Hilo Fight 44 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ante Gardasevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Putting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardasevic comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPUSG9feE6k. Paddy Putting is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gardasevic
vs
Putting

170 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

165 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ante Gardasevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy Putting!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Putting.
Putting lands a jab to the nose.
Putting throws a lazy uppercut
and Gardasevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Putting throws a looping overhand right but Gardasevic ducks down to avoid it.
Gardasevic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Gardasevic is rocked!
Nice shot by Putting.
Oh Gardasevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gardasevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putting throws a right hand that misses

and Gardasevic counters by clinching up.

Gardasevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putting scores with a nice head shot.
Gardasevic is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Putting doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gardasevic crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gardasevic's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy Putting!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClain comes to the cage accompanied by "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC. Doe has chosen F...k off!!!! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

McClain
vs
Doe

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John McClain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Doe!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Joe Doe has been cut.
McClain swinging wildly here.
McClain misses with the combination.
Doe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from McClain misses.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. McClain moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Doe! McClain continues to tee off on Doe, landing with a left and a right! McClain connects with a right hand that leaves Doe sleeping against the cage! What a finish by McClain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John McClain!
A victorious John McClain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward has chosen "Backwoods" By Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music. Jerry Armstrong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Armstrong
vs
Ward

187 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Ward!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Ward. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Armstrong goes for a double leg but Ward avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ward continues to drive forward.
Armstrong prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armstrong has been working on his balance at Brick Brawlers MMA (13 Coaches), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ward.
Ward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ward told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong dodges an elbow strike from Ward.
Ward throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong blocks it with crossed arms.
Ward looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ward tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.
Ward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Armstrong takes an elbow to the temple.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armstrong avoids the elbow strike from Ward, against the cage.
Armstrong avoids a wild elbow strike from Ward.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Armstrong wants the takedown. Ward is fighting it off but Armstrong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ward's guard against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to stand up but Armstrong isn't so interested in that idea.
Armstrong stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
Ward wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong controlling from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jerry Armstrong wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ward defends well and Armstrong ends up having to push Ward into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ward is trying to push Armstrong away but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ward lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Ward lands an elbow inside that Armstrong shrugs off.
Ward pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Armstrong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ward gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ward throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.

Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward stuffs the takedown.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Armstrong, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Armstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Ward gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong into the cage.
Armstrong dodges an elbow strike from Ward.
Ward scores with a knee to the head.
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ward pushes off an throws an elbow but Armstrong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Armstrong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Ward 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.

Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Armstrong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Jerry Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Ward gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong into the cage.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Ward misses with an elbow strike.
Ward tries a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ward pulls his leg out and moves away.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Armstrong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ward as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jerry Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. Ward tries to sprawl out of it but Armstrong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ward manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armstrong shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armstrong fails with the takedown.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong dives in for a single leg takedown but Ward sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ward tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks with his arms.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Armstrong blocks the elbow strike.
Ward tries a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks it.
Ward looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ward pushes off an throws an elbow but Armstrong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ward wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Ward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Ward throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ward looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
Armstrong prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Ward tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks with his arms.
Ward misses with a knee to the head.
Ward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.

Armstrong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ward prevents Armstrong from moving into mount.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ward has escaped the position, nice work there.

Armstrong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to buck Armstrong off.

Armstrong stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Ward.
I've got Ward 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bulan Cordit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cordit kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cordit
vs
Hicks

180 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
135 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bulan Cordit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lewis Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cordit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cordit is trying to control the action in half guard but Hicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cordit pulls his head out easily.
Cordit wants to take a breather but Hicks is having none of it.
Cordit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hicks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.

Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
Cordit is trying to control the action in half guard but Hicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cordit controlling the action here.

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

Cordit closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cordit gets control of Hicks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cordit will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cordit throwing short punches from the bottom.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cordit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cordit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hicks is squirming around, avoiding Cordit's attempts to control the action.
Cordit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cordit avoids the attempt from Hicks to control.
Cordit wants to control the pace but Hicks is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordit avoids the attempt from Hicks to control.

Cordit has hold of Hicks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hicks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hicks is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordit controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cordit looking to finish Hicks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hicks!
Hicks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hicks wants to hold on but Cordit pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordit wants to control the pace but Hicks is squirming around nicely.
Cordit lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hicks hang on?
Cordit controlling the pace for now.
Hicks regains half guard.

Cordit seems to be working for a kimura but Hicks defends the submission attempt.
Hicks is staying active underneath Cordit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks gets back to full guard.

Cordit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hicks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hicks has escaped and now he's on top!
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Cordit is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Hicks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cordit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hicks slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bulan Cordit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cordit circles away.

