QFC Tournament 642 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Fire
vs
Vicson

167 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franky Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andres Vicson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fire closes the distance and clinches.
Fire tries a knee to the head but Vicson blocks it.
Fire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vicson.
Vicson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fire missing with knees to the body.
Fire gets underhooks to prevent Vicson's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vicson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fire lands an elbow that stopped Vicson in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Andres Vicson has been cut.
Fire lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vicson stalling the fight.
Vicson can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Fire.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vicson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fire regains guard immediately.
Fire wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vicson manages to pass to side control.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vicson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fire wants to get back to his feet.
Fire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vicson on the ground.
Vicson wants to pass the guard but Fire is defending well.

Fire manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vicson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vicson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fire.
Vicson avoids a wild elbow strike from Fire.
A short right from Vicson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Franky Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Vicson.
Fire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fire missing with knees to the body.
Fire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vicson is defending well for now.
A short right from Fire on the inside.
Vicson dodges an elbow strike from Fire.
Fire misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicson tries for a takedown but Fire manages to get underhooks.
Fire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fire lands with a short shot to the head.
Vicson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vicson tries to pull guard but Fire won't allow it.
Vicson blocks an elbow strike.
Vicson blocks an elbow strike from Fire.
A short right from Fire.

Vicson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fire is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vicson to the mat. Vicson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fire is sitting in close to Vicson's body. Vicson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fire is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fire is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vicson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andres Vicson!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Umi Holson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ono Resko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Holson
vs
Resko

162 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Umi Holson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ono Resko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holson tries to clinch but Resko moves out of range.
Holson tries to clinch but Resko moves out of range.
Holson tries to clinch but Resko is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Resko misses.
Umi Holson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holson tries to clinch up.
Resko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holson tries to clinch up.

Holson forces Resko back against the cage and clinches.
Holson landing knees to the body.
Resko tries to score a body lock takedown but Holson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Resko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Resko is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holson blocks a body shot from Resko.
Resko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holson is defending well for now.
Holson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holson.
Holson misses with a knee to the head.
Holson tries a knee to the head but Resko blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resko is trying to break the clinch but Holson is controlling him.
Resko swings wildly with an uppercut but Holson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Resko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Resko backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Resko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holson looking to throw knees to the head but Resko is blocking nicely.
Holson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Resko backwards.
Holson landing knees to the body.
Holson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Resko pulls guard.

Resko pushes Holson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Holson rushes Resko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Resko's elbow.
Holson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Resko avoids it.
Holson tries to land knees in the clinch but Resko avoids the damage to the body.
Holson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Resko avoids it.
Holson is breathing heavily.
Resko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holson stalling in the clinch but Resko improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Resko.
Resko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holson's elbow.
Holson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Resko tries to work over Holson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holson with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Resko.
A hook to the body from Resko.
Resko misses with some punches.
Resko can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resko presses Holson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Resko trying to control the position but instead, Holson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Resko into the cage.
A body shot lands from Resko.
Holson has Resko pressed against the cage, preventing Resko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Resko tries to land knees in the clinch but Holson avoids the damage to the body.
Resko is trying to push Holson away but Holson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Resko is looking to control Holson's arms but Holson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Resko has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Resko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Resko has had enough of the clinch but Holson keeps him there for the moment.
Resko jumps guard but Holson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Umi Holson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ono Resko.
Resko working aggressively here.
Holson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holson prevents a body shot from Resko.
Resko is trying to break free.
Holson lands a good knee to the midsection. Resko won't want to take too many of those.
Holson trying to land knees to the body.
Resko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Resko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holson's elbow.
Holson blocks a body shot from Resko.
Resko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holson tries to land knees in the clinch but Resko avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Holson.
Resko misses with a punch to the body.
Resko tries to land knees in the clinch but Holson avoids the damage to the body.
Resko tries to work over Holson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Resko misses with an elbow over the top.
Holson looking to throw knees to the head but Resko is blocking nicely.
Resko struggles to land a body shot inside as Holson controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umi Holson dominated that round.
That's time! Holson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Resko.

