DFC 46: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabino Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gonzales might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Matador by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gonzales
vs
Riley

178 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

175 cm
22
157 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabino Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Riley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzales gets a clinch.
Riley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzales just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Riley.
Riley tries to pull guard but Gonzales holds him up against the cage and eventually Riley drops back down to his feet.
Gonzales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riley up against the cage.
Gonzales lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riley up against the cage.
Riley jumps guard but Gonzales stands there with Riley around his waist. Riley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gabino Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Riley.
Gonzales misses with a body punch.
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Riley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gonzales pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzales instigates a clinch.
Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzales smiles and moves away.
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzales throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Gonzales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riley doesn't seem phased though.

Gonzales closes the distance and pushes Riley back into the cage.

Gonzales breaks the clinch.
Gabino Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Gonzales - just one landing.
Gonzales throws a leg kick which misses Riley's front leg but catches the back leg as Riley tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands a head kick. Riley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gonzales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzales blocks a head kick by Riley.
Riley lands a jab.
Riley tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.
Gonzales swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzales lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gonzales throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzales throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riley takes a kick to the side of the head.

Gonzales instigates a clinch.
Gonzales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonzales stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzales smiles and moves away.
Gonzales cracks Riley with a good jab.
Gonzales throws a wild body kick that Riley sees coming a mile off.
Gonzales connects with a solid leg kick.

Gonzales has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
Gonzales misses with a body punch.
Riley tries to pull guard but Gonzales won't allow it.
Riley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to pull guard but Gonzales holds him up against the cage and eventually Riley drops back down to his feet.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.

Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gonzales.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riley swinging wildly here.
Gonzales scores with a hook.
Riley tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riley scores with a one two! Gonzales had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gabino Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gonzales, right into the meat.
Riley lands a jab-cross combination.
Gonzales misses with a wild combination.

Gonzales has managed to clinch.
Gonzales tries to work over Riley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Riley has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzales looking to stall.

Riley gets control of Gonzales's arms and successfully pulls guard. Riley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riley working a defensive guard but Gonzales passes into half guard.
Riley trying to hold on to Gonzales's head to control him but Gonzales postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzales is keen to just control but Riley is a slippery customer.
Gonzales stops Riley from getting back to his feet.
Riley is holding on to half guard well.
Riley wants to control but Gonzales is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley looks for the body kick but Gonzales saw that one coming.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzales swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gonzales has Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzales walks away with a smile on his face. Riley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Riley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley avoids a kick to the body.
Riley tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riley.
Gabino Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Riley.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Gonzales scores with the left hand. Riley knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands the left hand.
Gonzales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Riley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzales goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gabino Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Riley if he has to take too many more of those.
Gonzales goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gonzales throws a leg kick which misses Riley's front leg but catches the back leg as Riley tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzales. That's going to slow Riley down.

Riley clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley jumps guard but Gonzales stands there with Riley around his waist. Riley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to clinch up.
A jab from Riley misses.
Gabino Gonzales is winning the standup battle so far.

Gonzales has managed to clinch.
Riley blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzales stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riley wants a takedown.
Riley tries to pull guard but Gonzales holds him up against the cage and eventually Riley drops back down to his feet.

Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales scores with a head kick. Riley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Gonzales moves into the clinch.
Gonzales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonzales trying to control the position but instead, Riley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzales into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabino Gonzales dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gonzales scores with a decent looking hook.
Riley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Gonzales has managed to clinch.
Gonzales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Gonzales.
Riley tries for a takedown but Gonzales manages to get underhooks.
Riley blocks a body shot from Gonzales.
Gabino Gonzales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riley blocks a body shot from Gonzales.
Riley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gabino Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Riley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzales.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzales misses with a body punch.
Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riley avoiding damage as Gonzales throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonzales'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.
Riley fails to pull guard.
Riley fails to pull guard.
Gonzales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzales smiles and moves away.
Gonzales throws a head kick that Riley semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands a head kick. Riley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gonzales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Gonzales.

Gonzales gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Riley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Riley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Riley is trying to control the position but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales throws a strike but Riley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzales is on top in guard.

Riley is looking for a triangle but Gonzales pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evan Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Riley looking for a guillotine here but Gonzales defends easily.
Gonzales wants to stand but Riley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gabino Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riley is working an open guard so Gonzales takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Riley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gonzales throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzales checks the leg kick nicely there.

