Bowser's Castle 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeo Matsukata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Power
vs
Matsukata

184 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeo Matsukata!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takeo Matsukata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matsukata has a takedown stuffed.

Matsukata rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.

Matsukata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsukata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsukata fails with an attempt to clinch.

Matsukata scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matsukata wants to pass to mount but Power is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsukata trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Matsukata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Power is staying active underneath Matsukata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Takeo Matsukata was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Matsukata fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Power to the ground. Matsukata is now in Power's guard.
Matsukata wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata advances position into side control!
Matsukata throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Power wants to get back to his feet but Matsukata is dominant here and he's now got Power's back!

Matsukata is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Power knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Power for a finish.
Matsukata throwing sloppy strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matsukata sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Power taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeo Matsukata!
Takeo Matsukata tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pearson
vs
Wallace

192 cm
25
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Pearson checks a low kick from Wallace.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Pearson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Shawn Pearson has been cut.
Pearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wallace scores with a jab.
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!
Wallace feints a jab promting Pearson to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pearson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pearson slips a jab from Wallace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pearson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearson avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Wallace scores with a nice head shot.

Shawn Pearson's cut is getting worse.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pearson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Pearson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wallace throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
Pearson dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearson at a distance.
Wallace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pearson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wallace drops Pearson with a beautiful combination! Pearson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wallace is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Wallace both land. Nice combination.

Shawn Pearson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wallace defending well as Pearson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Pearson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Wallace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Pearson avoids them all with ease.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
and Wallace counters with a three punch combo that has Pearson backing up. Pearson nods at Wallace to acknowledge the strikes.
Wallace attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Pearson avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
William Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson blocks the body kick.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pearson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson lands a jab to the nose.
Pearson blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Pearson avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wallace. That one must have hurt.
Wallace throws a low kick, looking for Pearson's leg but Pearson calmly moves out of range.
Wallace misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace stalks Pearson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pearson's face. Pearson staggers backwards, shaken.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
William Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wallace.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Wallace thuds his right hand into Pearson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Jeez, Shawn Pearson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pearson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Wallace throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Wallace swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Pearson's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Pearson's belly button to the back.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace motions for Pearson to come forward. Wallace throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Wallace misses.
A clash of legs there as Pearson blocks the low kick.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Pearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearson avoids a kick to the body.
William Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Pearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pearson's hands.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace counters with a series of strikes. Pearson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Shawn Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wallace has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Wallace!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chira Sebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chira Sebi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vieira
vs
Sebi

183 cm
25
166 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

185 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chira Sebi!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira slips a jab and a cross from Sebi.
Leo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vieira drives through and clinches with Sebi against the cage.

Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Sebi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sebi misses with a few strikes there.
Sebi throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.

Vieira pushes Sebi up against the cage in a clinch.
Sebi wants to break free but Vieira has control.
Sebi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Vieira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vieira!

Vieira gets a clinch.
Vieira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sebi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sebi's efforts to push away.

Vieira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sebi throws an off balance right hand

and Vieira counters by clinching up.
Vieira taking a breather.

Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sebi gets tackled into the cage by Vieira. Vieira maintains the clinch.
Vieira keeps control of Sebi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira has Sebi pressed against the cage, preventing Sebi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sebi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Sebi throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Vieira has closed the distance and engaged Sebi in a clinch.

Vieira successfully pulls guard.

Vieira pushes Sebi off and gets back to his feet.
Sebi looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.

Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
Sebi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Vieira pulls Sebi into guard.
Sebi wants to stand and escape but instead Vieira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Vieira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira slips a jab and a cross from Sebi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vieira drives through and clinches with Sebi against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vieira.

Vieira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Vieira uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sebi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sebi looks gassed!
Sebi throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.

Vieira scores with a takedown into Sebi's guard.

Vieira stands and steps away. Sebi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Vieira moves into range and clinches up with Sebi.
Vieira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sebi can't break the clinch.