Cordit feints and as Hicks raises his hands in defense, Cordit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hicks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cordit has passed into half guard!
Cordit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Cordit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordit drops an elbow to the side of Hicks's head.
Cordit trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks gets full guard.
Cordit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cordit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Cordit controlling from the top position.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Cordit from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cordit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.

Cordit is trying to work for a kimura but Hicks is defending well.
Cordit seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cordit.
Hicks is looking to control Cordit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hicks avoid being mounted?

Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
Cordit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks taking some punishment here, with Cordit in his half guard.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Cordit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cordit wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Hicks tries to roll over but Cordit keeps him under control.
Cordit is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
Cordit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cordit working the head and body with strikes.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Cordit sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cordit.
Cordit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cordit is controlling the pace.
Cordit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Hicks trying to control here.
Cordit is looking to take a break and control but Hicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cordit wants to stand up but Hicks has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body punch from Cordit.

Cordit shoots in and gets a takedown into Hicks's guard.

Hicks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Cordit tries to pass.

Hicks is working an open guard so Cordit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cordit lands with a nice combination. Hicks backs away looking to recover.
Cordit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid body kick from Cordit.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cordit.

It looks like Lewis Hicks has been cut.
Hicks dives in and grabs Cordit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cordit pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
Hicks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Hicks gets caught napping as Cordit dives in and scores a takedown. Hicks manages to retain guard.
Cordit postures up.
Cordit wants to stand but Hicks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Hicks working for submissions but it's allowed Cordit to get to half guard.
Cordit drops an elbow to the side of Hicks's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hicks looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Still in half guard, Cordit seems content to control.
Hicks tries to roll over but Cordit keeps him under control.
Cordit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Hicks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cordit pulls his head out easily.
Cordit 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is staying active underneath Cordit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cordit 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.

Cordit seems to be working for a kimura but Hicks defends the submission attempt.
Cordit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hicks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cordit content to control rather than advance.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Cordit has control of the leg.

Cordit is trying to work for a kimura but Hicks is defending well.
Cordit 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hicks 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.
Hicks trying to control but Cordit postures up.
Hicks gets back to full guard.
Cordit tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.
Lewis Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bulan Cordit just wasn't active enough.
Cordit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bulan Cordit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cordit avoids the head kick by Hicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bulan Cordit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cordit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bulan Cordit!
A very excited looking Bulan Cordit 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.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sgt Al Moranas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sgt Al Moranas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Al Moranas
vs
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn

174 cm
20
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

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, Sgt Al Moranas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn misses with a leg kick.
Moranas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Moranas gets caught napping as SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn dives in and scores a takedown. Moranas manages to retain guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn trying to control the position from guard on top but Moranas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moranas wants to stand and escape but SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn is having none of it.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn content to stall in guard here.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moranas's guard.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn trying to control the action but Moranas is working from the bottom.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moranas is looking to escape.
Moranas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

Moranas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn.

SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nestor SmithDanielsonRodriguezLittlejohn!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Razormind Remix. Jordan Gardner had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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.

Gardner
vs
Timmermans

209 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bam Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gardner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timmermans somewhat.
Gardner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a hook but Gardner blocks it.
Gardner darts in looking for a takedown but Timmermans gets double underhooks and turns Gardner into the cage.
Timmermans is looking to break free of the clinch but Gardner has double underhooks.
Gardner tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmermans avoids the damage to the body.

Timmermans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardner as he jumps to the side.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gardner counters with a nice body kick.
Gardner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timmermans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timmermans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gardner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timmermans looks to land a combination but Gardner avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timmermans throws a series of punches but Gardner moves out of range.
Timmermans throws a shot from downtown. Gardner moves away and avoids it.
Gardner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timmermans shoots in and drives through. Gardner sprawls well.
Jordan Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Timmermans.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans looks winded!
Gardner moves in looking to clinch but Timmermans pushes him off.

Gardner gets a clinch.
Gardner lands a good knee to the midsection. Timmermans won't want to take too many of those.
Gardner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Timmermans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gardner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gardner keeps control of Timmermans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Timmermans is trying to push Gardner away but Gardner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gardner takes an elbow to the forehead.

Gardner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans shoots in for a double leg but Gardner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Timmermans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmermans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gardner defends it nicely.

Gardner closes the distance and clinches.
Timmermans is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Timmermans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gardner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Timmermans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmermans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Gardner clinches up with Timmermans and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Timmermans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gardner is pressed up against the cage. Timmermans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gardner down to the mat. Gardner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gardner wants to clinch up but Timmermans keeps it at a distance.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timmermans paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gardner drives through and clinches with Timmermans against the cage.

