RDFC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keo Kalanie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keo Kalanie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Dean
vs
Kalanie

200 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keo Kalanie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalanie misses with a hook to the body
and Dean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalanie thinking.
Kalanie looks to score with a jab to the body but Dean is just out of range.

Dean fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kalanie to the ground. Dean is now in Kalanie's guard.
Kalanie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dean scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalanie keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Kalanie is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalanie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalanie misses with a body punch
and Dean counters with a nice body kick.
Dean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dean rushes Kalanie and presses him up against the cage.

Dean manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kalanie throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalanie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dean's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is refusing to be controlled, as Kalanie sits in half guard.
Kalanie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dean wants to improve his position but Kalanie is controlling well.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Kalanie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dean is looking to control Kalanie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dean avoid being mounted?
Kalanie is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalanie on the ground.

Kalanie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dean doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalanie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalanie wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
Dean is looking for a sweep. Kalanie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalanie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dean!
Dean blocking the ground and pound.
Kalanie tries to control but Dean wriggling away.
Kalanie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalanie is trying to control here but Dean has managed to regain half guard.
Kalanie is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kalanie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dean tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kalanie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keo Kalanie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Eberle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeriza Intagilokali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eberle
vs
Intagilokali

182 cm
25
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Eberle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yeriza Intagilokali!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Intagilokali's coach down at Kombat MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Intagilokali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eberle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Intagilokali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eberle throws a sloppy head kick and Intagilokali moves out of range easily.
Eberle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Intagilokali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eberle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Intagilokali throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Eberle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Intagilokali is in Eberle's guard.
Intagilokali throws a big right hand that misses.
Intagilokali is stalling in the full guard.
Intagilokali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Intagilokali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Intagilokali 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intagilokali is in close to Eberle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eberle being controlled here, momentarily.
Eberle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Intagilokali throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Eberle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Intagilokali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Intagilokali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Intagilokali looking to pass the guard.

That's two 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.
Eberle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Intagilokali is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eberle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Intagilokali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Intagilokali with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Intagilokali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eberle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Intagilokali on the ground.
Intagilokali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Intagilokali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Intagilokali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Intagilokali missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eberle manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Intagilokali keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Intagilokali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eberle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eberle lands a head kick. Intagilokali smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Eberle is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Eberle. No joy for Intagilokali on that attempt.
Eberle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Eberle gets caught napping as Intagilokali dives in and scores a takedown. Eberle manages to retain guard.
Intagilokali connects with a couple of short punches.
Intagilokali throwing strikes from guard but Eberle blocks nicely.
Intagilokali throws a strike but Eberle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Intagilokali thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Intagilokali pulls Eberle in to control the position.

Intagilokali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eberle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eberle wanted to stand there but Intagilokali had control of the position.

Intagilokali is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Eberle frees his head nicely. Oh but Intagilokali has switched to an armbar! Eberle is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yeriza Intagilokali!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Like A Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Easy Muthaeffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Easy Muthaeffin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Like A Boss's chin.

Like A Boss
vs
Muthaeffin

191 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

196 cm
24
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Like A Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Easy Muthaeffin!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Muthaeffin.
Like A Boss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muthaeffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muthaeffin feints the counter takedown.
Muthaeffin shoots in for a takedown but Like A Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Like A Boss has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Like A Boss. No joy for Muthaeffin on that attempt.
Like A Boss misses with a two punch combination.
Muthaeffin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Like A Boss shoots for a takedown but Muthaeffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Like A Boss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muthaeffin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Like A Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Muthaeffin gets a double leg takedown into Like A Boss's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muthaeffin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Like A Boss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muthaeffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muthaeffin landing with the ground and pound.
Like A Boss is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Muthaeffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muthaeffin wants to pass the guard but Like A Boss is keeping the position.

Muthaeffin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Like A Boss stuffs the takedown attempt from Muthaeffin. Muthaeffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Like A Boss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

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.
Muthaeffin fails to land the takedown.
Muthaeffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Like A Boss counters by clinching up.
Muthaeffin slows down the pace here.
Muthaeffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Like A Boss after a bit of a struggle.
Muthaeffin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Like A Boss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Like A Boss misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like A Boss tries to pull guard but Muthaeffin won't allow it.

