Hilo Fight 49 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Konstantin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: chronnixx they don't know. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Konstantin
vs
Marley

188 cm
25
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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, Jake Konstantin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mick Marley!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Konstantin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Konstantin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Konstantin stopping the sweep attempt from Marley.
Marley keeping full guard, as Konstantin tries to pass.
Konstantin throws a big right hand that misses.
Marley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Konstantin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konstantin is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Konstantin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marley tries to stand and escape but Konstantin is controlling the position.
Marley trying to control the action but Konstantin is working from the bottom.
Marley is pressing down on Konstantin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Konstantin is holding on for now.
Konstantin works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Konstantin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marley trying to control but Konstantin is working from the bottom.
Konstantin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Konstantin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Konstantin tries to get out of the position.
Konstantin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marley wants to control from the top but Konstantin keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mick Marley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Konstantin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley shoots in but no luck this time.
Konstantin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley tries to clinch but Konstantin moves out of range.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Konstantin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konstantin throws a push kick but Marley slaps the foot to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marley.
Konstantin wants to clinch.

Marley forces Konstantin back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Konstantin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marley.
Jake Konstantin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Marley.
A frustrated look appears on Konstantin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Konstantin.
Marley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Konstantin has him pressed against the cage.
Marley is trying to pull guard but Konstantin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Konstantin misses with a knee strike.

Konstantin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Konstantin manages to end up in side control.
Marley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konstantin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marley darts in trying to clinch

and Konstantin moves into the clinch.
Konstantin throws a head punch that misses.
Konstantin lands with a right to the head.
Marley is trying to break free.
Marley is pressed up against the cage. Konstantin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marley down to the mat. Marley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Konstantin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marley shoots in looking for a takedown but Konstantin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Konstantin forces Marley back against the cage and clinches.
Marley is trying to force a seperation but Konstantin has the dominant position.

Konstantin breaks from the clinch.
Marley tries to clinch up but Konstantin circles away and keeps his distance.
Konstantin dives in and grabs Marley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marley pushes down on Konstantin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Konstantin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Konstantin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marley tries for a takedown but Konstantin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marley tries to clinch but Konstantin moves out of range.
Konstantin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marley is looking to clinch but Konstantin is avoiding it.

Konstantin drives through with a takedown into Marley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Konstantin sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Konstantin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley fails with the takedown.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Konstantin pushes him off.
Marley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Konstantin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley tries to land a front kick but Konstantin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Konstantin misses with a few strikes there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Konstantin.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is looking for a sweep.
Konstantin working the ground and pound but Marley is defending the strikes.
Konstantin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Konstantin trying to control the position but Marley is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marley is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake Konstantin just wasn't active enough.
Marley throws a push kick but Konstantin slaps the foot to one side.

Marley tries to keep at a distance but Konstantin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Konstantin has Marley pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Konstantin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Konstantin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marley as he jumps to the side.
Marley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marley fails with the takedown

and Konstantin counters with a shoot takedown. Marley fights it but they end up in guard.
Marley is trying to control the position but Konstantin postures up.
Jake Konstantin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Konstantin advances position into side control!
Marley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Konstantin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Konstantin in side control, throwing shots but Marley defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marley prevents Konstantin from improving position.
Marley tries to improve position but can't.

Konstantin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Konstantin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley seems a little lost for a moment, as Konstantin dominates the positioning.
Konstantin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Konstantin tries to score with some ground and pound. Marley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Konstantin controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Marley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mick Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Konstantin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marley's legs.
Marley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Konstantin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Konstantin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Konstantin throws a strike aimed at the side of Marley's head but Marley avoids it well.
Jake Konstantin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Konstantin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Konstantin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Konstantin, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Konstantin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Runner Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wangu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wangu has chosen Lux Aeterna (go to 3:21) as his entrance music. Runner Jay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Wangu's chin.

Jay
vs
Wangu

199 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
277 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wangu is defended easily by Jay.
Wangu looks for a takedown but Jay sprawls well.
Wangu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jay counters by clinching up.

