Bowser's Castle 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Rapport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Rapport told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Becker
vs
Rapport

164 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominik Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Rapport!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Becker.

Rapport shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rapport showed some decent athleticism there.
Becker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rapport takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapport tries to pass the half guard into mount. Becker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rapport prevents Becker from standing back up.
Rapport with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Greg Rapport has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rapport shoots in for a double leg but Becker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rapport shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Becker pinned against the cage. Becker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dominik Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Rapport.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker throws a head kick but Rapport moves out of range.

Rapport shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Becker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rapport slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rapport advances position into side control!
Rapport trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
Becker stops Rapport from passing to mount.
Rapport is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rapport takes a little break here. Becker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapport has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Becker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rapport tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapport trying to control but Becker is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapport putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rapport content just to control the position here.
Becker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapport controlling the pace for now.
Becker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Becker tries to get out of the position.
Rapport trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rapport with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rapport cracks Becker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rapport controlling from mount.
Becker trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rapport is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapport landing strikes, looking to finish!
Becker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rapport on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rapport wants to control the pace but Becker is squirming around nicely.
Becker's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rapport content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Becker.
Becker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Rapport looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Becker is trying to stand back up but Rapport is controlling him
Rapport frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rapport controlling the pace for now.
Becker is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rapport trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapport looking to control and managing it successfully.
Becker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rapport.
Greg Rapport has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rapport controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rapport can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Becker is looking to escape.
Becker trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapport controlling the pace for now.
Rapport lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rapport wants to control the pace but Becker is squirming around nicely.
Rapport connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rapport sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Rapport's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapport postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Becker looks a forlorn figure.
Becker is bucking up trying to escape but Rapport cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Becker is squirming around, avoiding Rapport's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Becker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rapport unloads with some shots from mount but Becker bucks and avoids them well.
Rapport sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Becker wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapport landing shots from mount.
Rapport in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rapport controlling his opponent.
Rapport lands a big shot there that rocks Becker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapport looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rapport has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rapport lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rapport tries to control but Becker wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Rapport showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Becker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Becker throws a head kick but Rapport moves out of range.
No luck for Rapport with that takedown attempt.
Becker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rapport.
Becker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Becker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Becker lands a leg kick that knocks Rapport off balance momentarily.
Becker misses with a head kick.
Rapport takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rapport fails with a takedown attempt.
Dominik Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Rapport.
Becker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapport shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Becker as he avoids it easily.
Becker lands a nice looking body kick.
Becker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Becker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rapport takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Becker leaves Rapport with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rapport sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Becker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Becker.
Becker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Becker wants it to stay on the feet.
Rapport takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Becker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Becker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Greg Rapport has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Becker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rapport's calf.
Rapport takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Becker throws a head kick that half lands.
Becker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rapport on the side of the head.

Rapport is rocked!
Becker circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rapport drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Becker follows Rapport to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Becker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiapo Makaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn O Malley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Malley has chosen Dropkick Murphy's - I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Makaha
vs
O Malley

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

PRIME DESIGNS
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiapo Makaha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Finn O Malley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makaha tries to clinch but fails miserably

and O Malley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

O Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaha tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and O Malley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by O Malley.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
O Malley postures up.
O Malley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makaha's head.
Makaha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makaha is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley keeping moving, preventing Makaha from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaha stops O Malley from standing up.
Makaha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
O Malley can't keep his opponent in guard - Makaha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaha wants to stand but O Malley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Makaha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Malley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaha wants to stand but his hand is trapped. O Malley uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Makaha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Malley's head.
Makaha throws a strike but O Malley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Makaha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makaha tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Malley landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makaha is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaha wants to control from the top but O Malley keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makaha wants to get up but he can't break O Malley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Makaha stands up over O Malley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaha wants to pass the guard but O Malley is keeping the position.
Makaha trying to control the position from guard on top but O Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaha prevents O Malley from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makaha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hiapo Makaha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
O Malley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Makaha throws a combination. O Malley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

