HFC Fight Night 06 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colin Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wilkinson
vs
Michael

185 cm
21
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
28
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Michael!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Michael shoots in and bounces Wilkinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Michael postures up.
Wilkinson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wilkinson tries to control but Michael wriggling away.
Michael bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Michael 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.
Michael content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson controls Michael momentarily but Michael frees himself.
Michael sitting in guard here, content to control.

Wilkinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michael slips nicely into half guard.
Michael tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilkinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael not doing much here.
Michael thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilkinson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson is looking to control Michael's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilkinson avoid being mounted?
Wilkinson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Michael looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilkinson is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson misses with a double jab.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up.
Michael fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilkinson.
Nice takedown defense from Michael. No joy for Wilkinson on that attempt.
Michael throws a right and a left that both miss.

Wilkinson forces Michael back against the cage and clinches.
We've been informed that Michael has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wilkinson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Wilkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Michael breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson misses with the combination.

Michael gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilkinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michael is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Michael throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Michael wants the takedown. Wilkinson is fighting it off but Michael persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilkinson's guard against the cage.
Wilkinson 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.
Wilkinson looking to control.
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!
Michael distracts Wilkinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michael trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Michael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Michael 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.

Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael but Michael pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Michael gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilkinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michael has him pressed against the cage.
Wilkinson wants a takedown.

Michael pulls guard.
Michael keeping moving, preventing Wilkinson from controlling successfully.
Wilkinson looking to sit in guard and control but Michael gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michael postures up in Wilkinson's guard and throws a big left but Wilkinson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michael passes into half guard.
Michael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilkinson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Michael jumps into side control!
Wilkinson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wilkinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michael on the ground.
Michael is chipping away with strikes.
Wilkinson wants to get back to his feet.

Michael is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilkinson is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Michael keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael slows the pace down.
Michael tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Michael thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Michael is staying tight to Wilkinson's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael is looking to take a break and control but Wilkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilkinson being controlled for a moment.
Michael has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wilkinson!
Michael looking to control but Wilkinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilkinson tries to buck Michael off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Michael is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wilkinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Michael controlling the pace for now.
Wilkinson working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michael controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Michael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Michael swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.

Michael gets the takedown into side control.
Wilkinson tries to buck Michael off but Michael is having none of it.

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

Michael has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Michael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkinson wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael is looking to clinch but Wilkinson is avoiding it.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Michael moves out of range easily.
Michael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Wilkinson with that takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Wilkinson. Those never looked like landing.

Michael looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilkinson!
Michael just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Michael is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilkinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Michael tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Michael has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Wilkinson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Michael is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilkinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Michael tries for a kimura but Wilkinson is defending well.
Michael looks up at the clock and then as Wilkinson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Michael smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wilkinson wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Wilkinson's face as Michael controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael grinds an elbow into Wilkinson's temple.
Michael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michael is looking to take a break and control but Wilkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michael moves into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson tries to control the position but Michael now has his back.

Wilkinson is trying to defend against the choke here but Michael has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Michael Tightens the hold and Wilkinson taps out furiously! Michael displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Michael!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yahweh Falwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jr Deloitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falwell comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Stop Believing. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Falwell
vs
Deloitte

171 cm
26
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

176 cm
27
142 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yahweh Falwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jr Deloitte!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falwell falls off balance throwing a combination

and Deloitte counters by moving into the clinch.
Falwell managing to block the knees to the body from Deloitte.
Deloitte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falwell smiles and moves away.
Falwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deloitte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yahweh Falwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deloitte.
Falwell misses with a wild combination.
Falwell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deloitte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falwell defends it nicely.
Falwell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deloitte is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deloitte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yahweh Falwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jr Deloitte.
Deloitte leaning against his opponent.
Deloitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deloitte just leaning against Falwell, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jr Deloitte.
Falwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Falwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Falwell misses with a double jab

and Deloitte counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deloitte.
Deloitte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Falwell is pressed up against the cage. Deloitte has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falwell down to the mat. Falwell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Falwell throws a right hand that Deloitte ducks under and follows up with a left that Deloitte also avoids with ease.

