ROF Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibssen comes to the ring accompanied by DJ Encore - I see right through you. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Emmanuel Ibssen
vs
Yakimyuk

175 cm
19
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibssen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ibssen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakimyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibssen.
Yakimyuk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ibssen misses with a two punch combination.
Ibssen moves forwards but Yakimyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yakimyuk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ibssen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen has been cut.
Ibssen throws a looping overhand right but Yakimyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Yakimyuk. No joy for Ibssen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakimyuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibssen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibssen misses the body punch
and Yakimyuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yakimyuk closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk works over Ibssen's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibssen shoots for a double leg takedown but Yakimyuk sprawls well. He's pushed Ibssen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice combination there by Yakimyuk.

Ibssen is rocked!
Ibssen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yakimyuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ibssen somewhat.
Yakimyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ibssen at a distance.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yakimyuk gets caught flat footed, as Ibssen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yakimyuk wants to stand up but Ibssen is controlling him.

Ibssen stands up from Yakimyuk's guard - Ibssen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ibssen shoots in for a double leg but Yakimyuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakimyuk is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen dodges the punch combination from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ibssen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakimyuk defends it nicely.
Yakimyuk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yakimyuk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Ibssen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ibssen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Ibssen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yakimyuk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ibssen lands with some strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Ibssen has hold of Yakimyuk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yakimyuk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Yakimyuk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ibssen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ibssen goes for an armbar but Yakimyuk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk is looking to stand up but Ibssen won't let him.

Ibssen has his foot on Yakimyuk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yakimyuk works his way back into a safe position though.
Yakimyuk wants to control from the top but Ibssen keeps moving.

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

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

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

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

Ibssen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yakimyuk defends it easily.
Yakimyuk tries to stand but Ibssen is controlling from the bottom.
Yakimyuk wants to control from the top but Ibssen keeps moving.
Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ibssen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yakimyuk defends it easily.
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!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ibssen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ibssen is proving hard to escape from.

Ibssen has his foot on Yakimyuk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yakimyuk works his way back into a safe position though.
Yakimyuk trying to control but Ibssen is working from the bottom.

Yakimyuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ibssen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yakimyuk has managed to get both his arms back between Ibssen's legs - danger averted.
Ibssen keeping moving, preventing Yakimyuk from controlling successfully.
Yakimyuk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ibssen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yakimyuk is looking to stand up but Ibssen won't let him.

Roman Yakimyuk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ibssen throws a right hand that Yakimyuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakimyuk also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen shoots in but Yakimyuk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibssen fails with a takedown attempt.
Yakimyuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Yakimyuk.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibssen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yakimyuk as he avoids it easily.
Yakimyuk misses with the combination.
A combination from Yakimyuk does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibssen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibssen moves in looking to clinch but Yakimyuk pushes him off.
Ibssen shoots in for a takedown but Yakimyuk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibssen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakimyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibssen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibssen walks into a stiff left hand from Yakimyuk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ibssen closes the distance and clinches up with Yakimyuk, looking for a takedown. Ibssen pushes Yakimyuk against the ropes but Yakimyuk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ibssen has his takedown stuffed
and Yakimyuk counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Yakimyuk - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk connects with a body shot.
Ibssen slips a jab and a cross from Yakimyuk.
A right-left combo lands from Yakimyuk.
Ibssen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibssen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ibssen shoots in and drives through. Yakimyuk sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but Ibssen moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yakimyuk!
Yakimyuk throws a right hand that Ibssen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibssen also avoids with ease.
Ibssen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yakimyuk but Yakimyuk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibssen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Yakimyuk!
Our winner, Roman Yakimyuk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Ferguson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jackson
vs
Ferguson

205 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marion Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grant Ferguson !
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson pushes Ferguson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ferguson goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Marion Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Ferguson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ferguson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

It looks like Marion Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson content to control rather than advance.
Ferguson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson is in trouble now - Ferguson has advanced to mount!
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Ferguson cracks Jackson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Ferguson !

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarez De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Yatsenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rustam Yatsenko enters the ring!

De Ertu
vs
Yatsenko

185 cm
23
135 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

181 cm
21
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarez De Ertu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rustam Yatsenko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yatsenko throws the kick towards the body but De Ertu avoids it.
De Ertu closes the distance but Yatsenko moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yatsenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yatsenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yatsenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yatsenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yatsenko lands a head kick!

Yatsenko takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Yatsenko.
Yatsenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jarez De Ertu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Yatsenko.
Yatsenko throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yatsenko misses with a knee strike.

De Ertu ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Ertu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Ertu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yatsenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.

