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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Cake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fei Yue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cake might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stack Bundles - Far Rock America. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cake
vs
Yue

191 cm
25
216 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

150 cm
22
147 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Good chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seymour Cake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fei Yue!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yue shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cake is looking to control Yue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cake avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yue slips a nice elbow through Cake's hands, connecting with Cake's forehead.
Yue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cake wants to get back to his feet.
Yue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cake keeps working.
Cake manages to get to full guard.
Yue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yue lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cake wants to stand but Yue is controlling the position.
Cake is controlling Yue's posture.
Yue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yue looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cake keeping moving, preventing Yue from controlling successfully.

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

Yue decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yue on the ground.
Yue stalling.
Cake is looking for a sweep. Yue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cake is concentrating on defense, preventing Yue from advancing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cake is staying active underneath Yue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cake tries to kick Yue off but Yue keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yue tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fei Yue was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Yue counters by moving into the clinch.

Yue gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Yue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cake sees it coming and defends easily.
Yue is looking to advance position but Cake won't allow it.
Cake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cake tries to get out of the position.
Cake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cake.
Cake controls Yue momentarily but Yue frees himself.
Yue looking to sit in guard and control but Cake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cake wants to pass the guard but Yue is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yue pulls Cake in close to prevent any damage.
Cake preventing the sweep.
Yue pulls Cake in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cake controlling from the top position.
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.

Yue working for a triangle but Cake defends it easily.
Cake trying to control but Yue is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fei Yue 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.

Yue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yue taking a breather.
Cake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yue's defenses.
Cake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yue is keeping busy.
Yue takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Fei Yue has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Cake.
A frustrated look appears on Yue's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Cake - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yue has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cake regains guard immediately.
Yue wants to control from the top but Cake keeps moving.
Cake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yue trying to control but Cake is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fei Yue.
Cake fails with the takedown

and Yue decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cake's guard.
Yue works over Cake with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yue throwing strikes but missing.
Yue prevents Cake from getting back to his feet.
Yue forces his way into half guard.
Cake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yue is working away from the top position though.

Yue stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yue fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cake to the ground. Yue is now in Cake's guard.
Cake lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yue!
Cake controlling the pace for now.
Cake trying to control but Yue is having none of it.
Yue tries to lock up and control but Cake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cake looking to control but Yue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yue tries to lock up and control but Cake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yue is looking to improve his position but Cake isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fei Yue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fei Yue's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Yue scores with a takedown into Cake's guard.
Yue is looking to work some ground and pound but Cake has wrist control.
Cake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yue trying to control the position from guard on top but Cake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yue with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cake wants to stand up but Yue is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yue sprawls well. Yue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cake gets slowly back to his feet.

Yue closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cake quickly recovers to half guard.
Cake pushes Yue off looking to stand but Yue dives back in and keeps control.
Cake is looking for a sweep. Yue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yue is trying to control. Cake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yue controlling the action here.
Yue drops an elbow to the side of Cake's head.
Cake is trying to control but Yue manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yue is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cake is surviving well by controlling Yue's body position as best he can.
Cake tries to buck Yue off but he can't manage it.
Cake is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cake is trying to stand up.
Yue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fei Yue has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yue looking to control but Cake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yue landing strikes from the mount.
Cake can't escape the position.
Yue with the ground and pound from mount.
Yue scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cake?
Cake wants to hold on but Yue pushes him away.
Cake looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cake rolls, trying to escape but Yue keeps control of the position.
Seymour Cake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cake is trapped and Yue is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Yue has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yue gets his hands free as Cake looks to control.
Yue landing with strikes.
Yue is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Cake up.
Yue gets his hands free as Cake looks to control.
Yue lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Yue is looking for the choke from the back position but Cake is controlling his hands well.
Fei Yue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yue slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fei Yue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yue 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fei Yue!
Our winner, Fei Yue, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Romziel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Romziel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Nakamura
vs
Romziel

170 cm
29
157 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

174 cm
26
166 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryo Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Romziel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura throws a shot to the body.

Nakamura closes the distance and pushes Romziel back into the cage.
Nakamura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura has Romziel pushed against the cage.
Nakamura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura lands an elbow just above Romziel 's eye.

It looks like Jason Romziel has been cut.
Romziel taking a breather.
Nakamura has Romziel pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Romziel can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamura controls the action.
Nakamura lands a hook that snaps the head of Romziel backwards.

