Highland Contenders PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Carter
vs
Dio

182 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

190 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Mick Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Dio!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
Dio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nick Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dio feints a jab promting Carter to slip. Dio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dio to score with a decent uppercut.
Carter is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Dio. Beautiful body shot.
Dio throws a good cross that connects.
Dio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dio lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Dio counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Dio to acknowledge the strikes.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dio counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Carter moves forwards but Dio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Dio. Beautiful body shot.
Dio scores with a decent looking hook.
Dio has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dio throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Dio coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Dio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carter wants to clinch.
Dio throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dio.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dio throws a one two combo.
Dio with a hook.
Dio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nick Dio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dio takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter shoots in but Dio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carter tries to clinch up
and Dio counters with a stiff right hand.
Dio misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Dio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter moves forwards but Dio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.

Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dio, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Dio is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Dio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dio wants to break free but Carter has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Dio circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carter looks to clinch
and Dio counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dio pinned against the cage. Dio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter tries to clinch there but Dio circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dio scores with a nice right hand.

Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Dio.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dio takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dio's brow.
Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dio working hard to break the clinch.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Dio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dio catches Carter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dio counters with a nice uppercut.
Dio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nick Dio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dio misses with the combination.
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dio throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Dio falls off balance throwing a combination

and Carter counters with a shoot takedown. Dio fights it but they end up in guard.
Carter with a nice head shot there.
Dio wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter passes Dio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carter trying to control the action but Dio is working from the bottom.
Carter passes to side control.
Dio is trying to escape the position but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter landing strikes.
Carter prevents Dio from escaping the position.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Dio wants to get back to his feet but Carter drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dio sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Carter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Carter tries to clinch
and Dio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
Dio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dio throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Dio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dio cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
A cross from Dio lands.
Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Dio circles away.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Dio pushes him off.
Dio lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to clinch there but Dio circles away.
Dio looks to land a combination. Carter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Dio.
Carter darts in trying to clinch
and Dio counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dio.
Dio throws a combination. Carter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio cracks Carter with an open hand slap.
Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dio's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dio keeps the fight on the outside.
Dio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dio misses with a few strikes there.
Carter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dio manages to circle out of the way.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
Dio throws out a powerful jab.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carter prevents Dio from escaping the position.
Mick Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dio can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Carter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gulun Shulun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kidd Makunochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shulun
vs
Makunochi

188 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

170 cm
18
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gulun Shulun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kidd Makunochi!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shulun misses with a wild combination.

Makunochi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shulun gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shulun trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunochi is stalling here. Shulun is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makunochi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shulun has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shulun fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Shulun are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shulun misses with the ground and pound.

Shulun tries for a kimura but Makunochi is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shulun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shulun wants to control but Makunochi is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shulun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Makunochi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shulun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Shulun goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makunochi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shulun's guard! Nice work there by Makunochi!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shulun holds on and takes a little breather.
Makunochi trying to control but Shulun is working from the bottom.
Shulun is trying to keep Makunochi in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shulun wants to control but Makunochi passes easily into half guard.
Makunochi prevents Shulun from improving his position.
Shulun is trying to maintain the position but Makunochi is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four 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.
Shulun is pressing down on Makunochi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makunochi being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shulun is on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shulun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shulun wants to control from the top but Makunochi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shulun takes a swing at Makunochi's ribcage but misses.
Makunochi with the counter takedown but Shulun avoids it easily.
Makunochi's coach down at The Bear's Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Makunochi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shulun looks to score with a jab to the body but Makunochi is just out of range.
Makunochi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shulun pinned against the cage. Shulun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shulun digs a good hook to Makunochi's body.
Kidd Makunochi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shulun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makunochi circles away quickly and effectively.
Shulun really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shulun looks to score with a jab to the body but Makunochi is just out of range.
And Makunochi tries to counter it with a takedown but Shulun pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shulun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makunochi moves away.
Makunochi feints the counter takedown.

Makunochi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shulun napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shulun is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makunochi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shulun is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makunochi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makunochi's back!

