Hilo Fight 72 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bam Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huber has chosen Cosmic Gate - Exploration of Space as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Timmermans
vs
Huber

190 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

195 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bam Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Huber!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Timmermans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Huber counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Timmermans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmermans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans misses with the combination.
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Huber throws a right hand that Timmermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Timmermans also avoids with ease.
Timmermans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huber swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Huber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huber avoids the head kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huber avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Timmermans.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber is trying to break free.
Timmermans tries a knee to the head but Huber blocks it.
Huber is trying to force a seperation but Timmermans has the dominant position.

Timmermans breaks from the clinch.
Timmermans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huber tries to avoid it but Timmermans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huber to the ground. Huber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Timmermans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huber counters with a two punch combo.
No luck for Timmermans with that takedown attempt.
Huber has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmermans is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Timmermans as Huber shoots in.
Timmermans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Huber counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Timmermans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Huber was covering up waiting for the punch and Timmermans finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Huber has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Timmermans off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Huber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

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

Huber breaks the clinch.
Timmermans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmermans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Huber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Huber blocks a head kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a right hand that Huber ducks under and follows up with a left that Huber also avoids with ease.
Huber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timmermans defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Huber.
Timmermans throws a sloppy head kick and Huber moves out of range easily.
A combination from Timmermans does no damage.
Huber slips a jab and a cross from Timmermans.
A left and a right from Huber both land. Nice combination.
Timmermans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huber counters with a one-two to the body.
Huber is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Huber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Timmermans.
Timmermans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Timmermans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huber circles away quickly and effectively.
Huber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Timmermans misses.
Timmermans tries to clinch up
and Huber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 Bam Timmermans will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Timmermans tries to bum rush Huber with a series of wild strikes but Huber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timmermans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Huber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Timmermans thinking.
Timmermans throws a combination that misses
and Huber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bam Timmermans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Timmermans. Those never looked like landing.
Timmermans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Huber.
Timmermans feints a jab promting Huber to slip. Timmermans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Huber slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Huber cracks Timmermans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bam Timmermans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Timmermans closes the distance and pushes Huber back into the cage.

Timmermans breaks the clinch.
Timmermans misses with a double jab
and Huber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Timmermans dives in and grabs Huber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huber pushes down on Timmermans's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huber counters with a three punch combo that has Timmermans backing up. Timmermans nods at Huber to acknowledge the strikes.
Timmermans looks for a takedown but Huber sprawls well.
Huber lands with a good body shot.
Huber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Timmermans stuffs the takedown attempt from Huber. Huber gets slowly back to his feet.
Huber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Timmermans sprawls well. Timmermans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huber gets slowly back to his feet.
Timmermans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber throws a series of strikes that have Timmermans backpedaling.
Timmermans misses with a double jab
and Huber counters with a two punch combo.
Timmermans throws a combination that misses
and Huber counters with a series of strikes. Timmermans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Huber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Timmermans or perhaps it was just good defense by Huber which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmermans throws an off balance right hand
and Huber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Huber counters with a one-two to the body.
Huber is working the combinations to good effect here.
Huber scores with a three punch combo!
Huber lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Timmermans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a combination
and Timmermans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timmermans works over Huber's head and body with a nice combination.
Huber misses with a double jab.
Huber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timmermans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Huber dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Timmermans tries for a takedown but Huber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber misses with the combination.
Timmermans misses with a few strikes there.

Huber closes the distance and clinches.
Huber tries to break free but Timmermans pushes him back against the cage.

Timmermans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmermans wants to clinch up but Huber keeps it at a distance.
Huber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Timmermans rather than just go for the knockout.
Timmermans throws a series of punches but Huber avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huber misses with a double jab.
Timmermans darts in trying to clinch
and Huber counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Huber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Timmermans throws a right hand that Huber ducks under and follows up with a left that Huber also avoids with ease.
Steve Huber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Huber. No joy for Timmermans on that attempt.
Huber scores with a one two! Timmermans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Huber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Huber is trying to break free.

