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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn has chosen BRANDED by Faces Of Mars as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Williams
vs
Quinn

173 cm
27
155 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

170 cm
29
157 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quinn sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quinn defending well though.

Williams decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Quinn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Quinn is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Quinn tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quinn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Quinn is in trouble!
Quinn is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quinn is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Williams fails to take his opponent's back.
Quinn is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Quinn is not content to let Williams control the position.

Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Quinn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quinn gets back to full guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quinn is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams advances to half guard.
Williams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full 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!
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quinn is looking to escape.
Quinn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Williams is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Quinn has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Williams stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Quinn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quinn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Quinn keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Quinn stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Quinn stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams wants to improve his position but Quinn is controlling well.
Quinn is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Quinn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is looking to escape.

Quinn stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams misses with a double jab.
Quinn dodges the punch combination from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Quinn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Quinn darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Quinn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quinn missing with knees to the body.

Quinn gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Quinn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams wanted to stand there but Quinn had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Quinn looking to control.

Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quinn trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams stands and steps away. Quinn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Quinn.

Quinn closes the distance and clinches.
Quinn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Rex Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Quinn.
Quinn controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams tries for a takedown but Quinn manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Quinn is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Quinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Williams misses.
Quinn lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quinn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Dan Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quinn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams looks to land a combination but Quinn avoids it well.
Quinn darts in trying to clinch

and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Quinn fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Williams postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quinn wants to sweep but no luck.

Quinn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.

Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Williams gets to his feet - Quinn follows without any prompting.
Quinn tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rex Williams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams misses with a double jab

and Quinn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quinn!

Williams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.
Quinn is looking to get to half guard.

Williams jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Quinn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Quinn and Williams has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.

Williams decides to stand back up.
Quinn dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quinn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Quinn with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quinn gets a clinch.
Quinn is looking for a takedown.
Rex Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Quinn.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quinn is defending well.
Quinn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Quinn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williams uses from the top position.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams prevents Quinn from improving his position.
Quinn is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Quinn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!

Quinn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williams to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williams shrugs it off.

Quinn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Williams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Quinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Quinn stands up and beckons Williams to his feet.
Rex Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Quinn tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Quinn backing up. Quinn nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams shoots and misses

and Quinn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quinn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dan Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinn is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Quinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Williams!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tory Lanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holiday comes to the cage accompanied by All White Everythang by: Young Jeezy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Holiday
vs
Lanez

194 cm
22
213 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

188 cm
25
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Beast Body

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 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tory Lanez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holiday drives through and clinches with Lanez against the cage.
Holiday blocks a body shot from Lanez.
Lanez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lanez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holiday wants a takedown but no success here.
Lanez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holiday is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Holiday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holiday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lanez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lanez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holiday is trying to pull guard but Lanez has him pressed against the cage.
Holiday fails to pull guard.
Lanez struggles to land a body shot inside as Holiday controls his hands.
Holiday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lanez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lanez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holiday.
Lanez lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lanez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lanez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Lanez.
Holiday has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lanez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lanez scores with a shot to the side of Holiday's head.
Holiday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lanez after a bit of a struggle.
Holiday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lanez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holiday is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Lanez as Holiday shoots in.

Lanez moves into the clinch successfully.
Holiday has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lanez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lanez lands a shot to the body.
Lanez has Holiday pushed against the cage.
Holiday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lanez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lanez lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday tries a knee to the head but Lanez blocks it.
Lanez is leaning against Holiday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holiday tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lanez smiles and moves away.
Lanez lands with a nice combination. Holiday backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Manny Holiday has been cut.
Lanez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holiday.
Holiday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lanez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lanez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Holiday counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Holiday working away.
Lanez is not content to let Holiday control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lanez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lanez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holiday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holiday tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanez wants to get back to his feet.
Lanez is looking to regain half guard here but Holiday keeps moving and retains side control.
Holiday misses with the ground and pound.
Lanez is trying to control Holiday's posture but Holiday avoids it.

Holiday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lanez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lanez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Holiday.
Holiday staying calm.
Holiday 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.
Holiday in side control, throwing shots but Lanez defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holiday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lanez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lanez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lanez wants to control but Holiday postures up.

Holiday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lanez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Holiday looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Holiday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tory Lanez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Holiday's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Lanez.
Holiday has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lanez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lanez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lanez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holiday.
Lanez tries for a takedown but Holiday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manny Holiday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lanez throws a series of punches but Holiday avoids them all with ease.
Holiday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Holiday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holiday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lanez.
Holiday shoots in but Lanez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lanez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Manny Holiday's cut is getting worse.
Holiday shoots for a takedown but Lanez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holiday shoots in looking for a takedown but Lanez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holiday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holiday shoots in but Lanez avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Holiday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holiday avoids the attempt from Lanez to control.
Holiday prevents Lanez from getting the reversal.
Holiday looking to control but Lanez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Holiday working for a submission but Lanez is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lanez is squirming around, avoiding Holiday's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holiday looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Holiday looking to ground and pound but Lanez is blocking nicely.
Manny Holiday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Holiday is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lanez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holiday prevents Lanez from getting the reversal.
Lanez blocking the ground and pound.
Holiday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lanez is looking to escape.
Lanez tries to lock up and control but Holiday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holiday goes for an armbar but Lanez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lanez.
Lanez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Holiday is looking to sinch up a triangle. Lanez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Holiday's body to avoid the submission. Holiday has instead reached around Lanez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Holiday arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manny Holiday!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Holiday 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
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genki Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: seven nation army . Nate Johnson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Nate Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sudo
vs
Johnson

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Genki Sudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sudo shoots and misses

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.