Shulun working for a choke but Makunochi is defending well.
Makunochi is trying to remain composed but Shulun is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shulun struggling to land strikes to the head as Makunochi covers up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Shulun is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Makunochi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Shulun thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Shulun patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shulun is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Shulun gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Shulun gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Shulun apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Shulun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shulun. Makunochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makunochi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shulun defends it well.
Shulun misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shulun lands a jab-cross combination.
Makunochi shoots for a takedown but Shulun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Shulun scores with a four punch combination!
Shulun shoots in and drives through. Makunochi sprawls well.
And Makunochi tries to counter it with a takedown but Shulun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makunochi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shulun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gulun Shulun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kidd Makunochi.
Makunochi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gulun Shulun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Makunochi feints and as Shulun raises his hands in defense, Makunochi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunochi stopping the sweep attempt from Shulun.
Makunochi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunochi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makunochi postures up in Shulun's guard and throws a big left but Shulun blocks it.
Shulun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makunochi is one step ahead there.

Makunochi is posturing up here but Shulun has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Makunochi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Makunochi has to tap! Slick submission there by Shulun!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gulun Shulun!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Feisal Aabi Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feisal Aabi Hassan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Aabi Hassan
vs
Sloan

175 cm
26
174 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Feisal Aabi Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Sloan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Feisal Aabi Hassan has been cut.
Aabi Hassan misses with an uppercut. Sloan saw that one coming.
Aabi Hassan avoids the head kick by Sloan.
Sloan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aabi Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloan throws out a powerful jab.

Sloan drops Aabi Hassan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aabi Hassan looks back up at him and smiles so Sloan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Aabi Hassan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloan drops Aabi Hassan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sloan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Sloan!
Tom Sloan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Khaliq Khalid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hojackin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Abdul Khaliq Khalid has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Khaliq Khalid
vs
Hojackin

193 cm
19
220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

182 cm
27
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abdul Khaliq Khalid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Hojackin!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaliq Khalid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khaliq Khalid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hojackin ducks under a wild hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid with a hook.
Khaliq Khalid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khaliq Khalid throws a solid leg kick but Hojackin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khaliq Khalid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hojackin.
Hojackin moves forwards but Khaliq Khalid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khaliq Khalid cracks Hojackin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hojackin tries to land a front kick but Khaliq Khalid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khaliq Khalid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaliq Khalid loads up on a big right hand but Hojackin slips the punch.
Khaliq Khalid throws a jab when Hojackin was well out of range.
Khaliq Khalid stuns Hojackin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khaliq Khalid throws a series of strikes that have Hojackin backpedaling.

It looks like David Hojackin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaliq Khalid throws a lazy right hand but Hojackin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hojackin misses.

Hojackin dives in and scores a takedown into Khaliq Khalid's guard.
Khaliq Khalid pulls Hojackin in close to his closed guard and prevents Hojackin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hojackin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Hojackin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hojackin throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hojackin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hojackin wants to pass the guard but Khaliq Khalid is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hojackin throws a push kick but Khaliq Khalid slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Khaliq Khalid misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hojackin slips a straight right by Khaliq Khalid.
Nice defenses there by Hojackin.
Khaliq Khalid with a hook.
Khaliq Khalid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hojackin lands with a good body shot.
Hojackin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khaliq Khalid is fending him off so far but Hojackin persists. Nope, Khaliq Khalid circles away and we're back to standing.
Khaliq Khalid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hojackin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook but Hojackin blocks it.
Khaliq Khalid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hojackin manages to avoid it.
Khaliq Khalid throws a leg kick but Hojackin moved away.
Khaliq Khalid fails to land with a series of punches.
Hojackin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Khaliq Khalid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hojackin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hojackin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hojackin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khaliq Khalid managing to control the position.
Hojackin stays in close to Khaliq Khalid's body and controls the position.
Hojackin throws a strike but Khaliq Khalid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