Romziel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nakamura uses from the top position.
Nakamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Romziel has a closed guard, preventing Nakamura from standing up.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryo Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy right hand. Romziel should have avoided that one.
Nakamura wants to clinch.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Romziel throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
A cross from Nakamura lands.

Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romziel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romziel stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romziel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Romziel is rocked!
Nakamura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romziel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romziel is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Romziel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Romziel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Romziel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Romziel avoids the elbow strike from Nakamura, against the cage.
Romziel seems to have recovered his senses.
Romziel is looking to control Nakamura's arms but Nakamura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romziel has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura gets through Romziel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.

Romziel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nakamura uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Romziel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nakamura advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Romziel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nakamura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Nakamura.
Romziel throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakamura connects with the punch.
Romziel misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura throws a wild body kick that Romziel sees coming a mile off.
Romziel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ryo Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura with a hook.
Nakamura cracks Romziel with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romziel under the eye.
Nakamura cracks Romziel with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Romziel tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Nakamura pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Romziel is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryo Nakamura!
A very excited looking Ryo Nakamura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boon Baboon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ac Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baboon comes to the cage accompanied by Masterchef Synesthesia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baboon
vs
Slater

180 cm
29
168 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

178 cm
25
169 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boon Baboon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Slater!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baboon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A cross from Slater lands.
Baboon looks for a takedown but Slater sprawls well.

Baboon shoots in and bounces Slater off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Baboon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Slater dives on top into guard.

Baboon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baboon keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Baboon has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater trying to control but Baboon is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baboon keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Slater's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ac Slater.
Baboon has his takedown stuffed
and Slater makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Baboon really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boon Baboon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baboon misses with a looping right.
Baboon tries for a takedown but Slater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Baboon misses the target.
Slater scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ac Slater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slater.
Slater slaps away a takedown attempt from Baboon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baboon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
No luck for Baboon with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baboon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Slater.
Baboon is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Slater lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baboon tries for a takedown but Slater circles away easily
and Slater counters with a nice leg kick.
Baboon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slater but Slater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baboon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boon Baboon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baboon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slater can pounce on him.
Slater scores with a kick to the body.
Donk. Slater catches Baboon right on the button with a cross.
Slater cracks Baboon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Slater. That snapped Baboon's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Slater there.
Baboon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Slater works the jab nicely.
Baboon with a poor takedown
and Slater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slater dips to his left and cracks Baboon with an uppercut!

Baboon is rocked!
Slater scores with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater connects with a single shot there.
Oh Baboon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch! Slater slams his shin into Baboon's torso.
Baboon moves forwards but Slater connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slater throws a leg kick which misses Baboon's front leg but catches the back leg as Baboon tries to avoid it.
Slater is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baboon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Slater drops Baboon with a naaaaasty hook - Baboon is in real trouble here! Slater dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ac Slater!
A very excited looking Ac Slater made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves comes to the cage accompanied by Alvarez. The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: Living Colour - Cult Of Personality. Williams has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Graves
vs
Williams

190 cm
22
214 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
250 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Graves shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Graves tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Doug Graves.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Graves tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graves to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Graves stands up and waves to Williams to follow him.

Graves scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.

Graves stands up from Williams's guard - Graves perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Graves seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Graves trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Graves wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Williams uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Graves drives through with a takedown into Williams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Graves wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williams controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Graves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Graves lands in his opponent's guard.
Graves wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Graves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Doug Graves.

Graves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Graves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Graves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Doug Graves.

Graves feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Graves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Graves stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Graves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Graves sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Graves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Graves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Williams.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Graves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doug Graves has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Graves.

Graves stands up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Graves.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Graves decides to stand back up. Graves steps back and let's Williams get back to his feet.

Graves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Graves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Doug Graves wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Graves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Graves dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams gets caught napping as Graves dives in and scores a takedown. Williams manages to retain guard.
Graves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Doug Graves wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Williams tries to sprawl but Graves drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Graves postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Williams to stand up.

Graves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves passes the guard and advances to mount!
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Graves stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graves to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Graves stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graves looking to score a takedown here. Williams is defending well but Graves drives through and ends up in Williams's guard.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Graves stands and steps away. Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Graves scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
Graves is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Williams tries to sprawl but Graves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Graves is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Graves is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doug Graves has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Graves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Graves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Graves controlling the pace.

