McSlugg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: mcslugg custom anthem..... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

King
vs
McSlugg

185 cm
28
316 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

225 cm
25
314 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonah King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron McSlugg!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - McSlugg coming out on top.

It looks like Jonah King has been cut.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
McSlugg connects with a superb combination that knocks King out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles McSlugg before he can land any more shots to the unconscious King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron McSlugg!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reece Edward Duenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duenas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is California Gurls. Lee has chosen Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Edward Duenas
vs
Lee

182 cm
28
162 lbs
15 - 4 - 1

199 cm
30
169 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Reece Edward Duenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duenas moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
letting Duenas counter with a right hand.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee scores with a jab.
Duenas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duenas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Duenas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee throws a head kick but Duenas moves out of range.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Dave Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duenas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duenas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duenas at a distance.
Lee scores with the left hand. Duenas knows he should have avoided that one.
Duenas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Duenas.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Duenas saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duenas.
Duenas just misses with a punch to the body.
Duenas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Duenas misses.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Duenas ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Duenas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Duenas.
Duenas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Duenas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Duenas is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duenas thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Duenas misses
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee throws a jab when Duenas was well out of range.
Lee thuds his right hand into Duenas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee throws a hook but Duenas blocks it.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Duenas is out of range.
Duenas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duenas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.

Duenas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duenas is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Duenas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Duenas misses the shot to the body.
Duenas throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Duenas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duenas misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee motions for Duenas to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee thows a leg kick but Duenas checks it
and Duenas counters with an outside leg kick.
Duenas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Duenas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duenas.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duenas throws out the jab.
Duenas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duenas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee avoids the body shot from Duenas.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Duenas looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee avoids the body shot from Duenas.
Duenas shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duenas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duenas slips under a jab from Lee.
Duenas lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Duenas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Duenas misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duenas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duenas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Duenas fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duenas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duenass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Duenas moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Duenas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dave Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Duenas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duenas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duenas.
Duenas fails with the takedown.
Duenas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Duenas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duenas counters with a leg kick.
Duenas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee with a hook.
Duenas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Duenas.
Duenas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duenas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reece Edward Duenas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duenas ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.

Duenas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Duenas being controlled here momentarily.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Duenas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duenas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duenas postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Duenas looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duenas cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Duenas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Duenas slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duenas.
Duenas is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duenas wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duenas postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Duenas is controlling him.
Duenas 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.
Duenas throws a big right hand that misses.
Duenas lands a couple of elbows.
Duenas landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duenas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Edward Duenas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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... Dave Lee!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mela's entrance music is Da Rockwilder . A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mela
vs
Johnson

170 cm
27
144 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

165 cm
29
147 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jokke Mela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mela's waist but Mela gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mela lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson tests Mela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mela is looking to improve his position.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mela's head.
Mela is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mela moves into full guard.
Mela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mela is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Mela has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control but Mela is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Mela has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Mela tries to pass.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mela feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jokke Mela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mela works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Mela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mela lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Mela there.
Mela just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Mela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jokke Mela will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Mela controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mela's guard.

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

Mela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mela is tightening it up a little... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mela!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jokke Mela!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. 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.

Williams
vs
Vegas

185 cm
30
140 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

152 cm
23
137 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Steel Penn's Skin Shop SALE! 5.99$ *laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vinny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams moves forwards but Vegas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
Vegas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vegas thumps Williams with a low kick.
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Vegas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Vegas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vinny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vegas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Vegas.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vegas finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Vegas tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Vegas avoids a kick to the body.
Vegas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams slips a straight right by Vegas.
Vegas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams avoids the head kick by Vegas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with the left hand. Vegas knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Vegas lands.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegas. That's going to slow Williams down.
Williams lands with a hook. Vegas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vegas blocks a head kick by Williams.
Vegas clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vegas tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vegas thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vegas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vegas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Vegas fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
A big left from Williams misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Vegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams avoids the head kick by Vegas.
Vegas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a right hand that Vegas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vegas also avoids with ease.
A big left from Vegas misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinny Vegas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vegas throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Vegas throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vegas.
Vegas defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Vinny Vegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vegas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paul Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.

Vegas moves into the clinch successfully.
Vegas tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Vegas has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vegas lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Vegas.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
A short left from Vegas.
Williams tries to circle away but Vegas has him pinned against the cage.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Vegas lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vegas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
Williams slips a straight right by Vegas.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Vegas swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Vegas clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
A short right from Williams.
Vegas has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Vegas has double underhooks.
Vegas avoiding damage.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vegas lands a body punch.
Vegas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vegas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vegas scores a nice knee to the body.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams is trying to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Vegas manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Vegas 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Vegas backing up. Vegas nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.

It looks like Vinny Vegas has been cut.
Vegas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams throws a head kick but Vegas moves out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Vegas lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Williams staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vegas throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Vegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Vegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Vegas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Williams.
I think Vegas 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... Vinny Vegas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kara Hiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano comes to the cage accompanied by Got Yourself a Gun . 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.

