IFC Welterweight Grand Prix 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by the scatman. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Savage
vs
Young

188 cm
31
198 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

175 cm
34
185 lbs
11 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Young!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young slips a straight right by Savage.
Young fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Savage throws a right hand that Young ducks under and follows up with a left that Young also avoids with ease.
Young misses with a head kick.
Savage throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Savage throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Sid Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Young, as that shot connected.
Savage throws a series of punches but Young avoids them all with ease.
Savage drops his hands momentarily and Young takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savage tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Young's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Young scrambles back to his feet.

Young takes the fight into the clinch.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savage can't break the clinch.

Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young lands a high kick!
Young slips under a jab.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Nice uppercut lands for Savage. That snapped Young's head back.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young scores with a sloppy right hand. Savage should have avoided that one.
Young throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Young.

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

Young manages to break the clinch.
Young dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Savage throws a poor cross that misses
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young blocks a jab.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Alan Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Young.
Young lands a nice hook to Savage's body. Savage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Savage colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Young as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Savage is left battered and dazed whilst Young and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Young!
Alan Young really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that O'Brannigan's Fightwear (Close out Sale!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

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

Ward
vs
Young

195 cm
25
217 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
219 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryant Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Young!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.
Ward takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Young moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Ward throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Young throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Young.

Young has managed to clinch.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Young looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Young lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Young.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Ward backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Ward takes an elbow to the temple.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Young.

It looks like Bryant Ward has been cut.
Young lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Young.
Young lands a nice elbow.
Young lands with a right to the head.

Bryant Ward's cut is getting worse.
Young scores with a knee to the head.

Ward is rocked!
Young gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young pushes Ward against the cage. Young is working some dirty boxing. Young pushes off with a quick right hook! Ward goes down! Ward tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Young moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

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

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anteaus Androler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Androler comes to the cage accompanied by war is my destiny. Tony Douglas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Androler
vs
Douglas

225 cm
30
382 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

191 cm
27
280 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anteaus Androler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Douglas forces Androler back against the cage and clinches.
Douglas lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Androler breaks the clinch.
Androler misses with a takedown attempt - Douglas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Douglas closes the distance and pushes Androler back into the cage.
Douglas lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Douglas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Douglas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Androler.
Androler blocking some punches.
Douglas lands with a light punch inside.
Douglas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Androler backwards.
Douglas misses with some punches.
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!
Androler can't break the clinch.
Androler tries to break free but Douglas pushes him back against the cage.
Androler has had enough of the clinch but Douglas keeps him there for the moment.
Douglas lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Douglas.
Douglas pushes Androler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Androler is breathing heavily.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.

Douglas drops Androler onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Androler is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Androler is rocked!
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Androler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas lands a big right hand that drops Androler! The killer instinct kicks in and Douglas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Douglas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Douglas!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sauna
vs
Silva

185 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 Clothing)

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chael Sauna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauna digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Sauna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Sauna scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sauna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Sauna working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sauna trying to control the pace.
Silva gets full guard.
Sauna landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sauna lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Sauna's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sauna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sauna has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Sauna throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Sauna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva wants to sweep here but Sauna controlling him for the moment.
Sauna landing with the ground and pound.
Sauna tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Sauna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sauna keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Sauna prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sauna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sauna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sauna slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sauna lands a nice short elbow.
Sauna controlling the action here.
Sauna working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sauna wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Sauna is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sauna working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sauna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sauna seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauna scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sauna is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Sauna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Sauna seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Sauna lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sauna working Silva over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sauna in particular looking to stall.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Sauna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Sauna dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Sauna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sauna gets a takedown into half guard.
Sauna is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sauna lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sauna is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sauna slows the pace down in half guard.
Sauna looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauna working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sauna is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Silva is rocked!
Sauna is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Silva is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sauna fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Silva from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sauna! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Sauna!
Chael Sauna made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 Clothing) in his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ekualo Leupena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winner Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leupena's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sick Puppies-Your Going Down. Ekualo Leupena could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Winner Winner's chin.

Ekualo Leupena
vs
Winner

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
290 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ekualo Leupena!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Winner Winner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner thows a body kick. Leupena tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Leupena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winner defends it nicely.
Winner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leupena.

