RDFC 7 Walker vs Gatmaitin PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keo Kalanie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Hall (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.

Kalanie
vs
Hall

190 cm
19
214 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keo Kalanie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lenny Hall!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalanie misses with a wild body shot.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalanie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalanie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Kalanie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalanie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hall defends well and Kalanie ends up having to push Hall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Hall has closed the distance and engaged Kalanie in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kalanie up against the cage.

Hall manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalanie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keo Kalanie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kalanie tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalanie prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.

Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lenny Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kalanie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalanie off to one side.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hall instigates a clinch.
Kalanie tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalanie has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Hall to work.
Kalanie tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalanie 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.
Kalanie tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall is stalling here.
Kalanie tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalanie drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalanie jumps guard but Hall stands there with Kalanie around his waist. Kalanie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall is working Kalanie over against the cage.

Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kalanie thows a leg kick but Hall checks it
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Hall clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall.
Kalanie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalanie tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
Kalanie is trying to pull guard but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall is trying to push Kalanie away but Kalanie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall is trying to push Kalanie away but Kalanie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kalanie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalanie shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Hall clinches.

Kalanie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalanie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kalanie with a poor takedown
and Hall counters with a three punch combo that has Kalanie backing up. Kalanie nods at Hall to acknowledge the strikes.

Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Hall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Kalanie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kalanie gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.

Kalanie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalanie misses the shot to the body.
Kalanie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hall moves into range and clinches up with Kalanie.

Kalanie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalanie throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hall.
Hall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kalanie darts in looking for a takedown but Hall gets double underhooks and turns Kalanie into the cage.
Hall tries to clinch but Kalanie is having none of it.
Lenny Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kalanie throws a body kick that misses
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Kalanie is predictable there
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall tries to clinch
and Kalanie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall throws a one two combo.
Hall is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalanie misses with a wild body shot.

Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Kalanie breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Kalanie misses.
Kalanie is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Kalanie needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Kalanie takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Lenny Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a nice strike.

Hall gets a clinch.

Hall breaks from the clinch.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalanie circles away.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Kalanie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hall gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kalanie looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall tries to control the position but Kalanie now has his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalanie throwing sloppy strikes.

Kalanie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hall taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keo Kalanie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Maximoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietro Maximoff 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!

Gatmaitan
vs
Maximoff

181 cm
26
186 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

184 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Conviction
Spartan Nutrition

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lapu Gatmaitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pietro Maximoff!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximoff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maximoff lands with a kick to the temple. Gatmaitan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Lapu Gatmaitan has been cut.
Maximoff scores with a nice strike.
Gatmaitan misses with a low kick.
Maximoff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gatmaitan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximoff appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gatmaitan looks to clinch
and Maximoff counters with a right hand to the body.
Gatmaitan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maximoff counters with an outside leg kick.
Gatmaitan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maximoff counters with a thumping low kick.
Maximoff throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Gatmaitan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gatmaitan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximoff controlling the position for now.
Gatmaitan wants to pass the guard but Maximoff is defending well.
Maximoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximoff trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximoff keeping full guard, as Gatmaitan tries to pass.
Maximoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatmaitan is one step ahead there.
Gatmaitan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maximoff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Maximoff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Gatmaitan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gatmaitan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximoff is one step ahead there.
Maximoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maximoff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maximoff not doing much here.
Maximoff wants to pass to mount but Gatmaitan is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Maximoff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maximoff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maximoff connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Gatmaitan is rocked!
Maximoff lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Gatmaitan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Maximoff from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Gatmaitan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pietro Maximoff!
After the fight, Pietro Maximoff was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Gouveia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gouveia
vs
Michaels

180 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

186 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Gouveia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gouveia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gouveia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Michaels's head.
Gouveia sizes up Michaels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michaels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gouveia misses with a two punch combination.
Gouveia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels wants to counter with a clinch but Gouveia pushes him away.
Gouveia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.
Michaels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gouveia finds it's way round the side to connect with Michaels's head.
Gouveia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Michaels's sensitive parts.
Gouveia misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Gouveia.
Gouveia sets himself, and Michaels steps forward looking for the clinch! Gouveia avoids it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gouveia throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gouveia. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Gouveia is looking to counter the offense by Michaels and move into the clinch.
Michaels misses with a body kick.
Gouveia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gouveia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michaels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gouveia throws a left and a right that both miss

and Michaels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michaels.

Gouveia manages to break the clinch.
Gouveia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gouveia misses with a jab, cross combination.

Gouveia tries to keep at a distance but Michaels has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Michaels fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels can't break the clinch.