Sudo pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Sudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Sudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Sudo looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.

Sudo looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sudo keeps working.
Sudo gets back to full guard.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson pushing down on Sudo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Sudo gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Sudo tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sudo drops back down to his feet.

Johnson wants the takedown. Sudo is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sudo's guard against the cage.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sudo keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

Sudo has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genki Sudo!
After winning the bout, Genki Sudo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mondello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mondello
vs
Sparta

178 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Floyd Mondello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neo Sparta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondello scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparta.
Mondello fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparta avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mondello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparta throws a series of punches but Mondello avoids them all with ease.
Mondello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Floyd Mondello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Sparta.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparta is defended easily by Mondello.
Sparta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mondello.
Mondello scores with a one two! Sparta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Sparta with that takedown attempt.
Sparta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mondello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparta closes the distance and clinches up with Mondello, looking for a takedown. Sparta pushes Mondello against the cage but Mondello circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mondello misses with a two punch combination.
Sparta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mondello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mondello connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Sparta covering up! Mondello comes in with a big uppercut and Sparta goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Floyd Mondello!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rand al Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen DMX Intro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rand al Thor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

al Thor
vs
Liddell

194 cm
24
224 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

187 cm
31
213 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rand al Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell tries to clinch but al Thor moves out of range.
al Thor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
al Thor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
al Thor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liddell staying out of range there.
al Thor moves out of range as Liddell strikes.
al Thor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
al Thor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddell. al Thor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Rand al Thor has been cut.

Liddell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Thor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liddell backwards.
al Thor slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell misses with some punches.
al Thor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
al Thor blocks an uppercut.
al Thor blocks an uppercut.
al Thor takes an elbow to the forehead.
al Thor blocks an uppercut.
Liddell is trying to stall.
Liddell has a couple of punches blocked by al Thor.
Liddell misses with a short punch on the inside.
al Thor blocks an elbow strike from Liddell.
Liddell gets through al Thor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Liddell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of al Thor backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Thor throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.

al Thor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
al Thor thows a body shot but no joy.
al Thor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

al Thor clinches.
al Thor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
al Thor gets through Liddell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
al Thor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liddell misses with a punch to the body.
Liddell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
al Thor trying to stall but Liddell improves his position.

al Thor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liddell takes a swing at al Thor's ribcage but misses.
al Thor scores with a jab. Liddell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liddell scores with a nice strike.
A leg kick checked by Liddell.
Liddell misses with a lunging right hand
and al Thor counters with a straight right hand.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but al Thor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
al Thor digs a good body shot into Liddell's ribs.
al Thor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell moves out of range as al Thor strikes.
al Thor misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from al Thor, right into the meat.

al Thor closes the distance and clinches.
Liddell has a couple of punches blocked by al Thor.
al Thor lands with a light punch inside.
al Thor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liddell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
al Thor working aggressively here.
al Thor avoids the elbow strike from Liddell, against the cage.
Liddell has a couple of punches blocked by al Thor.
Liddell tries to break the clinch but al Thor is controlling the position.
Liddell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liddell is looking to control al Thor's arms but al Thor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liddell has his back to the cage.
al Thor gets through Liddell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Liddell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Liddell leaning against his opponent.
Liddell throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Liddell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
al Thor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liddell backwards.
al Thor'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.
Still in the clinch, al Thor scores with a nice short uppercut.
al Thor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

al Thor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for al Thor.

al Thor rushes Liddell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
al Thor lands with a short shot to the head.
al Thor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
al Thor stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell throws an elbow but it's blocked.

al Thor manages to break the clinch.
al Thor connects with an inside leg kick.
Liddell throws a combination that misses
and al Thor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rand al Thor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rand al Thor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

al Thor connects with a nice looking jab.
Liddell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
al Thor slips a jab from Liddell.
Nice straight punches there by al Thor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of al Thor.
Liddell lands with an uppercut that bounces al Thor off the cage and back into range.
al Thor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liddell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
al Thor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liddell throws a body punch but al Thor moves out of range.

al Thor clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Liddell throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from al Thor.

al Thor breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Liddell misses the target.
Liddell throws the left hand but al Thor avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell takes one to the chin there.
Liddell looks to land a left hand but al Thor moved out of range nicely.
Liddell throws a poor cross that misses

and al Thor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by al Thor.
al Thor digs a right hand into Liddell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddell's gas tank.
al Thor lands a nice shot to the body.
Liddell takes a shot to the head.
al Thor lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liddell.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
al Thor digs a right hand into Liddell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddell's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
al Thor misses with a short punch on the inside.
al Thor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from al Thor.
al Thor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

al Thor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from al Thor.
Rand al Thor is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from al Thor. Liddell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mark Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Thor tried to score with a low kick but Liddell checks it.
al Thor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
al Thor misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Liddell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and al Thor moves out of range easily.
al Thor scores with a spinning back kick!
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Liddell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

al Thor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liddell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by al Thor.
al Thor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liddell can do to turn this around?
al Thor lands with a left to the head.

al Thor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
al Thor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
al Thor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by al Thor.