Holson moves into the clinch successfully.
Holson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holson landing knees to the body.
Resko is leaning against Holson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Resko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Resko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holson.
Holson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holson missing with knees to the body.
Holson working Resko over with knees to the body.
Resko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Resko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resko is trying to force a seperation but Holson has the dominant position.
Holson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Resko is trying to break free.
Holson crunches a lovely knee into Resko's ribcage.
Holson trying to control the position but instead, Resko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holson into the cage.
Holson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Resko's efforts to push away.
Resko is trying to pull guard but Holson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holson looking to stall.
Resko working aggressively here.
Resko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Resko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holson has him pressed against the cage.
Resko tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holson misses with a knee strike.
Holson struggles to land a body shot inside as Resko controls his hands.
Holson missing with knees to the body.
Resko tries to work over Holson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Resko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holson's elbow.
Holson is trying to maintain a safe position but Resko gets an underhook and turns Holson into the cage.

Resko pulls Holson into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holson wants to stand and escape but instead Resko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Holson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Resko manages to pass to side control.

Resko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resko lands a nice hook to Holson's body. Holson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Resko connects with a body shot that sends Holson's belly button to the back.
Resko swats away the attempt to clinch by Holson.
Resko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Holson drives through and clinches with Resko against the cage.
Holson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holson blocks a body shot from Resko.
Resko tries to land knees in the clinch but Holson avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resko is trying to stall.
Resko wants to stall.
Resko is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Resko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Resko tries to work over Holson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Resko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Resko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holson.
Resko has Holson pushed against the cage.
Resko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holson is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Resko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on Resko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holson prevents the takedown attempt.
Umi Holson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ono Resko.
Resko looking to throw knees to the head but Holson is blocking nicely.
Resko is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ono Resko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Holson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Holson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Resko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holson rather than just go for the knockout.

Resko tries to keep at a distance but Holson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Resko looking to slow down the pace here.
Holson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Resko.
Resko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Resko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Resko tries to throw a body punch but Holson avoids it by throwing Resko back against the cage.
Resko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Resko tries to circle away but Holson has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resko missing with knees to the body.
Resko lands with a left to the head.
Holson lands a good knee to the midsection. Resko won't want to take too many of those.
Resko is trying to break the clinch but Holson is controlling him.
Resko has a couple of punches blocked by Holson.
Resko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holson tries to land a knee to the head but Resko blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holson is trying to stall.
Holson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Resko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holson misses with a knee to the head.
Resko missing with knees to the body.
Holson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Resko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Resko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Resko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Resko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Resko managing to block the knees to the body from Holson.
Holson has Resko pressed against the cage, preventing Resko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holson blocks a body shot from Resko.
Resko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umi Holson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holson tries to stall but Resko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Resko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Resko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Resko misses with a body punch.
Holson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holson blocks a body shot from Resko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Resko.
Resko scores with a hook to the body.
Resko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holson avoids it.

Resko drags the fight down to the ground.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Resko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Resko is trying to pull guard but Holson has him pressed against the cage.
Umi Holson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ono Resko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Resko tries to break free but Holson pushes him back against the cage.
Resko tries to pull guard but Holson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holson lands a knee to the head.
Resko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Resko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holson's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Resko wants to break free but Holson has control.
Holson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holson tries to land a knee to the head but Resko blocks with his arms.
Resko can't find room to land a body shot as Holson controls the action.
Resko can't find room to land a body shot as Holson controls the action.
Holson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Resko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Resko is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Resko fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Resko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holson managing to block the knees to the body from Resko.
Holson lands a knee to the body.
Resko misses with a body punch.
Resko managing to block the knees to the body from Holson.
Holson trying to stall but Resko improves his position.

Resko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holson tries to kick Resko off but Resko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holson tries to kick Resko off in order to stand up. Resko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Resko decides to stand back up. Resko steps back and let's Holson get back to his feet.

Resko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Holson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Resko is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Umi Holson.
I think Holson 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Umi Holson!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Umi Holson!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ono Resko!

Umi Holson wins by split decision!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Gill Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Navoakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Carver
vs
Navoakas

178 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gill Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Levi Navoakas!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Carver enables Navoakas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carver manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Carver is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Navoakas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Navoakas has picked Carver up - he's going for a ride! Navoakas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Navoakas thows a huge punch but Carver dodges it nicely.

Carver manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!

Carver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Navoakas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navoakas manages to get himself to full guard.

Navoakas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carver defends well.

Navoakas working for a triangle but Carver defends it easily.
Carver 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.

Carver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Navoakas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Navoakas working for a triangle but Carver defends it easily.
Navoakas keeping full guard, as Carver tries to pass.

Navoakas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carver defends it easily.

Navoakas working for a triangle but Carver defends it easily.