Gouveia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike Gouveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels tries to clinch but Gouveia moves out of range.
Gouveia misses with a two punch combination.
Gouveia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gouveia defends it well.
Gouveia misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Gouveia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gouveia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Gouveia misses.
Michaels is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Michaels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Gouveia avoids nicely.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gouveia has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels unleashes a big counter combination but Gouveia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gouveia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gouveia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Gouveia does no damage.
Gouveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels throws a combination that misses
and Gouveia counters with a two punch combo.
Michaels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Michaels has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A punch combination from Gouveia misses.
Gouveia looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
Michaels is looking to clinch.
It looked like Gouveia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gouveia misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Gouveia. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Gouveia.
Gouveia throws a series of punches but Michaels moves out of range.
Gouveia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels wants to clinch.
Gouveia falls off balance throwing a combination

and Michaels counters by clinching up.
Michaels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gouveia is defending well.
Michaels tries to circle away but Gouveia has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gouveia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gouveia misses with a head kick.
Mike Gouveia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gouveia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gouveia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Gouveia.

Michaels rushes Gouveia and presses him up against the cage.
Gouveia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michaels can do to turn this around?
Gouveia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gouveia has Michaels pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gouveia after a bit of a struggle.

Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels tries to move into range but Gouveia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouveia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michaels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Michaels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gouveia tries to avoid it but Michaels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gouveia to the ground. Gouveia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gouveia misses with a head kick.
As Gouveia backs off Michaels throws a huge counter combo but Gouveia manages to avoid it all.
Gouveia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gouveia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mike Gouveia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gouveia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michaels unleashes a big counter combination but Gouveia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Michaels fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Gouveia does no damage.
Gouveia lands a really nice looking cross but Michaels seems unphased.
Gouveia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Gouveia.
Michaels tries to clinch but Gouveia is having none of it.
Gouveia throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Gouveia slaps away a takedown attempt from Michaels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike Gouveia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Michaels.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Gouveia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Gouveia backs off Michaels throws a huge counter combo but Gouveia manages to avoid it all.
Mike Gouveia is winning the standup battle so far.
Michaels swinging wildly here.
Gouveia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gouveia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Gouveia tenderised Michaels's leg. Michaels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gouveia connects with an inside leg kick.

Michaels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gouveia prevents Michaels from breaking the clinch.

Gouveia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gouveia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gouveia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Michaels misses with a takedown

and Gouveia counters with a crisp one two that drops Michaels! Gouveia thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Michaels to his feet! Michaels is in big trouble!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Gouveia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

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

Ruth
vs
Muthaeffin

185 cm
18
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
24
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Easy Muthaeffin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muthaeffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruth is fending him off so far but Muthaeffin persists. Nope, Ruth circles away and we're back to standing.
Muthaeffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruth throws out the jab.
Ruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruth.
Muthaeffin is looking for the big counter here.

Ruth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ruth blocks the strikes from Muthaeffin.
Ruth lands a nice forearm strike.
Muthaeffin struggling a bit here.
Ruth misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth looks up at the clock and then as Muthaeffin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruth throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Muthaeffin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muthaeffin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Muthaeffin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Muthaeffin can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ruth'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.
Ruth lands an elbow.
Ruth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muthaeffin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruth connects with a decent elbow.
Ruth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Muthaeffin is rocked!
Muthaeffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
An elbow from Ruth crashes against the mat.
Muthaeffin is still in real trouble! Can Ruth finish him?
Ruth trying to control the action but Muthaeffin is working from the bottom.
Muthaeffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruth lands a few punches from side control.
Ruth working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muthaeffin parries the strikes from Ruth easily there. Ruth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Muthaeffin to escape.
Ruth lands a few punches from side control.
Muthaeffin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruth off and has taken his back!
Muthaeffin controlling well, preventing Ruth from escaping the position.

Muthaeffin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ruth knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ruth for a finish.
Muthaeffin not allowing Ruth to control his hands.
Muthaeffin doesn't have the hooks in and Ruth manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muthaeffin keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.

Ruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muthaeffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruth has managed to get both his arms back between Muthaeffin's legs - danger averted.
Ruth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

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.

Ruth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Muthaeffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Muthaeffin looks winded!
Ruth wants to control but Muthaeffin is keeping him busy.
Ruth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruth working the head with strikes.
Muthaeffin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Muthaeffin tries to escape but Ruth is in control.
Muthaeffin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muthaeffin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ruth controls the position.
Ruth cracks Muthaeffin with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ruth immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Muthaeffin is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ruth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Ruth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Ching (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ching might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to E Ala E. Damien Ching is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ching
vs
Li

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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, Damien Ching!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Li!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Li drives through and clinches with Ching against the cage.
Ching has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ching. That did some damage!
Li fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ching feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Ching.
A head kick by Li misses

and Ching holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Li breaks from the clinch.
Ching shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Ching, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ching tries for a takedown but Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Ching. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ching stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ching avoids it really well and circles away.
Ching half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li gets a clinch.
Ching has been working on his balance at Hilo Fight lab, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Li.
Ching content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Li breaks from the clinch.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Ching moves out of range easily.
Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ching tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li blocks the body kick.