Jay jumps into guard, dragging Wangu to the mat.
Jay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Jay working for a triangle but Wangu defends it easily.
Jay wants to improve his position but instead Wangu has moved into half guard.
Jay misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wangu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wangu throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely.
Jay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangu is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wangu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wangu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wangu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jay striking off his back but it's not causing Wangu any problems.

Jay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangu is aware though and is defending well.
Jay 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.
Wangu stopping the sweep attempt from Jay.

Jay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay wants to sweep here but Wangu controlling him for the moment.
Wangu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jay trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Jay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangu defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jay is looking for a triangle but Wangu pushes his legs off easily.
Wangu won't allow Jay to sweep him here.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Wangu from controlling successfully.

Jay is looking for a triangle but Wangu pushes his legs off easily.
Wangu preventing the sweep.
Wangu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jay is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wangu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wangu has managed to get both his arms back between Jay's legs - danger averted.
Jay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jay is breathing heavily.

Jay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wangu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wangu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangu won't allow Jay to sweep him here.
Wangu trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Wangu won't allow Jay to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wangu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jay wants to sweep here but Wangu controlling him for the moment.

Jay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Jay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jay lands a couple of good shots and Wangu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Jay looking for the choke from the back.
Wangu covers up after that shot from Jay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wangu tries to clinch there but Jay circles away.
Wangu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wangu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jay swivels and escapes.
Wangu misses with a takedown

and Jay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Runner Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Wangu.

Jay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wangu is in trouble now - Jay has advanced to mount!
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!
Jay with the ground and pound from mount.

Wangu is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wangu is still in real trouble! Can Jay finish him?
Jay drops a big elbow. That's hurt Wangu! More shots from Jay and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Runner Jay!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Olivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Beaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Olivera
vs
Beaber

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Olivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Beaber!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Olivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beaber pinned against the cage. Beaber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olivera slips a jab and a cross from Beaber.
Beaber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olivera momentarily.
Olivera walks into a jab.
Beaber lands a jab to Olivera's midsection.
Beaber moves in looking to clinch but Olivera pushes him off.
Beaber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Olivera.
Olivera misses with a takedown attempt - Beaber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beaber is looking to clinch but Olivera is avoiding it.
Olivera takes one on the button.
Olivera throws the left hand but Beaber avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beaber stalks Olivera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Olivera's face. Olivera staggers backwards, shaken.
Beaber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beaber cracks Olivera with an open hand slap.
Olivera walks into a left hand.

Olivera is rocked!
Olivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Olivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beaber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Olivera checks it well.
Beaber displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Beaber cracks Olivera with a good jab.
Beaber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olivera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olivera darts in looking for a takedown but Beaber gets double underhooks and turns Olivera into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Olivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaber lands an elbow that stopped Olivera in his tracks for a moment.

Beaber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olivera throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beaber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beaber throws a right and a left that Olivera avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olivera takes one to the chin there.
Beaber throws a one two combo.

Beaber rushes Olivera and presses him up against the cage.
Beaber pushes off an throws an elbow but Olivera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Olivera takes an elbow to the temple.
Beaber lands a damaging elbow.
Beaber comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beaber leaning against his opponent.

Beaber manages to break the clinch.
Olivera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A shot to the liver by Beaber. Beautiful body shot.
Olivera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olivera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beaber looks winded!

Olivera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Olivera showed some decent athleticism there.
Beaber felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Olivera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Olivera trying to control from half guard but Beaber is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivera seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beaber can do anything to dispel that myth.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafael Olivera wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beaber tries to clinch there but Olivera circles away.
Olivera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beaber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olivera scrambles back to his feet.
Beaber connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivera just misses with a punch to the body.

Beaber drives through and clinches with Olivera against the cage.
Beaber leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beaber lands a damaging elbow.
Olivera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beaber is keeping busy.
Beaber lands an elbow just above Olivera 's eye.

It looks like Rafael Olivera has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beaber stalling in the clinch but Olivera improves position.

Beaber breaks from the clinch.
Bobby Beaber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaber wants to clinch.
Beaber leaves Olivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Beaber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Olivera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Beaber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beaber wants to clinch.
Beaber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beaber was well out of range. Poor timing from Olivera.
Beaber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beaber tries to clinch but Olivera is having none of it.
Beaber connects with a solid leg kick.
Olivera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beaber lands an overhand right.