De Ertu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yatsenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Ertu is keeping the position for now.
Yatsenko pushes down on De Ertu's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yatsenko trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Yatsenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
De Ertu is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yatsenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rustam Yatsenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
A left lands for Yatsenko.
De Ertu doesn't manage to clinch there - Yatsenko circles away.
Yatsenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yatsenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Yatsenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yatsenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Ertu.

De Ertu is rocked!
De Ertu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Ertu blocks a head kick by Yatsenko.
Rustam Yatsenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yatsenko fakes the leg kick and cracks De Ertu in the body.
De Ertu lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yatsenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Ertu shoots in looking for a takedown. Yatsenko tries to sprawl out of it but De Ertu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Yatsenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yatsenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Ertu.
De Ertu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yatsenko.
Yatsenko clobbers De Ertu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Yatsenko lands a big head kick that sends De Ertu tumbling to the mat! Yatsenko takes a step backwards and waves De Ertu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh De Ertu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Yatsenko.
Yatsenko ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking De Ertu out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rustam Yatsenko!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Atkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, she's a lady. Wayde Sullivan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Atkin
vs
Sullivan

150 cm
23
277 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Atkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayde Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Atkin misses with a low kick.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Lee Atkin has been cut.
Atkin takes one to the chin there.
Atkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan lands with a straight right. Atkin didn't see that one coming.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Atkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.

Atkin gets tackled into the ropes by Sullivan. Sullivan maintains the clinch.
Atkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Atkin.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan scores with a nice short uppercut.

Lee Atkin's cut is getting worse.
Sullivan has Atkin pressed against the ropes, preventing Atkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Atkin is trying to break free.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Sullivan lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sullivan gets through Atkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkin throws an elbow but it misses.
Atkin working hard to break the clinch.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkin.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atkin blocking some punches.
Atkin is trying to force a seperation but Sullivan has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sullivan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sullivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkin backwards.
Sullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lee Atkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Atkin is trying to break the clinch but Sullivan is controlling him.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan controlling the action here for a moment.
Sullivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkin throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan has Atkin pressed against the ropes, preventing Atkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sullivan gets through Atkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan lands with a short shot to the head.

Jeez, Lee Atkin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sullivan scores with a shot to the side of Atkin's head.
Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkin blocking some punches.
Atkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Atkin.
A short right from Sullivan.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wayde Sullivan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between NJ Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Tulfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcgarry
vs
Tulfo

175 cm
18
187 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, NJ Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erwin Tulfo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgarry shoots in and drives through. Tulfo sprawls well.
Tulfo tries to clinch up but Mcgarry circles away and keeps his distance.

Tulfo moves into range and clinches up with Mcgarry.
Tulfo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Tulfo breaks the clinch.
Tulfo throws a combination. Mcgarry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like NJ Mcgarry has been cut.
Tulfo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mcgarry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Tulfo. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgarry is defended easily by Tulfo.
Tulfo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tulfo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for NJ Mcgarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgarry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tulfo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgarry somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulfo scores with a head kick.

Mcgarry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tulfo did well to prevent Mcgarry getting side control.

Mcgarry is looking for a kimura here.
Tulfo is trying to get back to full guard.
Tulfo wants to get back to his feet.

Mcgarry 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.

Tulfo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgarry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tulfo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgarry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura but Tulfo is defending well.

Mcgarry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tulfo sees it coming and defends easily.

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura but Tulfo is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgarry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tulfo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry prevents Tulfo from standing back up.
Tulfo wants to improve his position but Mcgarry is controlling well.

Mcgarry seems to be working for a kimura but Tulfo defends the submission attempt.

Mcgarry is trying to work for a kimura but Tulfo is defending well.

Mcgarry is working for a submission of some sort.
Tulfo moves into full guard.
Mcgarry postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mcgarry seems to have locked his on tight now - Tulfo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mcgarry, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). NJ Mcgarry!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Mola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirco Polimeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirco Polimeno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mola
vs
Polimeno

185 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Totoy Mola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirco Polimeno!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Mola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Polimeno tests Mola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mola shoots for a double leg takedown but Polimeno sprawls well. He's pushed Mola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Polimeno thuds his right hand into Mola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Totoy Mola has been cut.
Polimeno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polimeno connects with a body shot that sends Mola's belly button to the back.
Mola shoots in for a takedown but Polimeno shows good takedown defense.
Polimeno missing with a left hand there. Mola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polimeno throws a good cross that connects.

Mola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Polimeno, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Polimeno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Totoy Mola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mola wants to take the fight to the mat but Polimeno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Polimeno prevents a body shot from Mola.

