Fallen Champions XXI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chancho Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Method Man- I came to bring the pain . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Silva

180 cm
30
146 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

175 cm
29
145 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chancho Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spider Silva!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva wants to clinch.

Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva stops Smith from passing to mount.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Silva wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working the strikes but Silva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Silva's thigh. Silva counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva trying to control the position.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.

Smith is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Silva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.

Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smith gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith working for a choke but Silva is defending well.

Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Silva tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.

Smith working for a choke but Silva reverses nicely into Smith 's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom but Silva uses the opportunity to take his back.
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
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.
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith is really stuck here.
Smith prevents Silva from getting a body triangle.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith 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.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silva's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Silva kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.

Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva wants to clinch.

Silva darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Silva manages to break the clinch.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Chancho Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.

Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Chancho Smith has been cut.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chancho Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva working Smith over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spider Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chancho Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Silva rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head.

Silva ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Chancho Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith throwing strikes but Silva manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Silva stands up.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.

Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.

Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Smith trying to work for an americana but Silva has managed to regain full guard.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Silva!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chancho Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Spider Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva working Smith over with knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.

Chancho Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva controlling Smith's posture.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Spider Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Silva cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.

Smith is rocked!
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva with a knee to the head.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Silva tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.

Smith tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head.

Chancho Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva landing knees to the head.

Silva drops Smith with a big knee straight up the middle! Smith is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva is looking to clinch.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Chancho Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith has his takedown stuffed

and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jeez, Chancho Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Smith is looking for a takedown.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants a takedown.

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

Silva gets a clinch.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Silva lands a nice elbow.

Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spider Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Smith wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Spider Silva!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Spider Silva!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Spider Silva!

Spider Silva wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rancho Juventin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewayne Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rancho Juventin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Juventin
vs
Bryant

171 cm
27
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Nfinite

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rancho Juventin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dewayne Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juventin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juventin stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant fails with the takedown.
Rancho Juventin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dewayne Bryant.

Juventin drives through and clinches with Bryant against the ropes.
Juventin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Juventin.
Juventin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juventin works on Bryant's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Juventin as the two fighters clinch.
Bryant looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Juventin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Juventin just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Juventin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Juventin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juventin avoiding damage.
Juventin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Juventin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juventin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Juventin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Bryant is rocked!
A short right from Juventin.
Bryant is still on wobbly legs! Can Juventin finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Juventin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juventin stalling the fight.
Juventin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bryant! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Juventin is unloading with more strikes now! Bryant drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rancho Juventin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Riggins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nate Tua's chin.

Riggins
vs
Tua

180 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

176 cm
22
153 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Riggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Tua!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggins lands with an overhand left.
Tua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Riggins keeps the fight on the outside.
Riggins fails to land with a series of punches.
Tua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riggins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tua backs up against the ropes.

Tua is rocked!

It looks like Nate Tua has been cut.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggins finish him?
Tua wants to clinch up but Riggins keeps it at a distance.
Tua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tua gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Tua tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Riggins is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Tua buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Tua!! Tua is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Riggins throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Riggins!
A very excited looking Tim Riggins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Dimas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. Alvaro Dimas had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Dimas
vs
Ector

183 cm
26
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Nfinite

Pirates Powder
The Dark Side

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alvaro Dimas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kay Ector!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector lands a nice looking body shot.
Ector misses with a looping left.
Ector keeps the fight on the outside.
Dimas defending well as Ector loads up on a big left hand.
Dimas takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Alvaro Dimas has been cut.
Dimas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector throws a hook to the side of Dimas's head but Dimas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dimas tries to clinch there but Ector circles away.

Dimas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dimas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dimas tries to throw a body punch but Ector avoids it by throwing Dimas back against the ropes.
Dimas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ector wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ector looking to stall.
Dimas can't find room to land a body shot as Ector controls the action.
Ector being controlled against the ropes.
Dimas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimas misses with a punch to the body.
Ector prevents a body shot from Dimas.
Ector working aggressively here.
Ector is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dimas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimas.
Dimas lands a shoulder strike.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dimas.
Ector is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ector swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ector wants to stall.
Dimas lands a shoulder strike.
Dimas lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Dimas.
Dimas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ector tries a body shot but Dimas blocks it.
Ector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimas lands with a right to the head.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimas.