Gonzales gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riley tries to pull guard but Gonzales holds him up against the cage and eventually Riley drops back down to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzales stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabino Gonzales!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Walker
vs
Burgundy

187 cm
28
208 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

193 cm
29
220 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93%

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walker.
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Burgundy shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burgundy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgundy tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chuck Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Burgundy.
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walker wants to clinch.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burgundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
Burgundy misses with a looping right.
Burgundy misses with a wild body shot.
Walker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Walker forces Burgundy back against the cage and clinches.
Walker lands an elbow that stopped Burgundy in his tracks for a moment.
Walker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burgundy's face.

That has opened up Ron Burgundy's cut even more.
Walker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walker lands a knee to the body.
Burgundy looks gassed!
Walker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burgundy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker lands an elbow that stopped Burgundy in his tracks for a moment.
Walker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Walker with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Walker obliges.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above Ron Burgundy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burgundy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burgundy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walker.
Walker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burgundy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Ron Burgundy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Walker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chuck Walker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny OLeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Durham might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mac Miller - Smile Back. Mike Durham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Durham
vs
OLeary

170 cm
22
144 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

155 cm
26
135 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny OLeary!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OLeary defending well as Durham loads up on a big left hand.

OLeary looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Durham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OLeary's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OLeary's back!
Durham punches OLeary on the ear.
You can see the frustration on OLeary's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Durham misses with an elbow to the head.
Durham is controlling the position but OLeary somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
OLeary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Durham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Durham is controlling the pace.
OLeary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OLeary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durham.
OLeary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durham.
OLeary is staying active underneath Durham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Durham tries to pass the half guard into mount. OLeary knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Durham prevents OLeary from improving his position.
OLeary is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OLeary can do anything to dispel that myth.
Durham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OLeary defending well though.
OLeary is looking to improve his position.
OLeary really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OLeary won't allow Durham to pass to mount.
Durham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Durham throwing shots but OLeary is blocking nicely.
OLeary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OLeary is refusing to be controlled, as Durham sits in half guard.
OLeary trying to control but Durham postures up.
Durham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OLeary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Durham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durham thows a huge punch but OLeary dodges it nicely.
Durham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Durham there.
OLeary is looking to improve his position.
Durham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OLeary defending well though.
OLeary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durham.
Durham is keen to just control but OLeary is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham controlling the pace.
OLeary won't allow Durham to pass to mount.
Durham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Durham is looking to advance position but OLeary won't allow it.
Durham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OLeary defending well though.
Durham stops OLeary from getting back to his feet.
Durham trying to control the pace.
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!
OLeary is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OLeary has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Durham is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

OLeary closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Durham to the mat! Durham manages to get full guard.
Durham is pulling down on OLeary's head to control his posture.
Durham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OLeary manages to get himself to full guard.
Durham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Durham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Durham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Durham with a nice head shot there.
Durham wants to pass the guard but OLeary is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OLeary working a defensive guard here.
Mike Durham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durham with a nice head shot there.
OLeary working a defensive guard here.
OLeary keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but OLeary is retaining full guard.
Durham is working hard here to advance position.
Durham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Durham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Durham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OLeary swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OLeary pulls Durham in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Durham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but OLeary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OLeary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OLeary lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Durham!
Durham regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from OLeary.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durham is on top in guard.
Durham trying to control but OLeary is working from the bottom.
Durham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Durham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OLeary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OLeary is pulling down on Durham's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OLeary utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Durham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Durham prevents OLeary from getting back to his feet.
Durham stands up over OLeary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OLeary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but OLeary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham stopping the sweep attempt from OLeary.
Durham postures up and lands a big shot to OLeary's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durham 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.
Durham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Durham dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Durham misses with a double jab.

Durham gets caught napping as OLeary dives in and scores a takedown. Durham manages to retain guard.
Durham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durham trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durham is on top in guard.
Durham looking to pass the guard.

OLeary kicks Durham off and gets to his feet.
The fighters circling - Durham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham swinging wildly here.