Vieira decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vieira kicks Sebi off and gets to his feet.

Vieira takes the fight into the clinch.

Vieira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vieira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sebi works the jab nicely.

Vieira drives through with a takedown into Sebi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Vieira gets to his feet. Sebi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A jab from Sebi misses.

Vieira moves into range and clinches up with Sebi.

Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vieira.
Vieira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sebi can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sebi is trying to push Vieira away but Vieira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vieira working Sebi over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vieira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vieira pulls guard effortlessly.

Vieira pushes Sebi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vieira connects with an inside leg kick.

Vieira clinches up against the cage.
Sebi is trying to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling him.
Vieira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vieira instigates a clinch.
Vieira crunches a lovely knee into Sebi's ribcage.
Vieira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vieira seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sebi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Vieira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vieira clinches up against the cage.
Sebi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leo Vieira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sebi gets underhooks to prevent Vieira's takedown attempt.

Vieira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vieira is looking to clinch but Sebi is avoiding it.
Sebi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieira circles away quickly and effectively.

Vieira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sebi is trying to stand up here but Vieira is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Vieira decides to return to a standing position.
A combination from Sebi does no damage.
Sebi misses the jab.

Vieira drives through and clinches with Sebi against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sebi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sebi is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Sebi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sebi letting Vieira take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sebi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vieira pulls guard effortlessly.
Sebi wants to stand and escape but instead Vieira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vieira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Vieira clinches up against the cage.
Vieira lands a body punch in the clinch.

Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.

Vieira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sebi is trying to defend but Vieira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

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

Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vieira breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vieira gets a clinch.
Vieira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sebi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.

Vieira gets control of Sebi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vieira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Vieira manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Vieira pushes Sebi up against the cage in a clinch.

Vieira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vieira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vieira lands a good knee to the midsection. Sebi won't want to take too many of those.
Vieira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Vieira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Vieira uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Vieira takes the fight into the clinch.

Vieira pulls Sebi into guard.

Vieira scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Vieira has closed the distance and engaged Sebi in a clinch.

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

Vieira clinches up against the cage.
Sebi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Vieira jumps guard and drags Sebi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Vieira has his feet on Sebi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sebi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Vieira decides to pull guard.

Vieira pushes Sebi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vieira slips under a jab.

Vieira clinches with his opponent.

Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vieira prevents Sebi from breaking the clinch.

Vieira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vieira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sebi wants to stand and escape but instead Vieira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sebi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vieira dives into side control.

Vieira decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sebi to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Vieira dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown. Sebi tries to sprawl out of it but Vieira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sebi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sebi throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Sebi. Those never looked like landing.

Vieira moves into range and clinches up with Sebi.

Vieira breaks the clinch.
Vieira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sebi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vieira scrambles back to his feet.
Sebi throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Leo Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.

Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Vieira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Vieira moves into the clinch.
Sebi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sebi has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sebi can do to turn this around?
Vieira landing knees to the body.
Vieira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
Sebi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vieira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vieira obliges.

Vieira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vieira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sebi, pushing him back against the cage.

Vieira manages to break the clinch.

Vieira instigates a clinch.
Vieira slows down the pace here.

Vieira jumps guard and drags Sebi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Vieira pushes Sebi off and gets back to his feet.

Vieira moves into range and clinches up with Sebi.
Leo Vieira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sebi is trying to break free.
Vieira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sebi is trying to break the clinch but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.

Vieira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sebi throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
Vieira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sebi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sebi can't break the clinch.

Vieira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebi tries to break free but Vieira pushes him back against the cage.

Vieira drags the fight down to the ground.

Vieira has his feet on Sebi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sebi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Sebi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Vieira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vieira has Sebi pressed against the cage.

Vieira pulls guard effortlessly.

Vieira pushes Sebi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vieira pushes Sebi away with a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vieira clinches.
Vieira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sebi's efforts to push away.
Sebi is trying to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling him.
Sebi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sebi wants to break the clinch but can't.