Winner gets caught flat footed, as Leupena shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leupena is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winner pulls Leupena in close to prevent any damage.
Leupena's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leupena trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leupena is looking to work some ground and pound but Winner has wrist control.
Leupena 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.
Leupena throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leupena throws a big right hand that misses.
Leupena is looking to work some ground and pound but Winner has wrist control.
Leupena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leupena wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
Leupena throws a big right hand that misses.
Leupena won't allow Winner to sweep him here.
Winner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leupena will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leupena trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom.
Winner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leupena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leupena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leupena looking to pass the guard.
Leupena wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leupena is really struggling to control Winner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ekualo Leupena just wasn't active enough.
Leupena closes the distance and clinches up with Winner, looking for a takedown. Leupena pushes Winner against the cage but Winner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leupena doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leupena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leupena stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leupena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leupena fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ekualo Leupena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winner.
Winner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leupena takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winner keeps Leupena at a distance using the push kick.
Winner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winner throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner cracks a nice hook into Leupena's ribs.
Winner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leupena's calf.
Winner thuds a left hand into Leupena's body.
Winner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winner scores with a punch to the head.
Winner lands with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Winner.
Good leg kick by Winner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Winner lands a front kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Winner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Winner.
Winner digs a good hook to Leupena's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick lands from Winner.
Winner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leupena if he has to take too many more of those.
Winner throws a front kick that sends Leupena stumbling back into the cage.
Winner lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winner dips to his left and cracks Leupena with an uppercut!
Winner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winner thuds his shin into the meat of Leupena's side.
Winner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Winner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winner's corner calls for a 1-2. Winner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winner jabs Leupena to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winner works Leupena's body with a nice hook.
Winner misses with a kick to the body.
Winner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner thows a body kick. Leupena tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Winner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leupena takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Winner keeps Leupena at a distance using the push kick.
Winner misses with a kick to the body.
Winner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leupena rather than just go for the knockout.
Winner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winner Winner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leupena swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leupena fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leupena.
Leupena drops his hands momentarily and Winner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Winner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leupena will feel that in the morning.
Winner lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leupena blocks a head kick by Winner.
Winner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Leupena closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Leupena manages to pull guard.

Leupena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winner won't allow Leupena to sweep him here.
Winner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leupena is keeping the position for now.
Winner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leupena manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leupena pushing down on Winner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leupena moves into full mount! Winner won't be happy about that!

Leupena is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Winner is surviving well by controlling Leupena's body position as best he can.
Leupena is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Winner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winner taking shots to the head.
Leupena trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leupena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winner defends it nicely.
Ekualo Leupena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leupena wants to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Winner enables Leupena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Winner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leupena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leupena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leupena trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leupena is looking to stand up but Winner won't let him.
Winner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ekualo Leupena wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Winner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Winner Winner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leupena is looking to clinch but Winner is avoiding it.
Winner lands a nice looking body shot.
Leupena blocks a head kick by Winner.
A head kick misses from Winner.
Leupena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Winner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leupena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winner pushes Leupena away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leupena doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner jabs Leupena to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winner misses with a kick to the body.
Winner looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Leupena closes the distance and clinches.
Winner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winner throws a head punch that misses.
Winner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winner is pressed up against the cage. Leupena has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winner down to the mat. Winner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ekualo Leupena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner throws a shot to the body.
Winner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winner misses with a body shot

and Leupena counters with a shoot takedown. Winner fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leupena content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leupena scoring with some ground and pound.
Leupena postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leupena trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom.
Leupena landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leupena is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Winner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leupena is one step ahead there.
Leupena advances position into side control!
Ekualo Leupena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leupena scores with punches from side control.

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 Ekualo Leupena.
I think Winner 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winner Winner!
Winner Winner is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Winner Winner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ejay Shazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uruhara Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatake has chosen MGK - Salute as his entrance music. Uruhara Hatake has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ejay Shazad's chin.

Shazad
vs
Hatake

162 cm
24
135 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)
Torment Fightwear

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ejay Shazad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uruhara Hatake!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shazad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hatake takes a swing at Shazad's ribcage but misses.
Hatake misses with a shot to the body
and Shazad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shazad.
Hatake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shazad was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatake.
Uruhara Hatake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shazad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shazad looks to land a right hand but Hatake moved out of range.
Shazad misses with a hook. Hatake ducked under it nicely.
Hatake misses with a hook.
Hatake ducks under a wild hook from Shazad.
Hatake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shazad throws a sloppy head kick and Hatake moves out of range easily.
Hatake tries to land a leg kick but Shazad saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Shazad. Beautiful body shot.
Shazad throws the left hand but Hatake avoids the punch easily.
Shazad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatake looks to land a left hand but Shazad moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shazad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Hatake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatake.
Hatake misses with a hook.
Hatake slips under a jab from Shazad.
Hatake misses with a double jab.
Shazad throws a head kick but Hatake moves out of range.
Hatake walks into a left hand.
Hatake swinging wildly here.
Shazad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Shazad.
Hatake digs a good body shot into Shazad's ribs.
Shazad misses with a low kick.
Shazad throws a sloppy head kick

and Hatake counters with a left and a right that hurts Shazad! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Hatake jumps into full mount!

Shazad is rocked!

It looks like Ejay Shazad has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Hatake looking for a guillotine from mount but Shazad is having none of it.
Oh Shazad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shazad is trying to stand.
Hatake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shazad is looking to escape.

Hatake get's back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shazad.
Shazad seems to have got his legs back now.
Shazad lands a body shot.
Hatake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hatake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hatake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shazad rather than just go for the knockout.
Shazad scores with the left hand. Hatake knows he should have avoided that one.
Hatake lands a jab to the nose.
Hatake cracks Shazad with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Shazad falls to his knees and Hatake doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uruhara Hatake!
Uruhara Hatake managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Torment Fightwear, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Severus Serial Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serial Killer comes to the cage accompanied by Fury of the storm by DRAGONFORCE. Tony Norris is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Serial Killer
vs
Norris

210 cm
27
277 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

189 cm
31
265 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 Clothing)

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severus Serial Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Norris!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serial Killer loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serial Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Serial Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris looks to land a body kick but Serial Killer moved away.
Norris thumps Serial Killer with a low kick.