Polimeno manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polimeno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mola under the eye.
Mola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polimeno but Polimeno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polimeno lands with a hook. Mola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Mola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Polimeno leaning his opponent against the ropes.

Mola jumps guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Polimeno postures up in Mola's guard and throws a big left but Mola blocks it.
Mola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Polimeno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mola is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polimeno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mola is trying to keep Polimeno in close.
Mola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polimeno.
Polimeno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polimeno throwing strikes but missing.
Mola is trying to keep Polimeno in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Polimeno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mola's head.
Polimeno lands a couple of digs.
Mola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Polimeno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Polimeno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Polimeno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mola keeping moving, preventing Polimeno from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polimeno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Polimeno lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polimeno lands a couple of digs.
Polimeno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Polimeno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mola trying to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polimeno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirco Polimeno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Totoy Mola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Polimeno throws out a powerful jab.
Mirco Polimeno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mola tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Polimeno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polimeno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Polimeno steps into range and cracks Mola with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Mola flops backwards and Polimeno dives into his guard looking to finish!

Mola is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polimeno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Mola is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polimeno on the ground.
Polimeno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mola seems to have got his legs back now.
Mirco Polimeno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Polimeno trying to control but Mola is working from the bottom.
Mola working a defensive guard here.
Mola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polimeno.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polimeno.
Polimeno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polimeno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mola keeping full guard, as Polimeno tries to pass.
Polimeno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Polimeno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Totoy Mola.
Polimeno lands with a good body shot.
Polimeno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polimeno sizes up Mola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mola shoots in and drives through. Polimeno sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mola gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Polimeno gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirco Polimeno!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Bashir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Mohamed Bashir has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mohamed Bashir seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bashir
vs
Burton

178 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohamed Bashir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Burton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burton forces Bashir back against the ropes and clinches.
Burton just leaning against Bashir, taking a breather.
Burton prevents the takedown attempt.
Bashir tries to score a body lock takedown but Burton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Burton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burton scores with a jab to the body.
Burton looks to land a combination but Bashir avoids it well.
Burton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bashir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burton duly obliges.

It looks like Mohamed Bashir has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton thows a body shot but no joy.
Burton swings for the body but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burton avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Burton has closed the distance and engaged Bashir in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton stalling in the clinch.

Burton manages to break the clinch.
Bashir looks for a takedown but Burton sprawls well.
Bashir shoots in looking for a takedown but Burton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bashir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bashir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burton throws a lazy right hand but Bashir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barry Burton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashir missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashir fails with the takedown.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashir is just out of range.
Burton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Burton. Those never looked like landing.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Bashir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bashir looks for a takedown but Burton sprawls well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bashir. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bashir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bashir is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Bashir does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bashir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burton's waist but Burton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bashir off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Burton. No joy for Bashir on that attempt.
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton digs a good hook to Bashir's body.
Burton misses with a hook

and Bashir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bashir 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.
Bashir stops Burton from getting back to his feet.

Bashir is looking for a kimura here.
Bashir stops Burton from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Burton pushes Bashir off and gets back to his feet.
Burton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bashir rather than just go for the knockout.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mohamed Bashir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Burton moves into the clinch successfully.
Burton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bashir's elbow.
Burton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bashir up against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Burton manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Burton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohamed Bashir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bashir shoots in looking for a takedown but Burton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bashir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bashir.
Bashir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashir tries for a takedown but Burton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burton misses with a double jab

so Bashir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bashir won't allow Burton to get back to his feet.
Bashir slips nicely into half guard.
Bashir thows a huge punch but Burton dodges it nicely.
Bashir stops Burton from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bashir is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bashir to get the leverage.

Bashir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bashir.
Bashir uses his free foot to push down on Burton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burton trying desperately to get to his feet.

Bashir looking to secure an arm triangle but Burton defends it well.
Burton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Burton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bashir. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Bashir misses with a head shot.
Mohamed Bashir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bashir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bashir misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Bashir looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bashir wants to finish this one by submission but Burton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bashir.
Burton wants to get back to his feet.

Bashir is working for a guillotine from mount but Burton frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Bashir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burton is surviving well by controlling Bashir's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bashir looking to secure an arm triangle but Burton defends it well.
Bashir won't let Burton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Bashir has hold of Burton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Burton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Bashir looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashir with a couple of short strikes.

Bashir wants to finish this one by submission but Burton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bashir.

Bashir is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Burton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bashir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bashir raining down hammerfists from mount.

