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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sykes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes has chosen Am I Demon by Danzig as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sykes
vs
Holmes

178 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Sykes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benedict Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holmes rushes Sykes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes lands a body punch.
Holmes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sykes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holmes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Holmes lands a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sykes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Holmes postures up in Sykes's guard and throws a big left but Sykes blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sykes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holmes stands and throws Sykes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holmes controls the position.
Sykes throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
You can see the frustration on Sykes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykes is looking for a sweep.
Sykes is trying to control Holmes's posture but Holmes avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes tries to advance position but instead Sykes slips a leg back in to half guard.
Holmes is pressing down on Sykes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sykes is holding on for now.

Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sykes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sykes has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykes working the strikes but Holmes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Holmes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sykes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holmes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.

Holmes kicks Sykes off and gets back to his feet.

Holmes moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sykes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sykes shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sykes lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedict Holmes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Sykes in a clinch.
Sykes prevents a takedown attempt there.

Sykes pulls guard effortlessly.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Sykes is keeping the position.
Sykes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Holmes prevents Sykes from getting back to his feet.
Sykes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmes controls the pace.
Holmes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes pushing down on Sykes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holmes is taking a breather. Sykes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sykes is looking for a sweep. Holmes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykes trying to hold on to Holmes's head to control him but Holmes postures up.
Sykes is looking to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Benedict Holmes.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sykes shoots in but Holmes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holmes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sykes.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Sykes circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Holmes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sykes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is pressed up against the cage. Sykes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holmes down to the mat. Holmes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes misses with a takedown
and Sykes counters with a straight right hand.

Holmes forces Sykes back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Holmes.
Holmes is pressed up against the cage. Sykes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holmes down to the mat. Holmes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sykes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sykes takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.

Holmes closes the distance and pushes Sykes back into the cage.
Sykes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sykes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes tries for a takedown but Sykes manages to get underhooks.
Sykes is working for takedown but Holmes is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sykes avoids it.

Holmes breaks from the clinch.
Holmes looks to land a combination. Sykes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykes keeps the fight on the outside.

Holmes gets a double leg takedown into Sykes's guard.
Holmes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sykes looking for a sweep. Not yet Sykes, not yet.
Holmes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedict Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sykes misses with a takedown attempt - Holmes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Sykes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sykes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sykes tries to pull guard but Holmes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykes wants to stall.
Sykes wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holmes pulls guard.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Sykes tries to stand but Holmes is controlling from the bottom.

Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sykes defends well.
Sykes wants to stand but Holmes is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sykes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holmes, up you get!

Holmes forces Sykes back against the cage and clinches.

Sykes breaks from the clinch.
Sykes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sykes somewhat.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Sykes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sykes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Holmes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykes trying to hold on to Holmes's head to control him but Holmes postures up.

Holmes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sykes to get to his feet.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sykes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Sykes shoots in and drives through. Holmes sprawls well.
Sykes shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Sykes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sykes tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Holmes moves into range and clinches up with Sykes.
Benedict Holmes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sykes pulls his leg out and moves away.

Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
Sykes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holmes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Sykes holds him up against the cage and eventually Holmes drops back down to his feet.
Holmes wants to take the fight to the mat but Sykes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes lands with a right to the head.
Mike Sykes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedict Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holmes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedict Holmes!
Benedict Holmes 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
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Jaworski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cain
vs
Jaworski

188 cm
24
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patryk Jaworski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
Jaworski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaworski dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Cain connects with a looping right hand.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaworski manages to avoid it.
Jaworski blocks a jab.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Jaworski moved out of range.

Cain takes the fight into the clinch.