Abdul Khaliq Khalid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Hojackin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hojackin misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Khaliq Khalid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khaliq Khalid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hojackin moves out of range of the strikes.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook to the side of Hojackin's head but Hojackin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaliq Khalid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khaliq Khalid throws a right hand that misses
and Hojackin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hojackin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khaliq Khalid.
Hojackin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khaliq Khalid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hojackin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khaliq Khalid.
Hojackin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hojackin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khaliq Khalid.
Danga de danga de dang - Khaliq Khalid scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin throws a hook to the side of Khaliq Khalid's head but Khaliq Khalid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaliq Khalid looks to land a right hand but Hojackin moved out of range.
Hojackin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaliq Khalid lands the left hand.
Khaliq Khalid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hojackin can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Khaliq Khalid misses
and Hojackin counters with an outside leg kick.
Hojackin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hojackin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khaliq Khalid rather than just go for the knockout.
Hojackin darts in looking for a takedown but Khaliq Khalid gets double underhooks and turns Hojackin into the cage.
Khaliq Khalid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khaliq Khalid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hojackin slips a jab from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid checks a leg kick.
Khaliq Khalid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Khaliq Khalid.
Hojackin throws an overhand right that lands on Khaliq Khalid's shoulder, as Khaliq Khalid tries to avoid the shot.
Hojackin ducks under a wild hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a body shot
and Hojackin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khaliq Khalid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hojackin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaliq Khalid scores with a jab.
Khaliq Khalid throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaliq Khalid connects with a body shot that sends Hojackin's belly button to the back.
Khaliq Khalid tries to clinch up but Hojackin circles away and keeps his distance.
Hojackin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hojackin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hojackin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khaliq Khalid to score with a decent uppercut.
Khaliq Khalid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hojackin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Khaliq Khalid misses its intended target.
Hojackin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khaliq Khalid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hojackin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hojackin slips a straight right by Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hojackin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khaliq Khalid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hojackin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid backing away here, and Hojackin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

Hojackin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Khaliq Khalid!
Hojackin advances to full mount.
Khaliq Khalid tries to lock up and control but Hojackin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hojackin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hojackin dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hojackin with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hojackin controlling the position easily from mount.
Hojackin lands with some strikes.
Hojackin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hojackin wants to control but instead Khaliq Khalid manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Hojackin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Hojackin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Khaliq Khalid just misses with a punch to the body.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook to the side of Hojackin's head but Hojackin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hojackin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khaliq Khalid digs a good hook to Hojackin's body.

Hojackin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khaliq Khalid to the mat! Khaliq Khalid manages to get full guard.
Hojackin passes Khaliq Khalid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hojackin is looking to advance position but Khaliq Khalid won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hojackin lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khaliq Khalid defending well though.
Hojackin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hojackin throwing shots but Khaliq Khalid is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hojackin wants to advance to full mount but Khaliq Khalid doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Khaliq Khalid looking to control.
Hojackin throws a strike but Khaliq Khalid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hojackin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hojackin keeps trying to improve his position.
Hojackin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hojackin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khaliq Khalid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaliq Khalid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hojackin working a defensive guard here.
Hojackin wants to sweep here but Khaliq Khalid controlling him for the moment.
Hojackin wants to control the position but Khaliq Khalid says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hojackin moves into full guard.
Hojackin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khaliq Khalid trying to control the position from guard on top but Hojackin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hojackin wants to sweep here but Khaliq Khalid controlling him for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hojackin jabs at Khaliq Khalid's body.
Khaliq Khalid lands a nice hook to Hojackin's body. Hojackin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hojackin checks a leg kick nicely.
Khaliq Khalid lands with a good body shot.
Khaliq Khalid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hojackin throws out the jab.

