Thralls of Fighting 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jones
vs
Foster

183 cm
19
213 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
195 lbs
4 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Foster!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Foster trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foster trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Foster passes into half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is not content to let Foster control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping hold of Foster's head, controlling as best he can.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

Foster takes the fight into the clinch.

Jones gets control of Foster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones trying to control the position.

Jones pushes a forearm under Foster's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Foster is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morgan Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Morgan Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dimagiba
vs
Jackson

202 cm
20
162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Dimagiba's head and hops out.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimagiba. Dimagiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Dimagiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dimagiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimagiba jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.

Dimagiba pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dimagiba can't get the takedown.

Jackson is trying to trip Dimagiba. He has hold of a leg but Dimagiba is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimagiba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson trying to control but Dimagiba is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dimagiba kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimagiba manages to avoid it.

Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dimagiba to the ground. Jackson is now in Dimagiba's guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Dimagiba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson controls Dimagiba momentarily but Dimagiba frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Dimagiba postures up.
Dimagiba controlling from the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice combination there by Dimagiba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Dimagiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimagiba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dimagiba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Dimagiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dimagiba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dimagiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dimagiba wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Dimagiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dimagiba lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimagiba is controlling the pace.
Dimagiba drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Dimagiba's guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimagiba 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.
Dimagiba seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Dimagiba thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dimagiba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dimagiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Dimagiba is trying to keep Jackson in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dimagiba is retaining full guard.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dimagiba with a poor takedown

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dimagiba!
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dimagiba tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Dimagiba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Simon Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Dimagiba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dimagiba somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimagiba manages to avoid it.
Salvador Dimagiba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dimagiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimagiba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimagiba has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dimagiba!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Dimagiba is squirming around nicely.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Dimagiba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dimagiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dimagiba keeps moving.
Dimagiba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dimagiba punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Dimagiba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dimagiba punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba controlling from mount.
Dimagiba lands a big elbow.
Dimagiba lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Dimagiba controlling the position easily from mount.
Dimagiba unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simon Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimagiba.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dimagiba's hands.
Dimagiba slips a jab from Jackson.

Dimagiba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Dimagiba is now in Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking to control.
Dimagiba throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dimagiba trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson is thwarting Dimagiba's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dimagiba trying to control here.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Dimagiba defending well.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dimagiba is trying to stand.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dimagiba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simon Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
A big left from Jackson misses.

Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dimagiba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dimagiba throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson prevents Dimagiba from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Dimagiba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dimagiba is keeping the position for now.

Dimagiba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Dimagiba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Dimagiba!
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Dimagiba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Dimagiba is proving a slippery customer.
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Salvador Dimagiba.
Well Dimagiba 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 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Dimagiba!
Salvador Dimagiba 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
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Travis Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Cowboys From Hell. The key to victory for Travis Wayne has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wayne
vs
Henderson

185 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

179 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson rushes Wayne and presses him up against the cage.

Henderson jumps into guard, dragging Wayne to the mat.
Henderson is pulling down on Wayne's head. It's preventing any offense from Wayne, at least for the moment.
Henderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wayne wants to stand but Henderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wayne defends well.
Wayne tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom.
Henderson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Wayne defends easily.
Wayne won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Henderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wayne!
Henderson lands a big shot there that rocks Wayne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wayne is bucking up trying to escape but Henderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wayne's face.

Wayne is rocked!

It looks like Travis Wayne has been cut.

Henderson goes for an armbar but Wayne turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wayne.
Oh Wayne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Henderson kicks Wayne off and gets to his feet.

Henderson gets the takedown into side control.
Wayne seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Wayne is defending well.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Henderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Henderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee asks Henderson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henderson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Henderson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wayne to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.

Henderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson landing strikes from the mount and Wayne is in trouble!
Henderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Henderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Henderson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Wayne'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.

Wayne clinches.

Henderson decides to pull guard.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.

Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wayne defends well.
Henderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wayne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Henderson controlling from the full mount.
Wayne controls the position.
Henderson controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henderson raining down shots from the mount!
Henderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne is in all sorts of trouble here.

Henderson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Wayne is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Wayne flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Henderson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Wayne and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Henderson slips an arm under Wayne chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Henderson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Henderson is squeezing on Wayne like an anaconda would it's prey. Wayne fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evan Henderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Canas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evaristus Cookescommons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX-Stop Being Greedy. Cookescommons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphys - Shipping up to Boston. Jay Canas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Canas
vs
Cookescommons

187 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
27
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Canas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evaristus Cookescommons!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canas throws a leg kick but Cookescommons checks it.
Cookescommons misses with a body kick.
Cookescommons connects with a crisp jab.

Cookescommons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cookescommons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cookescommons looks to land a strike but Canas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cookescommons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canas is keeping the position for now.
Cookescommons trying to control but Canas is working from the bottom.
Cookescommons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookescommons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cookescommons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cookescommons lands a couple of elbows.
Cookescommons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cookescommons is looking to work some ground and pound but Canas has wrist control.
Cookescommons throws a big elbow that misses.
Cookescommons landing with the ground and pound.
Cookescommons trying to control but Canas is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cookescommons throws an elbow that misses. Canas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cookescommons's guard. Nice move by Canas!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cookescommons striking off his back but it's not causing Canas any problems.

Cookescommons is looking for a triangle but Canas pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cookescommons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canas is one step ahead there.

Cookescommons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cookescommons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cookescommons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cookescommons throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canas has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cookescommons's lack of action.
Cookescommons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canas's head.
Cookescommons has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cookescommons lands a heavy elbow.
Cookescommons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cookescommons looking to ground and pound but Canas is blocking nicely.
Canas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cookescommons tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cookescommons with the ground and pound from mount.
Cookescommons landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cookescommons.
Cookescommons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cookescommons lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evaristus Cookescommons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Canas tries to clinch but Cookescommons is having none of it.
Canas cracks Cookescommons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cookescommons jabs at Canas's body.
Canas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canas loads up on a big right hand but Cookescommons slips the punch.
Cookescommons avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cookescommons.
Canas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cookescommons.
Cookescommons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cookescommons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Cookescommons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cookescommons wants to control from the top but Canas keeps moving.
Canas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cookescommons.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canas kicks Cookescommons off and gets to his feet.

Cookescommons shoots in and gets a takedown into Canas's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cookescommons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cookescommons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cookescommons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cookescommons throwing strikes but missing.
Cookescommons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cookescommons postures up in Canas's guard and throws a big left but Canas blocks it.
Cookescommons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cookescommons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Canas's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cookescommons postures up in Canas's guard and throws a big left but Canas blocks it.
Cookescommons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cookescommons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
Cookescommons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cookescommons trying to control the position from guard on top but Canas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evaristus Cookescommons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cookescommons throws a big elbow that misses.
Cookescommons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cookescommons trying to control the position from guard on top but Canas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Evaristus Cookescommons.
Cookescommons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Cookescommons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Canas to the mat! Canas manages to get full guard.
Cookescommons wants to control from the top but Canas keeps moving.
Cookescommons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cookescommons throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cookescommons 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.

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

Cookescommons gets the takedown into side control.
Cookescommons controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cookescommons working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evaristus Cookescommons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Canas takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Canas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cookescommons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canas landing strikes from the mount and Cookescommons is in trouble!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cookescommons is trying to escape the mount.

Cookescommons bucks up and throws Canas to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Cookescommons dives in and scores a takedown into Canas's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cookescommons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cookescommons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cookescommons throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cookescommons.
Cookescommons wants to control from the top but Canas keeps moving.
Cookescommons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cookescommons wants to control from the top but Canas keeps moving.
Cookescommons's corner is telling him to maintain position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Evaristus Cookescommons hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cookescommons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canas defends it nicely.
Cookescommons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canas.