Olivera drives through and clinches with Beaber against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera avoiding damage as Beaber throws knees to the body.
Olivera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beaber prevents it.
Beaber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beaber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Olivera's defenses.
Beaber lands a damaging elbow.
Beaber being controlled against the cage.
Beaber lands an elbow inside.
Olivera takes an elbow to the temple.
Olivera managing to block the knees to the body from Beaber.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaber.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beaber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Beaber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olivera swings for the body but Beaber moves out of range.

Beaber clinches up with Olivera and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Beaber breaks the clinch.
Beaber pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Olivera back to the cage. Beaber follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beaber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beaber tries to clinch up but Olivera circles away and keeps his distance.
Beaber throws a nice looking combination but Olivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olivera with a poor takedown
and Beaber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beaber cracks Olivera with a good jab.
Bobby Beaber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olivera throws a body punch but Beaber moves out of range.
A lazy left from Beaber finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaber thuds a left hand into Olivera's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beaber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olivera has time to react.
Beaber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beaber looks to land a right hand but Olivera moved out of range.

Beaber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beaber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beaber trying to land knees to the body.
Beaber lands with a right to the head.
Olivera can't break the clinch.
Beaber lands a shot to the body.
Beaber trying to land knees to the body.
Olivera takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beaber lands an elbow inside.
Olivera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beaber taking a breather.
Beaber keeps control of Olivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olivera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beaber slowing the pace effectively.
Beaber stalling in the clinch but Olivera improves position.
Olivera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Beaber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Olivera's cut.
That's time! Olivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Olivera looking to score a takedown here. Beaber is defending well but Olivera drives through and ends up in Beaber's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaber keeping moving, preventing Olivera from controlling successfully.
Olivera throwing strikes but missing.
Beaber is trying to control the position but Olivera postures up.
Olivera advances position into side control!
Olivera tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beaber is avoiding damage well.
Beaber dodges the ground and pound from Olivera.
Beaber gets back to half guard.
Beaber is staying active underneath Olivera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beaber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Olivera has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Beaber defend it? Olivera steps over the head and cranks it - Beaber is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Olivera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Olivera!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Matlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thumper McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee has chosen Here Comes The Boom! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Matlock
vs
McGee

190 cm
20
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

GREEN!160
Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Matlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thumper McGee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matlock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGee has time to react.

It looks like Thumper McGee has been cut.
McGee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGee cracks a nice hook into Matlock's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matlock tries to clinch
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matlock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matlock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from McGee does no damage.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Matlock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matlock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matlock letting McGee take a breather here.
McGee looking to throw knees to the head but Matlock is blocking nicely.
Matlock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matlock lands a nice knee to the body.
McGee looks winded!
A knee to the head by Matlock.
Matlock landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Thumper McGee's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matlock connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGee's face.
Matlock lands a good knee to the midsection. McGee won't want to take too many of those.
Matlock connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGee's face.

McGee is rocked!
Matlock has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles McGee - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Matlock, and another! McGee is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ben Matlock!
A victorious Ben Matlock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thumbo Plights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thumbo Plights has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lee
vs
Plights

189 cm
21
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

206 cm
26
268 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Pirates Powder
Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thumbo Plights!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plights doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Plights won't be happy with that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Plights tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.

Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plights has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Plights is defending well.
Lee trying to control the action but Plights is working from the bottom.
Lee taking a breather here.
Plights is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lee is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Plights is trying to escape and Lee transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Plights is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lee! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Freddy Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banger Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone has chosen Dawn of Ashes - ( Poisoning the steps of Babel feat. Nero Bellum ) as his entrance music. John Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Malone

195 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Banger Malone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Malone connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malone.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Malone lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Malone takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Malone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Malone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Malone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Malone has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malone.
Malone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malone creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Smith's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Smith drops to his knees and Malone pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banger Malone!
After winning the bout, Banger Malone 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Missa Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rastaphan Dominatrix has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rastaphan Dominatrix seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dominatrix
vs
Okami

190 cm
21
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rastaphan Dominatrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Missa Okami!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dominatrix forces Okami back against the cage and clinches.
Okami is trying to break the clinch but Dominatrix has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Dominatrix.