Muthaeffin pulls guard.
Muthaeffin working a defensive guard but Like A Boss passes into half guard.
Like A Boss passes to side control.

Like A Boss has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Like A Boss gets tackled into the cage by Muthaeffin. Muthaeffin maintains the clinch.
Like A Boss blocks a body shot from Muthaeffin.
Like A Boss jumps guard but Muthaeffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Muthaeffin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Like A Boss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muthaeffin jumps guard but Like A Boss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin is trying to pull guard but Like A Boss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Muthaeffin manages to break the clinch.
Like A Boss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muthaeffin looks winded!
Like A Boss throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Muthaeffin.
Muthaeffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Like A Boss tries to clinch but Muthaeffin is having none of it.
Muthaeffin checks a leg kick nicely.
Muthaeffin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Like A Boss tries to close the distance and clinch but Muthaeffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like A Boss tries for a takedown but Muthaeffin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muthaeffin throws a head kick but Like A Boss moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Like A Boss shoots in for a double leg but Muthaeffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Like A Boss closes the distance and pushes Muthaeffin back into the cage.
Like A Boss tries to pull guard but Muthaeffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Like A Boss drops back down to his feet.
Like A Boss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Like A Boss is working for takedown but Muthaeffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Like A Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like A Boss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Like A Boss tries to pull guard but Muthaeffin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Muthaeffin breaks the clinch.
Like A Boss has a takedown stuffed.
Like A Boss avoids the head kick by Muthaeffin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Like A Boss or perhaps it was just good defense by Muthaeffin, which made it look bad.
Like A Boss fails with the takedown.
No luck for Like A Boss with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Like A Boss tries to keep at a distance but Muthaeffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muthaeffin lands a body shot in the clinch.

Muthaeffin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Muthaeffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like A Boss trying to control but Muthaeffin is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Muthaeffin has Like A Boss pulled in close to control his posture.

Muthaeffin has an active guard here but Like A Boss has managed to pass into half guard.
Muthaeffin is refusing to be controlled, as Like A Boss sits in half guard.
Muthaeffin is looking to control Like A Boss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muthaeffin avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Muthaeffin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muthaeffin controlling Like A Boss's posture.

Like A Boss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Like A Boss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like A Boss shoots for a takedown but Muthaeffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Like A Boss.

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.
Like A Boss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muthaeffin swivels and escapes.

Like A Boss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muthaeffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Muthaeffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muthaeffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muthaeffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muthaeffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muthaeffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Like A Boss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Like A Boss is wriggling around but Muthaeffin manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Easy Muthaeffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Like A Boss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Like A Boss tries to sprawl but Muthaeffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Muthaeffin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Like A Boss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Like A Boss tries to get out of the position.
Like A Boss wants to control but Muthaeffin is keeping busy.
Muthaeffin not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like A Boss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muthaeffin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Muthaeffin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Muthaeffin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Easy Muthaeffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muthaeffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like A Boss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two 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.
Like A Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muthaeffin.
Jim Like A Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like A Boss doesn't manage to clinch there - Muthaeffin circles away.
Like A Boss dives in and grabs Muthaeffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muthaeffin pushes down on Like A Boss's head and hops out.
Muthaeffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muthaeffin closes the distance and clinches up with Like A Boss, looking for a takedown. Muthaeffin pushes Like A Boss against the cage but Like A Boss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Like A Boss throws a series of punches but Muthaeffin avoids them all with ease.
Muthaeffin wants to counter the offense by Like A Boss and move into the clinch position.
Like A Boss tries to clinch up.
Like A Boss shoots for a takedown but Muthaeffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Like A Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muthaeffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Like A Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muthaeffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Muthaeffin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Like A Boss's half guard.

