Lynch Mob PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nishi Amake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agile Like Weasel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amake comes to the cage accompanied by Galvanize. Nishi Amake has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Amake
vs
Like Weasel

184 cm
21
167 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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, Nishi Amake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Agile Like Weasel!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like Weasel is looking to clinch.
Amake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Like Weasel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Like Weasel tries to clinch there but Amake circles away.

Amake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Like Weasel to the mat! Like Weasel manages to get full guard.
Amake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Like Weasel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Amake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Like Weasel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amake has Like Weasel in his guard.

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

Amake has his foot on Like Weasel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Like Weasel works his way back into a safe position though.
Like Weasel is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Like Weasel is aware though and is defending well.

Amake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Like Weasel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Like Weasel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Like Weasel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Like Weasel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amake's guard.

Amake looking for a guillotine here but Like Weasel defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amake manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Like Weasel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amake thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Amake there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Amake throws some wild stikes that Like Weasel manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like Weasel blocking the ground and pound.

Amake goes for an armbar but Like Weasel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Like Weasel.

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

Amake is looking for a triangle but Like Weasel pushes his legs off easily.

Amake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Like Weasel is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amake tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Amake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Like Weasel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Like Weasel wants to get up but he can't break Amake's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Amake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Like Weasel wants to stand but Amake has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like Weasel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like Weasel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amake shoots in for a double leg but Like Weasel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Like Weasel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Like Weasel pinned against the cage. Like Weasel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like Weasel tries to clinch but Amake moves out of range.
Like Weasel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like Weasel moves in looking to clinch but Amake pushes him off.

Amake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amake lands in his opponent's guard.
Amake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Like Weasel is keeping the position for now.
Like Weasel wants to get back to his feet but Amake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like Weasel keeping moving, preventing Amake from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Amake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Amake seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amake trying to mount his opponent but Like Weasel defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Like Weasel is fending him off so far but Amake persists. Nope, Like Weasel circles away and we're back to standing.
Like Weasel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amake keeps the fight on the outside.

Amake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Amake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Like Weasel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Amake, into his guard.
Amake has his hands on Like Weasel's head, controlling the position.
Amake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Like Weasel manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amake drops back looking for a leg! Like Weasel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Like Weasel manages to kick Amake off! Amake jumps back into Like Weasel's guard.
Like Weasel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nishi Amake dominated that second round.
That's time! Amake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Like Weasel tries to clinch there but Amake circles away.
Amake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amake has a takedown stuffed.
Like Weasel tries to close the distance and clinch but Amake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like Weasel leaves Amake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nishi Amake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amake fails with the takedown.

Amake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Amake is looking for a kimura but Like Weasel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amake to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like Weasel is trying to stand up here but Amake is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Like Weasel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Like Weasel scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Amake manages to mount him!

Amake swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Like Weasel is now in Amake's guard. A big mistake from Amake there, giving up the dominant position!
Amake looking to control.

Amake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Agile Like Weasel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amake trying to keep a closed guard but Like Weasel is proving a slippery customer.
Like Weasel wanted to stand there but Amake had control of the position.

Amake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Like Weasel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Like Weasel trying to control but Amake is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Like Weasel misses with a head kick.
Like Weasel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agile Like Weasel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Amake or perhaps it was just good defense by Like Weasel which made him look bad.
Amake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Like Weasel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amake somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like Weasel tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Like Weasel.
Like Weasel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Like Weasel tries to clinch but Amake moves out of range.
Like Weasel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like Weasel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Like Weasel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Like Weasel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Like Weasel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amake slips a jab and a cross from Like Weasel.
Some wild striking there from Like Weasel.
Like Weasel fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agile Like Weasel.
I think Amake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nishi Amake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Krull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mayweather
vs
Krull

172 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
145 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Sweet-Tooth Supplements
Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Krull!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krull shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Don Krull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krull shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Krull.
Krull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Krull with that takedown attempt.
Krull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mayweather lands a left and a right that send Krull crashing to the mat, dazed. Mayweather thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Krull is rocked!
Krull tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Krull is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayweather finish him?
Mayweather connects with a superb combination that knocks Krull out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mayweather before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Krull!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Floyd Mayweather!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clive Gant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Tanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiyoshi Tanabe acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gant
vs
Tanabe

165 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

169 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

HATE Technologies

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clive Gant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Tanabe!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gant throws a low kick but Tanabe avoids it.
Clive Gant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanabe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gant.
Gant fails with a takedown attempt.
Gant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanabe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanabe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gant closes the distance and clinches up with Tanabe, looking for a takedown. Gant pushes Tanabe against the cage but Tanabe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clive Gant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tanabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gant tries to clinch up but Tanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanabe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Clive Gant has been cut.