Navoakas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Navoakas on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carver pushes down on Navoakas's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Carver is working for a kimura but Navoakas is defending it quite comfortably.
Carver working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carver wants to free his trapped foot but Navoakas is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Navoakas with the active half guard here but Carver passes nicely into side control.
Carver trying to control the position but Navoakas is working away.
Carver tries to move into full mount but can't pass Navoakas's legs.
Navoakas misses with a strike from the bottom.
Navoakas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carver's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carver wants to control but Navoakas is keeping him busy.

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.

Navoakas looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Navoakas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carver pulls his head out easily.
Navoakas looks winded!
Carver trying to pass the guard but Navoakas defending well.
Navoakas is staying active underneath Carver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carver tries to pass to full mount but Navoakas defends it.

Navoakas actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carver lands a nice short elbow.
Carver wants to take a breather but Navoakas is having none of it.
Navoakas is pressing down on Carver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Navoakas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Navoakas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Navoakas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carver is aware though and is defending well.
Carver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Navoakas misses with a strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navoakas striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Carver gets to mount! Navoakas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Navoakas is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Navoakas is breathing heavily.
Carver tries to control but Navoakas wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Navoakas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Navoakas is looking to get to half guard.
Navoakas keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carver cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carver wants to control the pace but Navoakas is squirming around nicely.
Carver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Navoakas can do to turn this around?
Navoakas is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver tries to control but Navoakas wriggling away.
Navoakas is trying desperately to improve position.
Navoakas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Carver wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Navoakas is now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver trying to control here.
Carver wants to get back to full guard.
Navoakas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Navoakas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Navoakas.
Carver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Navoakas throws a big elbow that misses.
Gill Carver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carver working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navoakas is working Carver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navoakas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navoakas manages to get himself to full guard.

Navoakas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Navoakas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Navoakas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carver defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navoakas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
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 Gill Carver will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Carver moves into the clinch.

Navoakas has Carver pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Navoakas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carver tumbling to the mat - Navoakas dives into Carver's guard.
Navoakas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Navoakas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Navoakas throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navoakas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Navoakas's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carver wants to control from the top but Navoakas keeps moving.
Carver tries to free his leg and advance position but Navoakas is retaining full guard.

Navoakas has his foot on Carver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carver works his way back into a safe position though.
Navoakas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver tries to stand but Navoakas is controlling from the bottom.

Navoakas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carver is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Navoakas.
Navoakas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Carver stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Carver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Navoakas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Navoakas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Navoakas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carver is just riding it out for now. Navoakas eventually gives up the hold.

Navoakas is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Carver still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Carver has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Carver working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navoakas is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navoakas misses with a strike from the bottom.

Carver wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Navoakas, who protects the arm well.
Carver avoids the strikes from the bottom by Navoakas.
Navoakas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Carver is trying to work for a kimura but Navoakas is defending well.
Ground and pound from Carver.
Carver is keen to just control but Navoakas is a slippery customer.

Navoakas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carver is looking to take a break and control but Navoakas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Navoakas gets full guard.
Carver trying to control the position from guard on top but Navoakas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Navoakas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carver wants to control from the top but Navoakas keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Navoakas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carver defends well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Gill Carver!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Gill Carver!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Gill Carver!