Like A Boss kicks off Muthaeffin and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Muthaeffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Muthaeffin laying and praying for a moment but Like A Boss takes advantage and regains half guard.
Muthaeffin trying to mount his opponent but Like A Boss defends it.
Like A Boss flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Like A Boss tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Muthaeffin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like A Boss bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Easy Muthaeffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Like A Boss tries to stand but Muthaeffin is controlling from the bottom.
Muthaeffin keeping full guard, as Like A Boss tries to pass.
Jim Like A Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Easy Muthaeffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Muthaeffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Like A Boss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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 Jim Like A Boss.
Well Muthaeffin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Easy Muthaeffin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ze Povinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Cradle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Povinho
vs
Cradle

183 cm
27
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ze Povinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Cradle!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cradle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Povinho has Cradle up against the cage in a clinch.
Povinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Povinho has Cradle pressed against the cage, preventing Cradle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Povinho tries to work over Cradle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cradle has Povinho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Povinho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cradle lands with a light punch inside.
Cradle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Povinho can't find room to land a body shot as Cradle controls the action.
Cradle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ze Povinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Cradle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povinho lands a good knee to the midsection. Cradle won't want to take too many of those.
Povinho tries to work over Cradle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cradle blocking some punches.
Povinho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cradle backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cradle tries to break free but Povinho pushes him back against the cage.
Povinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cradle tries to pull guard but Povinho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Povinho fails to land.
Cradle is trying to pull guard but Povinho has him pressed against the cage.
Povinho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Povinho misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Povinho.

It looks like Victor Cradle has been cut.
Cradle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Povinho walks away with a smile on his face. Cradle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cradle cracks a nice hook into Povinho's ribs.
A combination from Cradle does no damage.

Cradle tries to keep at a distance but Povinho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cradle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Povinho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Povinho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cradle backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cradle jumps guard but Povinho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cradle is trying to break free.
Povinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Cradle controls his hands.
Povinho with a knee to the head.
Povinho misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cradle is trying to push Povinho away but Povinho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Povinho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cradle.
Cradle looks winded!
Cradle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Povinho misses with the head strike.
Povinho lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Povinho.
Povinho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cradle missing with knees to the body.
Cradle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Povinho has a couple of punches blocked by Cradle.
Povinho working Cradle over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Povinho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povinho tries to land a knee to the head but Cradle blocks with his arms.
Povinho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cradle's face.
Povinho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Povinho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cradle tries a knee to the head but Povinho blocks it.
Cradle letting Povinho take a breather here.
Povinho misses with a knee to the head.
Povinho scores with a shot to the side of Cradle's head.
Povinho is stalling here.
Povinho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cradle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Povinho pulls his leg out and moves away.

Povinho takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povinho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cradle.
Povinho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Povinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Cradle controls his hands.
Povinho misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cradle wants to get back to striking at distance but Povinho won't allow it.
Cradle letting Povinho take a breather here.
Povinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cradle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Povinho lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Povinho scores a nice knee to the body.
Povinho stalling in the clinch.
Povinho landing knees to the head.
Cradle takes a knee right on the jaw!

Cradle is rocked!
Cradle managing to block the knees to the body from Povinho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ze Povinho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Cradle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Povinho instigates a clinch.
Povinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cradle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cradle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Povinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Povinho lands an elbow inside that Cradle shrugs off.
Povinho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Povinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Cradle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cradle tries to break the clinch but Povinho is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cradle letting Povinho take a breather here.
Cradle is trying to pull guard but Povinho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Povinho tries to land knees in the clinch but Cradle avoids the damage to the body.
Povinho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cradle is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Povinho throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Povinho managing to block the knees to the body from Cradle.
Povinho effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Povinho.
Ze Povinho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Povinho tries to work over Cradle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Povinho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Povinho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Povinho.
Cradle blocks a body shot from Povinho.
Cradle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Povinho lands a damaging elbow.
Povinho lands a shot to the body.
Povinho pushes Cradle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Povinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Povinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cradle can do to turn this around?
Povinho scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Povinho.

