Friday Night Slugfest 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrylo Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gibbons
vs
Davydenko

195 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyrylo Davydenko!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davydenko throws a series of punches but Gibbons moves out of range.
Davydenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Davydenko does no damage.
Davydenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibbons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davydenko.

It looks like Frank Gibbons has been cut.
Gibbons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davydenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Gibbons's head.
Davydenko lands a nice shot that snaps Gibbons's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Gibbons catches Davydenko right on the button with a cross.
Davydenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gibbons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gibbons lands with a right hand.

It looks like Kyrylo Davydenko has been cut.
Gibbons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gibbons grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Davydenko takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Gibbons cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Gibbons!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between bone crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Douche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bone crusher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Guy Douche's chin.

crusher
vs
Douche

180 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
173 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, bone crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Douche!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douche takes a swing at crusher's ribcage but misses.
Douche fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches crusher on the side of the head.
Douche looks to score with a jab to the body but crusher is just out of range.
Douche misses with a double jab.
Douche throws a hook to the side of crusher's head but crusher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douche misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Douche slips a jab and a cross from crusher.
Douche throws out a powerful jab.

crusher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Douche is trying to defend but crusher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
crusher wants to pass the guard but Douche is defending well.
Douche is pressing down on crusher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Douche is trying to control the position but crusher postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
crusher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Douche swivels though and keeps the full guard.
crusher wants to stand but Douche is controlling his posture from full guard.
crusher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
crusher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Douche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in crusher's guard.
Douche is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

crusher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Douche working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Douche not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
crusher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Douche is controlling him.
Douche controlling from the top position.
Douche pushing down on crusher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Douche looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Douche is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
crusher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Douche.
crusher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Douche trying to control but crusher is working from the bottom.
Douche throwing strikes but missing.
crusher is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
crusher keeping moving, preventing Douche from controlling successfully.
Douche looks gassed!
Douche missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
crusher is trying to keep Douche in close.
Douche has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Douche throws a combination that misses

and crusher counters by moving into the clinch.
crusher tries for a takedown but Douche manages to get underhooks.
crusher tries to pull guard but Douche won't allow it.

crusher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Douche uses from the top position.
Douche wants to control from the top but crusher keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Douche won't allow crusher to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guy Douche will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

crusher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douche.
Douche throws a hook but crusher avoids it easily.
crusher throws a front kick that sends Douche stumbling back into the ropes.
Douche displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from crusher.
crusher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douche pinned against the cage. Douche gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
bone crusher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
crusher doesn't manage to clinch there - Douche circles away.
crusher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
crusher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Douche swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bone crusher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
crusher fakes the leg kick and cracks Douche in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
crusher misses with a two punch combination.

crusher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douche struggling a bit here.
Douche manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douche is trying to control but can't.
Douche is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but crusher is staying active.

crusher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Douche wants to improve his position but crusher is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
crusher passes to side control.
crusher wants to take a breather but Douche manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for crusher.
crusher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Douche is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douche pulls crusher in close to prevent any damage.
crusher is in close to Douche's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Douche is trying to control the position from the bottom.
crusher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Douche keeping moving, preventing crusher from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
crusher trying to control but Douche is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
crusher tries a head kick but it misses.
Douche takes a swing at crusher's ribcage but misses.
Guy Douche is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
crusher is looking to clinch.
Douche swats away the attempt to clinch by crusher.
crusher moves in looking to clinch but Douche pushes him off.
crusher tries to close the distance and clinch but Douche swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Douche misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
crusher lands a body shot.
crusher shoots in and drives through. Douche sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bone crusher dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

crusher wants to clinch.
crusher fails in his attempt to clinch.
crusher tries to clinch there but Douche circles away.
crusher tries to clinch up but Douche circles away and keeps his distance.
crusher staying out of range there.
Douche scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
crusher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douche sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
crusher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douche lands a nice hook to crusher's body. crusher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douche avoids the head kick by crusher.
crusher tries to clinch up.
crusher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Douche is fending him off so far but crusher persists. Nope, Douche circles away and we're back to standing.
Douche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from crusher.
A swing and a miss from Douche.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by crusher or perhaps it was just good defense by Douche which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bone crusher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
crusher tries to clinch but Douche moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by crusher.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Douche.
crusher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Douche throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Douche throws and low kick but crusher moves out of range easily.
crusher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douche stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Douche wants it to stay on the feet.
Douche throws a leg kick that is checked

and crusher counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Douche's guard now.
crusher looking to pass the guard.
crusher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douche pulls crusher in close to prevent any damage.
crusher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Douche takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
crusher working the ground and pound but Douche is defending the strikes.