Hojackin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hojackin there.
David Hojackin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hojackin wants to pass the guard but Khaliq Khalid is defending well.
Khaliq Khalid keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hojackin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hojackin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hojackin trying to control from Khaliq Khalid's half guard. Khaliq Khalid has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hojackin looking to pass the guard.
Hojackin looking to sit in guard and control but Khaliq Khalid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hojackin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khaliq Khalid is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Hojackin.
I think Hojackin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Hojackin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zee Snore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Snore
vs
Wahlberg

192 cm
20
255 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

200 cm
27
242 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zee Snore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Wahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahlberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snore.
Wahlberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snore throws a series of punches but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Snore throws a jab when Wahlberg was well out of range.
Snore throws a shot from downtown. Wahlberg moves away and avoids it.
Wahlberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wahlberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snore misses with a looping left.
Snore backing away here, and Wahlberg unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wahlberg misses with a low kick.
Mark Wahlberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snore with a hook.
Snore throws a jab when Wahlberg was well out of range.
Snore throws a body punch but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Wahlberg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Wahlberg is predictable there
letting Snore counter with a right hand.
Snore misses with a looping right.
Snore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahlberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Snore.
Snore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
A jab from Wahlberg finds it's way through Snore's defenses.
Snore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snore moves out of range of the body kick from Wahlberg.
Snore cracks Wahlberg with an open hand slap.
Snore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wahlberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Snore.
Snore misses with a looping left.
Wahlberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snore has time to react.
Snore throws a nice looking combination but Wahlberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wahlberg lands with a cross.

Snore has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wahlberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snore working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Wahlberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wahlberg staying out of range there.
Wahlberg throws a leg kick that misses.
Wahlberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Snore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wahlberg.
Snore misses with the combination.
Snore misses with a hook.
Snore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wahlberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Wahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Snore.
Wahlberg throws a big counter head kick but Snore avoids it with no problem.
Snore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snore closes the distance and clinches.
Snore lands a nice shot to the body.
Snore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snore throws a head punch that misses.
Wahlberg blocking some punches.
Snore swings wildly with an uppercut but Wahlberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snore has a couple of punches blocked by Wahlberg.
Snore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snore throws a punch but it's blocked by Wahlberg.
Wahlberg looking to stall.
Snore lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Snore.
Snore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snore misses with a punch on the inside.
Wahlberg stalling in the clinch but Snore improves position.
Snore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wahlberg is trying to force a seperation but Snore has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snore.
Good body shot from Snore.
Wahlberg looks winded!
Snore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snore is leaning against Wahlberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wahlberg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Snore seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wahlberg can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snore lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Snore.
Still in the clinch, Snore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zee Snore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wahlberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Snore feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wahlberg sprawling to the canvas! Wahlberg rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Snore finish him?!

Wahlberg is rocked!
Snore darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Wahlberg's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Snore before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zee Snore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iconic Fuhkup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fuhkup
vs
Gonzales

174 cm
27
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
270 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iconic Fuhkup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrei Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuhkup lands a big head kick that sends Gonzales to the canvas! Fuhkup follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iconic Fuhkup!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaku Nakanishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keola Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nakanishi
vs
Fatu

188 cm
26
269 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gaku Nakanishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keola Fatu!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fatu as he avoids it easily.
Fatu misses with a hook. Nakanishi ducked under it nicely.
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fatu but Fatu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fatu throws out a counter right but Nakanishi avoids it with no problem.
Nakanishi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fatu finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakanishi's head.
Nakanishi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fatu tries to avoid it but Nakanishi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fatu to the ground. Fatu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fatu feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaku Nakanishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fatu feints and as Nakanishi raises his hands in defense, Fatu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fatu connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakanishi controls Fatu momentarily but Fatu frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatu stopping the sweep attempt from Nakanishi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu throws a strike but Nakanishi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Nakanishi won't allow Fatu to sweep him here.
Nakanishi wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
Fatu controls Nakanishi momentarily but Nakanishi frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fatu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakanishi wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
Fatu controlling Nakanishi's posture.
Nakanishi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakanishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakanishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakanishi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fatu wants to sweep here but Nakanishi controlling him for the moment.
Fatu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakanishi's guard.