Ector manages to break the clinch.
Ector uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ector connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimas slips under a jab.
A jab from Ector misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimas.
Dimas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimas gets through Ector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dimas blocks a body shot from Ector.
Ector is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimas scores with a shot to the side of Ector's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimas.
Dimas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ector misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector is looking to control Dimas's arms but Dimas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ector has his back to the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimas.
Ector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimas.
Ector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimas's elbow.
Dimas blocks a body shot from Ector.
A body shot lands from Dimas.
Dimas tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimas.
Ector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimas lands a body punch.
Dimas digs a right hand into Ector's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ector's gas tank.
Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ector looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Dimas as the two fighters clinch.
Ector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimas scores with a shoulder strike.
Dimas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ector or not.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dimas pushes Ector back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimas tries a body shot but Ector blocks it.
Dimas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimas lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimas.
Ector looking to stall.
Dimas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimas pushes Ector back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Dimas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimas digs a right hand into Ector's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ector's gas tank.
Dimas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ector misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Dimas to work.
A body shot lands from Dimas.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ector misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimas.
Dimas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimas.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ector prevents a body shot from Dimas.
Dimas can't find room to land a body shot as Ector controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Dimas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ector.
Ector stalling in the clinch but Dimas improves position.
Dimas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ector tries to break free but Dimas pushes him back against the ropes.
Dimas pushes Ector back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimas misses with a body punch.
A short right from Dimas on the inside.
Dimas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ector controls his hands.
Dimas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ector misses with a body punch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ector trying to control the position but instead, Dimas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ector into the ropes.
Dimas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Dimas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Dimas as the two fighters clinch.
Dimas lands a hook that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Ector is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ector is looking to control Dimas's arms but Dimas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ector has his back to the ropes.
Ector misses with the head strike.
Dimas lands a body shot.
Ector misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimas.
Ector is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimas cracks Ector with a nice body shot.
Dimas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Dimas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ector or not.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dimas cracks Ector with a nice body shot.
Dimas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dimas misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Dimas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ector is trying to push Dimas away but Dimas has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Dimas cracks Ector with a nice body shot.
Ector has had enough of the clinch but Dimas keeps him there for the moment.
Ector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Dimas.
Dimas lands a right hand.
Ector has a couple of punches blocked by Dimas.
Dimas pushes Ector back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dimas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ector misses with the head strike.
Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimas pushes Ector back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimas blocks a body shot from Ector.
Ector's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dimas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimas.
Dimas prevents a body shot from Ector.
Ector wants to get back to striking at distance but Dimas won't allow it.
Dimas lands a body punch.
Dimas digs a right hand underneath Ector's ribcage. Ector let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dimas controlling the action here for a moment.
Ector struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimas controls his hands.
Dimas stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimas gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ector trying to control the position but instead, Dimas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ector into the ropes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Dimas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alvaro Dimas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dimas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ector throws a looping overhand right but Dimas ducks down to avoid it.
Ector misses with a looping left.