Gant closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tanabe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gant.
Gant wants to control but Tanabe is keeping him busy.

Gant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gant working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gant throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tanabe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tanabe controlling the position for now.
Gant is keen to just control but Tanabe is a slippery customer.
Gant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tanabe as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Tanabe. No joy for Gant on that attempt.
Gant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Tanabe. No joy for Gant on that attempt.
Tanabe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gant.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gant.
Tanabe tries to bum rush Gant with a series of wild strikes but Gant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanabe slaps away a takedown attempt from Gant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gant tries to clinch up but Tanabe circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiyoshi Tanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gant wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiyoshi Tanabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clive Gant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gant has a takedown stuffed.
Gant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gant misses with a takedown attempt - Tanabe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clive Gant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanabe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gant.
Gant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gant misses with a takedown attempt - Tanabe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gant moves in looking to clinch but Tanabe pushes him off.
Gant shoots and misses
letting Tanabe counter with a right hand.
Kiyoshi Tanabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gant shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanabe sprawls well. He's pushed Gant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tanabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanabe throws a right hand that Gant ducks under and follows up with a left that Gant also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanabe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tanabe duly obliges.

Gant is rocked!
Gant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanabe's calf.
Tanabe misses with a double jab.
Gant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanabe defends it nicely.
Gant tries for a takedown but Tanabe circles away easily
and Tanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gant fails with the takedown
and Tanabe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gant.
Gant doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanabe circles away.
Tanabe throws a nice looking combination but Gant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gant tries to clinch but Tanabe is having none of it.
Gant tries to land a leg kick but Tanabe saw it coming and moves away.
Tanabe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gant shoots and misses
and Tanabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Tanabe blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gant tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Tanabe counter with a right hand.
Gant with a poor takedown
and Gant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanabe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tanabe connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gant tumbling to the canvas! Tanabe pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gant was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kiyoshi Tanabe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bear Jew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jew
vs
Johnson

189 cm
20
307 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bear Jew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jew misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jew fails with the takedown.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jew.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.

It looks like Bear Jew has been cut.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Johnson drops Jew with a beautiful combination! Jew stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jew avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Jew sees coming a mile off.
Jew shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Jew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Jew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands a hook that stumbles Jew back into the cage. Johnson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jew to the canvas! Johnson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jew has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Russ Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade comes into the arena with Jizz In My Pants blaring out of the sound system. Kage comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Warriors" by Kymani Marley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wade
vs
Kage

176 cm
21
151 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

169 cm
20
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Hell's Kitchen Clothing

Sweet-Tooth Supplements

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Kage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kage misses the target.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wade throws the left hand but Kage avoids the punch easily.
Kage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Kage blocks the leg kick.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kage was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Wade cracks a nice hook into Kage's ribs.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kage's head backwards.
Wade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Wade misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage slips under a jab from Wade.
Wade scores with a jab to the body.
Wade throws a right hand that Kage ducks under and follows up with a left that Kage also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Wade as he connects with a hook.
Wade swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kage to counter with a crisp jab.
Wade walks into a jab.
Wade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Kage misses with a double jab.
Good work by Kage as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade misses with a double jab
and Kage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gary Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wade's corner calls for a 1-2. Wade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Kage ducks down to avoid it.
Gary Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wade misses with a wild combination.
Wade throws a combination that misses
and Kage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kage moves out of range as Wade strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage moves away from the strike by Wade.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Kage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kage dodges the punch combination from Wade.
Kage loads up on a big right hand but Wade slips the punch.
Kage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kage misses with a hook.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wade throws a combination that misses
and Kage counters with a nice uppercut.
Wade swinging wildly here.
Kage throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.
Wade throws a shot from downtown. Kage moves away and avoids it.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
Kage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Wade 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.