Timmermans breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Timmermans. Those never looked like landing.
Timmermans throws a sloppy head kick and Huber moves out of range easily.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch but Huber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmermans misses with a combination
and Huber counters with a three punch combo that has Timmermans backing up. Timmermans nods at Huber to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmermans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huber counters with a left and a right that stings Timmermans.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber misses with a takedown attempt - Timmermans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timmermans throws a lazy uppercut
and Huber counters with a series of strikes. Timmermans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huber counters with a left and a right that stings Timmermans.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmermans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Huber finds it's way round the side to connect with Timmermans's head.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut
and Huber counters with a one-two to the body.
Huber scores with a one two! Timmermans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber shoots for a takedown but Timmermans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bam Timmermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Huber.
Huber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huber tries a low kick but Timmermans avoids it.
Timmermans misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmermans shoots in for a double leg but Huber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Timmermans eats them both and turns towards Huber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Timmermans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Huber counters with a series of strikes. Timmermans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Timmermans looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Huber misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans throws a combination that misses
and Huber counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huber lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huber misses with a leg kick.
Timmermans tries a head kick but it misses.
Huber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Huber counters with a three punch combo that has Timmermans backing up. Timmermans nods at Huber to acknowledge the strikes.
Huber pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Timmermans back to the cage. Huber follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Timmermans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Huber counter with a right hand.
Timmermans wants to clinch
and Huber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Timmermans closes the distance but Huber moves to the side
and Huber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Timmermans misses with a lunging right hand
and Huber counters with a two punch combo.
Timmermans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huber cracks a nice hook into Timmermans's ribs.
Timmermans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timmermans somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huber scores with a one two! Timmermans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Huber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Huber!
A very excited looking Steve Huber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Beaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Walters had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Walters
vs
Beaber

182 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Beaber!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beaber as he jumps to the side.
Beaber jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walters walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walters doesn't manage to clinch there - Beaber circles away.
Beaber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Beaber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters looking to throw knees to the head but Beaber is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Beaber.
Beaber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beaber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beaber lands a nice elbow.
Beaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beaber - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Beaber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walters drives through and clinches with Beaber against the cage.

Beaber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beaber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Walters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beaber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beaber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beaber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beaber scores with a jab to the head.

Beaber darts in and clinches Walters up against the cage.
Walters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beaber lands a nice elbow.
Walters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beaber.
Walters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Beaber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beaber scores with a decent looking hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walters, right into the meat.
Walters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beaber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walters, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaber stalling in the clinch.

Beaber manages to break the clinch.

Beaber darts in and clinches Walters up against the cage.

Beaber breaks the clinch.
Beaber lands a jab.
Walters throws a combination. Beaber tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Walters tries to clinch up but Beaber circles away and keeps his distance.
Walters tries to clinch but Beaber moves out of range.
No luck for Walters with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Walters.
A jab from Beaber does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walters closes the distance but Beaber moves to the side

and Beaber moves into the clinch.
Beaber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walters's defenses.
Beaber lands an elbow inside that Walters shrugs off.

Walters has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beaber uses from the top position.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Walters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beaber is aware though and is defending well.
Beaber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beaber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beaber postures up.
Walters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beaber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beaber throwing strikes from guard but Walters blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaber postures up in Walters's guard and throws a big left but Walters blocks it.
Beaber throws a big elbow that misses.
Walters trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Beaber from controlling successfully.
Beaber passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beaber gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Walters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beaber as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beaber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walters moves to clinch but Beaber breaks away

and Beaber moves into the clinch.
Walters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beaber avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Beaber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Walters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beaber counters with a series of strikes. Walters will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Beaber does no damage.
Beaber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Beaber forces Walters back against the cage and clinches.
Beaber lands an uppercut.
A short right from Beaber.
Walters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beaber lands a nice elbow.

Beaber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walters tries to clinch there but Beaber circles away.
Beaber connects with a jab.
Walters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beaber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walters somewhat.