Soprano
vs
Hiri

188 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

190 cm
25
214 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kara Hiri!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiri throws the left hand but Soprano avoids the punch easily.
Soprano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hiri throws a hook but Soprano avoids it easily.
Soprano jabs Hiri right on the nose. Hiri blinks but takes it well.
Soprano jabs Hiri right on the nose. Hiri blinks but takes it well.
Hiri throws a poor cross that misses
and Soprano counters with a head kick. That will keep Hiri thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Soprano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hiri counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hiri, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiri throws a hook but Soprano blocks it.
Soprano punishes Hiri's body with a nice straight punch.
Soprano walks into a left hand.
Soprano connects with a right hand. Hiri shakes it off.
Soprano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiri moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soprano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiri checks a low kick from Soprano.
Hiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Soprano misses its intended target.
Soprano ducks under a wild hook from Hiri.
Soprano throws a leg kick but Hiri checks it.
Hiri scores with a jab. Soprano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hiri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soprano has time to react.
Hiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soprano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soprano misses the shot to the body.
Hiri takes one to the chin there.
Hiri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano slips under a jab from Hiri.
Soprano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiri.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiri misses the target.
Hiri misses with an uppercut. Soprano saw that one coming.
Soprano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soprano swings for the body but Hiri moves out of range.
Hiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soprano takes a swing at Hiri's ribcage but misses.
Hiri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Hiri misses its intended target.
Hiri slips a straight right by Soprano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano looks to throw the jab but Hiri is out of range.
Soprano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hiri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soprano ducks under a wild hook from Hiri.
Hiri misses with a straight left.
Soprano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Soprano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hiri scores with a nice strike.
Soprano staying out of range there.
Hiri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Soprano checks it well.
Tony Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiri misses with a two punch combination.
Soprano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soprano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soprano slips a straight right by Hiri.
Soprano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soprano throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soprano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soprano moves away.
Hiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Soprano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Soprano lands a jab to the head.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Hiri.
Soprano throws a push kick but Hiri slaps the foot to one side.
Soprano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiri.
The fighters circling - Hiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soprano.
Soprano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soprano throws a head kick that misses.
Soprano scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiri throws a leg kick
and Soprano counters with a head kick. That will keep Hiri thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hiri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soprano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soprano misses with a body kick.
Soprano looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiri is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soprano's head backwards.
Hiri is looking to slow Soprano down with leg kicks.
Soprano misses with a head kick.
Soprano cracks Hiri with a good jab.
Soprano looks to land a right hand but Hiri moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Soprano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiri throws an off balance right hand
and Soprano counters with a body kick.
Tony Soprano is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiri scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soprano throws a leg kick but Hiri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hiri slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hiri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soprano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick 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!
Hiri throws a big shot that misses.
Soprano misses with an uppercut.
Hiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hiri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soprano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiri.
Hiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soprano moves away.
Soprano lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiri misses with a body shot.
Soprano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Soprano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soprano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soprano throws a body kick that misses.
Hiri throws a hook to the side of Soprano's head but Soprano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soprano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Soprano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soprano.
Soprano checks the leg kick.
Soprano misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hiri.
Soprano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Soprano misses
and Hiri counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soprano, right into the meat.
That kick from Soprano tenderised Hiri's leg. Hiri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soprano looks to land a combination but Hiri avoids it well.
Soprano misses with a body kick.
Soprano cracks Hiri with an open hand slap.
Soprano misses with an uppercut. Hiri saw that one coming.
Soprano throws a sloppy head kick
and Soprano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soprano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Soprano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soprano lands with a kick to the temple. Hiri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danga de danga de dang - Hiri scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Soprano dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hiri connects with a jab.
Soprano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab lands there for Soprano.
Soprano lands with a right hand.
Hiri walks into a left hand.
Hiri misses with a low kick.
Soprano lands a nice looking body shot.
Hiri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soprano throws a push kick but Hiri slaps the foot to one side.
Soprano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soprano walks into a straight right hand from Hiri.
Soprano throws a low kick but Hiri moves out of range easily.
Hiri missing with a left hand there. Soprano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiri.
Hiri misses with a looping right.
Soprano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hiri swinging wildly here.
Soprano looks for the body kick but Hiri saw that one coming.
Hiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soprano lands with a straight right. Hiri didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soprano. Hiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soprano thumps Hiri with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiri defending well as Soprano loads up on a big left hand.
Hiri walks into a straight right hand from Soprano.
Hiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kara Hiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano lands a front kick.
Hiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soprano.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hiri lands a jab to the nose.
Hiri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiri throws a right and a left that Soprano avoids nicely.
Soprano blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiri misses with an uppercut.
Hiri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Soprano jabs at Hiri's body.
Soprano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soprano scores with a nice right hand.
Soprano connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiri walks into a jab.
Hiri misses with a double jab
and Soprano counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soprano scores with a hook to the body. Hiri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tony Soprano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soprano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crunch! Soprano slams his shin into Hiri's torso.
Hiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Soprano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hiri doesn't seem phased though.
Hiri swings widly with a right hand
and Soprano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soprano lands with a nice body punch.
Soprano lands a high kick!
Hiri just misses with a punch to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Soprano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Valentine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Valentine
vs
Stroker

185 cm
23
193 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stroker shoots and misses
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stroker drops his hands momentarily and Valentine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Willie Stroker has been cut.
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!
Stroker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.

