Hilo Fight 156 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Tulfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbossa's entrance music is Intergalactic by The Beastie Boys. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barbossa
vs
Tulfo

182 cm
34
242 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

185 cm
30
185 lbs
13 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erwin Tulfo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulfo throws a leg kick which misses Barbossa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbossa tries to avoid it.
Tulfo slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbossa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Barbossa there.
Tulfo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Barbossa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barbossa controls the position.
Tulfo is trying to control Barbossa's posture but Barbossa avoids it.
Barbossa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tulfo to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tulfo!
Barbossa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barbossa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barbossa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tulfo is looking to escape.
Tulfo wants to get back to his feet.
Barbossa moves to the back position.

Barbossa has got one arm under Tulfo's chin. This could be trouble... Tulfo trying to control the other hand but Barbossa gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Tulfo has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Barbossa!
A victorious Jake Barbossa 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
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mewes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald NcDemomnd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NcDemomnd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Baader-Meinhof Blues. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mewes
vs
NcDemomnd

181 cm
22
140 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

173 cm
29
146 lbs
6 - 7 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Mewes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Donald NcDemomnd!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

NcDemomnd darts in and clinches Mewes up against the cage.
NcDemomnd tries a body shot but Mewes blocks it.
NcDemomnd looking to slow down the pace here.
Mewes wants a takedown but no success here.
Mewes presses NcDemomnd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mewes can't get the takedown.
Mewes keeps control of NcDemomnd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mewes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mewes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
NcDemomnd blocks a body shot from Mewes.
A short left from Mewes.
Mewes is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mewes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on NcDemomnd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mewes looking for a takedown.
Mewes prevents a body shot from NcDemomnd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mewes blocking some punches.
Mewes tries a body shot but NcDemomnd blocks it.
Mewes misses with a body punch.
Mewes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by NcDemomnd after a bit of a struggle.
Mewes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mewes drops down looking for an ankle pick but NcDemomnd pulls his leg out and moves away.
NcDemomnd tries to close the distance and clinch but Mewes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NcDemomnd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mewes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around NcDemomnd's waist but NcDemomnd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mewes off to one side.
We've been told by Mewes's head coaches at The Boom Boom Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mewes moves out of range of the leg kick from NcDemomnd.

Mewes gets a takedown into half guard.

Mewes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mewes prevents NcDemomnd from standing back up.
Mewes stalling.

Mewes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Mewes 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NcDemomnd tries to kick Mewes off but Mewes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
NcDemomnd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mewes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Mewes 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NcDemomnd pushes Mewes off but Mewes dives into side control.
NcDemomnd being controlled for a moment.
NcDemomnd tries to bench press Mewes off him but Mewes keeps the position.
NcDemomnd pushes Mewes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mewes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
NcDemomnd taking a bit of punishment here - Mewes scoring with strikes.
NcDemomnd wants to get back to his feet but Mewes is dominant here and he's now got NcDemomnd's back!
NcDemomnd is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Mewes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. NcDemomnd defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mewes working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. NcDemomnd is doing well to defend. Mewes seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! NcDemomnd is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Mewes!
In his post fight interview, Jason Mewes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cinderella Man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mangold's choice of entrance music: Dead Prez . On his way into the cage it seems that George Steele has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily George Steele seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Steele
vs
Mangold

191 cm
35
219 lbs
17 - 17 - 0

190 cm
36
220 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele darts in looking for a takedown but Mangold gets double underhooks and turns Steele into the cage.
Mangold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mangold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Mangold to work.
Steele has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mangold after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mangold just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steele tries to score a body lock takedown but Mangold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steele is trying to drag Mangold to the mat but Mangold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steele wants to take the fight to the mat but Mangold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mangold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steele tries to avoid it but Mangold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steele to the ground. Steele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Steele changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mangold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mangold wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Steele working away.

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

Steele goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mangold has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steele but great work by Mangold.
Mangold grinds an elbow into Steele's temple.
Mangold landing a few strikes.
Steele sneaks back into half guard.
Mangold drops an elbow to the side of Steele's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Steele looking for submissions off his back.
Mangold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele gets full guard.

Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mangold lands a couple of digs.
Mangold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mangold wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Mangold trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steele's guard.
Mangold distracts Steele with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mangold wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Mangold preventing the sweep.
Mangold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mangold connects with a couple of short punches.
Mangold distracts Steele with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Steele is rocked!
Mangold distracts Steele with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Steele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mangold gets to his feet and stands over Steele, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Steele felt that one! Mangold unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Steele from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Mangold!
Danny Mangold opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scott's choice of entrance music: Ironfist. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Huerta
vs
Scott

205 cm
29
270 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

212 cm
28
285 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Magnus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott tries for a takedown but Huerta circles away easily
enabling Huerta to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Huerta counters with a nice body shot.
Huerta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Scott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Huerta did well to prevent Scott getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Huerta is working away.