O Malley is rocked!
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!
Makaha Throws a clean left jab. Makaha Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with O Malley's chin! O Malley crumbles to the ground and Makaha follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Makaha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hiapo Makaha!
Hiapo Makaha really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PRIME DESIGNS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Sharper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez has chosen Pantera "Walk" as his entrance music. Ray Fernandez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sharper
vs
Fernandez

184 cm
24
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
245 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Fight Club Clothing est. 09™
Fight Club Clothing est. 09™

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Sharper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Fernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
Sharper fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandez moves in looking to clinch but Sharper pushes him off.
Fernandez tries to clinch there but Sharper circles away.
Sharper stuffs the takedown.

Sharper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Fernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez, not yet.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Sharper tries to pass.

Fernandez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sharper has picked Fernandez up and slammed him! Fernandez can't keep hold of the triangle and Sharper manages to pass to side control!
Sharper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernandez on the ground.
Fernandez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sharper seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharper lands with a punch from half guard.
Sharper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Sharper just wasn't active enough.
Sharper shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sharper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sharper somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Sharper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Ray Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sharper shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Sharper tries to pass.
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharper landing some decent shots from guard.
Fernandez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Sharper tries to pass.
Fernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sharper is controlling him.

Fernandez has his foot on Sharper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharper works his way back into a safe position though.
Sharper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez looking to control.
Sharper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fernandez's head.
Sharper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sharper controls the position.
Fernandez tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sharper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharper scores with punches from side control.
Sharper in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fernandez being controlled for a moment.
Sharper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fernandez for as long as he can get away with.
Sharper lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Fernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sharper connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fernandez some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharper working the ground and pound.
Fernandez tries to bench press Sharper off him but Sharper keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is letting Sharper control him for a moment.
Sharper working the ground and pound.
Fernandez is looking for a sweep.
Sharper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fernandez tries to bench press Sharper off him but Sharper keeps the position.
Sharper is working Fernandez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sharper slows the pace down.
Fernandez tries to buck Sharper off but Sharper is having none of it.
Sharper scores with punches from side control.
Sharper is staying tight to Fernandez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharper circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharper swivels and escapes.

Sharper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sharper lands in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez 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.
Jon Sharper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Fernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharper defends it easily.
Sharper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sharper preventing the sweep.
Sharper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sharper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jon Sharper wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sharper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fernandez was covering up waiting for the punch and Sharper finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fernandez keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Sharper 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.
Sharper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Sharper.
Sharper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernandez swivels and escapes.

Sharper drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sharper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sharper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fernandez is trying to control but can't.
Sharper slows the pace down in half guard.

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

Sharper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharper sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharper working the head and body with strikes.
Sharper is looking to advance position but Fernandez won't allow it.
Fernandez manages to get to full guard.
Sharper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernandez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sharper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharper wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
Sharper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sharper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Sharper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharper is defended easily by Fernandez.
Fernandez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

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

Sharper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharper has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Fernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Sharper is proving a slippery customer.
Sharper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez, not yet.
Sharper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fernandez has momentary wrist control but Sharper slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharper 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Fernandez working for a triangle but Sharper defends it easily.
Sharper 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.
Fernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Sharper is proving a slippery customer.

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

Fernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Sharper tries to pass.
Fernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Sharper is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandez being controlled here, momentarily.
Fernandez trying to control the position.

Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharper won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sharper pushes down on Fernandez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sharper stops Fernandez from getting back to his feet.
Sharper trying to mount his opponent but Fernandez defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharper controlling the action here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fernandez stalks Sharper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sharper's face. Sharper staggers backwards, shaken.
Sharper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernandez swivels and escapes.
Fernandez misses with a wild combination.

Sharper fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fernandez to the ground. Sharper is now in Fernandez's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking to stand up but Sharper isn't so interested in that idea.
Fernandez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sharper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sharper postures up.
Sharper 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Sharper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharper. Sharper gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sharper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ray Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharper is pressing down on Fernandez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fernandez is holding on for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Sharper!
Jon Sharper was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

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). 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.