Vieira breaks the clinch.

Vieira gets a clinch.
Vieira lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vieira rushes Sebi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chira Sebi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Vieira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vieira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Vieira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vieira 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vieira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bonnar
vs
Smith

190 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Forrest Bonnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bonnar misses.
Bonnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith closes the distance but Bonnar moves to the side
and Bonnar counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonnar avoids it really well and circles away.

Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bonnar is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnar wants to get back to his feet.
Bonnar keeping control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith shoots in but Bonnar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonnar jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bonnar is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Bonnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Forrest Bonnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smith.
Bonnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonnar clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bonnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bonnar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Bonnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonnar.
Bonnar avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Bonnar moves out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonnar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smith pushes Bonnar up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Bonnar.
Bonnar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bonnar is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Bonnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Bonnar slips a jab and a cross from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
A shot to the liver by Bonnar. Beautiful body shot.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bonnar.
Bonnar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Bonnar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bonnar misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Bonnar.
Bonnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Bonnar sprawls well.
Bonnar takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonnar circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Forrest Bonnar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bonnar misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonnar. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonnar.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonnar sprawls well. Bonnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonnar throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonnar. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forrest Bonnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smith.
Smith looks for a takedown but Bonnar sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonnar sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonnar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonnar is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonnar takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Bonnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonnar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bonnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonnar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forrest Bonnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Bonnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Bonnar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonnar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Bonnar didn't expect that.
Bonnar has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Bonnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith trying to control but Bonnar is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith wants to control but Bonnar is keeping him busy.
Bonnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith trying to control from Bonnar's half guard. Bonnar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bonnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonnar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bonnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forrest Bonnar is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bonnar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith throws a nice looking combination but Bonnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonnar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonnar which made him look bad.
Bonnar lands a slapping body shot.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Forrest Bonnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smith.
Smith lands a head kick!
Bonnar throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonnar circles away.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonnar misses with a wild combination.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonnar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith throws a head kick but Bonnar moves out of range.
Bonnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bonnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bonnar.
Bonnar lands a jab.
Bonnar just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Bonnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Bonnar scores with a four punch combination!
Bonnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonnar sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonnar lands the left hand.
Smith misses with the combination.
Bonnar scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Bonnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonnar fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonnar stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands a high kick!
Forrest Bonnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Bonnar shows good takedown defense.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Bonnar misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Bonnar moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Bonnar counters with a two punch combo.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bonnar avoids them all with ease.
Smith wants to clinch
and Bonnar counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonnar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bonnar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bonnar is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Bonnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonnar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Bonnar shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Bonnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonnar 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory O Malley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laxa Tiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Malley comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphy's = I'm Shipping Up To Boston. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tiv's choice of entrance music: Animal I have become - Three Days Grace. 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.

O Malley
vs
Tiv

200 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
247 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Firebird Designs

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregory O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laxa Tiv!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiv wants to slow O Malley down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiv misses with a few strikes there.
Tiv falls off balance throwing a combination

so O Malley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
O Malley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Malley is really struggling to control Tiv but he's trying to hold on to the position.
O Malley prevents Tiv from getting back to his feet.
O Malley stays in close to Tiv's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gregory O Malley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A swing and a miss from Tiv.
Tiv with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Malley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiv as he avoids it easily.
O Malley shoots in for a takedown but Tiv shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory O Malley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiv connects with a leg kick. O Malley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tiv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiv wants it to stay on the feet.
Tiv goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiv throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiv thumps O Malley with a low kick.
O Malley is breathing heavily.
Tiv throws a right and a left that O Malley avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiv.
Tiv lands a glancing blow to the side of O Malley's head.