Cain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cain misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain misses with a kick to the body.
Jaworski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cain.
Cain just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Jaworski moved out of range.
A combination from Cain does no damage.
Cain misses with a two punch combination.
Cain swings for the body but Jaworski moves out of range.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Jaworski's head but Jaworski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cain swinging wildly here.
Dallas Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaworski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Jaworski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
Cain tries to clinch up.
Jaworski slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain is looking to wear down Jaworski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Cain throws a right and a left that Jaworski avoids nicely.
Cain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries to bum rush Jaworski with a series of wild strikes but Jaworski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dallas Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain throws a leg kick that misses.
Cain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Jaworski.
Cain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaworski eats them both and turns towards Cain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cain throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaworski.
Cain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries to clinch but Jaworski moves out of range.
A punch combination from Cain misses.
Cain just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaworski circles away.
Cain throws a right and a left that Jaworski avoids nicely.
Cain throws a right and a left that Jaworski avoids nicely.
Cain misses with an uppercut. Jaworski saw that one coming.
Cain throws a body punch but Jaworski moves out of range.
Jaworski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Jaworski moves away from the strike by Cain.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cain throws a body punch but Jaworski moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cain.
Jaworski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cain lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaworski moves out of range as Cain strikes.
Cain throws a leg kick but Jaworski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cain throws a hook but Jaworski avoids it easily.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain looks to land a combination. Jaworski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Jaworski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dallas Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaworski.
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaworski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Cain.
Cain misses with an uppercut.
Cain throws a right and a left that Jaworski avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaworski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Cain misses with a low kick.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Jaworski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaworski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cain.
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Jaworski moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cain misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain with a jab.
Dallas Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cain throws a head kick that misses.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Jaworski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaworski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Jaworski ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cain misses.
Jaworski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jaworski.
Cain tries to clinch

and Jaworski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jaworski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Jaworski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaworski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Cain dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cain throws a series of punches but Jaworski moves out of range.
Cain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cain throws the left hand but Jaworski avoids the punch easily.
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaworski is just out of range.
Cain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jaworski is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cain.
Jaworski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cain to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Jaworski's head but Jaworski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cain misses with the combination.
Cain throws a right and a left that Jaworski avoids nicely.
Jaworski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
Cain misses with a wild combination.
Cain misses with a series of wild punches.
Cain looks to throw the jab but Jaworski is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Jaworski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaworski.
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaworski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cain throws a body punch but Jaworski moves out of range.
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain tries to bum rush Jaworski with a series of wild strikes but Jaworski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaworski avoids the body shot from Cain.
Jaworski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Patryk Jaworski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaworski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cain just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Jaworski ducks down to avoid it.
Jaworski ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Cain throws a wild body kick that Jaworski sees coming a mile off.
Cain misses with the combination.
Jaworski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dallas Cain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries to bum rush Jaworski with a series of wild strikes but Jaworski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cain throws the left hand but Jaworski avoids the punch easily.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaworski blocks a jab.
Cain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaworski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Cain misses.
A big right from Cain misses.
Cain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaworski circles away quickly and effectively.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Jaworski moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Cain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Cain!
A very excited looking Dallas Cain 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
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Suchocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reeve NcDemomnd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NcDemomnd has chosen Back in Black as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Reeve NcDemomnd told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Suchocki
vs
NcDemomnd

168 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Dragon

Dragon
Fight Night Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pawel Suchocki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reeve NcDemomnd!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

NcDemomnd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Suchocki was covering up waiting for the punch and NcDemomnd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Suchocki working for a triangle but NcDemomnd defends it easily.
NcDemomnd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
NcDemomnd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

NcDemomnd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suchocki dives on top into guard.
Suchocki is looking to stand up but NcDemomnd won't let him.

NcDemomnd has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Suchocki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, NcDemomnd has tightened it up now! Suchocki should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reeve NcDemomnd!
Reeve NcDemomnd is the new featherweight champion!
Reeve NcDemomnd managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fight Night Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Set Me Free. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harvey
vs
Materla

190 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dragon
Fight Night Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Harvey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harvey counters with a three punch combo that has Materla backing up. Materla nods at Harvey to acknowledge the strikes.
Materla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harvey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Materla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harvey to the ground. Materla is now in Harvey's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Materla throws an elbow that misses. Harvey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Materla's guard. Nice move by Harvey!
Harvey looking to sit in guard and control but Materla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Materla wants to get up but he can't break Harvey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harvey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Harvey working for a triangle but Materla defends it easily.
Harvey wants to improve his position but instead Materla has moved into half guard.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.
Materla sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Materla is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is not content to let Materla control the position.

Materla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harvey defends it well.
Harvey strikes from the bottom but Materla passes into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey working to try and regain half guard.
Harvey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harvey is trying to maintain the position but Materla is very close to passing his half guard.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materla prevents Harvey from standing back up.

Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
Materla tries to stand and escape but Harvey is controlling the position.
Harvey moves into full guard.
Materla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harvey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materla is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that PJ Harvey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Materla fails to land the takedown.