Gill Carver wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

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

McCoy
vs
Esco

158 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Esco!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esco fails to land with a series of punches.
Esco throws a body shot but no joy.
Esco misses with a few strikes there.
McCoy misses with a straight left.
As McCoy backs off Esco throws a huge counter combo but McCoy manages to avoid it all.
McCoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Esco is just out of range.
McCoy connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Esco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
McCoy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McCoy connects with a nice looking jab.
McCoy avoids the head kick by Esco.
Esco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCoy defends well and Esco ends up having to push McCoy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Esco backs away, McCoy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCoy dodges the punch combination from Esco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy misses with an uppercut
and Esco counters with a two punch combo.
McCoy throws a low kick, looking for Esco's leg but Esco calmly moves out of range.
McCoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esco throws a counter combo.
McCoy misses with a straight left.
Esco throws a counter combo.
McCoy catches Esco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esco throws a combination that misses
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esco throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCoy is looking to counter punch.
McCoy takes a swing at Esco's ribcage but misses.
Esco unleashes a big counter combination but McCoy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Esco throws a leg kick but McCoy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Esco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Esco throws a looping overhand right but McCoy ducks down to avoid it.
McCoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Esco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCoy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Esco as he checks the leg kick.
McCoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCoy throwing a counter right hand but Esco manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Esco misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McCoy misses the target.
Esco moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esco ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.
Esco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Esco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roy McCoy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Esco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab.
Esco misses with a two punch combination.
Pablo Esco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy moves out of range as Esco strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McCoy misses the target.
Esco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from McCoy misses the target.
A combination from Esco does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCoy.
Esco throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease.
A jab from Esco misses.
McCoy throws an overhand right that lands on Esco's shoulder, as Esco tries to avoid the shot.
Esco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Esco throws a sloppy head kick
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
Esco throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esco avoids the body shot from McCoy.
Esco throws a lazy right hand but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCoy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pablo Esco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCoy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCoy lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy misses the shot to the body.
McCoy looks to land a left hand but Esco moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Esco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCoy backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Esco.
Esco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCoy backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCoy.
McCoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCoy misses with a hook.
McCoy misses with a straight left.
McCoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Esco is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Esco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Esco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Esco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Esco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Esco thinking.
McCoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Esco counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from McCoy misses.
Esco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCoy scores with a decent looking hook.
McCoy throws a lazy right hand but Esco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Esco lands with a nice combination. McCoy backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCoy connects with a right hand. Esco shakes it off.
A jab from Esco misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McCoy misses the target.
McCoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esco at a distance.
Esco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
Esco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esco scores with a three punch combo!
McCoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Esco should have avoided that one.
McCoy misses with a double jab.
Esco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Esco backs away, McCoy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Esco. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Esco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Esco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esco unleashes a big counter combination but McCoy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good work by McCoy as he checks the leg kick.
McCoy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esco misses with a jab to the body
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Esco is just out of range.
Esco is looking for the big counter here.
Esco stalks McCoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCoy's face. McCoy staggers backwards, shaken.
Esco fails to land with a series of punches.
McCoy works over Esco's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for McCoy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roy McCoy.
I think McCoy 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Pablo Esco!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Pablo Esco!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Pablo Esco!

Pablo Esco wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

David
vs
Coming

156 cm
18
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaos Coming!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David lands a glancing blow to the side of Coming's head.
David cracks Coming with a right hand to the side of the head.
David throws a series of punches but Coming moves out of range.

Coming shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Coming is trying for a kimura here. David looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Coming wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaos Coming!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Hagane
vs
Foyel

186 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ginga Hagane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yui Foyel!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Foyel.
Foyel misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Hagane. Beautiful body shot.
Hagane throws a sloppy head kick and Foyel moves out of range easily.
Foyel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foyel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Foyel keeps the fight on the outside.
Hagane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An inside leg kick lands from Foyel.
Hagane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foyel manages to avoid it.
Foyel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Foyel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hagane.
Hagane tries to close the distance and clinch but Foyel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foyel throws a shot from downtown. Hagane moves away and avoids it.
Foyel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Foyel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hagane lands a big right hand that sends Foyel crashing to the mat! Hagane stays standing though and waves Foyel back to his feet!

Foyel is rocked!