Beaber moves into the clinch.
Walters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaber lands a nice shot to the body.

Beaber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beaber stuns Walters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walters moves in looking to clinch but Beaber pushes him off.
Beaber scores with a nice right hand.
Beaber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walters is able to avoid easily.
Walters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beaber stuffs the takedown.
Beaber might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walters lands a nice looking body kick.

Beaber clinches.
Walters misses with a knee to the head.

Beaber breaks the clinch.
Beaber with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walters misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Beaber.

Beaber breaks from the clinch.
Beaber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Beaber moves into the clinch.

Beaber manages to break the clinch.
Beaber lands a head shot.
Walters closes the distance but Beaber moves to the side

and Beaber holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beaber lands an elbow inside.
Beaber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Walters.
Walters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Walters stalling in the clinch but Beaber improves position.
Beaber lands a damaging elbow.
Walters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beaber comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Beaber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beaber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walters misses with a body punch
and Beaber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walters slips a jab and a cross from Beaber.

Beaber clinches.
Beaber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walters's defenses.
Beaber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walters backwards.

Beaber manages to break the clinch.
Michael Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Beaber clinches up against the cage.

Beaber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walters takes one to the chin there.
Walters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaber jabs at Walters's body.
Walters walks into a left hand.
A left and a right from Beaber both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beaber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beaber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walters tries for a takedown but Beaber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Beaber clinches up against the cage.
Bobby Beaber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Beaber breaks the clinch.
Walters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beaber lands a nice shot that snaps Walters's head back.
Bobby Beaber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Beaber darts in and clinches Walters up against the cage.
Walters landing knees to the head.
Beaber works on Walters's body with a couple of short punches.
Beaber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Walters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beaber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beaber lunges at Walters with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walters's hand.
Walters tries to clinch but Beaber is having none of it.

Beaber forces Walters back against the cage and clinches.
Beaber lands with a light punch inside.
Walters wants a takedown but no success here.
Walters avoiding damage as Beaber throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Beaber.
Walters misses with an elbow strike.
Beaber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walters's defenses.
Beaber lands an elbow inside that Walters shrugs off.
Beaber lands a shot to the body.

Beaber breaks from the clinch.
Beaber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walters tries to avoid it but Beaber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walters to the ground. Walters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaber swats away the attempt to clinch by Walters.

Beaber darts in and clinches Walters up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Beaber.

Walters pulls guard.

Beaber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beaber passes into half guard.
Beaber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beaber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beaber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walters's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beaber slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Walters pushes Beaber away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beaber gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bobby Beaber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beaber stands up and beckons Walters to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Beaber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Walters tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beaber is in Walters's guard.
Beaber is in close to Walters's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Walters is looking to stand up but Beaber isn't so interested in that idea.
Walters tries to strike from the bottom.
Walters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Beaber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beaber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beaber.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beaber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Beaber.
Walters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beaber thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Walters blocking the ground and pound.
Beaber throwing strikes here but Walters is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Beaber postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Walters looks a forlorn figure.
Beaber trying to control but Walters is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters blocking the ground and pound.
Walters wants to hold on but Beaber pushes him away.
Walters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Beaber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beaber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Walters hang on?
Beaber wants to control the action but instead Walters gets a body lock and reverses into Beaber's guard! Nice work!
Walters wants to control from the top but Beaber keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beaber pulls Walters in close to prevent any damage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Beaber!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heraclio Caro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brhy Von Tengundav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Caro
vs
Von Tengundav

188 cm
22
211 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

189 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heraclio Caro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brhy Von Tengundav!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Tengundav lands a body shot.
Caro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Caro connects with a body shot.
Von Tengundav throws a hook to the side of Caro's head but Caro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Caro. That snapped Von Tengundav's head back.

It looks like Brhy Von Tengundav has been cut.
Caro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Caro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Tengundav fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Caro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brhy Von Tengundav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Von Tengundav.