Wade misses the shot to the body.
Wade looks to throw the jab but Kage is out of range.
Wade misses with a combination
and Kage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wade thinking.
Wade throws a hook to the side of Kage's head but Kage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade throws a shot from downtown. Kage moves away and avoids it.
Wade moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade misses with a shot to the body
and Kage counters with a stiff right hand.
Kage slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Gary Wade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Wade misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Kage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kage.
Kage staying out of range there.
Kage avoids the body shot from Wade.
Wade scores with a jab to the head.
Kage slips under a jab.
Wade scores with a one two! Kage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wade misses with a combination
and Wade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage cracks Wade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Kage moved out of range nicely.
Wade looks to throw the jab but Kage is out of range.
Wade lands a really nice looking cross but Kage seems unphased.
Kage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Kage moved out of range nicely.
Kage ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade throws a right and a left that Kage avoids nicely.
Kage takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Wade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kage.
Wade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kage.
Wade throws the left hand but Kage avoids the punch easily.
Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target.
Wade throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wade misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Wade.
Kage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade misses with a double jab
and Kage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kage blocks a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kage lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gary Wade will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target.
Wade throws a combination that misses
and Kage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kage.
Wade throws a combination that misses
and Kage counters with a left to the body.
Wade misses with a body shot
and Kage counters with a left and a right that stings Wade.
Wade punishes Kage's body with a nice straight punch.
Wade throws a combination that misses
letting Kage counter with a right hand.
A big left from Wade misses.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Kage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade misses with a combination
and Kage counters with a left and a right that stings Wade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wade walks into a stiff left hand from Kage.
Kage slips a jab from Wade.
Kage works the jab nicely.
Gary Wade is winning the standup battle so far.
Wade misses with a combination
and Kage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wade misses with a hook. Kage ducked under it nicely.
Kage slips under a jab.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Wade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade cracks Kage with an open hand slap.
Wade misses with a two punch combination.
Wade throws a combination that misses
and Kage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Kage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wade tries to bum rush Kage with a series of wild strikes but Kage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kage counters with a one-two to the body.
Wade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wade lunges at Kage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kage's hand.
Kage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wade misses with a combination
and Kage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gary Wade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kage throws a big shot that misses.
Wade throws a combination that misses
and Wade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kage counters with a right hand to the body.
Wade misses with a double jab
and Kage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kage circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wade misses with a double jab
letting Kage counter with a right hand.
Luke Kage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Kage.
Wade throws a body punch but Kage moves out of range.
Kage blocks a low kick nicely.
Wade defending well as Kage loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Kage.
Well Wade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Wade!

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RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francis Featherstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Featherstone
vs
Young

195 cm
20
188 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Balco Boys - Hilo

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Featherstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Young!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Featherstone misses with a wild combination.
Young throws a series of punches but Featherstone moves out of range.
No luck for Young with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Featherstone misses.
Young will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Featherstone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Young is desperately trying to improve his position but Featherstone has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Featherstone controlling from the full mount.
Featherstone working the ground and pound effectively.
Featherstone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Featherstone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Young is on top in guard.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Featherstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young won't allow Featherstone to get back to his feet.
Featherstone trying to control the position.
Young stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Featherstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Featherstone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Young wants to control from the top but Featherstone keeps moving.
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Young 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.
Young stops Featherstone from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young with a lazy takedown attempt
and Featherstone counters with a nice uppercut.
Francis Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Young.
Young with a lazy takedown attempt
and Featherstone counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Featherstone misses the jab.
Featherstone jabs at Young's body.
Young shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Featherstone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Young gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Featherstone counters with a nice uppercut.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Young tries to pull guard but Featherstone holds him up against the cage and eventually Young drops back down to his feet.
Young has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Featherstone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Young goes for a takedown in the clinch but Featherstone prevents it.
Young looks gassed!
Featherstone lands a body shot.

Featherstone breaks the clinch.
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone lands with a hook. Young tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Featherstone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Featherstone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Featherstone. That snapped Young's head back.

Featherstone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Featherstone lands a nice forearm strike.

Featherstone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Featherstone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young tries for a takedown but Featherstone circles away easily

and Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Young wants a takedown but no success here.
Featherstone landing knees to the body.
Young tries to pull guard but Featherstone holds him up against the cage and eventually Young drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young drops down looking for an ankle pick but Featherstone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Featherstone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Young checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Young with a lazy takedown attempt

and Featherstone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Young!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Featherstone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Young is squirming around, avoiding Featherstone's attempts to control the action.
Featherstone controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Featherstone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Featherstone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Young!
Young tries to lock up and control but Featherstone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Young is looking to get to half guard.

Featherstone is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Young is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francis Featherstone!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Ho
vs
Hanes

188 cm
22
213 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
209 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Hanes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ho or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanes which made him look bad.
Hanes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hanes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanes slips under a jab from Ho.
A combination from Hanes does no damage.
Hanes tries to bum rush Ho with a series of wild strikes but Ho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ho fails with the takedown.
Hanes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ho blocks the body kick.
Ho tests Hanes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ho slips a jab and a cross from Hanes.
Hanes misses with the combination.
Hanes lands with a right hand.
Hanes misses with a double jab.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanes moves away.
Ho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown by Ho or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanes which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Ho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hanes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ho is working away from the top position though.

Ho is working for a submission of some sort.
Ho prevents Hanes from improving his position.
Hanes is staying active underneath Ho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanes wants to improve his position but Ho is controlling well.

Hanes is defending against the submission attempts here by Ho.

Ho seems to be working for a kimura but Hanes defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanes strikes from the bottom but Ho uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Hanes gets back to half guard.

Ho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanes is just riding it out for now. Ho eventually gives up the hold.