Nakanishi wants to sweep here but Fatu controlling him for the moment.
Nakanishi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu cracks Nakanishi with a solid left hand.
Nakanishi keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fatu stopping the sweep attempt from Nakanishi.
Fatu tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakanishi is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fatu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fatu postures up in Nakanishi's guard and throws a big left but Nakanishi blocks it.
Nakanishi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakanishi blocks a jab.
Fatu swings widly with a right hand

and Nakanishi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fatu won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakanishi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fatu is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Nakanishi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nakanishi lands a nice forearm strike.
Fatu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fatu is not content to let Nakanishi control the position.
Fatu tries to buck Nakanishi off but Nakanishi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakanishi lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakanishi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nakanishi is looking to stall here but Fatu recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fatu misses with a hook

and Nakanishi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fatu's guard.
Nakanishi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fatu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Nakanishi tries to strike from the bottom.
Gaku Nakanishi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fatu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fatu is working Nakanishi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanishi wants to sweep here but Fatu controlling him for the moment.
Fatu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakanishi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Nakanishi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakanishi is on top in guard.

Nakanishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fatu is controlling Nakanishi's posture.
Fatu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakanishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fatu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakanishi looking to sit in guard and control but Fatu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fatu trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakanishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatu is pushing down on Nakanishi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakanishi is fighting to maintain full guard but Fatu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fatu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakanishi keeps working.
Nakanishi manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fatu manages to get himself to full guard.

Fatu keeping moving, preventing Nakanishi from controlling successfully.
Nakanishi cracks Fatu with a solid left hand.
Nakanishi passes into half guard.
Fatu trying to control but Nakanishi postures up.
Nakanishi thows a huge punch but Fatu dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Nakanishi from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Nakanishi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakanishi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakanishi landing with the ground and pound.
Nakanishi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fatu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakanishi is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nakanishi is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaku Nakanishi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fatu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakanishi.
Fatu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakanishi moves away.
Nakanishi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakanishi.
Fatu goes for a double leg but Nakanishi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakanishi continues to drive forward.
Nakanishi attempts a counter takedown but Fatu avoids it well and moves away.
Fatu lands a nice shot that snaps Nakanishi's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Fatu as Nakanishi shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu throws a looping overhand right but Nakanishi ducks down to avoid it.
Nakanishi tries to counter with a takedown but Fatu is quick to defend against it.
Fatu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakanishi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakanishi defending well as Fatu loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu misses with a body shot.
Fatu fails to land the takedown.

Fatu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fatu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakanishi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fatu off and has taken his back!
Nakanishi not allowing Fatu to control his hands.
Nakanishi missing with punches from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Nakanishi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nakanishi 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.
Nakanishi lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Fatu avoids the strikes from Nakanishi.
Fatu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakanishi's guard. Nice work there by Fatu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fatu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakanishi is keeping the position for now.
Nakanishi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fatu landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fatu is one step ahead there.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Nakanishi keeps moving.
Fatu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fatu lands a couple of elbows.
Nakanishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fatu manages to get himself to full guard.

Nakanishi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu tries to buck Nakanishi off but Nakanishi is having none of it.
Nakanishi trying to control the action but Fatu is working from the bottom.
Nakanishi landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakanishi in side control, just content to control the action for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keola Fatu.
I think Fatu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keola Fatu!
Keola Fatu very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martyn Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martyn Ford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darth Sidious's chin.

Ford
vs
Sidious

175 cm
26
218 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
204 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martyn Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ford on the side of the head.
Ford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sidious defends it nicely.
Sidious is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford walks into a left hand.
Ford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sidious throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Ford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sidious has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ford is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sidious circles away.
It seemed like Sidious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford shoots and misses
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sidious lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidious avoids it really well and circles away.
Ford shoots in looking for a takedown but Sidious manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ford moves out of range as Sidious strikes.
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sidious counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sidious defends well and Ford ends up having to push Sidious into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Ford needs to keep his hands up - Sidious had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious lands with a cross.
Sidious throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ford crashing down! Ford tries to stagger back to his feet but Sidious just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ford asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
An out of breath Darth Sidious thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.