It looks like Missa Okami has been cut.
Dominatrix is leaning against Okami and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dominatrix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okami.
Dominatrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Okami wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dominatrix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Dominatrix has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Okami can't find room to land a body shot as Dominatrix controls the action.
Dominatrix scores with a hook to the body.
Okami looks winded!
Dominatrix cracks Okami with a nice body shot.
Dominatrix will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okami up against the cage.
Okami's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix is working Okami over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix pushes Okami back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dominatrix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dominatrix lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Dominatrix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominatrix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Dominatrix stalling.
Dominatrix lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Okami is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Okami has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dominatrix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dominatrix pushes Okami back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dominatrix is stalling here.
Dominatrix lands with a short shot to the head.
Dominatrix pushes Okami back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominatrix lands an uppercut.
Okami is still on wobbly legs! Can Dominatrix finish him?
Dominatrix lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Okami to his knees! Dominatrix keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rastaphan Dominatrix!
After winning the bout, Rastaphan Dominatrix 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shelby Toe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heraclio Caro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here Comes the Boom!. Heraclio Caro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Toe
vs
Caro

195 cm
28
221 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
21
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

The Dark Side

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shelby Toe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heraclio Caro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Caro catches Toe right on the button with a cross.

Toe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Caro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Caro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toe passes into half guard.
Toe is pressing down on Caro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caro is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toe in particular looking to stall.
Toe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Toe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toe prevents Caro from improving his position.
Toe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Caro wants to control but Toe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toe is controlling the pace.
Toe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Caro for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toe is looking to advance position but Caro won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shelby Toe wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Toe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Toe is taking a breather. Caro 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.
Toe is looking to advance position but Caro won't allow it.
Toe slips a nice elbow through Caro's hands, connecting with Caro's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Toe controlling from the full mount.
Caro is desperately trying to improve his position but Toe has a good base and remains in mount.
Toe lands a big shot there that rocks Caro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toe dominating with strikes here.

Caro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toe postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Caro out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Toe goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shelby Toe!
Shelby Toe made sure to mention his sponsor, Pirates Powder in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bitag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximo Katakutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximo Katakutan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bitag
vs
Katakutan

182 cm
26
150 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

200 cm
26
165 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Bitag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Katakutan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katakutan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bitag is looking to clinch.
Katakutan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katakutan misses with a wild body shot.
Bitag fails with a takedown attempt.
Bitag misses with a two punch combination.
Katakutan throws a head kick but Bitag moves out of range.
Bitag shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Katakutan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Katakutan misses.
Ben Bitag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitag blocks a low kick nicely.
Bitag blocks a low kick nicely.
Bitag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katakutan tries to avoid it but Bitag manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katakutan to the ground. Katakutan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Bitag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Bitag shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Katakutan is trying to defend but Bitag finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan manages to get to full guard.
Katakutan looking to control.
Bitag might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Katakutan keeping moving, preventing Bitag from controlling successfully.
Katakutan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bitag trying to control the position from guard on top but Katakutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Katakutan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bitag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bitag lands a couple of digs.
Katakutan keeping moving, preventing Bitag from controlling successfully.
Bitag is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Katakutan throws a leg kick but Bitag checks it.
Katakutan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bitag throws a jab but it's blocked by Katakutan.
Katakutan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bitag. Bitag circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitag stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katakutan.
Bitag rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katakutan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katakutan cracks the inside of Bitag's front leg.
Katakutan lands with a nice combination. Bitag backs away looking to recover.

Bitag closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Katakutan's guard.
Bitag trying to control the position from guard on top but Katakutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katakutan wants to stand and escape but Bitag is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitag trying to control but Katakutan is working from the bottom.
Katakutan wants to sweep but no luck.
Bitag working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bitag trying to control the position from guard on top but Katakutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bitag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Katakutan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bitag is one step ahead there.
Bitag throwing strikes from guard but Katakutan blocks nicely.
Katakutan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Katakutan is controlling Bitag's posture.
Bitag wants to control from the top but Katakutan keeps moving.
Bitag sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bitag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Katakutan throws a leg kick but Bitag sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Katakutan connects with a high kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Katakutan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bitag has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bitag and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Katakutan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bitag is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katakutan, right into the meat.
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!
Katakutan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Katakutan throws a leg kick but Bitag sees it coming and moves out of range.
Katakutan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitag is looking to clinch but Katakutan is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bitag.
Bitag throws a series of punches but Katakutan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximo Katakutan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Katakutan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Katakutan throws a head kick that Bitag semi-blocks.
Bitag misses with a two punch combination.
Katakutan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bitag.