Caro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Von Tengundav sprawling to the canvas! Von Tengundav rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Caro finish him?!
Caro fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Von Tengundav square on the jaw! Damn, Von Tengundav is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heraclio Caro!
After winning the bout, Heraclio Caro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Porter
vs
Metsast

180 cm
26
176 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mees Metsast!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsast lands a nice leg kick that just misses Porter's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Metsast.

Metsast moves into the clinch.
Metsast is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Metsast scores with a shot to the side of Porter's head.
Porter is looking for a takedown.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metsast connects with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Porter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Metsast lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Porter blocks it with crossed arms.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Porter is working for takedown but Metsast is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast stalling against the cage.
Metsast softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Porter tries for a takedown but Metsast manages to get underhooks.
Porter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Metsast lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Metsast scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metsast with a knee to the head.
Porter is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metsast.
Metsast with a knee to the head.
Metsast pushes Porter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metsast lands a nice uppercut.

Metsast drops Porter with a big knee straight up the middle! Porter is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Porter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metsast connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Porter covering up! Metsast comes in with a big uppercut and Porter goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mees Metsast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pernell McPhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. Kay Ector has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McPhee
vs
Ector

183 cm
23
181 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pernell McPhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kay Ector!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPhee moves away.
McPhee throws a sloppy head kick
and McPhee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McPhee throws a series of punches but Ector avoids them all with ease.
McPhee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ector connects with a crisp jab.
Ector keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ector staying out of range there.
Ector's jab looks to have found its range, popping McPhee under the eye.
Ector misses the shot to the body.
Ector misses with a wild body shot.
Ector cracks a nice hook into McPhee's ribs.
McPhee moves in looking to clinch but Ector pushes him off.
Ector misses with a body shot.
McPhee lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPhee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McPhee duly obliges.
Ector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McPhee.
Ector takes a swing at McPhee's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. McPhee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ector works McPhee's body with a nice hook.
McPhee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPhee.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McPhee misses with a looping right.
Ector is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McPhee rather than just go for the knockout.
Ector cracks McPhee with a right hand to the side of the head.
McPhee moves out of range as Ector strikes.
McPhee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPhee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ector counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ector slips under a jab.
Ector connects with the punch.
Ector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPhee manages to avoid it.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ector avoids the body shot from McPhee.
McPhee throws a front kick aimed at Ector's knee but Ector avoids it well.
Ector lands with a good body shot.
McPhee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ector.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ector wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McPhee lands a jab.
Ector lands a nice shot that snaps McPhee's head back.
A jab from McPhee finds it's way through Ector's defenses.
McPhee misses with a right hand
and Ector counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

McPhee is rocked!
McPhee misses with a left hand
and Ector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh McPhee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McPhee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ector with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ector works McPhee's body with a nice hook.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPhee moves away.
McPhee seems to have got his legs back now.
McPhee misses with a hook.
McPhee misses with a few strikes there.
Ector misses the shot to the body.
McPhee looks to land a left hand but Ector moved out of range nicely.
Ector throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McPhee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McPhee motions for Ector to come forward. McPhee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ector.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but McPhee is just out of range.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but McPhee is just out of range.
Ector walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by McPhee.
Ector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McPhee.
Ector misses with a body shot.
Ector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McPhee.
McPhee throws a nice head kick!
McPhee throws a hook but Ector avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ector darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McPhee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPhee moves away.
Ector lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Ector scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ector lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by McPhee's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector's jab looks to have found its range, popping McPhee under the eye.
Ector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPhee manages to avoid it.
McPhee misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Ector.
Ector listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. McPhee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ector is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McPhee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPhee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.

McPhee closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, McPhee scores with a nice short uppercut.
McPhee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ector is keeping busy.
Ector misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ector makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ector.
McPhee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Ector.
McPhee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ector's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kay Ector dominated that round.
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.