Falwell clinches.
Knees to the body from Deloitte.
Falwell is trying to break the clinch but Deloitte is controlling him.
Deloitte lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Deloitte.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deloitte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Falwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deloitte missing with knees to the body.
Falwell working hard to break the clinch.
Deloitte lands a nice elbow.
Falwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deloitte lands a knee to the body.
Deloitte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Deloitte looking for a takedown.
Deloitte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte is trying to pull guard but Falwell has him pressed against the cage.
Deloitte tries to land knees in the clinch but Falwell avoids the damage to the body.
Falwell has had enough of the clinch but Deloitte keeps him there for the moment.
Deloitte lands a body shot.
Falwell working hard to break the clinch.
Falwell working hard to break the clinch.
Deloitte lands a shoulder strike.
Deloitte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falwell backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Deloitte jumps into guard, dragging Falwell to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Deloitte is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Deloitte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Falwell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deloitte, pushing him back against the cage.
Falwell being controlled against the cage.
Deloitte tries to score a body lock takedown but Falwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deloitte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deloitte misses with a knee to the head.
Deloitte tries for a takedown but Falwell manages to get underhooks.
Deloitte lands an elbow inside that Falwell shrugs off.
Deloitte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Deloitte jumps guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deloitte pulls Falwell in close to prevent any damage.
Falwell wants to stand but Deloitte is controlling his posture from full guard.
Deloitte looking for a sweep. Not yet Deloitte, not yet.
Falwell wants to control from the top but Deloitte keeps moving.
Deloitte is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Falwell feints a jab promting Deloitte to slip. Falwell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Deloitte slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Falwell misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falwell misses with a combination

and Deloitte counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Falwell looking to control.
Deloitte seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Falwell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deloitte escapes and throws Falwell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deloitte tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Falwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deloitte on the ground.
Deloitte controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deloitte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Falwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deloitte is staying tight to Falwell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deloitte gets to mount! Falwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Deloitte sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Deloitte controlling the position easily from mount.
Deloitte thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Deloitte controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falwell working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jr Deloitte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Falwell clinches with his opponent.
Deloitte lands a knee to the body.
Deloitte tries to score a body lock takedown but Falwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Falwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Deloitte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Falwell's brow.
Deloitte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Falwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falwell avoiding damage as Deloitte throws knees to the body.
Deloitte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falwell.
Falwell blocks the elbow strike.
Falwell avoiding damage as Deloitte throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deloitte throws an elbow that misses.
Falwell is trying to break the clinch but Deloitte has him pressed against the cage.
Falwell is trying to break free.
Deloitte tries to land knees in the clinch but Falwell avoids the damage to the body.
Deloitte lands an elbow just above Falwell 's eye.
Falwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Deloitte has double underhooks.
Deloitte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falwell avoiding damage as Deloitte throws knees to the body.
Falwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Deloitte trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Deloitte.

Deloitte ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Deloitte no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Deloitte seems keen to control Falwell's posture.
Falwell wants to stand and escape but instead Deloitte has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Falwell working a defensive guard but Deloitte manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falwell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Deloitte presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Falwell reaches up to try and control the position but Deloitte seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Falwell rolls and tries to escape and now Deloitte has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Deloitte misses with a punch to the head.
Jr Deloitte has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deloitte controlling well, preventing Falwell from escaping the position.
Deloitte controlling the position well here. Falwell rolled but Deloitte kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Deloitte thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Falwell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jr Deloitte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Deloitte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Jr Deloitte!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jr Deloitte!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Jr Deloitte!

Jr Deloitte wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Jr Deloitte started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Yahweh Falwell had this to say: 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I rolled more instead of praying, I might have learned to defend submissions. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Dali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belt Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belt Hunter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dali
vs
Hunter

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
21
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Dali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Belt Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Dali moves out of range easily.

Hunter darts in and clinches Dali up against the cage.

Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belt Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hunter forces Dali back against the cage and clinches.

Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dali throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dali.

Hunter gets a clinch.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter lands a right hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Dali avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dali tried to score with a low kick but Hunter checks it.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Hunter has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunter breaks the clinch.
Dali shoots in and drives through. Hunter sprawls well.

Hunter moves into the clinch.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter's coach down at NORSE FORCE VIKIGS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hunter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Hunter clinches up against the cage.

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

It looks like Salvador Dali has been cut.
Dali is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hunter drives through and clinches with Dali against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dali.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dali is looking to clinch.
Belt Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hunter drives through and clinches with Dali against the cage.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.

Hunter moves into the clinch.

Hunter breaks the clinch.
Dali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Dali avoids it well.
Hunter catches Dali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Hunter has knocked Dali down with a huge combo! Hunter steps away and waves a wobbly Dali back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Dali is rocked!

Hunter clinches up against the cage.
Oh Dali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dali seems to have got his legs back now.

Hunter moves into the clinch.

Hunter breaks the clinch.

Dali gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.

Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dali moves forwards but Hunter connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Salvador Dali's cut is getting worse.

Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hunter rushes Dali and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hunter darts in and clinches Dali up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Dali misses.
Hunter connects with a nice cross there... Dali is looking wobbly and Hunter recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Dali to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Hunter jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Belt Hunter!
Belt Hunter tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Laurynas Erlickas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Billy Helix enters the cage!