Liddell is rocked!
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell is still on wobbly legs! Can al Thor finish him?
Liddell throws an off balance right hand
and al Thor scores with a counter punch that sends Liddell to the canvas! al Thor smells blood - he's punishing Liddell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Liddell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rand al Thor!
Our winner, Rand al Thor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Japa Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Kaka
vs
Vilkuttaja

190 cm
30
275 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

189 cm
26
279 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Japa Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaka lands a jab to Vilkuttaja's midsection.
Kaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vilkuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja swings widly with a right hand
and Kaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook to the body
and Kaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaka misses with a straight right.
Kaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vilkuttaja has time to react.
Kaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilkuttaja misses with an uppercut. Kaka saw that one coming.
Kaka scores with a three punch combo!
Kaka throws a big shot that misses.
Vilkuttaja takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vilkuttaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaka.
Vilkuttaja lands a right hook to the body.
Vilkuttaja's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vilkuttaja duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaka misses with a wild body shot.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vilkuttaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaka slips a jab from Vilkuttaja.
Kaka throws out a loose jab but Vilkuttaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja tries to clinch but Kaka is having none of it.
Kaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vilkuttaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaka tries to sprawl out of it but Vilkuttaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vilkuttaja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilkuttaja is just out of range.
Vilkuttaja scores with a hook to the body. Kaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vilkuttaja throws a big shot that misses.
Kaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vilkuttaja counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaka slips under a jab from Vilkuttaja.
Nice body punch from Kaka.
Vilkuttaja misses with an uppercut. Kaka saw that one coming.
Vilkuttaja looks to throw the jab but Kaka is out of range.
Kaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaka slips under a jab from Vilkuttaja.
Kaka looks to land a combination but Vilkuttaja avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vilkuttaja, as that shot connected.

A jab-cross combination lands for Vilkuttaja and sends Kaka crashing to the mat! Vilkuttaja follows him down to the mat - Kaka regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Kaka is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vilkuttaja lands a big elbow - Kaka is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Vilkuttaja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!

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C
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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 Bruno Arca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rad Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arca
vs
Colt

185 cm
24
195 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno Arca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rad Colt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arca scores with a jab. Colt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arca throws a shot to the body.
Colt throws a leg kick
enabling Arca to counter with a crisp jab.
Colt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Colt closes the distance and clinches up with Arca, looking for a takedown. Colt pushes Arca against the cage but Arca circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rad Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arca counters with a nice uppercut.
Colt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arca counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colt thinking.
Bruno Arca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rad Colt.
Colt tries for a takedown but Arca circles away easily
enabling Arca to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Colt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colt looks gassed!
Colt with a poor takedown
and Arca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Colt's knee momentarily.
Good shot there by Arca.
Arca lands a nice shot that snaps Colt's head back.

Colt is rocked!
Arca throws an overhand right that has Colt reeling! Arca follows up with more punches and Colt is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruno Arca!
Bruno Arca retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Bruno Arca made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [CBK] Legal Highs ↑ 160Q STAMINA + ENERGY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krundle Bunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Kolec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolec has chosen Piona as his entrance music. Krundle Bunder has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bunder
vs
Kolec

225 cm
20
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
29
300 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krundle Bunder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marek Kolec!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kolec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kolec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bunder as he jumps to the side.
Kolec fails with the takedown
and Bunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Krundle Bunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Kolec.
Bunder lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunder scores with a jab to the body.
Kolec looks gassed!
Bunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolec shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunder tries to sprawl out of it but Kolec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolec shoots in but no luck this time.
Kolec has his takedown stuffed
and Bunder counters with a right hand to the body.
Bunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bunder closes the distance and pushes Kolec back into the cage.
Bunder lands a body punch in the clinch.

Bunder breaks the clinch.
Bunder tests Kolec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunder looks to land a combination but Kolec avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kolec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bunder.
Bunder throws a half hearted mid kick.

Bunder rushes Kolec and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolec takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Krundle Bunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolec walks into a straight right hand from Bunder.
Bunder jabs at Kolec's body.
Bunder lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kolec drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bunder keeping full guard, as Kolec tries to pass.
Bunder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolec on the ground.
Kolec prevents Bunder from getting back to his feet.

Kolec drops back looking for a leg! Bunder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bunder manages to kick Kolec off! Kolec jumps back into Bunder's guard.

Kolec has gone for a leg lock! Bunder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kolec's guard.
Bunder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marek Kolec! Marek Kolec retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Marek Kolec thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.