Scott throws a strike but Huerta manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Scott tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Huerta!
A relieved looking Paul Huerta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Magnus Scott had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sacco Vanzetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emunn Samvesu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanzetti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Against All Authority - Sacco & Vanzetti. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Vanzetti
vs
Samvesu

190 cm
22
203 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

195 cm
27
190 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Valhalla Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sacco Vanzetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emunn Samvesu!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Vanzetti scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Emunn Samvesu has been cut.

Vanzetti darts in and clinches Samvesu up against the cage.
Samvesu tries to score a body lock takedown but Vanzetti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vanzetti missing with knees to the body.
Vanzetti prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Vanzetti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samvesu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vanzetti smiles and moves away.
Sacco Vanzetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emunn Samvesu.

Samvesu tries to keep at a distance but Vanzetti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Samvesu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanzetti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vanzetti misses with a body punch.
Vanzetti lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vanzetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanzetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanzetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Samvesu backwards.
Samvesu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vanzetti is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanzetti tries to land knees in the clinch but Samvesu avoids the damage to the body.
Vanzetti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samvesu looking for a takedown.
Vanzetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samvesu looking for a takedown.
Samvesu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vanzetti lands a shoulder strike.
Vanzetti lands a knee to the body.
Samvesu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanzetti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Samvesu looks winded!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanzetti as Samvesu tries to tie him up.
Vanzetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanzetti scores with a shot to the side of Samvesu's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanzetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samvesu backwards.
Vanzetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samvesu backwards.
Vanzetti gets underhooks to prevent Samvesu's takedown attempt.
Vanzetti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Samvesu's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanzetti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vanzetti is defending well.
Nice body punch from Vanzetti - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samvesu backwards.
Vanzetti lands with a right to the head.
Vanzetti lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samvesu backwards.
Vanzetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanzetti lands with a left to the head.
Samvesu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vanzetti prevents it.
Vanzetti gets through Samvesu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Samvesu is rocked!
Vanzetti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Samvesu is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanzetti finish him?
Samvesu takes a shot to the head.
Samvesu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vanzetti to keep the fight standing.
Vanzetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vanzetti creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Samvesu with a big uppercut! Samvesu tries to clinch up but Vanzetti pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Samvesu to the mat! Samvesu covers up and Vanzetti unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sacco Vanzetti!
Sacco Vanzetti very nearly forgot to thank Valhalla Fight Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Bukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bukowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Donatan, Gural, Sheller, Kaczor, Ry23, Rafi - Słowiańska krew. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bukowski
vs
Pettis

168 cm
24
145 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

176 cm
26
144 lbs
6 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Project Mayhem

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piotr Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pettis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bukowski.
Bukowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettis.
Bukowski moves out of range as Pettis strikes.
Pettis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Pettis throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski scores with a jab.
Pettis lands a glancing blow to the side of Bukowski's head.
Bukowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pettis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bukowski throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski slips a jab from Pettis.

Bukowski moves into the clinch.
Pettis has a couple of punches blocked by Bukowski.
Pettis is trying to break the clinch but Bukowski is controlling him.
Bukowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Bukowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Pettis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bukowski.
Bukowski tries to throw a body punch but Pettis avoids it by throwing Bukowski back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettis.
Bukowski lands an elbow that stopped Pettis in his tracks for a moment.
Pettis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bukowski lands an uppercut.
Pettis blocks a body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bukowski is leaning against Pettis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to push Bukowski away but Bukowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bukowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bukowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bukowski lands with a right to the head.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
Bukowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bukowski prevents Pettis from breaking the clinch.
Bukowski lands an elbow inside that Pettis shrugs off.
Pettis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bukowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bukowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Bukowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pettis is trying to force a seperation but Bukowski has the dominant position.
Bukowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettis takes an elbow to the temple.

Pettis is rocked!
Bukowski throws a big uppercut that drops Pettis! More strikes from Bukowski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pettis lies dazed against the cage as Bukowski celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Bukowski!
Piotr Bukowski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Dark Side, into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espada is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Greedy Fly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vieira
vs
Espada

183 cm
35
194 lbs
18 - 25 - 1

185 cm
30
200 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Fast

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 18 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown. Espada tries to sprawl out of it but Vieira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Espada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Espada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vieira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Espada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Espada scores with a body shot.
Espada throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Espada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Espada lands a really nice looking cross but Vieira seems unphased.
Espada with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Espada coming out on top.

