HFC Fight Night 08 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers comes to the cage accompanied by We Run This - Missy Elliot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Powers
vs
Gorden

184 cm
39
147 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

175 cm
31
160 lbs
7 - 9 - 2

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Gorden!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gorden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powers somewhat.
Jerome Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorden looks to land a combination but Powers avoids it well.

Gorden drives through with a takedown into Powers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Gorden from controlling successfully.
Powers wants to sweep here but Gorden controlling him for the moment.

Powers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorden is one step ahead there.

Gorden drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gorden as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Powers screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gorden! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jeff Gorden!
A victorious Jeff Gorden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezra Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen sail as his entrance music. Ezra Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tua
vs
Green

176 cm
27
153 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

183 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Tua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezra Green!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Green counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tua!
Tua pushes Green away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Green gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tua wants to control but Green postures up.
Tua is trying to get back to his feet.
Tua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Green works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Green working the ground and pound but Tua is defending the strikes.
Tua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Green working the ground and pound but Tua is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Green are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Green's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Green are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Green working the ground and pound but Tua is defending the strikes.
Green is working Tua over with some ground and pound from side control.
Green scoring with punches from side control.
Green working the ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to score with some ground and pound. Tua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tua taking punishment in the form of punches.

Tua is rocked!
Check out the look on Green's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Tua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tua parries the strikes from Green easily there. Green is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tua to escape.
Green lands an elbow.
Green scores with punches from side control.
Green has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Green cracks Tua with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Green cracks Tua with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Green immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Tua is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Green!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezra Green!
Ezra Green decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evander Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mackenzie
vs
Kelly

168 cm
25
146 lbs
5 - 7 - 1

181 cm
37
168 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Good chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Evander Mackenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Van Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackenzie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kelly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mackenzie's guard.
Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mackenzie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mackenzie wants to sweep but no luck.
Mackenzie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.
Mackenzie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though.
Mackenzie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kelly wants to stand but Mackenzie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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.
Mackenzie wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Kelly.
Kelly controlling the pace.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly prevents Mackenzie from improving his position.
Mackenzie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mackenzie moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly preventing the sweep.
Mackenzie striking off his back but it's not causing Kelly any problems.
Mackenzie trying to control the position.
Kelly trying to control but Mackenzie is working from the bottom.
Mackenzie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mackenzie trying to control the position here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mackenzie wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Evander Mackenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.

Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kelly showed some decent athleticism there.
Kelly tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mackenzie controls his leg.
Mackenzie is pressing down on Kelly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mackenzie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mackenzie wants to sweep but no luck.
Mackenzie keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Mackenzie 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying to control but Mackenzie is working from the bottom.
Mackenzie trying to control the position.

Van Kelly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Mackenzie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mackenzie looks to clinch

and Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly tries to score a body lock takedown but Mackenzie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackenzie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evander Mackenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Kelly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackenzie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mackenzie stalling in the clinch.
Mackenzie looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Van Kelly will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kelly drives through with a takedown into Mackenzie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kelly is stalling in the full guard.
Mackenzie wants to improve his position but instead Kelly has moved into half guard.
Mackenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mackenzie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mackenzie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kelly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mackenzie keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie wants to sweep but no luck.
Mackenzie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mackenzie tries to land a sweep but no joy.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Van Kelly hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kelly fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mackenzie to the ground. Kelly is now in Mackenzie's guard.
Kelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mackenzie's guard.
Mackenzie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mackenzie.
Mackenzie trying to strike off his back.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Mackenzie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mackenzie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Van Kelly.

Kelly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kelly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kelly wants to stand but Mackenzie has his arm trapped.
Kelly cracks Mackenzie with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kelly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mackenzie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kelly trying to control the position but Mackenzie is working away.
You can see the frustration on Mackenzie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mackenzie misses with an elbow from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mackenzie keeps working.
Kelly wants to stand but Mackenzie is controlling his arm.
Mackenzie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kelly content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mackenzie is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Kelly 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. This is the final round!

Mackenzie connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mackenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Kelly looks for a takedown but Mackenzie sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelly.
Evander Mackenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Kelly.
Mackenzie is looking to land body kicks.

Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kelly won't allow Mackenzie to sweep him here.
Kelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mackenzie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kelly has passed into side control.
Mackenzie wants to control but Kelly postures up.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mackenzie keeps working.
Mackenzie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kelly off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying to get back to his feet but Mackenzie is in full control for now.
Mackenzie throwing sloppy strikes.
Mackenzie missing with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kelly covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kelly can't escape the position.
Mackenzie is not going to allow Kelly to sit and survive in this position.
Kelly can't escape the position.
Kelly looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying to control the hands but Mackenzie breaks the grip.
Mackenzie lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Mackenzie not allowing Kelly to control his hands.
Kelly is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mackenzie missing with strikes.
Kelly wants to control his opponent's hands but Mackenzie gets his hands free.
Kelly tries to escape but Mackenzie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mackenzie gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kelly looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mackenzie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie throws strikes from the back but Kelly rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Kelly.
Mackenzie is stalling in the full guard.
Mackenzie wants to stand but Kelly is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly pulls Mackenzie in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evander Mackenzie.
I think Kelly 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 Josh West scores the fight for Van Kelly!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Van Kelly!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Van Kelly!