Cookescommons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Canas's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cookescommons stalling away here and it's allowed Canas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cookescommons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canas keeping full guard, as Cookescommons tries to pass.
Cookescommons looking to sit in guard and control but Canas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Cookescommons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jay Canas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cookescommons is looking to stand up but Canas isn't so interested in that idea.

Cookescommons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cookescommons looking for a guillotine here but Canas defends easily.
Canas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Cookescommons is looking for a triangle but Canas pushes his legs off easily.
Canas throws a big elbow that misses.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cookescommons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cookescommons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Cookescommons looking for a guillotine here but Canas defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cookescommons can do anything to dispel that myth.

Cookescommons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cookescommons is looking for a triangle but Canas pushes his legs off easily.
Evaristus Cookescommons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cookescommons trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evaristus Cookescommons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cookescommons 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evaristus Cookescommons!
A victorious Evaristus Cookescommons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Nicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holiday's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All White Everythang by: Young Jeezy. Manny Holiday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Holiday
vs
Nicks

194 cm
23
213 lbs
8 - 11 - 1

197 cm
27
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Beast Body

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Nicks!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicks misses with a kick to the body.
Nicks scores with a decent looking hook.
Holiday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Holiday counters by clinching up.
Holiday misses with a knee strike.
Holiday landing knees to the body.
Holiday scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Holiday.

It looks like Hakeem Nicks has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Holiday.
Holiday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holiday landing knees to the head.
Holiday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holiday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nicks looks gassed!
Holiday landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holiday.
Holiday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicks.
Holiday lands a shoulder strike.
Holiday crunches a lovely knee into Nicks's ribcage.
A short left from Holiday.
Holiday landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Holiday - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Holiday.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Holiday breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Holiday darts in and clinches Nicks up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks takes a knee right on the jaw!

Nicks is rocked!
Holiday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Holiday finish him?
Holiday lands a knee to the body.
Holiday lands a big knee to the head and Nicks goes down! Holiday pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Holiday!
Manny Holiday decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen T.I.-I'm Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Guida
vs
Sanchez

170 cm
27
170 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

188 cm
26
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clay Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rony Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guida takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez is pressed up against the cage. Guida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanchez down to the mat. Sanchez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Guida shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guida was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guida landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guida scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sanchez?
Guida lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guida pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
Guida lands a heavy elbow.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Guida content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guida landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guida is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sanchez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Guida pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Guida lands a big shot there that rocks Sanchez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Guida 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.
Guida landing strikes from the mount.

Sanchez 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!
Sanchez taking shots to the head.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Guida finish him?
Guida prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Guida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sanchez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Guida's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Guida!
A relieved looking Clay Guida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pillu Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Santiago might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West - Stronger. Pillu Haukka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Santiago
vs
Haukka

190 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

225 cm
29
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pillu Haukka!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haukka.
Haukka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haukka.
Decent striking displayed by Haukka there.
Haukka moves out of range of the strikes.
Haukka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Haukka.
Haukka misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Haukka misses.
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haukka scores with a three punch combo!

Santiago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santiago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Haukka is keeping the position.
Haukka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santiago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haukka pushes Santiago off and gets back to his feet.
Haukka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haukka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haukka.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Haukka.
Haukka moves away from the strike by Santiago.
Haukka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haukka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Haukka is just out of range.
Haukka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Haukka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haukka looks to throw the jab but Santiago is out of range.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Haukka.
Santiago misses with an uppercut.

Santiago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Santiago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Santiago looking for a guillotine from mount but Haukka is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Santiago tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santiago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haukka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Santiago.

Santiago is working for a guillotine from mount but Haukka frees his head quite easily.
Santiago controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Santiago.
Santiago 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santiago cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Santiago throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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!
Haukka taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago looking to ground and pound but Haukka is blocking nicely.
Santiago controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Santiago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Santiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haukka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
Haukka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Haukka. Those never looked like landing.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Haukka.