McPhee misses with a looping right.
McPhee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McPhee throws a push kick but Ector slaps the foot to one side.
Ector checks the leg kick.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPhee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
McPhee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ector swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McPhee.
Ector lands a nice shot that snaps McPhee's head back.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but McPhee is just out of range.
Ector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPhee manages to avoid it.
Ector jabs at McPhee's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector thows a body shot but no joy.
McPhee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ector finds it's way round the side to connect with McPhee's head.
Ector drops McPhee with a huge uppercut! McPhee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ector is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kay Ector!
Kay Ector seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between hi Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Elbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elbe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Iron Man - Ozzy Osbourne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gray Elbe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kick
vs
Elbe

175 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
182 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Backyard Fighting

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, hi Kick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Elbe!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kick closes the distance looking to clinch

and Elbe counters with a shoot takedown. Kick fights it but they end up in guard.
Elbe trying to control but Kick is working from the bottom.

Kick looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Elbe is defending well. Kick quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Elbe has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kick celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). hi Kick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suriya Pinphet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zinn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All Day. Martin Zinn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Suriya Pinphet's chin.

Zinn
vs
Pinphet

185 cm
21
194 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

201 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Suriya Pinphet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinphet looks to land a body kick but Zinn moved away.
Pinphet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Zinn misses.
Pinphet misses with a body kick.
Pinphet connects with a looping right hand.
Pinphet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zinn.
Pinphet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zinn is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pinphet.
Pinphet slips a jab from Zinn.
Pinphet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zinn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinphet scrambles back to his feet.
Suriya Pinphet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinn 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinphet.
Zinn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pinphet takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinphet scores with a jab to the head.
Pinphet throws out a leg kick but Zinn moves out of range and Pinphet only half commits.
Zinn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinphet doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinphet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice straight punches there by Zinn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zinn.
Zinn throws out a loose jab but Pinphet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinphet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Pinphet is rocked!
Pinphet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pinphet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Pinphet lands.
Zinn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinphet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Zinn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinphet throws a head kick but Zinn moves out of range.
Pinphet tries to clinch up but Zinn circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinphet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zinn shoots in and drives through. Pinphet sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinn connects with a right hand. Pinphet shakes it off.
Pinphet has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pinphet is looking to clinch.
Zinn misses with a wild body shot.
Pinphet throws a lazy right hand but Zinn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Zinn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pinphet throws a push kick but Zinn slaps the foot to one side.
Pinphet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zinn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zinn connects with a single shot there.
Pinphet is still on wobbly legs! Can Zinn finish him?
Zinn blocks the body kick.
Pinphet seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinphet misses with a head kick.
Pinphet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zinn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pinphet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zinn's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinphet throws a body kick that misses.
Pinphet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zinn misses with a hook. Pinphet ducked under it nicely.
Zinn scores with a jab. Pinphet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinphet throws a sloppy head kick and Zinn moves out of range easily.
Zinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinphet is looking to slow Zinn down with leg kicks.
Zinn misses with a wild body shot.
Pinphet misses with a kick to the body.
Suriya Pinphet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinn is looking to chop away at Pinphet's legs.
Pinphet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zinn avoids the head kick by Pinphet.
Zinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinphet was well out of range. Poor timing from Zinn.
Zinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinphet moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinphet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zinn's calf.
Zinn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinn throws a nice looking combination but Pinphet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zinn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pinphet misses with a head kick.
Zinn lunges at Pinphet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pinphet's hand.
Zinn misses with a hook
and Pinphet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinphet lands a nice looking body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinphet.
Both fighters circling a little - Pinphet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zinn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pinphet misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zinn connects with a looping right hand.
Pinphet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinphet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Martin Zinn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pinphet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinphet misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Pinphet
and Zinn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pinphet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zinn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinphet is looking to chop away at Zinn's legs.
Martin Zinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinphet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pinphet throws a leg kick

and Zinn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pinphet! Zinn lets Pinphet back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Zinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinn jabs at Pinphet's body.
Zinn throws out a loose jab but Pinphet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinphet misses with a head kick.
Pinphet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pinphet throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Zinn misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Zinn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinphet throws a looping overhand right but Zinn ducks down to avoid it.
Zinn misses with an uppercut.
Zinn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pinphet is out of range.