It looks like Gregory O Malley has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiv sizes up O Malley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiv misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tiv does no damage.
Tiv misses with the combination.
Tiv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tiv fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Malley.
O Malley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tiv thuds his shin into the meat of O Malley's side.
Tiv lands with a straight right. O Malley didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Tiv does no damage.
O Malley slips a jab and a cross from Tiv.
Tiv throws a right and a left that O Malley avoids nicely.
Laxa Tiv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and O Malley counters with a takedown into side control.
O Malley controls the position from side control.
Tiv is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
O Malley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Malley controlling from side mount.
Tiv pushes O Malley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, O Malley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley is looking to take a break and control but Tiv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

O Malley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tiv, right into the meat.
O Malley closes the distance and clinches up with Tiv, looking for a takedown. O Malley pushes Tiv against the cage but Tiv circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laxa Tiv dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory O Malley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tiv misses with a looping right.
O Malley avoids a punch combination nicely.

O Malley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tiv quickly recovers to half guard.
O Malley stalling.
Tiv is trying to stand.
Tiv is trying to escape back to his feet but O Malley uses the scramble to pass into side control.
O Malley prevents Tiv from escaping the position.
Tiv is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley is looking to take a break and control but Tiv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

O Malley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O Malley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

O Malley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiv wants to land a leg kick but O Malley is out of range.
Tiv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and O Malley counters with a shoot takedown. Tiv fights it but they end up in guard.
Gregory O Malley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

O Malley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Tiv. Those never looked like landing.
Tiv is breathing heavily.
Tiv goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horrible takedown by O Malley or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiv which made him look bad.
Gregory O Malley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiv misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiv tries to bum rush O Malley with a series of wild strikes but O Malley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

O Malley shoots in and bounces Tiv off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
O Malley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O Malley wants to control from the top but Tiv keeps moving.
O Malley stops Tiv from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gregory O Malley just wasn't active enough.
Tiv misses with a wild combination.
O Malley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiv as he jumps to the side.
Tiv looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Malley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tiv throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiv connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiv lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O Malley backs up against the cage.

Gregory O Malley's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiv tries to bum rush O Malley with a series of wild strikes but O Malley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiv throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley misses with a takedown attempt - Tiv sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory O Malley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiv fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Gregory O Malley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregory O Malley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

O Malley slips a jab and a cross from Tiv.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Malley.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tiv, as that shot connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Malley.
Tiv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Malley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
O Malley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiv can pounce on him.
O Malley looks for a takedown but Tiv sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory O Malley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Malley has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiv lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Malley circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiv fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Malley.
Tiv chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laxa Tiv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiv misses with a wild combination.
Tiv throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tiv.
O Malley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiv avoids it really well and circles away.
Tiv throws a head kick but O Malley moves out of range.
Tiv misses with a wild combination.
Tiv fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Malley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiv lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiv throws a front kick that sends O Malley stumbling back into the cage.
Tiv swinging wildly here.
Tiv throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
O Malley shoots in for a takedown but Tiv shows good takedown defense.
A solid body kick from Tiv.
Tiv misses with the combination.
Tiv closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tiv tries to bum rush O Malley with a series of wild strikes but O Malley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiv shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Malley shoots in for a double leg but Tiv sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiv throws out a powerful jab.
Tiv scores with a kick to the midsection.
O Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tiv throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Malley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tiv misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Malley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiv takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
Tiv throws a sloppy head kick and O Malley moves out of range easily.
Tiv misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiv slaps away a takedown attempt from O Malley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Malley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiv can pounce on him.
Tiv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Malley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiv sprawls well. Tiv wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Malley gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiv scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tiv connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Malley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Malley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laxa Tiv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley defending well as Tiv loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laxa Tiv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tiv has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laxa Tiv!
Laxa Tiv decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Bassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Dddddd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bassi
vs
Dddddd

188 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Bassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Dddddd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bassi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dddddd to the ground. Bassi is now in Dddddd's guard.
Bassi won't allow Dddddd to get back to his feet.
Dddddd is controlling Bassi's posture.
Bassi trying to control but Dddddd is working from the bottom.
Dddddd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Joseph Dddddd hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Bassi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dddddd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bassi is looking to take a break and control but Dddddd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dddddd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Dddddd stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bassi to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bassi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dddddd to the mat! Dddddd manages to get full guard.
Dddddd is looking to stand up but Bassi isn't so interested in that idea.
Bassi looking to pass the guard.
Bassi is fighting to break Dddddd's control of his arms but Dddddd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bassi stopping the sweep attempt from Dddddd.