Santiago feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Haukka keeps moving.
Haukka wants to stand but Santiago is controlling the position.
Haukka keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haukka is looking to stand back up but Santiago counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Haukka.
Bobby Santiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Haukka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santiago in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haukka wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haukka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haukka taking some punishment here, with Santiago in his half guard.
Santiago is pressing down on Haukka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haukka is holding on for now.
Santiago frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Santiago putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Santiago controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haukka is squirming around, avoiding Santiago's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago controlling from mount.
Santiago throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Haukka because Santiago loaded up on that one.
Santiago tries to control but Haukka wriggling away.
Santiago postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Haukka looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Santiago dominated that second round.
That's time! Santiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Haukka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haukka misses with an uppercut. Santiago saw that one coming.
Haukka throws a left and a right that both miss

and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santiago is trying to control. Haukka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santiago keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.

Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haukka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Haukka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haukka is trying to stand back up but Santiago is controlling him
Santiago thows a huge punch but Haukka dodges it nicely.

Santiago wants to work for an arm triangle but Haukka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Santiago 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santiago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santiago trying to advance position but Haukka counters by regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Haukka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago is really struggling to control Haukka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Santiago sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Haukka's guard.
Pillu Haukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago wants to control but Haukka is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Santiago with a couple of short strikes.
Santiago raining down hammerfists from mount.
Santiago looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Haukka is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Haukka out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Santiago goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Santiago!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Axxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGarry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the Machine. Thor Axxe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McGarry
vs
Axxe

175 cm
23
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

183 cm
25
183 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Axxe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Axxe but Axxe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGarry looks to throw the jab but Axxe is out of range.
Axxe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGarry.
Axxe throws a low kick but McGarry moves out of range easily.
Axxe lands with an uppercut that bounces McGarry off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Leo McGarry has been cut.
Leo McGarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axxe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice takedown defense from Axxe. No joy for McGarry on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo McGarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axxe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGarry's head.
McGarry tries for a takedown but Axxe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Axxe looks to throw the jab but McGarry is out of range.
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!
McGarry scores with a nice right hand.
McGarry shoots in but Axxe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGarry tries to clinch up but Axxe circles away and keeps his distance.
McGarry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Axxe's waist but Axxe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGarry off to one side.
Axxe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

McGarry gets a double leg takedown into Axxe's guard.
Axxe wants to stand up but McGarry is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.
McGarry won't allow Axxe to get back to his feet.

McGarry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Axxe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Axxe has escaped and now he's on top!

McGarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Axxe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Axxe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Axxe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGarry 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry wants to sweep here but Axxe controlling him for the moment.

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

McGarry looking for a guillotine here but Axxe defends easily.

McGarry is looking for a triangle here but Axxe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGarry is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Axxe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McGarry throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarry is looking to get to half guard.
McGarry slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGarry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

McGarry isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Axxe stacks McGarry on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Axxe!

Axxe stands up and beckons McGarry to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry walks into a left hand.
A combination from Axxe does no damage.

McGarry feints and as Axxe raises his hands in defense, McGarry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axxe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGarry throws an elbow that misses. Axxe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarry's guard. Nice move by Axxe!
Axxe stopping the sweep attempt from McGarry.
Axxe tries to stand but McGarry is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McGarry is looking for a triangle here but Axxe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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 Leo McGarry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Axxe looks to land a combination but McGarry avoids it well.

McGarry moves into the clinch.

McGarry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Axxe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGarry misses with an elbow to the head.
Axxe wants to get back to his feet.
McGarry is throwing shots to the body but Axxe manages to wriggle free. McGarry pounces on him again and ends up in Axxe's guard.
McGarry throws a strike but Axxe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGarry working for submissions but it's allowed Axxe to get to half guard.

McGarry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Axxe pulls his head out easily.

