O.R.G Hilo: 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between TJ Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleo Mahe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Styles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Underground Kings. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Styles
vs
Mahe

175 cm
18
134 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleo Mahe!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Styles gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Styles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mahe uses from the top position.
Mahe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Styles tries to strike from the bottom.
Mahe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahe is one step ahead there.
Mahe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaleo Mahe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mahe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Styles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Styles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mahe has Styles up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Styles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Styles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Styles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahe smiles and moves away.
Styles throws a nice looking combination but Mahe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahe is looking to clinch.
Styles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahe throws a series of strikes that have Styles backpedaling.
Mahe tries to clinch there but Styles circles away.
Mahe shoots in looking for a takedown. Styles tries to sprawl out of it but Mahe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Styles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
TJ Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Mahe.

Styles moves into range and clinches up with Mahe.

Styles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mahe uses from the top position.
Mahe trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Mahe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styles is keeping the position for now.
Mahe sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Kaleo Mahe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Styles throws a body punch but Mahe moves out of range.
Mahe tries to clinch but Styles is having none of it.
A head kick by Styles misses

and Mahe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Styles's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahe trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahe won't allow Styles to sweep him here.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Mahe from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Styles wants to get back to his feet but Mahe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Styles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaleo Mahe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mahe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Styles circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Styles misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Mahe.
Mahe shoots for a double leg takedown but Styles sprawls well. He's pushed Mahe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Styles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Styles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Styles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahe has Styles pressed against the cage, preventing Styles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Styles pulls Mahe into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles looking for a sweep. Not yet Styles, not yet.
Mahe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahe wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
Styles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mahe controlling from the top position.

Kaleo Mahe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Styles wants to clinch up but Mahe keeps it at a distance.
Mahe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahe closes the distance and clinches.

Mahe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Styles tries to roll over but Mahe keeps him under control.
Styles is not content to let Mahe control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kaleo Mahe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Styles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles misses with a two punch combination.
Styles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahe tries to clinch but Styles moves out of range.
Styles fails with the takedown

and Mahe counters with a takedown into side control.
Styles wants to control but Mahe postures up.
Mahe wants to control but Styles is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Mahe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Styles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles struggling a bit here.
Mahe trying to control the position but Styles is working away.
Styles is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Styles regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Styles swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahe.
Mahe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahe doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Styles.
Styles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahe counters with a stiff right hand.
Styles misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Styles.
A punch combination from Mahe misses.
TJ Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahe defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahe is looking to clinch.

Mahe gets a clinch.
Styles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahe just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahe jumps guard and drags Styles to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mahe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Styles defends well.
Styles wants to control from the top but Mahe keeps moving.
Styles throws a strike but Mahe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kaleo Mahe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mahe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Styles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Styles. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahe looks to land a combination but Styles avoids it well.
Styles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick

and Mahe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mahe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mahe stops Styles from standing up.

Styles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Mahe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaleo Mahe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mahe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Kaleo Mahe!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Kaleo Mahe!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Kaleo Mahe!

Kaleo Mahe wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaleo Mahe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny OLeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Middleton
vs
OLeary

183 cm
20
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
27
135 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Middleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 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 fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Middleton shoots in but no luck this time.

OLeary moves into the clinch successfully.
OLeary unloads a knee to the mid-section.
OLeary lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Jack Middleton has been cut.

OLeary gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Middleton regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OLeary throws a big right hand that misses.
OLeary throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OLeary throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Middleton wants to sweep here but OLeary controlling him for the moment.

OLeary decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Middleton, up you get!

OLeary gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Middleton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
OLeary controlling Middleton's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton won't allow OLeary to sweep him here.
OLeary wants to control but Middleton passes easily into half guard.

OLeary makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Middleton shoots in and drives through. OLeary sprawls well.
OLeary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Middleton gets tackled into the cage by OLeary. OLeary maintains the clinch.
Middleton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Middleton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OLeary pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Middleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Middleton is breathing heavily.
OLeary prevents the takedown attempt.

OLeary tightens his grip and picks Middleton up, before dumping him to the ground. Middleton manages to land in guard.
OLeary must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OLeary keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Middleton's head.
OLeary cracks Middleton with a solid left hand.
OLeary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

OLeary decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
OLeary shoots for a double leg takedown but Middleton sprawls well. He's pushed OLeary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OLeary dives in and grabs Middleton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Middleton pushes down on OLeary's head and hops out.
Middleton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OLeary defends it nicely.

OLeary scores with a takedown into Middleton's guard.
Middleton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OLeary is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Middleton blocks the strikes from OLeary.

OLeary is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Middleton pulls his head out easily.