Vieira is rocked!
Espada throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Espada misses the jab.
Guillermo Espada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espada misses with a looping right.
Espada throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Espada misses.
Espada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Espada.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Espada.
Espada has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vieira is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Espada.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Espada.
Vieira seems to have got his legs back now.
Espada cracks Vieira with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Vieira tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Espada pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Vieira is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillermo Espada!
Guillermo Espada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gattsu Tsvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattsu Tsvetkov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Smith
vs
Tsvetkov

188 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

189 cm
25
225 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

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 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Tsvetkov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsvetkov tests Smith 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsvetkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsvetkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith misses with a hook
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov cracks Smith with a good jab.
Tsvetkov misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Tsvetkov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Tsvetkov.
Tsvetkov connects with a crisp jab.
Tsvetkov misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith shoots in but Tsvetkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ballas Only in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsvetkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tsvetkov misses with a body punch

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tsvetkov keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Tsvetkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tsvetkov's guard.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith controlling from mount.
Tsvetkov working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tsvetkov is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Tsvetkov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith looking to finish Tsvetkov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tsvetkov!

It looks like Gattsu Tsvetkov has been cut.
Smith landing shots from mount.

That has opened up Gattsu Tsvetkov's cut even more.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Tsvetkov looks very uncomfortable down there.

The cut above Gattsu Tsvetkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tsvetkov hang on?
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Tsvetkov is rocked!

Gattsu Tsvetkov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gattsu Tsvetkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stan Smith !
A relieved looking Stan Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by St. Anger. 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.

Cartwright
vs
Macotti

173 cm
27
219 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR
GREEN!160

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cortland Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti tries to clinch up

and Cartwright counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Macotti's guard now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Macotti pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Macotti blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Macotti keeps moving.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macotti is aware though and is defending well.
I've been told that Macotti has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Macotti trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.

Macotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cartwright dives on top into guard.
Macotti keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright cracks Macotti with a solid left hand.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Macotti keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macotti looking for a triangle here. Cartwright is fighting it but it looks tight! Macotti pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cartwright is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marco Macotti!
A relieved looking Marco Macotti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cortland Cartwright spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was a worth adversary. I will get better and come again.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuuya Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Bravo's Theme. Ueda has chosen UnderDog - Test Eagles as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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!

Bravo
vs
Ueda

195 cm
28
269 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
29
270 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuuya Ueda!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Ueda tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ueda's waist but Ueda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravo off to one side.
Bravo throws a body kick that misses.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Ueda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ueda doesn't manage to clinch there - Bravo circles away.
Ueda wants to clinch.
Ueda slips a straight right by Bravo.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ueda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bravo wants to improve his position but Ueda is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is staying active underneath Ueda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo keeping hold of Ueda's head, controlling as best he can.

Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ueda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ueda prevents Bravo from improving his position.
Bravo gets back to full guard.
Ueda trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda postures up.
Bravo 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.
Bravo is trying to control the position but Ueda postures up.
Ueda stays in close to Bravo's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Ueda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kuuya Ueda wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ueda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bravo lands a jab to the nose.

Ueda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Bravo stands and throws Ueda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ueda taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda taking a bit of punishment here - Bravo scoring with strikes.
Bravo trying to control the action but Ueda is working from the bottom.
Ueda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ueda stops Bravo from passing to mount.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ueda keeps working.
Ueda tries to buck Bravo off but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda prevents Bravo from moving into mount.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Ueda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ueda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ueda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bravo goes for an armbar but Ueda turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ueda.

Bravo working for a triangle but Ueda defends it easily.
Ueda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Bravo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ueda moves into range and clinches up with Bravo.
Ueda scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ueda landing knees to the body.
Bravo avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Ueda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Johnny Bravo has been cut.
Bravo takes an elbow to the forehead.
I was talking to Bravo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but Bravo blocks it.
Ueda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ueda misses with a knee strike.
Kuuya Ueda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ueda working Bravo over with knees to the body.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ueda.
Ueda lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bravo managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ueda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Johnny Bravo's cut is getting worse.
Ueda lands a good knee to the midsection. Bravo won't want to take too many of those.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ueda lands an elbow just above Bravo 's eye.
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!
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Ueda.
Ueda landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Ueda.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bravo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bravo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ueda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bravo's defenses.

Johnny Bravo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ueda.
Ueda lands an elbow inside.
Ueda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda crunches a lovely knee into Bravo's ribcage.
Ueda lands a good knee to the midsection. Bravo won't want to take too many of those.
Ueda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Ueda.
Nice elbow from Ueda.

Jeez, Johnny Bravo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Bravo is rocked!
Ueda wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ueda scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ueda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ueda tries to clinch but Bravo moves out of range.
Kuuya Ueda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ueda clinches.
Bravo seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda lands an elbow that stopped Bravo in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Bravo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kuuya Ueda!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kuuya Ueda waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]'s logo in front of the cameras.
Johnny Bravo was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah, whatever!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

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