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

Graves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
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!
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graves's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Graves!
After winning the bout, Doug Graves 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
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hinton has chosen Death to All as his entrance music. Chris Matthews had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Matthews
vs
Hinton

176 cm
25
184 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

188 cm
30
215 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Hinton!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Hinton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hinton lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Matthews connects with a body shot that sends Hinton's belly button to the back.
Hinton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
Hinton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hinton.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Hinton walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hinton throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hinton swings widly with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a nice leg kick.
Hinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
Hinton misses with a wild body shot.

Hinton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matthews napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hinton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Matthews works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hinton lands strikes from half guard.
Matthews is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control here.
Hinton trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews keeping control of the position.
Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Matthews just wasn't active enough.
Hinton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with the combination.

Hinton gets a takedown into half guard.
Matthews is trying to stand up here but Hinton is controlling him well.
Matthews controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Matthews has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinton with the ground and pound but Matthews uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hinton forces his way into half guard.
Matthews tries to roll over but Hinton keeps him under control.
Matthews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Hinton from controlling successfully.
Hinton with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Matthews will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Hinton's front leg but catches the back leg as Hinton tries to avoid it.
Matthews checks a leg kick.
Hinton throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hinton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hinton connects with a solid leg kick.
Hinton takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Chris Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Hinton checks it.

Hinton gets a double leg takedown into Matthews's guard.
Hinton trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews managing to control the position.
Hinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews managing to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Hinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hinton.
Matthews thumps Hinton with a low kick.
Hinton takes one to the chin there.
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!
Matthews throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matthews scores with a nice right hand.
Matthews avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews jabs Hinton to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Hinton - just one landing.

It looks like Chris Matthews has been cut.
Hinton throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Hinton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews scores with a spinning back kick!
Matthews defending well as Hinton loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Matthews lands with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews slips a jab from Hinton.
Matthews avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick

and Hinton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Hinton is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Hinton from controlling successfully.
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 Chris Matthews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Matthews's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Matthews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hinton's hands.
Hinton slips under a jab from Matthews.
Hinton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott Hinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hinton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matthews takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hinton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Hinton checks a leg kick.
Matthews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hinton misses with the combination.
Hinton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hinton throws an off balance right hand
and Matthews counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Hinton lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Matthews keeps Hinton at a distance using the push kick.
Hinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews cracks Hinton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hinton throws a big shot that misses.
Hinton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matthews scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hinton in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hinton's head.
Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Matthews.
Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hinton scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hinton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hinton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews checks a low kick from Hinton.
Matthews moves out of range as Hinton strikes.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews slips a jab from Hinton.
Hinton throws a lazy uppercut
and Matthews counters with a good low kick that Hinton was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Matthews clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Matthews's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Matthews.
Hinton missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hinton lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Hinton misses the jab.

Hinton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hinton is in Matthews's guard.
Matthews has control of Hinton's left arm, preventing Hinton from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Matthews wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick by Matthews misses
enabling Hinton to counter with a crisp jab.
Hinton scores with a nice head shot.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hinton.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hinton misses with a hook
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hinton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hinton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Matthews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hinton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hinton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pulls Hinton in close to his closed guard and prevents Hinton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hinton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Matthews wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Hinton shoots in and bounces Matthews off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matthews pulls Hinton in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott Hinton has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Matthews.
Matthews connects with a high kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Hinton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Scott Hinton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chris Matthews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hinton's sensitive parts.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthews tries to bum rush Hinton with a series of wild strikes but Hinton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hinton misses the shot to the body.
Hinton throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Hinton misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews counters with a good, hard body kick but Hinton shrugs it off.
Hinton throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Hinton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matthews.
Hinton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hinton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hinton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Hinton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matthews lands with a nice body kick.
Hinton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matthews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hinton swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthews slips under a jab from Hinton.
Matthews looks to land a combination. Hinton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hinton throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matthews throws out a powerful jab.
Matthews scores with a head kick. Hinton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hinton just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lunges at Hinton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hinton's hand.
Matthews pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matthews feints and then cracks Hinton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hinton down.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hinton with a nice cross.
Hinton misses with a hook.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hinton.
Hinton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Scott Hinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matthews connects with a high kick.

Hinton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matthews's half guard.
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!
Matthews is controlling Hinton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hinton throwing strikes from guard but Matthews blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Matthews!
Chris Matthews retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Chris Matthews thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.