Bassi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dddddd manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bassi has Dddddd in his guard.

Dddddd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dddddd throws a big elbow that misses.
Dddddd works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Bassi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dddddd pulls his head out easily.
Dddddd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dddddd wants to get back to his feet.

Dddddd wants to work for an arm triangle but Bassi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Dddddd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bassi!

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

Dddddd gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dddddd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bassi was covering up waiting for the punch and Dddddd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dddddd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dddddd is looking to work some ground and pound but Bassi has wrist control.
Dddddd is pushing down on Bassi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bassi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dddddd has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dddddd thows a huge punch but Bassi dodges it nicely.
Bassi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bassi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dddddd is one step ahead there.
Dddddd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dddddd tries to free his leg and advance position but Bassi is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dddddd stands and steps away. Bassi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Dddddd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bassi did well to prevent Dddddd getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dddddd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bassi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bassi is breathing heavily.
Dddddd passes to full mount!
Dddddd prevents Bassi from getting the reversal.
Dddddd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bassi hang on?
Bassi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Dddddd has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bassi is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Dddddd!
Post fight, Joseph Dddddd stared into the camera and said 'thank you for a great match, lets see if we can go all the way to the top! '.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chesney Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Plenty Raines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hawkes
vs
Raines

190 cm
23
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chesney Hawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Plenty Raines!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hawkes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawkes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raines sprawls well. Raines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawkes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chesney Hawkes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Hawkes with that takedown attempt.

Raines closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawkes did well to prevent Raines getting side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hawkes taking some punishment here, with Raines in his half guard.

Raines is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawkes sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawkes tries to get to full guard but Raines has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raines in particular looking to stall.
Hawkes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raines is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raines is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Raines stands up out of the half guard.

Raines gets a clinch.
Raines prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawkes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raines after a bit of a struggle.

Raines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raines steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkes.

Raines throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawkes was covering up waiting for the punch and Raines finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hawkes tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raines is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Raines working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raines throwing strikes but missing.
Raines trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raines wants to pass the guard but Hawkes is keeping the position.
Raines stands up over Hawkes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raines looking to sit in guard and control but Hawkes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raines wants to sweep here but Hawkes controlling him for the moment.
Raines wants to get back to his feet but Hawkes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raines trying to keep a closed guard but Hawkes is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes trying to control but Raines is working from the bottom.
Hawkes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Raines is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Raines wants to sweep here but Hawkes controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raines can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hawkes wants to control from the top but Raines keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Chesney Hawkes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horrible takedown by Hawkes or perhaps it was just good defense by Raines which made him look bad.
Raines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkes.
Hawkes throws a lazy head kick
and Raines counters with a head kick. That will keep Hawkes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hawkes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raines avoids it really well and circles away.
Raines throws a head kick that Hawkes semi-blocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes with a poor takedown
and Raines counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hawkes is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Raines throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawkes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raines is in Hawkes's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raines is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raines landing some decent shots from guard.

Raines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawkes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raines has managed to get both his arms back between Hawkes's legs - danger averted.
Hawkes is breathing heavily.
Hawkes wants to improve his position but instead Raines has moved into half guard.
Raines scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Raines is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawkes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raines.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raines lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Plenty Raines dominated that round.
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.

Raines drives through and clinches with Hawkes against the cage.