Dimas darts in and clinches Ector up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Dimas.
Dimas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimas just leaning against Ector, taking a breather.
Dimas is leaning against Ector and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimas.
Dimas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dimas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dimas tries to throw a body punch but Ector avoids it by throwing Dimas back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dimas.
Dimas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ector or not.
Dimas pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Alvaro Dimas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Dimas.
Dimas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Dimas to work.
Dimas trying to control the position but instead, Ector has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dimas into the ropes.
Dimas prevents a body shot from Ector.
Dimas blocks a body shot from Ector.
Dimas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dimas blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Dimas as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimas.
Dimas keeps control of Ector as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dimas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
A body shot lands from Dimas.
Ector can't find room to land a body shot as Dimas controls the action.
Ector misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimas scores with a shot to the side of Ector's head.
Dimas lands with a right to the head.
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!
Dimas lands a shoulder strike.
Dimas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Dimas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Ector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimas works on Ector's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimas.
Ector misses with a body punch.
Dimas lands with a short shot to the head.
Ector tries a body shot but Dimas blocks it.
Ector misses with a body punch.
Come on Dimas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ector as Dimas tries to tie him up.
Dimas tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ector.
A short body shot lands from Dimas as the two fighters clinch.
Dimas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimas lands a left hand.
Ector pushes Dimas back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dimas prevents a body shot from Ector.
Dimas prevents a body shot from Ector.
Ector tries to work over Dimas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimas tries to throw a body punch but Ector avoids it by throwing Dimas back against the ropes.
Dimas lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimas prevents a body shot from Ector.
Dimas blocks a body shot from Ector.
Dimas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimas misses with a body punch.
Dimas lands a hook that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Dimas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dimas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ector prevents a body shot from Dimas.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimas.
Dimas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dimas lands an uppercut.
Dimas pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Dimas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ector swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ector misses with a punch to the body.
Dimas lands with a short shot to the head.
Ector misses with the head strike.
Dimas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ector wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dimas lands with a light punch inside.
Dimas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimas lands with a left to the head.
Dimas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ector.
Ector blocks a body shot from Dimas.
Dimas tries a body shot but Ector blocks it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dimas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Dimas to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Dimas.
Dimas prevents a body shot from Ector.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ector's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimas.
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!
A short uppercut from Dimas.
Dimas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ector misses with a body punch.
Ector tries to stall but Dimas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dimas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Dimas.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ector tries to circle away but Dimas has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Dimas on the inside.
Dimas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ector.
Ector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimas's elbow.
Ector can't find room to land a body shot as Dimas controls the action.
Come on Dimas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ector as Dimas tries to tie him up.
Dimas tries a body shot but Ector blocks it.
Dimas stalls.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dimas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alvaro Dimas.
Dimas ducks under a wild hook from Ector.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ector scores with a sloppy right hand. Dimas should have avoided that one.
Dimas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ector.
Dimas wants to clinch.
Dimas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ector swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ector throws the left hand but Dimas avoids the punch easily.
Ector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kay Ector seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ector misses with a hook.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimas misses with a body shot.
Dimas throws a good cross that connects.
Ector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimas is looking to clinch.
Ector connects with a jab.
Ector closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Dimas out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kay Ector!
After the big win, Kay Ector made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Dark Side and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Camber Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cartwright
vs
Mercury

190 cm
27
192 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

168 cm
28
188 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Camber Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mercury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Cartwright looks to clinch
and Cartwright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Mercury avoiding damage as Cartwright throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mercury's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cartwright just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mercury's brow.
Mercury is looking to control Cartwright's arms but Cartwright gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mercury has his back to the ropes.
Cartwright is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mercury is defending well for now.
Cartwright misses with an elbow over the top.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside.
Mercury throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercury.
Mercury leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Mercury avoiding damage as Cartwright throws knees to the body.
Mercury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Mercury moves away
and Mercury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Mercury tries to keep at a distance but Cartwright has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mercury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mercury fails to land.
Cartwright tries to stall but Mercury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mercury avoiding damage as Cartwright throws knees to the body.
Mercury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cartwright letting Mercury take a breather here.
Mercury pushes Cartwright back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mercury avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mercury as Cartwright tries to tie him up.
Mercury is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cartwright trying to land knees to the body.
Cartwright tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercury avoids the damage to the body.
Cartwright lands an elbow just above Mercury 's eye.
Mercury managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright working hard to break the clinch.
Cartwright looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mercury stalling in the clinch but Cartwright improves position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Mercury on the inside.
Mercury wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cartwright has him pressed against the ropes.
Cartwright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cartwright is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mercury looks winded!
Mercury is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling him.
Cartwright lands an elbow that stopped Mercury in his tracks for a moment.
Cartwright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury avoids the elbow strike from Cartwright, against the ropes.
Mercury lands with a left to the head.
Mercury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mercury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mercury takes an elbow to the temple.
Cartwright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright crunches a lovely knee into Mercury's ribcage.
Mercury prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camber Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercury looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mercury fails to land.

Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.

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!
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercury pinned against the ropes. Mercury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cartwright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mercury makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mercury circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartwright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mercury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright staying out of range there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright darts in trying to clinch
and Mercury counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright delivers a nice body kick.

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

Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mercury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.

Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Mercury is defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Mercury is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Mercury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Cartwright is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mercury is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Camber Cartwright!
Camber Cartwright took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It is what it is, and one day I will rule the nest. Until then, 'Carry On My Wayward Son.''.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark has chosen Karri Koira - Lähe mun kaa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belt
vs
Stark

171 cm
20
151 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

172 cm
21
156 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Stark!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Belt. Those never looked like landing.
Belt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stark checks a leg kick.

Stark has taken the fight to the clinch.