That has opened up Victor Cradle's cut even more.
Povinho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cradle backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Povinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Povinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Povinho with a knee to the head.
Cradle is still on wobbly legs! Can Povinho finish him?
Povinho connects with a knee to the head.
Povinho throws a head punch that misses.
Povinho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Povinho looking to throw knees to the head but Cradle is blocking nicely.
Cradle seems to have recovered his senses.
Cradle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ze Povinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Cradle.
Povinho is stalling here.
Cradle is trying to pull guard but Povinho has him pressed against the cage.
Cradle wants to break free but Povinho has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povinho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cradle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Povinho lands a right hand.
Povinho is stalling here.
Povinho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cradle's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Povinho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cradle managing to block the knees to the body from Povinho.
Povinho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cradle or not.
Cradle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Povinho lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Povinho lands a body shot.
Povinho misses with a punch to the body.
Cradle is trying to push Povinho away but Povinho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Povinho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Povinho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Povinho has a couple of punches blocked by Cradle.
Povinho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cradle's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Povinho.
Povinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Povinho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Povinho landing knees to the body.
Povinho is leaning against Cradle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Povinho stalling the fight.
A short right from Povinho.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Povinho obliges.
A short uppercut from Povinho.
Povinho lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Povinho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ze Povinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Cradle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Povinho darts in and clinches Cradle up against the cage.
Cradle can't break the clinch.
Povinho can't find room to land a body shot as Cradle controls the action.
Povinho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Povinho pressing his opponent against the cage.
Povinho tries a body shot but Cradle blocks it.
Povinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Cradle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Povinho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cradle wants a takedown but no success here.
Cradle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Povinho is keeping busy.
Cradle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Povinho after a bit of a struggle.
Cradle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Povinho.
Povinho misses with a knee strike.
Povinho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Povinho misses with a punch to the body.
Povinho controlling the action here for a moment.
Povinho lands a nice elbow.
Povinho scores with a shoulder strike.
Povinho tries a body shot but Cradle blocks it.
Povinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Povinho lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Povinho.
Povinho leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Povinho fails to land.
Povinho content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cradle tries to pull guard but Povinho won't allow it.
Ze Povinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Cradle.
Cradle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Povinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Povinho is struggling to control the position.
Cradle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Povinho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Povinho tries to work over Cradle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Povinho.
Povinho is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Povinho just leaning against Cradle, taking a breather.
Cradle takes a shot to the head.
Povinho looking to throw knees to the head but Cradle is blocking nicely.
Povinho tries a body shot but Cradle blocks it.
Povinho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cradle blocks an uppercut.
Povinho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Povinho.
Cradle tries to break the clinch but Povinho is controlling the position.
Povinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cradle works on Povinho's body with a couple of short punches.
Povinho leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cradle.
Povinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Povinho slowing the pace effectively.
Povinho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cradles head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cradle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Povinhos head.
Povinho landing knees to the body.
Povinho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cradle managing to block the knees to the body from Povinho.
Povinho throws a punch but it's blocked by Cradle.
Cradle is trying to break the clinch but Povinho has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Povinho.
Povinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cradle misses with an elbow over the top.
Cradle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Povinho just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in the clinch, Povinho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Povinho tries a body shot but Cradle blocks it.
Victor Cradle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ze Povinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cradle looking to stall.
Cradle tries to pull guard but Povinho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ze Povinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Povinho, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ze Povinho!
A very excited looking Ze Povinho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baco Gacov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arlovski
vs
Gacov

195 cm
23
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

190 cm
25
235 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Axel Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baco Gacov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski throws a head kick but Gacov moves out of range.
Gacov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Arlovski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gacov did well to prevent Arlovski getting side control.

Gacov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gacov swings for the body but Arlovski moves out of range.
Gacov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arlovski is looking to land body kicks.
Arlovski throws out a powerful jab.
Axel Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses.
Arlovski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo Fight lab in the buildup to the fight.
Gacov shoots for a takedown but Arlovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gacov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Arlovski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gacov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arlovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gacov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arlovski's efforts to push away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arlovski instigates a clinch.
Arlovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Gacov has double underhooks.
Arlovski has had enough of the clinch but Gacov keeps him there for the moment.
Gacov jumps guard but Arlovski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gacov blocks an elbow strike.

Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Gacov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gacov wants it to stay on the feet.
Gacov flicks out a counter leg kick but Arlovski steps away.
Arlovski lands a jab to Gacov's midsection.
Gacov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arlovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Gacov, which made it look bad.

Arlovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gacov, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arlovski shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gacov fails with an attempt to clinch.

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

Gacov pulls guard successfully.