Norris rushes Serial Killer and presses him up against the cage.
Serial Killer wants to break free but Norris has control.
Serial Killer wants to get back to striking at distance but Norris won't allow it.
Norris presses Serial Killer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris is struggling to control the position.
Serial Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Serial Killer is breathing heavily.

Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Serial Killer misses.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Norris avoids the head kick by Serial Killer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat.
Serial Killer blocks a head kick by Norris.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serial Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Serial Killer down.
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!

Norris drives through and clinches with Serial Killer against the cage.
Norris has Serial Killer pressed against the cage, preventing Serial Killer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Norris works on Serial Killer's body with a couple of short punches.
Norris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Norris lands a left hand.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Norris.

Norris manages to break the clinch.
Serial Killer blocks a head kick by Norris.
Serial Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serial Killer throws out the jab.

Norris rushes Serial Killer and presses him up against the cage.
Norris leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris.

Norris breaks the clinch.
Serial Killer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Serial Killer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Severus Serial Killer has been cut.

Serial Killer tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.

Norris drops Serial Killer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Serial Killer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Serial Killer is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris.
Oh Serial Killer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris slows down the pace here.

Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Serial Killer.
Serial Killer seems to have got his legs back now.
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norris is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Serial Killer like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Serial Killer from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Norris!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall has chosen Serial Killa as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Miller
vs
Hall

180 cm
28
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
28
163 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 Clothing)
Hopkins Athletics

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Hall!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a nice head kick!
Miller walks into a jab.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall connects with an inside leg kick.
Hall jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Miller.
Hall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.

It looks like Andrew Miller has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Hall tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hall after a bit of a struggle.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hall down to the mat. Hall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Hall catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Hall is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.

Miller is rocked!
Hall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Miller had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall lands the left hand.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Michael Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hall looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Hall lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
A head kick by Hall misses

and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hall is trying to get back to his feet.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Miller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller controls the position.
Hall is not content to let Miller control the position.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hall sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Miller crashes against the mat.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Hall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hall is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hall regains half guard, as Miller was trying to land strikes.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hall is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Miller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hall tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michael Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hall!
Miller blocks a jab.
Michael Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller avoids the body shot from Hall.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Hall lands a head kick!
Some wild striking there from Hall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hall lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Hall cracks Miller with a good jab.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Hall clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a knee to the head.

Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Hall looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hall throws a head kick that Miller semi-blocks.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller throws a leg kick but Hall checks it.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Miller looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Miller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hall - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hall. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hall scores with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Hall. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Hall.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall scores with a kick to the body.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Hall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miller tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Miller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Hall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall connects with an inside leg kick.

Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hall was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miller prevents Hall from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller 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.
Hall is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Michael Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Andrew Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller trying to control the position here.
Miller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Caparas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Caparas
vs
Smith

185 cm
27
181 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

182 cm
26
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fightworld Formula

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danilo Caparas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caparas.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caparas.
Caparas takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Danilo Caparas has been cut.
Caparas throws a right hand that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caparas connects with a crisp jab.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Caparas. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Caparas.
Caparas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Caparas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot.

Smith has managed to clinch.
Caparas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caparas has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Caparas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caparas.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caparas tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Caparas back against the cage.
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!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caparas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Caparas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Caparas's ribcage. Caparas let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Caparas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith looks to land a strike but Caparas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caparas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Caparas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Caparas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Caparas is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Caparas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caparas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caparas controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Caparas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Caparas throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith swings for the body but Caparas moves out of range.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caparas connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caparas swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danilo Caparas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Caparas's head.
Caparas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sean Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caparas slips a jab from Smith.
Caparas slips a straight right by Smith.
Caparas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith swings for the body but Caparas moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws a right hand that Caparas ducks under and follows up with a left that Caparas also avoids with ease.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Caparas throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Caparas.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Caparas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caparas circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caparas.
Smith tries to clinch but Caparas is having none of it.
Caparas avoids the body shot from Smith.
Caparas misses with a low kick.
Jab from Caparas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a jab.

Danilo Caparas's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Caparas does it's job there.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caparas. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caparas tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Caparas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Caparas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caparas throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Caparas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caparas scores with a punch to the head.
Caparas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caparas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Caparas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Caparas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caparas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caparas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caparas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caparas checks a low kick from Smith.
Caparas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Caparas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caparas ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Good shot there by Caparas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Caparas.
Caparas tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
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 Danilo Caparas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danilo Caparas'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. This is the final round!

Good shot there by Caparas.
Caparas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Caparas sprawls well. Caparas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Caparas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.

Smith is rocked!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Caparas finish him?
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caparas counters with a big right hand! Oh Smith is in trouble here! Caparas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Caparas!
A relieved looking Danilo Caparas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.