Van Kelly wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Van Kelly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meg Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belt Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belt Hunter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Griffin
vs
Hunter

155 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
21
300 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super 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, Meg Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Belt Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunter.

Hunter clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin looking for a takedown.
Griffin is working for takedown but Hunter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Griffin is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meg Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.
Griffin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.
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 misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Griffin.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hunter is defending well.
Hunter gets underhooks to prevent Griffin's takedown attempt.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.

Hunter forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Hunter breaks from the clinch.

Hunter pushes Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin has Hunter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.
Griffin is trying to drag Hunter to the mat but Hunter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!

Hunter closes the distance and clinches.

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.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Hunter drops Griffin with a beautiful combination! Griffin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hunter is looking for the KO!

It looks like Meg Griffin has been cut.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunter batters Griffin with a massive right followed by a huge left! Griffin is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Hunter lands a final crushing right hand to drop Griffin to the mat with a gruesome thud! Hunter is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Belt Hunter!
Belt Hunter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Angle
vs
Vos

168 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

SP Ultimate Nutrition

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Vos!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.
Angle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vos but Vos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Angle tries to score with a low kick but Vos moves his leg out of the way.
Angle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Kurt Angle has been cut.
Angle misses with an uppercut.
Vos connects with a crisp jab.
Vos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Angle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vos's guard.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Angle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Our spies down at at Main Event Gym inform us that Vos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Angle throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Vos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle trying to control but Vos is working from the bottom.
Angle throwing strikes from guard but Vos blocks nicely.
Vos keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
Vos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Angle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Vos has his foot on Angle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angle works his way back into a safe position though.
Angle working some strikes from top position.

Vos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Angle doesn't defend quickly enough and Vos has managed to lock this one up! Can Angle escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vos on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Vos!
A very excited looking Jake Vos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Bob
vs
Romeiro

173 cm
36
141 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

225 cm
40
113 lbs
28 - 39 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinkynho Romeiro!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob tries to bum rush Romeiro with a series of wild strikes but Romeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bob looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bob is pressing down on Romeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romeiro is holding on for now.
Bob stalling.
Bob is looking to advance position but Romeiro won't allow it.
Bob content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Romeiro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Billy Bob has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bob bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

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

Bob in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Romeiro is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Bob!
Billy Bob gave a mention to HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mahal
vs
Palavra

164 cm
36
154 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

170 cm
31
140 lbs
21 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taj Mahal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marijo Palavra!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palavra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahal swivels and escapes.

Palavra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mahal to the ground. Palavra is now in Mahal's guard.

Mahal working for a triangle but Palavra defends it easily.
Palavra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palavra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palavra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Mahal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mahal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palavra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palavra cracks Mahal with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palavra wants to control from the top but Mahal keeps moving.

Mahal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palavra working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra landing with the ground and pound.
Palavra lands a couple of digs.
Mahal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palavra looking to pass the guard.

Mahal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palavra scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Palavra 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.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palavra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palavra has managed to get both his arms back between Mahal's legs - danger averted.
Palavra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palavra's guard.
Palavra looking to control.

Palavra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mahal gets to his feet - Palavra follows without any prompting.
Palavra misses with a straight left.
Palavra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahal throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Palavra blocks the low kick.
Mahal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palavra.
A solid body kick from Palavra.
Palavra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taj Mahal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijo Palavra.
Palavra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mahal tries to avoid it but Palavra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mahal to the ground. Mahal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palavra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahal is fending him off so far but Palavra persists. Nope, Mahal circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahal throws a hook to the side of Palavra's head but Palavra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Mahal as Palavra shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taj Mahal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahal stuffs the takedown.
Palavra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahal.
A big left from Palavra misses.
Palavra darts in looking for a takedown but Mahal gets double underhooks and turns Palavra into the cage.
Mahal wants to stall.
Mahal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palavra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mahal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahal.
Palavra tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mahal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Palavra blocks a body shot from Mahal.
Palavra jumps guard but Mahal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal tries to stall but Palavra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Palavra jumps into guard, dragging Mahal to the mat.
Palavra working a defensive guard here.
Mahal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahal stands and throws Palavra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahal advances to mount.
Palavra tries to lock up and control but Mahal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Mahal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Palavra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mahal.
Mahal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palavra wants to control but Mahal is having none of it.
Palavra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Palavra felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Palavra tries to hold on but Mahal pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marijo Palavra will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mahal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Palavra checks a low kick from Mahal.
Palavra shoots in but Mahal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Palavra connects with a leg kick. Mahal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Palavra checks a low kick from Mahal.
Mahal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palavra.
Mahal jabs Palavra right on the nose. Palavra blinks but takes it well.
Mahal is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Mahal misses.
Palavra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahal.
Palavra checks the leg kick.
Mahal swings widly with a right hand

and Palavra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Palavra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palavra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahal swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palavra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Palavra stands up over Mahal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palavra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mahal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palavra is one step ahead there.
Mahal keeping full guard, as Palavra tries to pass.
Palavra wants to control from the top but Mahal keeps moving.
Palavra stands and throws Mahal's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Palavra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mahal is not content to let Palavra control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Palavra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahal, who protects the arm well.
Mahal wants to control but Palavra postures up.
Palavra in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Palavra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahal, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahal tries to bench press Palavra off him but Palavra keeps the position.