Stroker is rocked!
Stroker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentine.
Stroker looks gassed!
Both fighters circling a little - Valentine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stroker fails with the takedown
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stroker is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Alexander Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Stroker.
Valentine cracks Stroker with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stroker falls to his knees and Valentine doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Valentine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharghai comes into the arena with Petos feat.Pikkupiru - Meidän puolella tai meitä vastaan blaring out of the sound system. Zenin has chosen Helloween - Power as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kharghai
vs
Zenin

182 cm
24
195 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

172 cm
27
187 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Zenin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

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

It looks like Vladimir Zenin has been cut.
Zenin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zenin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Kharghai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharghai is looking to work some ground and pound but Zenin has wrist control.
Kharghai preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kharghai with a flurry of punches that miss.

Zenin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kharghai defends well.
Zenin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kharghai tries to free his leg and advance position but Zenin is retaining full guard.
Zenin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Zenin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kharghai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Zenin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kharghai is aware though and is defending well.
Zenin keeping moving, preventing Kharghai from controlling successfully.
Kharghai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kharghai wants to control from the top but Zenin keeps moving.

Zenin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kharghai defends it easily.
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.
Zenin can't keep his opponent in guard - Kharghai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kharghai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zenin is looking for a sweep. Kharghai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kharghai works his way into full mount!
Zenin working to try and regain half guard.
Zenin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kharghai trying to control but Zenin is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai lands a big shot there that rocks Zenin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zenin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kharghai tries to control but Zenin wriggling away.
Kharghai is really struggling to control Zenin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zenin can't escape the position.
Kharghai lands a heavy elbow.

Zenin is rocked!
Kharghai cracks Zenin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Kharghai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Veli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esposito comes to the cage accompanied by Sukh Knight. This should be a great matchup!

Esposito
vs
Veli

195 cm
29
300 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

205 cm
23
307 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pikku Veli!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito throws a hook but Veli avoids it easily.
Esposito lands a head shot.
Esposito lunges at Veli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veli's hand.
Veli tries to clinch
and Esposito counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Veli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Esposito looks to throw the jab but Veli is out of range.
Veli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Veli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Veli misses.
Esposito cracks Veli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Pikku Veli has been cut.
Veli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esposito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Veli backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veli misses with an uppercut.
Veli connects with a single shot there.
Esposito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Esposito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Esposito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Esposito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Esposito.
Esposito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pikku Veli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veli sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veli misses with a body shot.
Veli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Esposito counters with a three punch combo that has Veli backing up. Veli nods at Esposito to acknowledge the strikes.
Esposito lands with a cross.
Veli cracks Esposito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Veli instigates a clinch.
Veli misses with a punch to the body.
Veli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito working hard to break the clinch.
Veli lands with a right to the head.
Esposito wants to get back to striking at distance but Veli won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veli has Esposito pressed against the cage, preventing Esposito from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veli lands a shoulder strike.

It looks like John Esposito has been cut.
Veli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Esposito tries to circle away but Veli has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Esposito breaks the clinch.
Veli blocks a jab.

Veli rushes Esposito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Veli fails to land.
Veli has Esposito pushed against the cage.
Veli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Esposito manages to break the clinch.

Veli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veli lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Veli lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Veli.
Still in the clinch, Veli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veli keeps control of Esposito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Veli looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veli.

Esposito breaks the clinch.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Esposito throws a hook but Veli avoids it easily.
Veli connects with a right hand. Esposito shakes it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veli just misses with a punch to the body.
Veli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Veli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Esposito will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Esposito takes one on the button.
Veli tries to clinch there but Esposito circles away.
John Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.

Esposito gets tackled into the cage by Veli. Veli maintains the clinch.
Esposito tries to break the clinch but Veli is controlling the position.

Esposito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
A punch combination from Veli misses.
Veli throws a right hand that misses
and Esposito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Veli clobbers Esposito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from Esposito lands.

That has opened up Pikku Veli's cut even more.
Veli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
Veli cracks Esposito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Veli closes the distance and clinches.
Veli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Veli is breathing heavily.

Esposito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veli misses with a hook
and Esposito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veli thinking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Veli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Veli.

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

Veli is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veli is still on wobbly legs! Can Esposito finish him?
Esposito throws an uppercut from hell that sends Veli clean off his feet! He's out cold! Esposito stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Esposito!