crusher stands up and beckons Douche to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for crusher.
crusher is looking to clinch but Douche is avoiding it.

crusher forces Douche back against the ropes and clinches.
crusher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
crusher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Douche smiles and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
crusher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Douche is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

crusher breaks from the clinch.
Douche takes one on the button.
Douche scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

crusher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
crusher trying to control the action but Douche is working from the bottom.
crusher prevents Douche from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
bone crusher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well crusher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bone crusher!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Marchione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marchione comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let The Bodies Hit The Floor-Drowning Pools kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Holmes
vs
Marchione

182 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
173 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aiden Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Marchione!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holmes closes the distance and pushes Marchione back into the ropes.
Marchione looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holmes goes for a takedown attempt but Marchione pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marchione fails with a takedown attempt.

Holmes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marchione's half guard.
Marchione tries to get to full guard but Holmes has control of the leg.
Holmes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marchione knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marchione tries to get to full guard but Holmes has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchione blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holmes.
Holmes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marchione's head.
Marchione is staying active underneath Holmes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marchione tries to roll over but Holmes keeps him under control.
It looks like Holmes is going to stand back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marchione misses with a takedown

and Holmes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holmes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marchione keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holmes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marchione really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holmes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marchione tries to get to full guard but Holmes has control of the leg.
Marchione desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchione is trying to stand back up but Holmes is controlling him
Holmes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marchione trying to control from the bottom.
Holmes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marchione is trying to maintain the position but Holmes is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holmes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Holmes trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Holmes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marchione is now in Holmes's guard. A big mistake from Holmes there, giving up the dominant position!
Marchione wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Holmes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Holmes leaves Marchione with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Holmes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holmes wants a takedown.

Marchione is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Holmes can't fight it off and eventually Marchione manages to take the fight to the floor. Holmes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Marchione is proving a slippery customer.
Marchione trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchione loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marchione trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marchione has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holmes is proving hard to escape from.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marchione accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Marchione defends easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holmes takes a swing at Marchione's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Marchione lands a takedown into guard.
Marchione trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marchione has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holmes is proving hard to escape from.
Marchione wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Marchione wants to get up but he can't break Holmes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchione forces his way into half guard.
Marchione wants to stand up but Holmes is controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Marchione feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Marchione stands up and waves to Holmes to follow him.
Marchione ducks right into an uppercut from Holmes.
Alex Marchione seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marchione moves into the clinch.
Marchione can't break the clinch.
Marchione scores with a nice hook to the head.

Holmes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marchione regains guard immediately.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Marchione had control of the position.
Marchione working a defensive guard here.
Marchione looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Marchione showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Marchione moves into the clinch.

Marchione manages to break the clinch.
Holmes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marchione moves in looking to clinch but Holmes pushes him off.
Marchione fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Holmes does it's job there.
Marchione wants to clinch

and Holmes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holmes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holmes prevents Marchione from standing back up.
Marchione is trying to maintain the position but Holmes is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is keen to just control but Marchione is a slippery customer.
Marchione trying to control here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Holmes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marchione is trying to control but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marchione looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holmes shoots in for a double leg but Marchione sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marchione tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marchione tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holmes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marchione has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marchione and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marchione with a poor takedown

and Holmes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aiden Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Marchione.
Marchione pulls Holmes in close to prevent any damage.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchione is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchione looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looking to sit in guard and control but Marchione gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marchione stays in close to Holmes's body and controls the position.
Marchione wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marchione stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marchione forces his way into half guard.
Marchione throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Holmes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between igor szarafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

szarafin
vs
Santoro

225 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Good gas tank

WIN Nutritional
WIN Nutritional

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, igor szarafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
szarafin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santoro throws a head kick but szarafin moves out of range.
szarafin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
szarafin shoots in for a takedown but Santoro shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for igor szarafin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

szarafin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santoro scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Santoro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
szarafin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santoro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of szarafin's head.
Santoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
szarafin has momentary wrist control but Santoro slips an elbow through the middle.
Santoro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

szarafin is rocked!
szarafin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santoro on the ground.
Santoro loads up on a big left hand. szarafin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Santoro looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! szarafin can't hide his disappointment, as Santoro celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Santoro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaroki Slayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Stroker looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Stroker
vs
Slayers

180 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaroki Slayers!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stroker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stroker showed some decent athleticism there.