Palavra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mahal is looking to reverse the position.
Mahal is working hard here to advance position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Palavra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palavra working away.
Mahal is looking for a sweep.
Mahal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Palavra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palavra tries to move to mount but Mahal blocks the move with his legs.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal wants to control but Palavra postures up.
Mahal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palavra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mahal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Mahal is looking for a sweep.
Palavra lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Palavra tries for a kimura but Mahal is defending well.

Palavra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahal 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.

Marijo Palavra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Mahal. Those never looked like landing.

Palavra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mahal's guard.

Mahal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palavra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palavra.

Palavra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palavra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palavra pushes down on Mahal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Palavra trying to control from half guard but Mahal is working away.
Mahal wants to get back to full guard.
Palavra working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra tries to pass to full mount but Mahal defends it.

Mahal looking for submissions off his back.

Mahal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palavra pulls his head out easily.
Palavra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Mahal looking for submissions off his back.

Palavra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahal is just riding it out for now. Palavra eventually gives up the hold.
Palavra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palavra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Palavra is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mahal taking some punishment here, with Palavra in his half guard.

Palavra is working for a kimura but Mahal is defending it quite comfortably.

Mahal looking for submissions off his back.
Mahal pushes Palavra off looking to stand but Palavra dives back in and keeps control.

Palavra is trying to work for a kimura but Mahal is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Palavra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahal sees it coming and defends easily.
Marijo Palavra has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palavra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taj Mahal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palavra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mahal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahal tries to get to full guard but Palavra has control of the leg.
Palavra working Mahal over with strikes.

Palavra is looking for a kimura but Mahal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palavra to get the leverage.

Palavra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahal is just riding it out for now. Palavra eventually gives up the hold.
Mahal is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahal trying to control here.
Mahal is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal controlling the position for now.

Palavra seems to be working for a kimura but Mahal defends the submission attempt.
Palavra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Mahal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Palavra is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahal wants to get back to his feet.
Palavra stalling.

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

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

Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Marijo Palavra!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Marijo Palavra!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Marijo Palavra!

Marijo Palavra wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marijo Palavra thanked Resistance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joesph Ely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herald Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Smoke the Fire!! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

Ely
vs
Taylor

176 cm
26
145 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

198 cm
37
129 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesph Ely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Herald Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ely might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ely. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ely is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taylor trying to control but Ely is working from the bottom.

Ely is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taylor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Ely pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ely shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Ely from controlling successfully.
Ely prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Ely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ely stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taylor is trying to improve his position.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Ely is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face as Ely controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor taking a bit of punishment here - Ely scoring with strikes.

Ely tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ely's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Ely stands up and beckons Taylor to join him on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Ely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ely back to the cage. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ely closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taylor circles away.
Ely swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor counters with a nice body kick.

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

Ely avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ely won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ely trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor working a defensive guard but Ely manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Ely working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ely wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ely is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ely takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Ely won't allow it.
Taylor trying to stall but Ely improves his position.
Taylor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Joesph Ely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herald Taylor.

Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ely moves away.
Taylor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ely is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ely loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Ely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ely shoots in but no luck this time.
Ely fails with a takedown attempt.
Ely changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Ely manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Ely circles away.
Ely tries to clinch up.
Taylor connects with an inside leg kick.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Ely scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor tries to kick Ely off but Ely keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ely stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ely tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ely.
Taylor connects with a leg kick. Ely looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taylor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor looks to land a combination but Ely avoids it well.
Ely looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ely tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ely looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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

Ely successfully pulls guard.
Ely is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ely keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Ely trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ely working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taylor has passed into half guard!
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor prevents Ely from improving his position.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Ely defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is thwarting Ely's attempts to control the position.
Taylor moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Ely.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Ely is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Taylor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Joesph Ely will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Ely, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Ely against the cage but Ely circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ely circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ely counters with a single leg into guard. Taylor didn't expect that.
Ely prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Ely trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to hit a switch here but Ely passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Taylor there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control but Ely is having none of it.

Ely is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taylor is surviving well by controlling Ely's body position as best he can.
Taylor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ely trying to control but Taylor is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Ely wants to finish this one by submission but Taylor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ely.

Ely goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Taylor is on top in guard.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Ely kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Ely pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taylor misses with a right hand

and Ely counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Taylor!
Ely creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ely lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ely passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Taylor!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is bucking up trying to escape but Ely cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taylor tries to hold on but Ely pushes him away.
Taylor is squirming around, avoiding Ely's attempts to control the action.
Taylor regains half guard.
Herald Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor wants to improve his position but Ely is controlling well.

Ely is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ely to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ely wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor won't allow Ely to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joesph Ely showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ely, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Joesph Ely!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Joesph Ely!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Joesph Ely!

Joesph Ely wins by unanimous decision!
Joesph Ely thanked the fans post fight for their support.