Bitag closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Katakutan to the mat! Katakutan manages to get full guard.
Katakutan wants to stand but Bitag is controlling the position.
Bitag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Katakutan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bitag is one step ahead there.
Ben Bitag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Katakutan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bitag!
Bitag 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.
Bitag manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katakutan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitag trying to control here.
Bitag is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Katakutan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Katakutan's back!
Katakutan wants to escape the position.

Katakutan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Katakutan wants to get back to his feet.
Bitag tries to get the hooks in deep but Katakutan pushed the leg off.
Katakutan can't escape the position.
Katakutan keeps trying to improve his position.
Katakutan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bitag off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Bitag patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bitag is persistently looking for the submission but Katakutan is defending it well.
Katakutan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan is trying to break free.
Bitag is trying to stick to Katakutan's back but Katakutan is turning into Bitag. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bitag's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Katakutan.
Katakutan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bitag is on top in guard.

Bitag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bitag postures up.
Katakutan seems keen to control Bitag's posture.
Katakutan keeping moving, preventing Bitag from controlling successfully.
Katakutan pulls Bitag in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Bitag drops back looking for a leg! Katakutan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Katakutan manages to kick Bitag off! Bitag jumps back into Katakutan's guard.
Bitag cracks Katakutan with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bitag controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bitag wants to control from the top but Katakutan keeps moving.
Katakutan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Maximo Katakutan.
Katakutan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bitag is able to avoid easily.

Bitag shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bitag wants to control from the top but Katakutan keeps moving.
Katakutan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bitag working some strikes from top position.
Katakutan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bitag.
Bitag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Bitag stops Katakutan from standing up.
Bitag scoring with some ground and pound.
Bitag stops Katakutan from standing up.
Bitag preventing the sweep.
Katakutan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Katakutan trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bitag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bitag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bitag postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Bitag dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bitag tries to clinch up but Katakutan circles away and keeps his distance.
Katakutan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bitag checks a low kick from Katakutan.
Bitag tries to clinch up.
Bitag misses with a series of wild punches.
Bitag throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bitag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Katakutan counters with a nice body shot.
Katakutan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bitag fails to land with a series of punches.
Katakutan connects with a high kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Katakutan.
Bitag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Katakutan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bitag throws a hook but Katakutan avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katakutan slaps away a takedown attempt from Bitag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katakutan throws a low kick but Bitag moves out of range easily.
Bitag tries to clinch but Katakutan is having none of it.
Bitag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Katakutan is fending him off so far but Bitag persists. Nope, Katakutan circles away and we're back to standing.
Katakutan throws a low kick but Bitag avoids it.
Katakutan throws a low kick, looking for Bitag's leg but Bitag calmly moves out of range.
Katakutan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bitag on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Katakutan throws a series of punches but Bitag moves out of range.
Bitag tries to clinch up but Katakutan circles away and keeps his distance.
Bitag is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Katakutan throws a low kick, looking for Bitag's leg but Bitag calmly moves out of range.
Katakutan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Katakutan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bitag is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bitag is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Katakutan's half guard.
Katakutan is trying to stand.
Katakutan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've been hearing that Bitag has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bitag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Bitag prevents Katakutan from improving his position.

Katakutan is kicking away at Bitag from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Bitag grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Katakutan trying to push Bitag off... Katakutan taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Ben Bitag!
Ben Bitag opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated Maximo Katakutan had this to say: 'Its hard to fight a Friend But this our job to give the best fight and entertain the crowd.. SHOUT OUTS TO ALL OF YOU MMA FIGHT FANS AROUND THE WORLD!!!!.. i'll be back bitch!!'.