Li moves into range and clinches up with Ching.
Ching tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ching.

Ching pulls guard successfully.
Li wants to pass the guard but Ching is keeping the position.
Ching trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ching is keeping the position for now.
Ching working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ching works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Ching is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ching is keeping the position for now.
Li postures up in Ching's guard and throws a big left but Ching blocks it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li tests Ching's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Li clinches up against the cage.

Li manages to break the clinch.

Li drives through and clinches with Ching against the cage.
Ching prevents Li from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li has Ching pressed against the cage, preventing Ching from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ching tries to pull guard but Li forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ching misses with a punch on the inside.
Ching leaning against his opponent.
Ching working aggressively here.

Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ching slips a jab and a cross from Li.
Chris Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Li has Ching up against the cage in a clinch.

Ching breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Li rushes Ching and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li wants to take the fight to the mat but Ching manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Li lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ching has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ching stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ching jumps guard but Li turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ching using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ching obliges.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li throws a lazy head kick
and Ching counters with a series of strikes. Li will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ching as he jumps to the side.

Li forces Ching back against the cage and clinches.
Li is trying to pull guard but Ching has him pressed against the cage.
Damien Ching has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Li.
Ching is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Chris Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Li is trying to pull guard but Ching turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Li breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ching managing to block the knees to the body from Li.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ching manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Ching shoots in.
Ching slips a jab and a cross from Li.
Li throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Li moves into the clinch.

Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ching.

Li pushes Ching up against the cage in a clinch.
Ching jumps guard but Li turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ching jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Li walks away with a smile on his face. Ching gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ching shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ching pinned against the cage. Ching gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ching thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick by Li misses
and Ching counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Ching to acknowledge the strikes.
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ching sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ching misses with a looping left.
Li looks for the body kick but Ching saw that one coming.
Li fails to land the takedown.
Ching thuds a left hand into Li's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Li moves into range and clinches up with Ching.

Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li shoots in but Ching avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ching shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ching tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ching to the ground. Ching escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Li moves into range and clinches up with Ching.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Li takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Li rushes Ching and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ching stalls.
Li jumps guard but Ching turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ching goes for a takedown attempt but Li pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Li scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Li is predictable there
and Ching counters with a head kick. That will keep Li thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Danga de danga de dang - Ching scores with a four punch combination!
Li looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to land a leg kick but Ching saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.

Li moves into range and clinches up with Ching.

Li jumps into guard, dragging Ching to the mat.
Li is controlling Ching's posture.
Ching is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ching lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ching working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Li clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Ching keeps him there for the moment.
Li working hard to break the clinch.

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

Li gets a clinch.
Li is working for takedown but Ching is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damien Ching has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Li.

Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Ching counters with a nice uppercut.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ching misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ching tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ching misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ching as Li shoots in.
Ching misses with a head kick.
Damien Ching is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li with a poor takedown
and Ching counters with a one-two to the body.
Ching pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ching moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ching backwards.
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!
Ching stalling.
Ching is trying to push Li away but Li has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damien Ching has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Damien Ching is winning the standup battle so far.
Ching takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Li.
Well Li 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Li!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garcia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garcia
vs
Williams

175 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Joe Garcia has been cut.

Williams closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Williams wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Williams.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Joe Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Williams.

Williams pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams looks winded!
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcia prevents Williams from improving his position.
Garcia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Garcia works his way to his opponent's back.

Williams is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Williams is covering up but some of the strikes from Garcia are getting through and doing damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but not successfully.
Garcia is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The referee is taking a good look at Williams as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Garcia!
Garcia struggling to land strikes to the head as Williams covers up.
Garcia connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Williams to escape the position.
Garcia keeps control of the position as Williams tries to break free.

Garcia working for the choke.
Williams tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia scores with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Williams is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Garcia gets his way!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Williams is defending well though. Garcia let's go of the attempt for now.

Garcia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Williams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Williams is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Garcia gets his way!

Williams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Garcia'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.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
As Williams backs away, Garcia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia wants to clinch.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
Joe Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Williams.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Garcia pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.

Garcia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garcia is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Williams wants to stand but Garcia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnny Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Williams has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.