Slayers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stroker pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Stroker is working for a kimura but Slayers is defending it quite comfortably.
Slayers wants to control but Stroker is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Stroker is looking for a kimura but Slayers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stroker to get the leverage.
Stroker is breathing heavily.
Slayers wants to control but Stroker is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Slayers keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slayers.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slayers.
Stroker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stroker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slayers connects with a solid leg kick.
Willie Stroker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroker's sensitive parts.
Slayers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slayers.
Stroker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slayers.
Slayers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroker's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slayers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroker's sensitive parts.
Slayers digs a good body shot into Stroker's ribs.
Slayers scores with a leg kick.
Slayers throws a leg kick which misses Stroker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stroker tries to avoid it.
Stroker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slayers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slayers scoring well with a low kick there.
Stroker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Willie Stroker has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Slayers.
Slayers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slayers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroker's calf.
Slayers connects with a solid leg kick.
Slayers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slayers digs a good body shot into Stroker's ribs.
Stroker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slayers.
Stroker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slayers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slayers throws a head kick that Stroker semi-blocks.
Stroker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Slayers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stroker.
Stroker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slayers throws a leg kick which misses Stroker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stroker tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayers. That's going to slow Stroker down.
Slayers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayers. Slayers obviously looking to wear him down.
Slayers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slayers lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slayers.
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayers. Slayers obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slayers.
Slayers scores with a leg kick.
Stroker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slayers scoring well with a low kick there.
Slayers lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Slayers as Stroker shoots in.
Slayers feints and then cracks Stroker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroker down.
Stroker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slayers scoring well with a low kick there.
Slayers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroker's sensitive parts.
Stroker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slayers can pounce on him.
Slayers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slayers.
Slayers throws a head kick that half lands.
Slayers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slayers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayers connects with a solid leg kick.
Slayers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slayers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slayers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slayers feints and then cracks Stroker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroker down.
Jaroki Slayers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slayers cracks the inside of Stroker's front leg.
Stroker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slayers can pounce on him.
Slayers scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Stroker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slayers throws a nice head kick!
Slayers scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slayers.
Slayers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slayers connects with a solid leg kick.
Slayers connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slayers scoring well with a low kick there.
Slayers connects with a solid leg kick.
Slayers throws a head kick that Stroker semi-blocks.
Stroker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slayers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaroki Slayers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willie Stroker's cut.
That's time! Stroker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stroker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slayers.
Stroker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slayers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slayers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slayers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slayers throws a leg kick which misses Stroker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stroker tries to avoid it.
Slayers lands a body shot.
Willie Stroker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slayers.
Slayers cracks the inside of Stroker's front leg.
Slayers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slayers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayers. Slayers obviously looking to wear him down.
Slayers lands with a kick to the temple. Stroker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Slayers throws a head kick that half lands.
Slayers throws a leg kick which misses Stroker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stroker tries to avoid it.
Jaroki Slayers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slayers is looking to slow Stroker down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slayers scores with a leg kick.
Slayers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Slayers.
Slayers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slayers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroker's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroker's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slayers.
Slayers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Willie Stroker's cut is getting worse.
Slayers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stroker. That did some damage!
Slayers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Slayers.
Stroker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Slayers.
Slayers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slayers.
Slayers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stroker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slayers.
A head kick from Slayers lands but Stroker takes it in his stride.
Slayers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stroker.
Stroker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slayers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slayers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slayers cracks the inside of Stroker's front leg.
Slayers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slayers scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayers lands a head kick. Stroker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slayers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slayers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stroker.
Slayers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slayers.
Slayers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stroker.
Slayers is looking to slow Stroker down with leg kicks.
Slayers lands a glancing blow to the side of Stroker's head.
Slayers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stroker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slayers.
Slayers connects with a solid leg kick.
Stroker walks into a jab.
A good leg kick by Slayers.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slayers.
Slayers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slayers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stroker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slayers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroker's calf.
Slayers throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slayers can pounce on him.
Slayers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slayers scores with a leg kick.
Slayers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slayers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stroker's head.
Slayers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stroker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slayers can pounce on him.
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayers. Slayers obviously looking to wear him down.
Stroker has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayers. That's going to slow Stroker down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayers. Slayers obviously looking to wear him down.
Slayers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slayers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slayers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slayers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroker's calf.
Slayers scores with a leg kick.
Slayers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slayers stuns Stroker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayers is looking to slow Stroker down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slayers.
Stroker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slayers.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slayers.
Slayers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slayers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stroker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Stroker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slayers thumps Stroker with a low kick.
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayers. Slayers obviously looking to wear him down.
Stroker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slayers can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slayers, right into the meat.
Slayers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stroker rather than just go for the knockout.
Slayers leaves Stroker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slayers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slayers scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slayers.
Slayers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaroki Slayers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willie Stroker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Slayers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slayers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slayers scores with a head kick.