Timmermans breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gardner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Timmermans.
A left and a right from Gardner both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Timmermans.
A punch combination from Timmermans misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Timmermans crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gardner - the referee stops the clock and Timmermans gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gardner. Timmermans manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Timmermans lands with an uppercut that bounces Gardner off the cage and back into range.
Timmermans lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmermans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timmermans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Gardner.
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Jordan Gardner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Timmermans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Timmermans is in Gardner's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Timmermans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gardner is proving hard to escape from.
Timmermans is breathing heavily.

Timmermans gets to his feet. Gardner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gardner doesn't manage to clinch there - Timmermans circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner tries to clinch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Gardner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
Timmermans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timmermans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gardner tries to clinch but Timmermans is having none of it.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that Gardner avoids nicely.
Timmermans misses with a wild combination.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timmermans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gardner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmermans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timmermans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardner circles away quickly and effectively.
Timmermans throws a lazy head kick

and Gardner moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gardner obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lands an elbow just above Timmermans 's eye.
Timmermans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Timmermans is trying to push Gardner away but Gardner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardner doesn't manage to clinch there - Timmermans circles away.
Gardner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bam Timmermans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmermans is looking to clinch.
Timmermans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Timmermans misses with a two punch combination.

Gardner has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmermans wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gardner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gardner working Timmermans over with knees to the body.
Timmermans tries to pull guard but Gardner won't allow it.

Gardner jumps guard and drags Timmermans to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Gardner pushes Timmermans off and gets back to his feet.
Gardner fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmermans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Gardner rushes Timmermans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner has Timmermans pressed against the cage, preventing Timmermans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gardner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Timmermans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gardner crunches a lovely knee into Timmermans's ribcage.
Jordan Gardner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gardner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Timmermans's face.
Gardner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of 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!
Timmermans jumps guard but Gardner stands there with Timmermans around his waist. Timmermans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gardner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jordan Gardner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gardner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gardner takes one to the side of the head.
Gardner doesn't manage to clinch there - Timmermans circles away.
Timmermans tries to clinch there but Gardner circles away.
Gardner tries to clinch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Jordan Gardner is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmermans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Gardner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Timmermans's guard.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Gardner isn't so interested in that idea.

Gardner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Timmermans, up you get!
Timmermans lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gardner backs up against the cage.
Timmermans shoots and misses
and Gardner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmermans circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans doesn't manage to clinch there - Gardner circles away.
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches up with Gardner, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes Gardner against the cage but Gardner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Gardner does no damage.
Gardner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gardner avoids the head kick by Timmermans.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gardner - that will leave a mark!
Gardner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timmermans throws a jab but it's blocked by Gardner.
Timmermans tries to clinch up but Gardner circles away and keeps his distance.
Gardner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans swats away the attempt to clinch by Gardner.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmermans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gardner tries to clinch but Timmermans is having none of it.
Gardner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Timmermans misses with a two punch combination.
Gardner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Timmermans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timmermans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gardner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmermans wants to clinch up but Gardner keeps it at a distance.
Timmermans throws a series of punches but Gardner moves out of range.
Timmermans wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Timmermans circles away quickly and effectively.
Jordan Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gardner moves into the clinch.
Gardner lands a good knee to the midsection. Timmermans won't want to take too many of those.
Gardner blocks an uppercut.
Gardner tries to pull guard but Timmermans won't allow it.
Gardner blocks an uppercut.
Gardner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Timmermans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gardner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jordan Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Timmermans.
Gardner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Timmermans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gardner manages to break the clinch.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Timmermans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gardner throws a right hand that Timmermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Timmermans also avoids with ease.

Gardner rushes Timmermans and presses him up against the cage.
Gardner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gardner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bam Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmermans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner lands a knee to the body.
Timmermans is trying to break the clinch but Gardner is controlling him.
Jordan Gardner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timmermans throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Gardner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gardner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paco Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Tigre Munanaposa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez comes into the arena with La Puerta Negra blaring out of the sound system. Munanaposa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm an Adult Now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mendez
vs
Tigre Munanaposa

170 cm
19
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

171 cm
21
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Tokyo United Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paco Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, La Tigre Munanaposa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Mendez.

Munanaposa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Munanaposa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Munanaposa controlling the action here.
Munanaposa 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.
Munanaposa controlling the action here.
Munanaposa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munanaposa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
Munanaposa wants to pass the guard but Mendez is defending well.
Munanaposa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Munanaposa is trying to control. Mendez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to improve his position but Munanaposa is controlling well.
Munanaposa wants to advance to full mount but Mendez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Munanaposa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munanaposa.
Munanaposa throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is trying to keep Munanaposa in close.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munanaposa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munanaposa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendez is trying to keep Munanaposa in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mendez throws a lazy right hand but Munanaposa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munanaposa is defended easily by Mendez.