Middleton is working for a kimura but OLeary is defending it quite comfortably.
Middleton moves into full mount! OLeary won't be happy about that!
OLeary can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OLeary tries to hold on but Middleton postures up.
Middleton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OLeary wants to try and get back to his feet.
Middleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Middleton wants to take his opponent's back but OLeary doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny OLeary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Middleton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

OLeary drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Middleton is looking to reverse the position.
OLeary cracks Middleton with a big right hand but Middleton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Middleton is rocked!
OLeary working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Middleton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danny OLeary has got the better of the ground game so far.
OLeary in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Middleton looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! OLeary turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny OLeary!
After winning the bout, Danny OLeary thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Lollapalooza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Del Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Lollapalooza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diego Del Angel's chin.

Lollapalooza
vs
Del Angel

170 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
130 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Lollapalooza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Del Angel!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lollapalooza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Angel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Lollapalooza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Del Angel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Del Angel is not content to let Lollapalooza control the position.

Lollapalooza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Del Angel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Del Angel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollapalooza trying to control the action but Del Angel is working from the bottom.
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Del Angel prevents Lollapalooza from improving position.

Lollapalooza tries for a kimura but Del Angel is defending well.
Del Angel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lollapalooza.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lollapalooza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Del Angel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Del Angel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lollapalooza off and has taken his back!
Del Angel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lollapalooza looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lollapalooza tries to escape but Del Angel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Del Angel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lollapalooza defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Lollapalooza right now.
Lollapalooza is trying to stand back up.
Lollapalooza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Del Angel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lollapalooza doesn't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lollapalooza is trying to get back to his feet but Del Angel has full control of the position and if anything, Lollapalooza has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Del Angel keeps control of the position easily here as Lollapalooza tries to buck him off.

Del Angel looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lollapalooza taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Del Angel!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Sliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Dunn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sliva
vs
Dunn

167 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

184 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Sliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Dunn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sliva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dunn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dunn.
Dunn is in close to Sliva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dunn is stalling in the full guard.
Sliva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunn prevents Sliva from getting back to his feet.

Dunn stands and steps away. Sliva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sliva.
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!
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Matt Sliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dunn scores a takedown into full mount!
Dunn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Dunn manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sliva to take his back!
Sliva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Sliva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Dunn working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Sliva is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dunn has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Sliva taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Dunn!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Kansas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Wagner
vs
Kansas

181 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

166 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Very confident

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blake Kansas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Kansas's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansas tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kansas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wagner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wagner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kansas back to the cage. Wagner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kansas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wagner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kansas eats them both and turns towards Wagner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Kansas is rocked!
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansas is still on wobbly legs! Can Wagner finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kansas crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bill Wagner!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Inky Dinky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dinky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mr. Brownstone. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dinky
vs
Irvin

175 cm
27
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

179 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inky Dinky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Irvin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Irvin.

Irvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dinky tries to pull guard but Irvin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dinky blocks it with crossed arms.
Dinky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irvin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Irvin.
Dinky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Irvin to keep the fight standing.
Dinky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Irvin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inky Dinky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinky jumps guard but Irvin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinky.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irvin obliges.
Dinky is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irvin lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Inky Dinky has been cut.
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Dinky won't want to take too many of those.
Irvin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Dinky won't want to take too many of those.
Irvin stalls.
Irvin crunches a lovely knee into Dinky's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin just leaning against Dinky, taking a breather.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dinky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Irvin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dinky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Irvin to keep the fight standing.
Irvin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Irvin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin lands a knee to the head.

Inky Dinky's cut is getting worse.
Irvin lands an elbow inside.
Irvin throws a head punch that misses.
Dinky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Irvin landing knees to the head.
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Irvin.
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!
Irvin with a knee to the head.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinky avoids it.
Dinky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinky tries to pull guard but Irvin holds him up against the cage and eventually Dinky drops back down to his feet.
Irvin lands an elbow inside.
Irvin slowing the pace effectively.
Irvin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dinky's defenses.
Irvin lands an elbow inside that Dinky shrugs off.

Dinky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Irvin.
Bruce Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Irvin.
Irvin throws a sloppy head kick and Dinky moves out of range easily.

Dinky has managed to clinch.
Dinky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Irvin lands a nice knee to the body.
Irvin lands an elbow inside that Dinky shrugs off.

Inky Dinky's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Irvin leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin lands an elbow inside.
Irvin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Irvin lands an elbow inside that Dinky shrugs off.

Jeez, Inky Dinky's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Irvin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dinky's defenses.
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
Dinky tries to pull guard but Irvin holds him up against the cage and eventually Dinky drops back down to his feet.
Irvin lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce Irvin!
A relieved looking Bruce Irvin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.