Stark successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Belt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belt wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stark is trying is best to control the position here.
Belt tries to pass to full mount but Stark defends it.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stark.
Belt throws an elbow that misses. Stark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belt's guard. Nice move by Stark!
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Belt trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Stark landing some decent shots from guard.
Belt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stark cracks Belt with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark distracts Belt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stark distracts Belt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stark takes a little break here. Belt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Belt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt is looking to reverse the position.
Stark working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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.
Belt regains half guard.
Stark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stark working Belt over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belt is staying active underneath Stark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Belt is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Stark trying to mount his opponent but Belt defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands strikes from half guard.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Stark.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belt defending well though.
Belt is trying to get back to full guard.

Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Belt is defending well.
Stark trying to mount his opponent but Belt defends it.
Still in half guard, Stark seems content to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belt tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Stark works his way into side control.
Stark landing strikes.
Belt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stark cracks Belt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Belt is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
Stark working away.
Stark lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belt can't do much from the bottom here.

Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stark landing strikes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Belt is defending well.
Stark working the ground and pound.

Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belt is looking for a sweep.
Belt is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it.
Stark lands a few punches from side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands a nice forearm strike.
Stark lands some shots froms side control.
Belt is looking to reverse the position.
Stark cracks Belt with a big right hand but Belt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Belt is trying to get back to half guard.
Stark cracks Belt with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Stark's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Belt!
Stark working Belt over with strikes here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stark scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stark content just to control the position here.
Stark landing strikes from the mount and Belt is in trouble!
Stark looking to finish Belt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Belt!
Stark with good strikes from the mount here!
Stark working the ground and pound effectively.
Stark looking to finish Belt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Belt!
Belt regains half guard.

Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands with a punch from half guard.
Stark winds up and cracks Belt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stark stalling.
Stark works his way into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belt is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Stark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stark avoids the head kick by Belt.
Belt fails with a takedown attempt.
Belt throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belt avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark lands with a good body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stark. Belt shrugs it off though.
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Belt 's head but he takes it in his stride.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Belt enables Stark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Belt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steven Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark postures up.
Stark postures up and lands a big shot to Belt's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark lands a couple of digs.
Belt controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark connects with a couple of short punches.
Stark wants to control from the top but Belt keeps moving.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stark trying to control but Belt is working from the bottom.
Stark connects with a couple of short punches.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belt trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark cracks Belt with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belt has momentary wrist control but Stark slips an elbow through the middle.
Stark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stark connects with a couple of short punches.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stark is working Belt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belt keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stark passes Belt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stark working over Belt with some ground and pound. Belt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belt tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Stark is looking for a kimura but Belt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Stark wants to advance to full mount but Belt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt has momentary wrist control but Stark slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Stark trying to control but Belt is working from the bottom.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belt's head.
Stark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stark passes Belt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stark 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.
Belt has hold of Stark's hands but Stark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belt is looking to improve his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belt is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Belt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Belt is defending well.
Belt is looking to get back to full guard here but Stark has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stark moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Belt taking a bit of punishment here - Stark scoring with strikes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands a few punches from side control.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belt keeps working.
Belt wants to control but Stark postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Belt!
A nice elbow there by Stark.
Stark dominating with strikes here.

Belt is rocked!
Stark drops a big elbow. That's hurt Belt! More shots from Stark and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stark!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between VJ Kiwi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiwi comes to the ring accompanied by Redlight - Get Out My Head. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kiwi
vs
Ryu

150 cm
30
133 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

175 cm
26
148 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Fishy Fighting {$15}

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, VJ Kiwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Evil Ryu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiwi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryu wants to clinch but Kiwi slips to the side

and Kiwi counters with a shoot takedown. Ryu fights it but they end up in guard.
Kiwi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ryu is not content to let Kiwi control the position.
Kiwi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kiwi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryu, who protects the arm well.
Ryu is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Kiwi swings around for an armbar but Ryu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kiwi's guard.
Kiwi pulls Ryu in to control the position.
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.
Ryu wanted to stand there but Kiwi had control of the position.
Ryu looking to pass the guard.

We're going to have a standup here because VJ Kiwi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ryu wants to clinch but Kiwi slips to the side

and Kiwi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ryu's guard.

Ryu is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryu holds on and takes a little breather.
Kiwi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiwi throwing strikes but missing.
Kiwi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Ryu's face as Kiwi controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiwi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kiwi tries to score with some ground and pound. Ryu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Kiwi swings around for an armbar but Ryu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kiwi's guard.