Williams breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Garcia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Garcia.
Joe Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Johnny Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Garcia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams scores with a head kick.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.

Garcia has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Garcia throws an elbow but misses.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Williams looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Williams scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garcia attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcia seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Johnny Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Garcia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Garcia!
Our winner, Joe Garcia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laam OvGod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Torres
vs
OvGod

183 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
192 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laam OvGod!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws a hook but OvGod blocks it.
OvGod has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
OvGod throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Juan Torres has been cut.
Torres throws a right hand that OvGod ducks under and follows up with a left that OvGod also avoids with ease.
OvGod tries to counter by closing the distance.
OvGod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Torres defending well as OvGod loads up on a big left hand.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but OvGod is just out of range.
OvGod is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Torres falls off balance throwing a combination

and OvGod counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OvGod.
OvGod is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torres is defending well for now.
Torres can't break the clinch.
OvGod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by OvGod.
Torres takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OvGod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OvGod is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torres is defending well for now.
OvGod lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
OvGod swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
OvGod throws a head punch that misses.
OvGod crunches a lovely knee into Torres's ribcage.
OvGod working aggressively here.
OvGod misses with a hook from the clinch.
OvGod misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by OvGod.

OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OvGod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.

OvGod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OvGod lands a right hand.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OvGod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and OvGod counters with a left and a right... And another left! Torres is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laam OvGod!
Laam OvGod very nearly forgot to thank Namunamu Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carson Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Walker
vs
Gatmaitan

188 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
219 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carson Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andres Gatmaitan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Gatmaitan.

It looks like Carson Walker has been cut.
Walker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A knee to the head by Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan lands an elbow that stopped Walker in his tracks for a moment.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatmaitan's coach down at Kombat MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gatmaitan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gatmaitan scores with a knee to the head.
Walker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gatmaitan.
Walker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gatmaitan misses with an elbow over the top.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gatmaitan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walker's efforts to push away.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gatmaitan lands an elbow inside that Walker shrugs off.
Gatmaitan lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatmaitan trying to land knees to the body.
Gatmaitan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gatmaitan avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Gatmaitan's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatmaitan controls his hands.
Gatmaitan lands an elbow inside.
Gatmaitan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gatmaitan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Gatmaitan tries to land knees in the clinch but Walker avoids the damage to the body.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gatmaitan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gatmaitan.
Walker blocks the elbow strike.
Gatmaitan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gatmaitan struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Gatmaitan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Gatmaitan misses with the head strike.
Walker looking to stall.
Gatmaitan lands an uppercut.
Gatmaitan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker avoiding damage as Gatmaitan throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatmaitan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walker takes an elbow to the temple.
Gatmaitan pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan working aggressively here.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gatmaitan tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Gatmaitan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gatmaitan landing knees to the body.
Gatmaitan misses with the head strike.
Gatmaitan digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gatmaitan obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gatmaitan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gatmaitan landing knees to the head.

Walker is rocked!

Carson Walker's cut is getting worse.
Gatmaitan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker is looking to control Gatmaitan's arms but Gatmaitan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walker has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gatmaitan.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatmaitan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gatmaitan presses Walker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gatmaitan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gatmaitan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatmaitan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Gatmaitan fails to land.
Gatmaitan lands a right hand.
Gatmaitan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walker or not.
Gatmaitan connects with a knee to the head.
Gatmaitan tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gatmaitan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Gatmaitan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gatmaitan has Walker pressed against the cage, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gatmaitan misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatmaitan can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Gatmaitan managing to block the knees to the body from Walker.
Gatmaitan landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Gatmaitan avoids the damage to the body.
Gatmaitan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gatmaitan tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Gatmaitan avoids the damage to the body.
Gatmaitan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gatmaitan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walker blocks a body shot from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walker's defenses.
Walker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gatmaitan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatmaitan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Walker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gatmaitan - the referee stops the clock and Walker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gatmaitan. Walker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gatmaitan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gatmaitan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Gatmaitan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carson Walker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Walker avoids the body shot from Gatmaitan.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatmaitan.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Walker avoids the head kick by Gatmaitan.
Andres Gatmaitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gatmaitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker misses with the combination.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gatmaitan tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker looks for the body kick but Gatmaitan saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan keeps Walker at a distance using the push kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A right-left combo lands from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Gatmaitan tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gatmaitan!
Gatmaitan wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Gatmaitan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gatmaitan lands a big head kick that sends Walker tumbling to the mat! Gatmaitan takes a step backwards and waves Walker back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatmaitan tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Gatmaitan is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gatmaitan! Walker is out on his feet! Gatmaitan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Walker is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Walker is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Gatmaitan!
Andres Gatmaitan thanked the fans post fight for their support.