Power
vs
Matsukata

184 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeo Matsukata!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power ducks under a wild hook from Matsukata.
Power tries to bum rush Matsukata with a series of wild strikes but Matsukata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsukata closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. Matsukata pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Matsukata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsukata throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeo Matsukata.
Matsukata throws a head kick that misses.
Takeo Matsukata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsukata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away.
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsukata.
Matsukata moves out of range of the leg kick from Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsukata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Power has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Power throws a leg kick but Matsukata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsukata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsukata shoots in for a double leg but Power sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Matsukata fails with the takedown.
Power really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsukata is defended easily by Power.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsukata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsukata misses with a body kick.
Power misses with a low kick as Matsukata jumps back.

Matsukata moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power stops a takedown attempt from Matsukata.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsukata stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Matsukata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsukata throws out the jab.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsukata gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Matsukata on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsukata just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsukata throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsukata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsukata.
Matsukata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Matsukata dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matsukata throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power throws a combination. Matsukata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matsukata.
Power shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matsukata eats them both and turns towards Power to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matsukata shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Matsukata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsukata misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeo Matsukata.
Matsukata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matsukata.
Matsukata wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.

Power tries to keep at a distance but Matsukata has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Matsukata jumps into guard, dragging Power to the mat.
Power wants to pass the guard but Matsukata is keeping the position.
Matsukata looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsukata, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Power drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matsukata dives on top into guard.
Matsukata is looking to stand up but Power won't let him.
Matsukata trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Takeo Matsukata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Matsukata shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Matsukata drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsukata.
Matsukata blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Matsukata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsukata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsukata moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsukata.
Matsukata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsukata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Power is able to avoid easily.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Matsukata shoots in.
Takeo Matsukata seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsukata.
Power connects with the punch.
Matsukata has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Power!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Matsukata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsukata. Matsukata gets slowly back to his feet.
Power slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsukata, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Matsukata moves into the clinch successfully.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Matsukata successfully pulls guard.
Power postures up in Matsukata's guard and throws a big left but Matsukata blocks it.
Power has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Power throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsukata on the ground.
Matsukata keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power throwing strikes from guard but Matsukata blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Matsukata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Power is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Matsukata.
Matsukata controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
Matsukata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsukata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsukata. Matsukata gets slowly back to his feet.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeo Matsukata.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsukata.
Matsukata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Max Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsukata.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsukata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata tries for a takedown but Power sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Power coming out on top.
Matsukata throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Matsukata seems unphased.
Power avoids the head kick by Matsukata.
Matsukata walks into a left hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsukata taking a breather.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Matsukata controls the action.
Power misses with some punches.

Matsukata breaks the clinch.

Matsukata moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsukata as Power tries to tie him up.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsukata blocks an uppercut.
Takeo Matsukata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Power is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeo Matsukata.
Well Matsukata 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeo Matsukata!
After the fight, Takeo Matsukata was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Wallace has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Optimus Prime's chin.

Prime
vs
Wallace

193 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Happy Pills

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace throws a low kick but Prime moves out of range easily.
Prime changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prime lunges at Wallace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wallace's hand.
Prime throws a wild body kick that Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prime defends it nicely.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Prime bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prime's waist but Prime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallace off to one side.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Prime ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Prime.
Prime keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Prime cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wallace wants to clinch up but Prime keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Prime.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prime.
Some bone on bone action there as Wallace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it.
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Prime dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Prime, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Prime against the cage but Prime circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Optimus Prime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prime lands with a nice body punch.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Prime.
Prime keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime misses the shot to the body.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prime scores with a hook to the body. Wallace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Prime which made him look bad.
Wallace walks into a straight right hand from Prime.
A left lands for Prime.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prime misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Prime is avoiding it.
Wallace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Prime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Prime fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Prime tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prime lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Prime throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prime staying out of range there.
Prime showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prime defends it nicely.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Prime swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prime misses with a body shot.
Prime scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Prime misses.
Prime is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Prime shows good takedown defense.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prime lands a body shot.
Prime throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Prime throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prime lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Prime connects with a looping right hand.
Wallace walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace blocks a jab.