Kiwi working for a triangle but Ryu defends it easily.
Kiwi has a closed guard, preventing Ryu from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryu manages to get himself to full guard.
Kiwi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kiwi is controlling him.
Kiwi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiwi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryu keeping full guard, as Kiwi tries to pass.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kiwi trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because VJ Kiwi just wasn't active enough.
Kiwi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryu's waist but Ryu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kiwi off to one side.
Kiwi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryu.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiwi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryu tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kiwi counters with a shoot takedown. Ryu fights it but they end up in 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!
Kiwi wants to control from the top but Ryu keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi looking to sit in guard and control but Ryu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kiwi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because VJ Kiwi just wasn't active enough.
Kiwi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiwi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evil Ryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiwi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryu circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for VJ Kiwi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiwi fails with a takedown attempt.

Ryu clinches up with Kiwi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ryu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ryu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ryu scores with a knee to the head.
Ryu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiwi.

Kiwi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ryu is trying to keep an underhook but Kiwi manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryu defending well though.
Ryu is trying to stand back up but Kiwi is controlling him

Kiwi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiwi stops Ryu from getting back to his feet.

Kiwi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryu is trying to stand back up but Kiwi is controlling him
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

VJ Kiwi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kiwi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kiwi 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.
Ryu trying to hold on to Kiwi's head to control him but Kiwi postures up.
Kiwi is just content to waste time from the top position. Ryu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
VJ Kiwi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiwi prevents Ryu from getting back to his feet.
Ryu keeping moving, preventing Kiwi from controlling successfully.
Kiwi works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Kiwi looking for a submission but Ryu manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi wants to control from the top but Ryu keeps moving.
Ryu pulls Kiwi in to control the position.
Kiwi trying to control but Ryu is working from the bottom.
Ryu wants to get back to his feet but Kiwi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of VJ Kiwi.
Kiwi misses with a takedown attempt - Ryu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryu tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kiwi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryu moves in looking to clinch but Kiwi pushes him off.
Ryu looks to clinch

and Kiwi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kiwi is pushing down on Ryu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryu is fighting to maintain full guard but Kiwi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kiwi trying to pass the guard but Ryu defending well.
Ryu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiwi. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Kiwi is looking for a kimura but Ryu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kiwi to get the leverage.
Kiwi wants to take a breather but Ryu is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kiwi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiwi prevents Ryu from standing back up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ryu!
Kiwi wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ryu manages to regain half guard.
Kiwi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kiwi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kiwi moves to the back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ryu wants to escape the position.

Kiwi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ryu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ryu for a finish.
Kiwi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ryu.

Kiwi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ryu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ryu for a finish.
Ryu is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ryu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kiwi gets his way!

Ryu is having to fend off submission attempts from Kiwi, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kiwi doesn't have the hooks in though and Ryu manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kiwi working a defensive guard here.
Kiwi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryu is one step ahead there.
Kiwi wants to control the position but Ryu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi is looking for a sweep. Ryu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kiwi is staying active underneath Ryu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

VJ Kiwi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kiwi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Evil Ryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
VJ Kiwi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiwi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for VJ Kiwi!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for VJ Kiwi!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for VJ Kiwi!

VJ Kiwi wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, VJ Kiwi waved his t-shirt featuring Fishy Fighting {$15}'s logo in front of the cameras.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathon Vermont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brynjar Skjeggestad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathon Vermont could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brynjar Skjeggestad's chin.

Vermont
vs
Skjeggestad

175 cm
27
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathon Vermont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brynjar Skjeggestad!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Skjeggestad doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Vermont counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Skjeggestad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vermont defends well.
Vermont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skjeggestad swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Vermont drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Skjeggestad dives on top into guard.

Vermont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vermont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skjeggestad is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skjeggestad drops back looking for a leg! Vermont is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vermont manages to kick Skjeggestad off! Skjeggestad jumps back into Vermont's guard.

Vermont working for a triangle but Skjeggestad defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Skjeggestad drops back looking for a leg! Vermont is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vermont manages to kick Skjeggestad off! Skjeggestad jumps back into Vermont's guard.

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

Vermont working for submissions but it's allowed Skjeggestad to get to half guard.