Stroker is rocked!

Willie Stroker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slayers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stroker.
Oh Stroker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slayers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stroker seems to have got his legs back now.
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayers. Slayers obviously looking to wear him down.
Slayers scores with a leg kick.
Slayers feints and then cracks Stroker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroker down.
Slayers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayers. Slayers obviously looking to wear him down.
Slayers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slayers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stroker. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Slayers.
Stroker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slayers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slayers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slayers.
Stroker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayers. Slayers obviously looking to wear him down.
Slayers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stroker's head.
Slayers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slayers stuffs the takedown attempt from Stroker. Stroker gets slowly back to his feet.
Slayers cracks a nice hook into Stroker's ribs.
Slayers lands a high kick!

Jeez, Willie Stroker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Slayers scoring well with a low kick there.
Slayers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stroker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Slayers.
Slayers cracks the inside of Stroker's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Slayers.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slayers.
A good leg kick by Slayers.
Good leg kick by Slayers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slayers thumps Stroker with a low kick.
Slayers cracks the inside of Stroker's front leg.
Slayers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stroker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Slayers.
Slayers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroker's sensitive parts.
Slayers throws a leg kick which misses Stroker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stroker tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slayers.
Slayers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stroker.
Slayers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Slayers.
Stroker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Slayers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroker's sensitive parts.
Slayers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slayers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slayers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayers. Slayers obviously looking to wear him down.
Slayers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slayers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stroker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slayers can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Slayers!
Stroker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Slayers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slayers chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayers lands with a kick to the temple. Stroker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaroki Slayers!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deano West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Smith
vs
West

178 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deano West!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith tries for a takedown but West circles away easily

and West counters by moving into the clinch.
West stops a takedown attempt from Smith.

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

West gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
West 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.
West keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard.

West decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up

and West counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
West trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
West trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
West works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
West working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
West with a flurry of punches that miss.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!

West is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith stands and throws West's legs to the side, diving into side control.
West looks gassed!
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
West is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
West wants to control but Smith postures up.
West on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
West tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
West is trying to get back to half guard.

Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders West to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. West manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith works over West with some ground and pound from guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.

Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Jamie Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
West is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
West trying to control from the bottom.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
West gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
West keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith won't allow West to sweep him here.
Smith is looking to stand up but West won't let him.
West wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
West closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West has his takedown stuffed

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith landing strikes.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
West regains half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
West gets back to full guard.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith advances to full mount.

Smith goes for an armbar but West turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from West.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
West chips away with some ground and pound.
West works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is looking to control West's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
West tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from West. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Smith.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up

so West counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith trying to control the position here.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
West wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
West should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West wants to clinch.

West closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Smith.

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. West was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Deano West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jamie Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can West avoid being mounted?
West punching from the bottom.
Smith stalling.
West is trying to stand.
Jamie Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Smith scores a takedown into full mount!

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 Jamie Smith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Smith!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Postin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukazk Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donovan Postin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Postin
vs
Muller

182 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovan Postin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lukazk Muller!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Postin is defended easily by Muller.
Muller connects with a looping right hand.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Postin.
Postin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Muller works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Muller is trying to control but can't.
Postin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muller keeps working.
Muller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Postin.
Postin thows a huge punch but Muller dodges it nicely.

Muller pushes Postin off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Postin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muller's head.

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

Postin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muller avoiding damage as Postin throws knees to the body.
Muller wants to get back to striking at distance but Postin won't allow it.
Muller prevents the takedown attempt.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Postin is controlling him.