Raines wants the takedown. Hawkes is fighting it off but Raines persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hawkes's guard against the cage.
Raines keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawkes's head.
Hawkes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plenty Raines has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raines postures up and lands a big shot to Hawkes's brow.
Hawkes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raines working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawkes's head.
Raines trying to control but Hawkes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raines seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Raines working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawkes's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raines working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raines advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hawkes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raines pulls his head out easily.
Raines is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hawkes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raines scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hawkes gets back to full guard.
Raines tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkes is retaining full guard.
Hawkes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raines sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hawkes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raines throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raines trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raines postures up in Hawkes's guard and throws a big left but Hawkes blocks it.
Raines trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raines must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawkes working a defensive guard here.
Raines wants to pass the guard but Hawkes is keeping the position.
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!
Hawkes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Raines has passed into side control.
Raines lands a few punches from side control.

Raines stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raines scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raines content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Raines is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawkes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raines.
Raines landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hawkes missing with punches from the bottom.
Hawkes wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raines is looking for a kimura here.

Raines looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Raines moves nicely into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Raines wants to control but Hawkes is keeping him busy.
Hawkes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hawkes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawkes is defended easily by Raines.
Hawkes throws a right hand that Raines ducks under and follows up with a left that Raines also avoids with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Raines.
Hawkes misses with a hook.

Raines has managed to clinch.

Raines lands a takedown into guard.
Raines with a nice head shot there.
Raines wants to control from the top but Hawkes keeps moving.
Raines throwing strikes but missing.

Hawkes working for a triangle but Raines defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raines slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raines is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Raines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawkes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raines scores with a couple of nice shots.
Raines tries to pass to full mount but Hawkes defends it.

Raines escapes and gets back to his feet.

Raines moves into range and clinches up with Hawkes.
Hawkes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raines gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chesney Hawkes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hawkes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Raines distracts Hawkes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raines connects with a couple of short punches.
Raines stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hawkes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raines defends it easily.
Raines works over Hawkes with some ground and pound from guard.
Raines landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawkes trying to strike off his back.
Raines lands a couple of digs.
Hawkes has momentary wrist control but Raines slips an elbow through the middle.

Hawkes is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raines scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Hawkes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raines trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkes trying to strike off his back.
Raines advances position into side control!
Hawkes seems to have got his legs back now.
Raines has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawkes is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Raines politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Raines prefers to stall for the moment though.
Raines cracks Hawkes with a big right hand but Hawkes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hawkes struggling a bit here.
Hawkes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hawkes is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raines working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Raines controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Check out the look on Raines's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Plenty Raines is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raines controls the position.
Hawkes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Raines connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.

Raines working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chesney Hawkes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raines prevents Hawkes from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Plenty Raines comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raines has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plenty Raines!
Plenty Raines decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Charles Tyson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tyson
vs
Dope

194 cm
27
250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

201 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the 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, Charles Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Dope!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dope doesn't seem bothered though.
Dope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dope checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyson, right into the meat.
Tyson takes a swing at Dope's ribcage but misses.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dope circles away.
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
Dope tries to land a front kick but Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Tyson moves into range and clinches up with Dope.
Dope drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dope gets an underhook and turns Tyson into the cage.

Dope has hold of one of Tyson's legs. Tyson is fighting the takedown attempt but Dope gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

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.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dope.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Dope is having none of it.

Tyson working for a triangle but Dope defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tyson wants to sweep here but Dope controlling him for the moment.
Dope stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dope got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dope has managed to get both his arms back between Tyson's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dope's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Dope showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Dope stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dope checks a leg kick.
Tyson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dope tries to avoid it but Tyson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dope to the ground. Dope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Dope keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Dope shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Dope on that attempt.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dope circles away.
That kick from Tyson tenderised Dope's leg. Dope is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Dope shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dope showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dope seems to be looking for submissions.
Tyson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dope wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.
Dope uses his free foot to push down on Tyson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tyson.
Dope scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyson?
Tyson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dope pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dope breaks from Tyson's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Charles Tyson has been cut.
Dope connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dope lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dope tries to control but Tyson wriggling away.
Tyson wants to control but Dope is having none of it.
Dope can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyson is looking to escape.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dope raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dope landing strikes from the mount.