Arlovski wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gacov's closed guard. He's half up but Gacov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gacov pivots and extends the arm, Arlovski falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gacov! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baco Gacov!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry O Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rodriguez
vs
O Connell

185 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilbert Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry O Connell!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Connell avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Connell avoids a kick to the body.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination

and O Connell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
Rodriguez taking a bit of punishment here - O Connell scoring with strikes.

It looks like Gilbert Rodriguez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connell cracks Rodriguez with an elbow. That is naaassty.

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

O Connell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Connell has hold of Rodriguez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rodriguez seems comfortable defending it but O Connell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rodriguez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rodriguez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but O Connell couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry O Connell!
A very excited looking Jerry O Connell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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pop
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mgr
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RATING
56%

Undercard bout

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

Walker
vs
Hall

188 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carson Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lenny Hall!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walker closes the distance and clinches.

Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Lenny Hall has been cut.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Walker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Carson Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hall darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.

Walker manages to break the clinch.

Walker closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.

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

Walker has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Hall controlling the action here for a moment.
Hall avoids the elbow strike from Walker, against the cage.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.

Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker Throws a clean left jab. Walker Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Hall's chin! Hall crumbles to the ground and Walker follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Walker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carson Walker!

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pop
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RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Niewiadomski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pawel Niewiadomski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Niewiadomski
vs
Moraes

194 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pawel Niewiadomski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes is looking to clinch.
Moraes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Niewiadomski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moraes slips a jab and a cross from Niewiadomski.
Niewiadomski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pawel Niewiadomski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niewiadomski throws a right and a left that Moraes avoids nicely.

Moraes gets a takedown into half guard.
Moraes thows a huge punch but Niewiadomski dodges it nicely.
Moraes trying to mount his opponent but Niewiadomski defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moraes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Moraes is trying to work for a kimura but Niewiadomski is defending well.
Moraes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes wants to control the pace but Niewiadomski is squirming around nicely.
Niewiadomski's coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Niewiadomski is trying to stand up.

Moraes has control of Niewiadomski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Niewiadomski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moraes tries to control but Niewiadomski wriggling away.
Niewiadomski is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Moraes working for a guillotine from mount but Niewiadomski is in no mood to give up.
Niewiadomski is trying to stand.
Moraes trying to control but Niewiadomski is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Niewiadomski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Moraes landing strikes from the mount.
Moraes lands a big elbow.
Niewiadomski is bucking up trying to escape but Moraes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moraes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Moraes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Moraes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes wants to control the pace but Niewiadomski is squirming around nicely.
Moraes wants to control but instead Niewiadomski manages to regain half guard.

Niewiadomski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Niewiadomski fails to land with a series of punches.
Niewiadomski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Niewiadomski misses with the combination.
Moraes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Niewiadomski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niewiadomski throws a right and a left that Moraes avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Niewiadomski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moraes throws a leg kick but Niewiadomski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moraes throws a sloppy head kick and Niewiadomski moves out of range easily.
Niewiadomski is looking for a counter combo.
Niewiadomski swats away the attempt to clinch by Moraes.
Niewiadomski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niewiadomski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moraes tries to clinch there but Niewiadomski circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niewiadomski misses with a two punch combination.
Niewiadomski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niewiadomski is breathing heavily.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niewiadomski as he avoids it easily.
Niewiadomski throws a series of punches but Moraes moves out of range.
Niewiadomski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Moraes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moraes showed some decent athleticism there.
Moraes prevents Niewiadomski from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moraes gets a double leg takedown into Niewiadomski's guard.

Niewiadomski wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Moraes's hips, looking to push off. But Moraes grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Niewiadomski screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Ivan Moraes!
Ivan Moraes is the new light heavyweight champion!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricksono Garcie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laam OvGod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Garcie
vs
OvGod

190 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
192 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricksono Garcie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laam OvGod!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OvGod moves into range and clinches up with Garcie.
OvGod lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Ricksono Garcie has been cut.

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

OvGod moves into the clinch.
OvGod unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Garcie wants a takedown.
Garcie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OvGod's waist but OvGod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcie off to one side.