Postin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Postin tries to clinch there but Muller circles away.
Muller scores with the left hand. Postin knows he should have avoided 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!
Muller throws a right hand that Postin ducks under and follows up with a left that Postin also avoids with ease.
Postin shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Postin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Lukazk Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Postin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Postin is rocked!
Postin is breathing heavily.
Muller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Postin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Postin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muller throws a combination that misses

and Postin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Muller's guard now.
Postin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Muller has his hands on Postin's head, controlling the position.
Postin seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Postin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Muller is working an open guard so Postin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Postin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Postin.
Nice uppercut lands for Muller. That snapped Postin's head back.

Postin darts in and clinches Muller up against the ropes.
Postin looking for a takedown.
Muller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Postin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muller is pressed up against the ropes. Postin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muller thuds his right hand into Postin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muller lands a lovely overhand right.
Muller scores with a one two! Postin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Muller lands with a nice combination. Postin backs away looking to recover.
Muller looks to land a combination but Postin avoids it well.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Postin throws a series of punches but Muller avoids them all with ease.
Postin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Muller blocks a head kick by Postin.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Postin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muller swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Postin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muller is fending him off so far but Postin persists. Nope, Muller circles away and we're back to standing.

Postin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Postin wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Muller has a closed guard, preventing Postin from standing up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Postin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Muller pushes Postin off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukazk Muller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Postin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muller misses with a double jab
and Postin counters with a nice body kick.
Postin throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Postin is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.

Postin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muller to the mat! Muller manages to get full guard.
Postin wanted to stand there but Muller had control of the position.
Postin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Postin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Postin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Postin works over Muller with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller wants to stand but Postin is controlling the position.
Postin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Postin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
Postin fails with the takedown
and Muller counters with a left and a right that stings Postin.
Muller stuffs the takedown attempt from Postin. Postin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Postin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muller throws a series of strikes that have Postin backpedaling.
Nice takedown defense from Muller. No joy for Postin on that attempt.
Muller's corner calls for a 1-2. Muller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lukazk Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muller misses with a double jab.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Postin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muller misses with a double jab

and Postin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Muller wants to improve his position but Postin is controlling well.
Postin stops Muller from getting back to his feet.
Muller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Postin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Postin.
Postin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Muller pushes Postin off and gets back to his feet.
Muller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Postin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Muller is lucky that one didn't land flush.

It looks like Lukazk Muller has been cut.
Nice shot by Muller.
Postin throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller throws a series of punches but Postin moves out of range.
Muller misses with a combination

and Postin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Postin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muller punishes Postin's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Postin shoots in and drives through. Muller sprawls well.
Muller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muller misses with a straight left.

Postin moves into the clinch successfully.
Muller jumps guard but Postin stands there with Muller around his waist. Muller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Postin tries for a takedown but Muller manages to get underhooks.
Postin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muller stuns Postin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muller with a nice cross.
Muller punishes Postin's body with a nice straight punch.
Postin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Postin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lukazk Muller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Postin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
A shot to de liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
Muller throws a right and a left that Postin avoids nicely.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Postin has a takedown stuffed.
Muller lands with a nice combination. Postin backs away looking to recover.
Muller looks to land a combination but Postin avoids it well.
Muller throws a right hand that Postin ducks under and follows up with a left that Postin also avoids with ease.
Postin closes the distance and clinches up with Muller, looking for a takedown. Postin pushes Muller against the ropes but Muller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Postin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Postin circles away quickly and effectively.
Postin fails to land with a series of punches.
Muller throws a one two combo.
Muller takes a swing at Postin's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Postin.
Postin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muller throws a right and a left that Postin avoids nicely.
Muller throws a right hand that Postin ducks under and follows up with a left that Postin also avoids with ease.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Postin moves into the clinch successfully.
Postin trying to stall but Muller improves his position.
Postin tries for a takedown but Muller manages to get underhooks.
Postin is trying to force a seperation but Muller has the dominant position.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Postin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown by Postin or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller which made him look bad.
Muller misses with the combination.

Postin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Postin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Postin tries to stand but Muller is controlling from the bottom.
Postin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Muller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Postin tries to bum rush Muller with a series of wild strikes but Muller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Postin.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Muller throws a combination that misses

and Postin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Postin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Muller regains guard immediately.
Postin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Muller wants to sweep but no luck.
Postin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Postin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Postin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Postin postures up in Muller's guard and throws a big left but Muller blocks it.
Postin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Postin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muller misses with a double jab

and Postin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muller gets underhooks to prevent Postin's takedown attempt.

Postin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Postin wants to sweep here but Muller controlling him for the moment.

Postin is working an open guard so Muller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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 Donovan Postin.
I think Postin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Postin!