Munanaposa has Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendez.
Mendez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munanaposa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Munanaposa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paco Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La Tigre Munanaposa.

Munanaposa pulls guard successfully.
Munanaposa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munanaposa wants to control the position but Mendez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mendez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munanaposa manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munanaposa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

La Tigre Munanaposa 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.

Munanaposa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendez.
We've been told by Mendez's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mendez connects with a single shot there.
Mendez scores with a punch to the head.
No luck for Munanaposa with that takedown attempt.
Mendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Munanaposa has closed the distance and engaged Mendez in a clinch.

Munanaposa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mendez can't fight it off and eventually Munanaposa manages to take the fight to the floor. Mendez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Munanaposa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Munanaposa has Mendez in his guard.
Mendez passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munanaposa gets full guard.

Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munanaposa trying to control the position.
Munanaposa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munanaposa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendez being controlled here momentarily.
Munanaposa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendez content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa controlling Mendez's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Munanaposa forces Mendez back against the cage and clinches.
Munanaposa leaning against his opponent.

Munanaposa breaks the clinch.
Mendez misses with a double jab

and Munanaposa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Munanaposa.
Mendez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendez is looking to control Munanaposa's arms but Munanaposa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mendez has his back to the cage.
Munanaposa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Munanaposa breaks the clinch.
Mendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez lands a nice hook to Munanaposa's body. Munanaposa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paco Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munanaposa fails with the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Mendez. Beautiful body shot.

Munanaposa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munanaposa trying to control from half guard but Mendez is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munanaposa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

La Tigre Munanaposa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Munanaposa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munanaposa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mendez misses with a hook. Munanaposa ducked under it nicely.
Mendez lands a jab to the nose.
Mendez throws a looping overhand right but Munanaposa ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Mendez.
Munanaposa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mendez swings for the body but Munanaposa moves out of range.
La Tigre Munanaposa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munanaposa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez scores with a jab to the head.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Mendez throws a hook but Munanaposa blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendez. Munanaposa does a little dance to reset his feet.

Munanaposa has Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Munanaposa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendez misses with a hook. Munanaposa ducked under it nicely.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Munanaposa avoids them all with ease.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Munanaposa avoids it well.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Munanaposa avoids them all with ease.
Munanaposa ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Munanaposa fails with a takedown attempt.
Munanaposa moves out of range as Mendez strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munanaposa is defended easily by Mendez.
Mendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munanaposa moves away.
Paco Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munanaposa drives through with a takedown into Mendez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Munanaposa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mendez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Munanaposa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munanaposa looking for a sweep. Not yet Munanaposa, not yet.

Munanaposa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mendez escapes and throws Munanaposa's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munanaposa can do anything to dispel that myth.

Munanaposa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
La Tigre Munanaposa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Munanaposa wants to stand back up but Mendez manages to pass into side control.
Mendez trying to control the action but Munanaposa is working from the bottom.
Munanaposa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Who's going to make the next move?
Munanaposa sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munanaposa wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to La Tigre Munanaposa.
I've got Munanaposa 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Romeo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Romeo Paris
vs
Nexus

182 cm
22
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Romeo Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galaxy Nexus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nexus swings away with a body shot that misses

and Paris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nexus stalling in the clinch.

Nexus breaks from the clinch.
Nexus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Kobe Romeo Paris has been cut.
Paris tries to clinch but Nexus is having none of it.
Paris closes the distance but Nexus moves to the side

and Nexus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Paris jumps guard.
Nexus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Nexus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nexus has managed to get both his arms back between Paris's legs - danger averted.

Paris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nexus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nexus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Paris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nexus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nexus controls the pace.
Nexus slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Paris.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nexus lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Paris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nexus pulls his head out easily.
Paris is refusing to be controlled, as Nexus sits in half guard.
Nexus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Paris wants to improve his position but Nexus is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris is staying active underneath Nexus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paris won't allow Nexus to pass to mount.
Paris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nexus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nexus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Nexus there.
Paris is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris is trying to control but can't.
Nexus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paris!
Paris throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Paris throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Paris tries to reverse the position but Nexus maintains control.
Nexus with shots to the head and body - Paris looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paris is looking to escape.
Paris is trying to escape the mount.
Nexus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nexus lands a big elbow.
Paris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paris is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Paris tries to hold on but Nexus pushes him away.
Nexus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nexus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paris is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paris is bucking up trying to escape but Nexus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paris takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nexus's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galaxy Nexus!
Galaxy Nexus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.