Wallace shoots in and bounces Prime off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Wallace gets to his feet - Prime follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime 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.

No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Prime circles away.
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prime comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Prime pushes him off.
Wallace shoots in but Prime avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Prime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
William Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prime swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Prime feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wallace connects with a body shot.
Prime throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prime as he jumps to the side.
Prime with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Wallace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prime thuds his right hand into Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Optimus Prime is winning the standup battle so far.
Prime tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prime missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Prime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Prime.
Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prime's waist but Prime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallace off to one side.
Prime lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Prime there.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
A jab from Prime does it's job there.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Nice sprawl there from Prime as Wallace shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Prime lands with a nice body punch.
Prime defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wallace.
Prime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prime thows a body shot but no joy.
Wallace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Prime backs up against the cage.
Prime with a hook.
Wallace walks into a left hand.
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Prime connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wallace. Wallace circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prime.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Prime shows good takedown defense.
Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Prime which made him look bad.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Prime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime cracks Wallace with a good jab.
Prime connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Prime. That snapped Wallace's head back.
A shot to the liver by Prime. Beautiful body shot.
Prime throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prime throws a good cross that connects.
Prime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prime to score with a decent uppercut.
Prime listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Prime circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Prime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Prime uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wallace has time to react.
Wallace tries to clinch but Prime moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Prime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prime lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Wallace. Beautiful body shot.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Prime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Prime circles away.
Prime paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Prime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prime slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Prime.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Prime feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prime misses with a looping left.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Prime sprawls well.
Wallace throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prime with a nice cross.
Prime dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prime tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prime leaves Wallace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Wallace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Prime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prime wants it to stay on the feet.
Prime lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace punishes Prime's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Prime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prime scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Prime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Prime scores with a jab to the head.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Prime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prime misses with a wild body shot.
Prime slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prime comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Prime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Prime defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prime sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
William Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Prime. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prime swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prime avoids it really well and circles away.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Prime darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Prime throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Prime lands with a nice body punch.
Wallace slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Prime.
Prime wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Prime takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Prime there.
Prime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prime's waist but Prime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallace off to one side.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Prime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to clinch but Prime is having none of it.
Wallace shoots in for a double leg but Prime sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wallace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Prime with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime punishes Wallace's body with a nice straight punch.
Prime scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Prime with a hook.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Prime, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Prime against the cage but Prime circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prime throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Prime avoids the head kick by Wallace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prime lands with a straight right. Wallace didn't see that one coming.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Optimus Prime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prime misses with a body shot.
Prime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Prime misses the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime 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
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Velasquez
vs
Patterson

186 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velasquez stuffs the takedown.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patterson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Velasquez counters by clinching up.
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Patterson.

Velasquez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Velasquez manages to end up in side control.
Patterson tries to buck Velasquez off but Velasquez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Patterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Patterson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Velasquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Patterson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez cracks Patterson with a big elbow.
Velasquez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Velasquez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Patterson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Patterson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Patterson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson is looking to reverse the position.
Patterson can't do much from the bottom here.
Velasquez throws a strike aimed at the side of Patterson's head but Patterson avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez working the ground and pound from side control.
Velasquez working the body and head with strikes.
Patterson taking a bit of punishment here - Velasquez scoring with strikes.
Velasquez working the ground and pound but Patterson is defending the strikes.
Patterson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Velasquez connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Patterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez scoring with punches from side control.
Velasquez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Patterson to see if he's OK.
Velasquez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Patterson down.
Velasquez cracks Patterson with a big right hand but Patterson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Velasquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Velasquez lands a nice forearm strike.
Velasquez lands a strong strike to the head of Patterson. That's dazed him! Velasquez looking to finish here. Patterson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Velasquez lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
A victorious Cain Velasquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.