Axxe decides to stand and escape the position.
Axxe feints a jab promting McGarry to slip. Axxe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGarry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGarry shoots in for a takedown but Axxe shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for McGarry.
McGarry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

McGarry is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Axxe as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGarry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGarry is trying to drag Axxe to the mat but Axxe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo McGarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axxe is trying to break the clinch but McGarry is controlling him.
McGarry tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGarry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Axxe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGarry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Axxe pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGarry needs to keep his hands up - Axxe had a free shot at his head there.
Oh McGarry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGarry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axxe.
McGarry seems to have got his legs back now.
Axxe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGarry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axxe misses with a wild body shot.
McGarry shoots in and drives through. Axxe sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGarry closes the distance and clinches.
Axxe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Axxe wants to break free but McGarry has control.
McGarry has Axxe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Axxe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

McGarry works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Axxe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Axxe has his feet on McGarry's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McGarry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axxe throws a nice looking combination but McGarry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Axxe does no damage.
Axxe thuds a left hand into McGarry's body.
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!

McGarry dives in and scores a takedown into Axxe's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axxe wants to get back to his feet but McGarry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leo McGarry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGarry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.
McGarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leo McGarry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGarry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Axxe pinned against the cage. Axxe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGarry scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axxe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axxe fails to land with a series of punches.

McGarry clinches with his opponent.
McGarry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Axxe is defending well.
Axxe gets underhooks to prevent McGarry's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo McGarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McGarry breaks the clinch.
McGarry looks for a takedown but Axxe sprawls well.
A low kick from Axxe is predictable there

and McGarry counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Axxe!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGarry thowing shots but they're missing.
McGarry misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axxe manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Ground and pound from McGarry.
Axxe tries to kick McGarry off but McGarry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGarry connects with a nice short shot to Axxe's temple.
Axxe looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGarry misses with a head shot. Axxe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Axxe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Axxe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGarry throws a big elbow that misses.
McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGarry working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarry throws a strike but Axxe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McGarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Axxe is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axxe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McGarry striking off his back but it's not causing Axxe any problems.

McGarry is looking for a triangle but Axxe pushes his legs off easily.
Axxe trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGarry's guard.

McGarry working for a triangle but Axxe defends it easily.

Axxe stands up and waves to McGarry to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axxe throws a head kick but McGarry moves out of range.
Axxe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGarry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thor Axxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Axxe scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Axxe.

Leo McGarry's cut is getting worse.

McGarry pushes Axxe up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axxe's efforts to push away.
Axxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leo McGarry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGarry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Axxe is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo McGarry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGarry, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo McGarry!
During a confident post fight interview, Leo McGarry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lola DaCola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramires Santos Do Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

DaCola
vs
Santos Do Nascimento

190 cm
20
290 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

201 cm
26
296 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lola DaCola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramires Santos Do Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by DaCola or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos Do Nascimento which made him look bad.
DaCola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos Do Nascimento defends it nicely.
Santos Do Nascimento rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DaCola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DaCola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos Do Nascimento.
Santos Do Nascimento leaves DaCola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lola DaCola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DaCola shoots in for a takedown but Santos Do Nascimento shows good takedown defense.
Santos Do Nascimento scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Lola DaCola has been cut.
Santos Do Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DaCola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos Do Nascimento stuffs the takedown attempt from DaCola. DaCola gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DaCola.
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!
Santos Do Nascimento connects with a single shot there.
DaCola has his takedown stuffed
and Santos Do Nascimento counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DaCola shoots in for a double leg but Santos Do Nascimento sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos Do Nascimento lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DaCola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos Do Nascimento.
Santos Do Nascimento swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos Do Nascimento lands a body shot.
Santos Do Nascimento fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaCola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos Do Nascimento.
Horrible takedown by DaCola or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos Do Nascimento which made him look bad.
Santos Do Nascimento throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on DaCola's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Santos Do Nascimento dives in looking to finish as DaCola flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Santos Do Nascimento's strikes! Santos Do Nascimento is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! DaCola's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but DaCola was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramires Santos Do Nascimento!