Zinn lands a big head kick that sends Pinphet tumbling to the mat! Zinn takes a step backwards and waves Pinphet back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinphet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinphet pushes Zinn away with a front kick.
Pinphet throws a sloppy body shot
and Zinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinphet thinking.
Pinphet tries to land a body kick
and Zinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinphet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinphet is breathing heavily.
Pinphet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinn moves away.
A solid body kick from Pinphet.
Pinphet throws a lazy body kick
and Pinphet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinphet takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinphet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zinn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinphet. Pinphet obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinphet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zinn loads up on a big right hand but Pinphet slips the punch.
Pinphet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zinn steps in with a hook that catches Pinphet right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Zinn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pinphet looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Zinn!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Zinn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Set Me Free. The key to victory for PJ Harvey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Harvey
vs
Goon

190 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

176 cm
28
197 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Goon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey lands with a nice combination. Goon backs away looking to recover.
Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Goon moves away and avoids it.
Goon shoots and misses
and Harvey counters with a head kick.
Goon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Goon gets a double leg takedown into Harvey's guard.

Harvey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goon is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goon controlling from the top position.
Harvey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goon manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnny Goon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Harvey. No joy for Goon on that attempt.
Harvey lands a high kick!

Goon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harvey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harvey struggling a bit here.
Harvey is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

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

Goon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harvey to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harvey is trying to get back to half guard.
Goon just content to control the position.
Goon wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy.
Harvey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon lands a nice forearm strike.
Harvey taking a bit of punishment here - Goon scoring with strikes.
Goon happy to just control the position for now.
Harvey struggling a bit here.
Goon cracks Harvey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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.
Harvey pushes Goon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Harvey tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey is in a horrible position here. Goon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goon content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goon landing strikes from the mount and Harvey is in trouble!
Goon lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Goon 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.

Goon gets a takedown into half guard.
Goon content to control rather than advance.

Goon seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnny Goon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goon is pressing down on Harvey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harvey is holding on for now.
Goon controlling the action here.
Goon is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Goon is working for a kimura but Harvey is defending it quite comfortably.
Harvey trying to control here.
Goon content to control rather than advance.
Harvey is trying to stand up here but Goon is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey trying to control from the bottom.
Goon slows the pace down in half guard.

Johnny Goon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Goon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harvey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harvey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goon fails with the takedown
and Harvey counters with a stiff right hand.
PJ Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goon has his takedown stuffed
and Harvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
PJ Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Goon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Goon moves out of range easily.
Goon shoots in and drives through. Harvey sprawls well.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvey throws a head kick but Goon moves out of range.
Harvey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goon goes for a double leg but Harvey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harvey continues to drive forward.
Goon fails to pull guard.

Harvey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harvey circles away.
Goon shoots in but no luck this time.
Goon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harvey tries to avoid it but Goon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harvey to the ground. Harvey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goon is breathing heavily.
Harvey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
PJ Harvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harvey throws a head kick but Goon moves out of range.
Goon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harvey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goon shoots in looking for a takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl out of it but Goon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harvey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goon tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goon shoots in and drives through. Harvey sprawls well.
Harvey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harvey throws a front kick that sends Goon stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Goon shoots and misses
and Harvey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goon's sensitive parts.
PJ Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Harvey.
Harvey tries to bum rush Goon with a series of wild strikes but Goon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goon moves out of range of the body kick from Harvey.
Harvey throws a nice looking combination but Goon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvey throws a head kick but Goon moves out of range.
Harvey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harvey throws the kick towards the body but Goon avoids it.
No luck for Goon with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PJ Harvey dominated that second round.
That's time! Harvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goon.
Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Goon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goon showed some decent athleticism there.
Goon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harvey wants to get back to his feet.
Goon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harvey!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon content just to control the position here.
Goon landing shots from mount.
Goon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Goon controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon tries to control but Harvey wriggling away.
Goon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goon scoring with strikes but Harvey is staying in there.
Goon controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Goon working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Harvey looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Goon! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Goon!