Skjeggestad seems to be working for a kimura but Vermont defends the submission 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 two minutes gone in the round.

Skjeggestad is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vermont is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brynjar Skjeggestad!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the ring accompanied by Umaga. Born is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by hopsin: I'm here. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fatu
vs
Born

187 cm
20
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

217 cm
28
300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Red Hand Clothing
Sydney BEAST Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Born!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Fatu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fatu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Born keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.

Fatu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fatu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Born is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fatu is defending against the submission attempts here by Born.
Born not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Born thows a huge punch but Fatu dodges it nicely.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Born is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Born is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fatu is just riding it out for now. Born eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Born missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Born is working for a submission of some sort.
Born prevents Fatu from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Born.
Born thows a huge punch but Fatu dodges it nicely.
Fatu tries to kick Born off but Born keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Born misses with a head shot. Fatu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Born missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Born missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Born postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Born gets to his feet - Fatu follows without any prompting.

Born dives in and scores a takedown into Fatu's guard.
Born lands a couple of elbows.
Born throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Born throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Born throws a big right hand that misses.
Born missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Born in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Born has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Born tries to stand but Fatu is controlling from the bottom.
Fatu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Born connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu is looking to stand up but Born isn't so interested in that idea.
Born would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Fatu pushes Born off and gets back to his feet.
Fatu throws a body punch but Born moves out of range.
Born staying out of range there.

Fatu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Born to the ground. Fatu is now in Born's guard.
Fatu is breathing heavily.
Born throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fatu being controlled here momentarily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fatu throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Born is trying to keep Fatu in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fatu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fatu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fatu works over Born with some ground and pound from guard.
Born is trying to keep Fatu in close.
Fatu trying to control the position from guard on top but Born is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Born trying to keep a closed guard but Fatu is proving a slippery customer.
Born trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Born not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fatu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Born throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fatu postures up and lands a big shot to Born's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu postures up.
Fatu is in close to Born's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatu is in close to Born's body, working some short punches and elbows.

It looks like Mike Born has been cut.
Born looking to control.
Fatu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fatu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fatu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Born's head.
Fatu throwing strikes from guard but Born blocks nicely.
Fatu with a nice head shot there.
Fatu works over Born with some ground and pound from guard.
Born is trying to keep Fatu in close.
Fatu stands up over Born, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Born keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fatu is looking to work some ground and pound but Born has wrist control.
Born keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.
Fatu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Born looking to control.
Fatu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Born works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fatu works over Born with some ground and pound from guard.
Fatu cracks Born with a solid left hand.

Born is rocked!
Born not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Born is still in real trouble! Can Fatu finish him?
Fatu gets to his feet and stands over Born, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Born felt that one! Fatu unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Born from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Fatu!
Eddie Fatu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sydney BEAST Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darcy Lilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirus comes into the arena with Lonely Boy - The Black Keys blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cirus
vs
Lilo

180 cm
22
168 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

174 cm
25
162 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
Mango Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Cirus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darcy Lilo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirus shoots for a double leg takedown but Lilo sprawls well. He's pushed Cirus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lilo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cirus's sensitive parts.
Lilo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice jab there from Lilo.
Cirus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cirus wants it to stay on the feet.
Lilo connects with a high kick.
Cirus has a takedown stuffed.

Lilo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cirus!
Cirus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cirus is working hard here to advance position.
Lilo grinds an elbow into Cirus's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirus is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cirus is looking to reverse the position.
Cirus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cirus tries to buck Lilo off but Lilo is having none of it.
Lilo moves into full mount!
Lilo lands a couple of good shots and Cirus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cirus can't escape the position.
Well, with Lilo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cirus is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Cirus holding both Lilo 's hands and preventing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cirus takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lilo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Cirus!
Cirus controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Lilo working for a choke but Cirus is defending well.
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.
Lilo is punishing Cirus with some ground and pound.
Cirus covers up after that shot from Lilo.
Cirus tries to roll but Lilo sticks to his back.
Cirus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lilo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Cirus!

Cirus is rocked!
Cirus covers up after that shot from Lilo.
Oh Cirus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lilo cracks Cirus with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cirus from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Cirus tries to escape the position.
Cirus is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lilo is cranking Cirus's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cirus! He's tightened the choke and Cirus is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darcy Lilo!
Darcy Lilo is the new lightweight champion!
Darcy Lilo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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