Erlickas
vs
Helix

162 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Bad Man Clothing

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laurynas Erlickas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Helix!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix feints a jab promting Erlickas to slip. Helix then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Erlickas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Laurynas Erlickas has been cut.
Erlickas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Helix does it's job there.
Helix cracks a nice hook into Erlickas's ribs.
Erlickas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Helix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Helix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Erlickas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Erlickas needs to keep his hands up - Helix had a free shot at his head there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helix.
Helix throws a shot to the body.
Erlickas moves forwards but Helix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Billy Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix connects with a looping right hand.
Helix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Erlickas is rocked!
A cross from Helix lands.
Oh Erlickas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erlickas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Helix has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Helix fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Erlickas to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Erlickas looks to clinch but Helix throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Erlickas taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Billy Helix!

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FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Neil acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Timmons
vs
Neil

184 cm
27
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Neil!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neil misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neil. Timmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmons.
Timmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neil.
Timmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neil avoids the head kick by Timmons.
Neil walks into a straight right hand from Timmons.
Neil throws a looping overhand right but Timmons ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Neil has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Timmons closes the distance and pushes Neil back into the cage.
Timmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neil looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmons cracks Neil with a nice body shot.
Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Timmons breaks from the clinch.
Neil misses with an uppercut

and Timmons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Timmons.
Timmons pushes Neil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Timmons lands an uppercut.

Timmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmons lands a big head kick that sends Neil to the canvas! Timmons follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Timmons!
In his post fight interview, Nate Timmons gave a big smile as he said 'This is for all the cans who were beaten by Meat this last year. He now knows how it feels'.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funke has chosen never gonna stop as his entrance music. 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.

Aguilar
vs
Funke

180 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
39
184 lbs
21 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Aguilar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke moves out of range of the body kick.
Funke lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Funke.
Funke looks to score with a jab to the body but Aguilar is just out of range.
Funke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aguilar on the side of the head.
Aguilar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aguilar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aguilar misses with an uppercut. Funke saw that one coming.
Aguilar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funke.

Aguilar gets a double leg takedown into Funke's guard.
Funke controls Aguilar momentarily but Aguilar frees himself.

Funke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aguilar postures up in Funke's guard and throws a big left but Funke blocks it.
Funke looking for a sweep. Not yet Funke, not yet.
Aguilar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguilar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aguilar is looking to advance position but Funke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Aguilar is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aguilar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aguilar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Funke 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.
Funke working a defensive guard here.

Funke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aguilar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aguilar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funke keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funke wants to stand up but Aguilar is controlling him.
Aguilar sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funke wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.

Funke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aguilar throws an elbow that misses. Funke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aguilar's guard. Nice move by Funke!
Funke throwing strikes from guard but Aguilar blocks nicely.

Funke has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aguilar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Funke is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aguilar pulls down on the head and he's put Funke to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergio Aguilar!
Sergio Aguilar took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Koff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Koff
vs
Cook

179 cm
25
186 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Koff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vernon Cook!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook lands a body shot.
Bob Koff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Koff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koff creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cook sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cook tries to improve position but can't.
Cook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koff moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Koff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cook keeps working.
Koff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cook struggling a bit here.
Koff misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Cook's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koff working the ground and pound from side control.

It looks like Vernon Cook has been cut.
Koff trying to control the action but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cook struggling a bit here.
Cook tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Koff easily slips into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koff is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cook to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cook shrugs it off.
Cook tries to hold on but Koff pushes him away.
Koff 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.

Koff working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Koff tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cook is squirming around, avoiding Koff's attempts to control the action.
Cook tries to hold on but Koff postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cook tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Koff is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cook can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Koff jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cook manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Koff advances nicely into full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook is in a horrible position here. Koff smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Koff jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cook manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Cook's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koff tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Koff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cook is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Koff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vernon Cook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Koff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koff somewhat.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Koff slips a straight right by Cook.
Cook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Cook. No joy for Koff on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Koff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Koff or perhaps it was just good defense by Cook which made him look bad.
Koff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cook is fending him off so far but Koff persists. Nope, Cook circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by Cook.
Koff darts in looking for a takedown but Cook gets double underhooks and turns Koff into the cage.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook struggles to land a body shot inside as Koff controls his hands.
Cook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cook lands an uppercut.
Cook trying to land knees to the body.
Cook tries to land knees in the clinch but Koff avoids the damage to the body.
Koff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cook just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cook just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koff struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Koff uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koff backwards.
Koff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cook working Koff over with knees to the body.
Cook misses with an elbow strike.
Koff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook tries a body shot but Koff blocks it.
Koff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koff tries to score a body lock takedown but Cook shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koffs head.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Koff avoids it by throwing Cook back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koff can't get the takedown.
Cook lands a nice knee to the body.
Cook digs a right hand underneath Koff's ribcage. Koff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cook crunches a lovely knee into Koff's ribcage.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koff blocks it with crossed arms.
Cook prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Cook.
Cook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koffs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koff wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cook.
A nice left hand lands by Cook.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
Cook scores a nice knee to the body.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Cook misses with a knee strike.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vernon Cook's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Koff misses with a wild body shot.