Harvey closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harvey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Materla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harvey's efforts to push away.
Materla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harvey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl out of it but Materla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harvey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
PJ Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Materla fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey throws a nice looking combination but Materla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harvey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materla takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Michal Materla has been cut.

Materla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Materla stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Materla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harvey sprawls well. Harvey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Materla gets slowly back to his feet.
Materla has his takedown stuffed
and Harvey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Materla is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey fails to land with a series of punches.
Materla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harvey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harvey closes the distance and clinches.
Materla looking for a takedown.

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

Harvey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Materla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harvey's efforts to push away.

Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materla throws a right and a left that Harvey avoids nicely.
Materla misses with a takedown attempt
and Harvey counters with a one-two to the body.
Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materla with a poor takedown
and Harvey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harvey digs a good hook to Materla's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to bum rush Materla with a series of wild strikes but Materla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harvey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
PJ Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Materla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harvey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Materla.
Materla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Harvey counters with a takedown into side control.
Harvey wants to control but Materla is keeping him busy.
Materla is looking to regain half guard here but Harvey keeps moving and retains side control.

Harvey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Materla to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harvey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvey moves in looking to clinch but Materla pushes him off.
PJ Harvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Materla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harvey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
PJ Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Harvey lands a head kick. Materla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A bone on bone clash there as Harvey blocks the leg kick.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.

Materla looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harvey!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harvey struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PJ Harvey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materla's cut.
That's time! Harvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Materla shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Materla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Harvey. Those never looked like landing.
Materla shoots for a double leg takedown but Harvey sprawls well. He's pushed Materla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Materla blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Materla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harvey counters with an outside leg kick.
PJ Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
A head kick from Harvey lands but Materla takes it in his stride.
Harvey connects with a high kick.
Materla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Materla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harvey counters with a head kick. That will keep Materla thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla shoots and misses

and Harvey counters by moving into the clinch.

Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harvey.
Michal Materla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey lands with a nice combination. Materla backs away looking to recover.
Harvey looks to land a combination but Materla avoids it well.
Harvey tries to clinch up but Materla circles away and keeps his distance.
Harvey swinging wildly here.
Materla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Materla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Materla misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harvey but Harvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harvey scores with a hook to the body. Materla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harvey connects with a body shot that sends Materla's belly button to the back.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Materla with a poor takedown

and Harvey counters by moving into the clinch.

Harvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Materla drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Materla wants to stand and escape but instead Harvey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harvey manages to get himself to full guard.
Materla passes into half guard.
Materla trying to mount his opponent but Harvey defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Materla is trying to control. Harvey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Materla is looking for a kimura but Harvey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Materla to get the leverage.
Materla stops Harvey from getting back to his feet.

Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materla lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PJ Harvey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Harvey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvey wants to land a leg kick but Materla is out of range.
Harvey is looking to clinch.
Materla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

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

Materla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harvey is just riding it out for now. Materla eventually gives up the hold.
Michal Materla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harvey tries to get to full guard but Materla has control of the leg.
Materla is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey trying to control but Materla postures up.
Materla prevents Harvey from improving his position.
Materla wants to stand up but Harvey has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Harvey pushes Materla off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla closes the distance and clinches up with Harvey, looking for a takedown. Materla pushes Harvey against the cage but Harvey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Harvey pushes Materla up against the cage in a clinch.
Harvey can't break the clinch.

Materla gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harvey regains guard.
Harvey looking for a sweep. Not yet Harvey, not yet.

Materla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harvey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Materla has managed to get both his arms back between Harvey's legs - danger averted.
Harvey wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Materla manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla winds up and cracks Harvey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.

Materla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harvey sees it coming and defends easily.
Harvey scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Materla manages to mount him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Materla cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harvey wants to control but Materla is having none of it.
Harvey is squirming around, avoiding Materla's attempts to control the action.

Materla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey is squirming around, avoiding Materla's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materla dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materla's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Materla scores with a takedown into Harvey's guard.
Materla postures up.
Materla preventing the sweep.

Harvey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Materla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Materla trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Materla postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Materla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Harvey has his foot on Materla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Materla works his way back into a safe position though.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Materla tries to pass.
Materla trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harvey is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Materla rolls with it to try and escape but Harvey cranks on the arm and Materla is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). PJ Harvey!
PJ Harvey is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, PJ Harvey made sure he mentioned Fight Night Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.