Bashir looking to secure an arm triangle but Burton defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Bashir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohamed Bashir's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bashir shoots in and drives through. Burton sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Burton. Those never looked like landing.
Bashir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bashir fails to land the takedown.
Burton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bashir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Bashir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashir takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Burton lands a left and a right that send Bashir crashing to the mat, dazed. Burton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Bashir is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bashir clean off his feet! He's out cold! Burton stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry Burton!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blackmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera comes to the ring accompanied by i wont give up. Jackson Rivera has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rivera
vs
Blackmon

225 cm
26
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackson Rivera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Blackmon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackmon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Blackmon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivera is trying to pull guard but Blackmon turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.

Blackmon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rivera regains guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Blackmon from controlling successfully.
Blackmon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rivera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackmon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackmon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blackmon tries to stand but Rivera is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blackmon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackmon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackmon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivera is breathing heavily.

Rivera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blackmon passes into half guard.
Blackmon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blackmon is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control but Blackmon postures up.
Rivera tries to roll over but Blackmon keeps him under control.
Blackmon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackmon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera gets full guard.
Blackmon wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Blackmon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blackmon trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Blackmon.
Blackmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Blackmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackmon moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.

Blackmon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rivera trying to control but Blackmon postures up.
Blackmon is keen to just control but Rivera is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to roll over but Blackmon keeps him under control.
Blackmon wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
Blackmon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blackmon is keen to just control but Rivera is a slippery customer.

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

Blackmon dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmon trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Blackmon looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rivera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blackmon dominated that round.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Blackmon drops Rivera with a beautiful combination! Rivera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blackmon is looking for the KO!

Rivera 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!
Blackmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackmon leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Blackmon.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Blackmon.

Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blackmon keeping full guard, as Rivera tries to pass.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Blackmon is looking for a triangle but Rivera pushes his legs off easily.

Blackmon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivera seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control but Blackmon is working from the bottom.
Rivera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blackmon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Blackmon is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blackmon looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Blackmon is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Blackmon keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Jackson Rivera wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blackmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blackmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackmon.
Rivera dives in and grabs Blackmon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blackmon pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
Blackmon tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Blackmon fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blackmon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivera's half guard.
Blackmon wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
Blackmon is looking to advance position but Rivera won't allow it.
Blackmon is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Blackmon wants to pass to mount but Rivera is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Blackmon wasn't active enough on the ground.

Blackmon gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera struggling a bit here.
Blackmon slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Blackmon 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!

Blackmon throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Blackmon throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackmon sprawls well. Blackmon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Blackmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackmon tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Blackmon is looking to clinch.

Blackmon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the ropes.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivera enables Blackmon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Blackmon tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmon trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

Blackmon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rivera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blackmon is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmon wants to stand but Rivera is controlling his arm.
Rivera manages to get back to half guard.
Rivera is looking to control Blackmon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivera avoid being mounted?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rivera is staying active underneath Blackmon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Blackmon has control of the leg.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Blackmon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackmon.
Rivera looks for a takedown but Blackmon sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackmon lands a big head kick that sends Rivera tumbling to the mat! Blackmon takes a step backwards and waves Rivera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Blackmon moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Blackmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackmon throws a monster overhand right that drops Rivera! Blackmon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Blackmon!
John Blackmon is the new bantamweight champion!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Chabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Fontaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fontaine comes into a darkened arena with his song building. P.S. Phuk You Too kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Chabal
vs
Fontaine

200 cm
21
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

196 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Experienced

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Chabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chabal swinging wildly here.
Chabal throws a series of punches but Fontaine avoids them all with ease.

Fontaine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chabal to the ground. Fontaine is now in Chabal's guard.
Fontaine postures up in Chabal's guard and throws a big left but Chabal blocks it.
Chabal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontaine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chabal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fontaine throws a big elbow that misses.
Fontaine throws a big right hand that misses.
Fontaine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fontaine throws a strike but Chabal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fontaine pulls Chabal in to control the position.
Fontaine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chabal's guard.
Fontaine is looking to work some ground and pound but Chabal has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontaine postures up in Chabal's guard and throws a big left but Chabal blocks it.
Fontaine throwing strikes but missing.
Fontaine throws a strike but Chabal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fontaine will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fontaine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fontaine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chabal manages to get himself to full guard.
Chabal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontaine.
Fontaine stands up over Chabal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fontaine throws an elbow that misses. Chabal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fontaine's guard. Nice move by Chabal!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fontaine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fontaine raining down hammerfists from mount.

It looks like Sebastien Chabal has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontaine thowing shots but they're missing.
Fontaine with a couple of short strikes.

Chabal is rocked!

Sebastien Chabal's cut is getting worse.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Fontaine!
A relieved looking Ricky Fontaine thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.