Koff drives through with a takedown into Cook's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cook looking to control.
Koff throws a big right hand that misses.
Koff is looking to work some ground and pound but Cook has wrist control.
Cook wants to sweep but no luck.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Koff from controlling successfully.
Cook wants to sweep here but Koff controlling him for the moment.
Bob Koff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cook trying to keep a closed guard but Koff is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koff trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Bob Koff wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Koff shoots in for a takedown but Cook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cook misses with a double jab.
Koff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vernon Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koff tries for a takedown but Cook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Koff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cook gets caught napping as Koff dives in and scores a takedown. Cook manages to retain guard.
Koff tries to free his leg and advance position but Cook is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koff won't allow Cook to sweep him here.
Cook looking to control.
Koff tries to free his leg and advance position but Cook is retaining full guard.
Cook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Koff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cook is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Koff from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook can't keep his opponent in guard - Koff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

Koff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Koff prevents Cook from improving his position.
Koff trying to control the action but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cook has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koff is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koff wants to take a breather but Cook is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Koff clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vernon Cook's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cook defends well and Koff ends up having to push Cook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koff managing to block the knees to the body from Cook.
Koff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cook pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cook defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Koff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koff fails with a takedown attempt.
Koff misses with a takedown attempt - Cook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cook defends well and Koff ends up having to push Cook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
Cook lands an elbow inside.
Koff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook lands with a left to the head.
Cook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koff takes a shot to the head.
Cook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koff is defending well for now.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koff is defending well for now.
Cook works on Koff's body with a couple of short punches.
Cook looking to throw knees to the head but Koff is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koff blocks it with crossed arms.
Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koff's elbow.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Koff avoids it by throwing Cook back against the cage.
Cook scores with a shoulder strike.
Cook prevents the takedown attempt.
Cook lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Cook on the inside.
Koff looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Cook.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Koff uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cook unloads a knee to the mid-section.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Koff takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Cook as the two fighters clinch.
Cook lands an elbow inside that Koff shrugs off.

It looks like Bob Koff has been cut.
Cook landing knees to the head.
Koff is trying to pull guard but Cook has him pressed against the cage.
Koff takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Cook.
Cook digs a right hand into Koff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koff's gas tank.
Vernon Cook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook digs a right hand underneath Koff's ribcage. Koff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cook digs a right hand into Koff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koff's gas tank.
Cook lands with a left to the head.
Cook works on Koff's body with a couple of short punches.
Cook lands a nice elbow.
Cook tries a body shot but Koff blocks it.
Cook tries to work over Koff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cook gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Cook dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cook connects with a body shot.
A cross from Cook lands.
A big left from Cook misses.
Cook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook misses with a body shot.
Cook scores with the left hand. Koff knows he should have avoided that one.
Koff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cook is fending him off so far but Koff persists. Nope, Cook circles away and we're back to standing.
Koff shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Cook as Koff shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Koff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cook.
Cook lands with a straight right. Koff didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koff shoots for a takedown but Cook saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koff.
Cook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cook misses with a body shot.
Koff moves out of range as Cook strikes.
Vernon Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koff avoids the body shot from Cook.
Koff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cook misses with a body shot.
Cook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook thuds his right hand into Koff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Koff circles away.
Koff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koff's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cook wants it to stay on the feet.
Cook tests Koff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koff fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Koff or perhaps it was just good defense by Cook which made him look bad.
Koff swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Cook scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Bob Koff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koff shoots in for a takedown but Cook shows good takedown defense.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Cook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cook tries to clinch there but Koff circles away.
Koff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koff somewhat.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook scores with a nice right hand.
Koff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koff somewhat.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koff moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Cook.
Cook tries to clinch there but Koff circles away.
Koff fails to land the takedown.
Koff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cook throws a series of punches but Koff moves out of range.
Cook slaps away a takedown attempt from Koff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bob Koff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koff has his takedown stuffed
and Cook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koff moves away.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koff shoots in for a double leg but Cook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon Cook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cook 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Vernon Cook!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Vernon Cook!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Vernon Cook!

Vernon Cook wins by unanimous decision!
Vernon Cook is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Vernon Cook thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.