OvGod rushes Garcie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OvGod gets underhooks to prevent Garcie's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricksono Garcie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OvGod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcie is trying to break free.
Garcie goes for a takedown attempt but OvGod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OvGod throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
OvGod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcie gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garcie is defended easily by OvGod.
OvGod lands with a straight right. Garcie didn't see that one coming.
OvGod cracks Garcie with an open hand slap.
Garcie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OvGod.
Garcie fails with the takedown.
OvGod has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

OvGod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcie, pushing him back against the cage.
OvGod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcie backwards.
OvGod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OvGod scores with a shot to the side of Garcie's head.

Garcie is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcie wants a takedown but no success here.
Oh Garcie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OvGod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OvGod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OvGod utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Garcie seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcie misses with a punch to the body.
Garcie goes for a takedown attempt but OvGod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laam OvGod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OvGod misses with a two punch combination.
Garcie takes one on the button.
OvGod lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OvGod tries to avoid it but Garcie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OvGod to the ground. OvGod escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OvGod moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

OvGod clinches up against the cage.
A short right from OvGod on the inside.
A short right from OvGod.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OvGod dips a shoulder and cracks Garcie with a mighty uppercut! Garcie falls back against the cage and OvGod unloads with a barrage of strikes! Garcie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - OvGod screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laam OvGod!
Laam OvGod is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Laam OvGod waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Edison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edison has chosen Wannabee by Spice Girls as his entrance music. Jose Gatmaitan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gatmaitan
vs
Edison

225 cm
26
284 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Gatmaitan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ace Edison!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatmaitan throws a leg kick
and Edison counters with a nice body shot.
Gatmaitan is looking to land body kicks.
Edison throws an overhand right that lands on Gatmaitan's shoulder, as Gatmaitan tries to avoid the shot.
Gatmaitan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edison.

It looks like Ace Edison has been cut.
Edison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gatmaitan tries to land a body kick

and Edison counters with a takedown into side control.

Gatmaitan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Gatmaitan. Those never looked like landing.
Gatmaitan misses with a two punch combination.
Gatmaitan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatmaitan scores with a body shot.
Gatmaitan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Edison clinches up with Gatmaitan and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Edison can't break the clinch.
Gatmaitan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edison misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatmaitan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan tries a body shot but Edison blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gatmaitan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edison's elbow.
Edison stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gatmaitan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edison avoids it.
Gatmaitan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gatmaitan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edison looks winded!
Gatmaitan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gatmaitan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edison takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Gatmaitan on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gatmaitan throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Gatmaitan as the two fighters clinch.
Gatmaitan misses with a knee to the head.
Gatmaitan lands a shot to the body.
Gatmaitan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edison.
A short left from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gatmaitan misses with a punch to the body.
Gatmaitan lands a body punch.
A short left from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Edison avoids the elbow strike from Gatmaitan, against the cage.
Gatmaitan works on Edison's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gatmaitan lands with a light punch inside.
Gatmaitan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gatmaitan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Edison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gatmaitan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gatmaitan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gatmaitan pushes Edison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatmaitan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edison.
Gatmaitan lands an elbow inside that Edison shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gatmaitan.
Nice body punch from Gatmaitan - that landed with a thud.
Gatmaitan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gatmaitan misses with a knee to the head.
Gatmaitan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gatmaitan pushes Edison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatmaitan trying to land knees to the body.
Gatmaitan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan scores with a shoulder strike.
Edison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatmaitan's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edison missing with knees to the body.
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!
Nice body punch from Gatmaitan.
Edison has a couple of punches blocked by Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Gatmaitan on the inside.
Gatmaitan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Edison.
A left hand lands to the body for Gatmaitan.
A short body shot lands from Gatmaitan as the two fighters clinch.
Gatmaitan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gatmaitan lands an uppercut.
Edison takes a shot to the head.
Gatmaitan lands a nice uppercut.
Gatmaitan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gatmaitan scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatmaitan struggles to land a body shot inside as Edison controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatmaitan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gatmaitan cracks Edison with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Gatmaitan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ace Edison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

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

Edison is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Jose Gatmaitan is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatmaitan fakes the body blow, causing Edison to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Edison goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Gatmaitan!
Jose Gatmaitan is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Gatmaitan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ace Edison spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, he has surpassed me in every area except one. I am still the sexiest MANSCAPED man in the universe. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

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