Charles Tyson's cut is getting worse.
Dope looking to control but Tyson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dope raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Dope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Tyson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dope looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.

Charles Tyson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dope shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson throws a nice head kick!
Tyson shoots and misses
and Dope counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking.

Dope closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dope wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Dope landing a few strikes.

Jeez, Charles Tyson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Dope!
Jim Dope is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jim Dope 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
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingo Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Destroy Everything - Hatebreed. Dingo Monster acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Price
vs
Monster

192 cm
21
275 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Milwaukee's Best Q159
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dingo Monster!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster connects with an inside leg kick.
Monster cracks the inside of Price's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price blocks the body kick.
Monster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Price.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Monster.

Price has closed the distance and engaged Monster in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
Price just leaning against Monster, taking a breather.
Monster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Monster breaks the clinch.
Monster swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Price moves into the clinch.
Monster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monster throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monster.

Monster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Price thuds a left hand into Monster's body.
Price doesn't manage to clinch there - Monster circles away.
Monster throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
Monster avoids the body shot from Price.

Price closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster tries to land a knee to the head but Price blocks with his arms.
Monster is looking to break free of the clinch but Price has double underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monster backwards.
A short right from Price.

Monster breaks from the clinch.
Price scores with a kick to the body.
Trevor Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price is looking to slow Monster down with leg kicks.
Monster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Price.
Monster looks gassed!
Monster moves forwards but Price connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Dingo Monster has been cut.
Price tries to clinch but Monster moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price scores with a decent looking hook.
Price keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Price tries to clinch up but Monster circles away and keeps his distance.
Price misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Monster moves out of range of the body kick from Price.
Price wants to clinch up but Monster keeps it at a distance.
Price throws a predictable looking body shot
and Monster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Monster pushes him off.
Monster throws a wild body kick that Price sees coming a mile off.

Monster tries to keep at a distance but Price has taken the fight into the clinch.
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Price - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Monster uses good head movement to avoid it.

Monster manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with a kick to the ribs.
Price throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but Monster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Price closes the distance and pushes Monster back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price tries to throw a body punch but Monster avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Price.
Monster swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price lands an elbow inside.
Price stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Monster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Price has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Price'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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Price just misses with a elbow thrown towards Monster's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dingo Monster'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.

Monster has Price up against the cage in a clinch.
Monster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Price avoids it.
Price pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Price will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Monster up against the cage.
Price taking a breather.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Monster managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
Monster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monster has had enough of the clinch but Price keeps him there for the moment.
Monster pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Monster misses with a knee strike.
Price lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That has opened up Dingo Monster's cut even more.
Monster blocks an elbow strike.
Price misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Price looking to stall.

Monster breaks the clinch.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price tries to clinch there but Monster circles away.
Price is looking to clinch but Monster is avoiding it.
Price with a nice cross.
Price wants to clinch but Monster slips to the side
and Monster counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Price tries to clinch but Monster moves out of range.

Monster gets a clinch.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Monster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
Monster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
Price misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Monster tries a knee to the head but Price blocks it.
Price throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Price takes a shot to the head.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Dingo Monster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Monster tries a knee to the head but Price blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monster throws an elbow but misses.
Price lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Price throws an elbow that misses.

Monster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trevor Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Monster pushes him off.
Monster avoids a kick to the body.
Price tries to clinch up.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Price wants to clinch but Monster slips to the side
and Monster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Price has managed to clinch.
Monster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.

Monster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price tries to clinch there but Monster circles away.
Price tries to clinch up.

Price moves into the clinch.
Price looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Monster's defenses.

Dingo Monster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trevor Price!
Trevor Price decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

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