Durham gets caught flat footed, as OLeary shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Durham seems keen to control OLeary's posture.
OLeary trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OLeary won't allow Durham to sweep him here.
OLeary is looking to work some ground and pound but Durham has wrist control.
OLeary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OLeary slips nicely into half guard.
Durham keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
OLeary won't allow Durham to sweep him here.
Durham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Durham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
OLeary is squirming around, avoiding Durham's attempts to control the action.
Durham dominating with strikes here.
OLeary takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Durham controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OLeary tries to hold on but Durham postures up.
OLeary in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Durham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. OLeary looks a forlorn figure.
Mike Durham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durham lands a big elbow.
Durham landing strikes from the mount and OLeary is in trouble!
OLeary taking shots to the head.
Durham landing shots from mount.
OLeary taking shots to the head.
Danny OLeary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durham controlling from the full mount.
OLeary holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Durham tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Durham controlling from mount.
Durham is landing with some decent strikes but OLeary is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durham wants to control the pace but OLeary is squirming around nicely.
Durham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Durham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durham 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... Mike Durham!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Durham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Licud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ashley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Epic by Farhan Khan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ashley
vs
Licud

178 cm
29
170 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

177 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Winston Ashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Licud!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashley missing with a left hand there. Licud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashley slips under a jab from Licud.
Alex Licud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licud looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashley is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ashley misses the target.

Licud fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ashley to the ground. Licud is now in Ashley's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Licud wants to control from the top but Ashley keeps moving.
Licud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Licud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Licud trying to control but Ashley is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Licud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Licud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Licud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Licud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ashley working a defensive guard here.
Licud controlling from the top position.
Licud looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licud has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ashley is proving hard to escape from.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Licud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Licud wants to control from the top but Ashley keeps moving.
Ashley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Licud staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley slips a straight right by Licud.
Ashley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Licud.
Ashley misses with an uppercut. Licud saw that one coming.
Winston Ashley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashley throws a jab but it's blocked by Licud.
Licud throws a body punch but Ashley moves out of range.
Licud ducks under a wild hook from Ashley.
Ashley lands with an overhand left.
Ashley swings widly with a right hand
and Licud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Licud blocks a jab.
Ashley throws the left hand but Licud avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licud moves out of range of the strikes.
Licud misses with a series of wild punches.
Ashley lands with an overhand left.
Licud is looking to slow Ashley down with leg kicks.
Licud is looking to chop away at Ashley's legs.
Ashley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Licud shoots in but no luck this time.
Licud shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashley defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Licud moves away from the strike by Ashley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from Ashley misses the target.
Licud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Licud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashley manages to avoid it.
Licud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashley is fending him off so far but Licud persists. Nope, Ashley circles away and we're back to standing.
Licud shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ashley sprawls well. Ashley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Licud gets slowly back to his feet.
Licud shoots in and drives through. Ashley sprawls well.
Winston Ashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Licud.
Licud misses with a kick to the body.
Licud throws a looping overhand right but Ashley ducks down to avoid it.
Ashley throws a leg kick but Licud checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Licud.
Ashley blocks a head kick by Licud.
Licud is looking to score with low kicks.

Licud fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ashley sprawls well initially but Licud persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Licud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ashley is trying to get back to full guard.
Licud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Licud wants to take a breather but Ashley is having none of it.
Ashley trying to control but Licud postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licud trying to control the action but Ashley is working from the bottom.
Licud sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashley defending well though.
Ashley wants to control but Licud is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Licud thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Licud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Licud lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley tries to get to full guard but Licud has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Licud seems content to control.
Licud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashley is looking to control Licud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ashley avoid being mounted?
Ashley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Licud.
Licud scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Licud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alex Licud has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licud throwing shots but Ashley is blocking nicely.
Licud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashley is staying active underneath Licud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Licud there.
Licud is trying to control the action in half guard but Ashley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Licud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Licud is looking to advance position but Ashley won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Licud tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashley lands with a straight right. Licud didn't see that one coming.
Licud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashley.
No luck for Licud with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Licud.
Licud misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Licud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Licud moves out of range of the strikes.
Licud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Licud tries for a takedown but Ashley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winston Ashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Licud.
Licud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ashley tried to score with a low kick but Licud checks it.
Licud shoots for a double leg takedown but Ashley sprawls well. He's pushed Licud's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Licud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Licud dives in and grabs Ashley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ashley pushes down on Licud's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licud ducks under a wild hook from Ashley.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Licud lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ashley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ashley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Licud shoots for a double leg takedown but Ashley sprawls well. He's pushed Licud's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Licud shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Licud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashley can't escape the position.
Ashley blocking the ground and pound.
Licud tries to control but Ashley wriggling away.
Licud looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley wants to hold on but Licud pushes him away.
Licud looking to finish Ashley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ashley!
Licud looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Licud raining down hammerfists from mount.

Ashley is rocked!
Ashley is bucking up trying to escape but Licud cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Winston Ashley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Ashley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ashley takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Licud's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Licud!