BKFF 1: Origins PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Waldrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu's entrance music is Hawaii - Aloha-Oe. A fine choice. Brandon Waldrup struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Brandon Waldrup is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fatu
vs
Waldrup

196 cm
24
247 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Waldrup!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waldrup thows a left - swing and a miss!

Fatu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Fatu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Waldrup clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
What can Waldrup do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Waldrup should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Waldrup is keeping busy.
Waldrup covering up well under a series of strikes from Fatu.
Waldrup avoids the strikes from Fatu.
Fatu lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fatu.
The referee is taking a good look at Waldrup as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fatu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldrup wants to control his opponent's hands but Fatu gets his hands free.
Fatu tries to get the hooks in deep but Waldrup pushed the leg off.
Fatu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Waldrup tries to escape but Fatu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fatu trying to control.
Waldrup tries to break free.
Waldrup prevents Fatu from getting a body triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldrup wants to escape the position.

Fatu is looking for the choke from the back position but Waldrup is controlling his hands well.
Waldrup staying busy and making it hard for Fatu to control.
Waldrup tries to escape but Fatu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Waldrup is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Waldrup fending off the submission attempt from Fatu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Waldrup is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu missing with strikes.
Waldrup looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fatu.
Waldrup tries to break free.

Fatu working for a choke but Waldrup is defending well.
Fatu is controlling the position but Waldrup somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Waldrup wants to improve his position but Fatu is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu wants to pass the guard but Waldrup is defending well.
Fatu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Waldrup with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this 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.
Waldrup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Waldrup falls off balance throwing a combination

and Fatu counters with a single leg into guard. Waldrup didn't expect that.
Fatu stopping the sweep attempt from Waldrup.
Fatu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fatu tries to advance to mount but Waldrup denies him.
Fatu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Waldrup is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fatu throws a strike aimed at the side of Waldrup's head but Waldrup avoids it well.
Fatu tries to advance to mount but Waldrup denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waldrup keeps working.
Fatu wants to stand but Waldrup has his arm trapped.
Waldrup is pushing Fatu's head away, looking to escape. Fatu manages to hold on to the position though.
Fatu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Waldrup is trying to improve his position.
Fatu trying to control the position but Waldrup is working away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fatu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fatu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ryan Fatu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatu wants to control but Waldrup is keeping him busy.
Waldrup is trying to escape the position but Fatu is controlling the position.
Waldrup is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fatu trying to control the action but Waldrup is working from the bottom.
Waldrup is trying to get back to his feet.
Waldrup manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu moves into full guard.
Fatu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waldrup working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Waldrup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waldrup has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fatu is proving hard to escape from.
Waldrup is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Waldrup wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waldrup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fatu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Fatu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fatu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waldrup pinned against the ropes. Waldrup gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fatu checks a leg kick nicely.

Fatu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Waldrup looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fatu wants to control but Waldrup is keeping him busy.
Waldrup struggling a bit here.
Waldrup sneaks back into half guard.
Fatu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldrup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fatu.
Fatu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fatu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Waldrup gets back to full guard.
Waldrup trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Waldrup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fatu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu throws an elbow that misses. Waldrup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fatu's guard. Nice move by Waldrup!
Fatu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Waldrup passes Fatu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Fatu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waldrup pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waldrup throws a strike but Fatu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fatu controls Waldrup momentarily but Waldrup frees himself.
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!
Waldrup with a flurry of punches that miss.
Waldrup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waldrup wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waldrup would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Waldrup slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Waldrup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Waldrup is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fatu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Fatu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waldrup tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Waldrup is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fatu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Waldrup trying to control the action but Fatu is working from the bottom.
Waldrup tries to stand but Fatu controls the position and pulls Waldrup into his guard.
Brandon Waldrup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Fatu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Waldrup.
I think Fatu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edern Ap Nudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cabbage Patch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ap Nudd
vs
Patch

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
281 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edern Ap Nudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cabbage Patch!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patch throws a body punch but Ap Nudd moves out of range.
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot.
Patch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ap Nudd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Patch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ap Nudd to the ground. Patch is now in Ap Nudd's guard.
Patch advances to half guard.
Ap Nudd trying to hold on to Patch's head to control him but Patch postures up.

Patch is trying for a kimura here. Ap Nudd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Patch wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cabbage Patch!
Cabbage Patch took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Ricardo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ricardo
vs
Maverick

191 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Ricardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seth Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo misses with a few strikes there.

Maverick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Maverick drags the fight down to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Ricardo drops back looking for a leg! Maverick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maverick manages to kick Ricardo off! Ricardo jumps back into Maverick's guard.
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Maverick keeps moving.
Ricardo forces his way into half guard.
Ricardo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ricardo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ricardo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maverick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ricardo wants to take his opponent's back but Maverick doesn't allow it.
Ricardo tries to control but Maverick wriggling away.

Ricardo looking to secure an arm triangle but Maverick defends it well.
Ricardo is looking to work his way around to Maverick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ricardo has control of Maverick's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Maverick regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ricardo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Maverick is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Ricardo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woody Longue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Smith
vs
Longue

225 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longue moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Longue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Smith drives through and clinches with Longue against the ropes.

Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Longue is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Longue wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Longue trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
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.
Longue works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Longue from controlling successfully.
Longue prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Longue trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woody Longue has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but Longue is having none of it.

Longue closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Longue getting side control.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longue on the ground.
Longue works his way into side control.

Longue goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Longue but great work by Smith.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longue is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the position but Longue is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longue is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is pressing down on Longue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Longue is holding on for now.
Longue trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Longue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Longue gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longue is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Smith just wasn't active enough.

Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Longue is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Longue tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Longue is trying to get back to full guard.
Longue gets full guard.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Longue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Longue keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Longue.
Longue wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Longue is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Woody Longue dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith is looking to clinch but Longue is avoiding it.

Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Longue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Longue blocks nicely.
Longue is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longue manages to get to full guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Longue controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith wants to control from the top but Longue keeps moving.

Longue is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith won't allow Longue to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Longue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Longue is breathing heavily.
Longue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist 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!
Smith won't allow Longue to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Longue keeps moving.
Woody Longue has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Longue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Longue throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Longue finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Longue from controlling successfully.

Smith has his foot on Longue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Longue works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position.
Longue pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Longue throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Longue wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking to control Longue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is trying to stand back up but Longue is controlling him
Still in half guard, Longue seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Woody Longue wasn't active enough on the ground.
Longue shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Longue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Longue which made him look bad.
Longue tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Longue closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longue.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Longue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Longue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Longue wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is staying active underneath Longue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Longue is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Longue seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Longue is looking to reverse the position.
Longue is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith prevents Longue from getting the reversal.
Longue manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Woody Longue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Longue from improving his position.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longue is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Longue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Longue might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longue is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Smith.

Longue gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.

Longue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to improve his position but Longue is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longue has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Longue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Longue controlling his opponent.
Tony Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longue trying to control but Smith is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woody Longue!
After winning the bout, Woody Longue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cardone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Gold has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Cardone's chin.

Cardone
vs
Gold

187 cm
24
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
20
267 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Cardone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Gold!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold lands a nice shot that snaps Cardone's head back.

It looks like Matt Cardone has been cut.
Gold looks to land a combination but Cardone avoids it well.
Cardone looks for a takedown but Gold sprawls well.
Gold wants to clinch.
Gold lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cardone falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gold dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Gold!
Al Gold spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.