Ho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanes sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanes trying to hold on to Ho's head to control him but Ho postures up.
Hanes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ho is looking for a kimura here.
Hanes is refusing to be controlled, as Ho sits in half guard.
Hanes tries to roll over but Ho keeps him under control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ho looks to land a combination but Hanes avoids it well.
Hanes falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ho counters with a single leg into guard. Hanes didn't expect that.
Ho wants to pass the guard but Hanes is keeping the position.

Ho drops back looking for a leg! Hanes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanes manages to kick Ho off! Ho jumps back into Hanes's guard.
Ho controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hanes can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hanes wriggles free and stands up.
Ho shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanes tries to sprawl out of it but Ho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ho looks for a takedown but Hanes sprawls well.
Hanes throws a combination that misses
and Ho counters with a two punch combo.
Ho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanes defends it nicely.

Ho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hanes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hanes sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanes tries to get to full guard but Ho has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Ho 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.

Hanes misses with a series of wild punches.
Ho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hanes backs up against the cage.
Hanes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Ho does no damage.
Ho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ho fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hanes misses with a series of wild punches.
Ho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanes counters with a two punch combo.
Ho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanes stalks Ho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ho's face. Ho staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hanes looks to land a combination but Ho avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Hanes. No joy for Ho on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanes throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ho prevents Hanes from improving his position.

Hanes is defending against the submission attempts here by Ho.
Ho wants to take a breather but Hanes is having none of it.

Ho is trying to work for a kimura but Hanes is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanes tries to roll over but Ho keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hanes misses with the combination.
Hanes looks to land a combination but Ho avoids it well.
Ho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanes tries to avoid it but Ho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanes to the ground. Hanes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ho avoids the head kick by Hanes.
Hanes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanes pinned against the cage. Hanes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanes misses with a few strikes there.
Hanes lands a jab-cross combination.
Ho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ho with a hook.
Ho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kai Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanes throws a series of punches but Ho moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ho shoots for a takedown but Hanes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ho takes one to the chin there.
Hanes lands a jab to the head.
Hanes tries to work over Ho's front leg with a kick but Ho checks it.
Ho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanes scores with a three punch combo!
Hanes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hanes won't be happy with that.
Hanes tries to bench press Ho off him but Ho keeps the position.
Hanes tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ho easily slips into full mount!
Hanes gets back to half guard.

Ho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanes sees it coming and defends easily.
Ho prevents Hanes from standing back up.

Ho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanes trying to control but Ho postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanes is just riding it out for now. Ho eventually gives up the hold.
Hanes is looking for a sweep. Ho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ho trying to pass the guard but Hanes defending well.

Hanes is defending against the submission attempts here by Ho.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ho fails with the takedown
and Hanes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanes.
Ho with a poor takedown
and Hanes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ho backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Hanes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ho shoots in and drives through. Hanes sprawls well.
Ho with a poor takedown
and Hanes counters with a series of strikes. Ho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanes connects with a body shot.
Ho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ho really felt that one!
A jab lands there for Hanes.
Hanes throws a right and a left that Ho avoids nicely.
Hanes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hanes lands a nice hook to Ho's body. Ho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanes misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Hanes.
Ho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanes counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanes stalks Ho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ho's face. Ho staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hanes lands a jab to the head.
Ho looks for a takedown but Hanes sprawls well.
Hanes swinging wildly here.
Hanes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hanes misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Hanes does no damage.
Hanes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ho.
Hanes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ho fails with the takedown
and Hanes counters with a three punch combo that has Ho backing up. Ho nods at Hanes to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hanes.
Hanes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Hanes misses.
Hanes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hanes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanes throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ho counters with a shoot takedown. Hanes fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanes throws a couple of heel strikes.

Ho drops back looking for a leg! Hanes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanes manages to kick Ho off! Ho jumps back into Hanes's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ho's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanes landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ho looking for a guillotine here but Hanes defends easily.
Hanes cracks Ho with a solid left hand.

Hanes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanes with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanes trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.

Ho has his foot on Hanes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanes works his way back into a safe position though.
Ho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanes is controlling him.
Hanes stopping the sweep attempt from Ho.
Hanes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ho is retaining full guard.
Ho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hanes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hanes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hanes duly obliges.
Ho fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanes scores with a one two! Ho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hanes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanes.
No joy there for Hanes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hanes - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ho is defended easily by Hanes.
Ho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanes counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ho slips a jab and a cross from Hanes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanes works over Ho's head and body with a nice combination.
Hanes tries to bum rush Ho with a series of wild strikes but Ho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanes tries to avoid it but Ho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanes to the ground. Hanes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hanes cracks Ho with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Hanes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanes 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Hanes!