It looks like Yui Foyel has been cut.
Foyel thuds his right hand into Hagane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foyel is still on wobbly legs! Can Hagane finish him?
Hagane throws a series of punches but Foyel avoids them all with ease.
Foyel seems to have recovered his senses.
Hagane shoots in for a double leg but Foyel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Foyel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagane looks to score with a jab to the body but Foyel is just out of range.
A big left from Hagane misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foyel.
Foyel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hagane's calf.
Hagane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hagane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foyel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foyel misses with a few strikes there.
Hagane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foyel momentarily.
Foyel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Foyel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hagane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hagane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hagane thuds a left hand into Foyel's body.
Hagane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Foyel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Foyel. Hagane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hagane lands a nice looking body shot.
Foyel looks winded!
Hagane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hagane misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagane misses with a low kick.
Foyel cracks Hagane with an open hand slap.
Hagane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foyel fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Hagane as he connects with a hook.
Foyel throws a sloppy head kick and Hagane moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Hagane.
Some wild striking there from Foyel.
Hagane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Foyel avoids the head kick by Hagane.
Yui Foyel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Hagane finds it's way through Foyel's defenses.
Hagane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hagane cracks Foyel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hagane just misses with a punch to the body.
Hagane stalks Foyel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Foyel's face. Foyel staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hagane throws a body shot but no joy.
Hagane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Foyel misses with the combination.
Hagane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hagane.
Hagane connects with a body shot.
Hagane swings for the body but Foyel moves out of range.
Hagane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foyel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hagane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foyel on the side of the head.
Foyel lands a jab-cross combination.
Foyel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Hagane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hagane connects with a jab.
Hagane misses with a few strikes there.
Hagane misses the shot to the body.
Foyel misses with a two punch combination.
Hagane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foyel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Foyel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hagane lands a glancing blow to the side of Foyel's head.
Sloppy strikes from Foyel. Those never looked like landing.
Hagane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hagane stuns Foyel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hagane works Foyel's body with a nice hook.
Hagane dives in for a single leg takedown but Foyel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ginga Hagane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagane slips a jab and a cross from Foyel.
A cross from Hagane lands.
Hagane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foyel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foyel connects with a crisp jab.
Hagane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Hagane does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foyel.
Foyel lands a leg kick that knocks Hagane off balance momentarily.
Hagane sizes up Foyel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hagane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from Hagane.
Foyel scores with a head kick.
Foyel takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ginga Hagane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yui Foyel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Foyel misses with a two punch combination.
Hagane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Foyel does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Hagane.
Hagane lands with an uppercut that bounces Foyel off the cage and back into range.
Foyel throws an overhand right that lands on Hagane's shoulder, as Hagane tries to avoid the shot.
Foyel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hagane was well out of range. Poor timing from Foyel.
Foyel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hagane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foyel can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Hagane.
Hagane throws a body punch but Foyel moves out of range.
Hagane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hagane jabs Foyel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foyel tries a head kick but it misses.
Hagane lands with a straight right. Foyel didn't see that one coming.
Hagane misses with a body shot.
As Hagane backs off Foyel throws a huge counter combo but Hagane manages to avoid it all.
Foyel is breathing heavily.
Hagane looks for the body kick but Foyel saw that one coming.
Hagane lands a really nice looking cross but Foyel seems unphased.
Foyel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ginga Hagane is winning the standup battle so far.
Hagane stuns Foyel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foyel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Foyel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hagane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hagane looks to land a combination. Foyel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Hagane closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hagane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hagane.
Hagane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foyels head.
Hagane scores with a shoulder strike.
Hagane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foyel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Foyel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagane scores with the left hand. Foyel knows he should have avoided that one.
Foyel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foyel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hagane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hagane is looking to clinch.
Jab by Hagane.
Hagane darts in looking for a takedown but Foyel gets double underhooks and turns Hagane into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foyel looks to land a combination. Hagane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hagane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foyel misses with a series of wild punches.
Hagane throws a right hand that Foyel ducks under and follows up with a left that Foyel also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Foyel. Those never looked like landing.
Hagane just misses with a punch to the body.
Foyel throws a right and a left that Hagane avoids nicely.
Hagane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foyel circles away quickly and effectively.
Foyel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Foyel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hagane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Foyel scores with a leg kick.
Foyel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hagane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Foyel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yui Foyel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick from Foyel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Foyel. Those never looked like landing.
Hagane scores with a shot to the body.
Foyel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hagane goes for a double leg but Foyel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foyel continues to drive forward.
Foyel throws a right hand that Hagane ducks under and follows up with a left that Hagane also avoids with ease.
Hagane lands a nice shot to the body.
Hagane misses with a looping left.
Hagane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Foyel's head.
Foyel throws a head kick that Hagane semi-blocks.
Foyel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hagane throws a push kick but Foyel slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Foyel.
Hagane with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foyel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from Foyel tenderised Hagane's leg. Hagane is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagane scores with a jab. Foyel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Foyel pushes Hagane away with a front kick.
Foyel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Hagane.
Hagane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hagane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Foyel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hagane misses with an uppercut. Foyel saw that one coming.
Hagane backing away here, and Foyel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Foyel.
Foyel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hagane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foyel scrambles back to his feet.
Hagane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hagane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Foyels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Foyel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foyel staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagane misses the jab.
Hagane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foyel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hagane. Foyel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foyel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ginga Hagane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yui Foyel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hagane avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Hagane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Hagane.
Hagane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hagane tries to clinch up.
Foyel misses with a head kick.
Foyel fails to land with a series of punches.
Hagane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Foyel scores with a punch to the head.
Hagane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice takedown defense from Foyel. No joy for Hagane on that attempt.
Foyel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foyel looks to land a combination but Hagane avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hagane throws a lazy right hand but Foyel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hagane. Foyel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hagane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foyel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Foyel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foyel tests Hagane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Hagane misses.
Hagane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foyel stalks Hagane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hagane's face. Hagane staggers backwards, shaken.
Hagane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foyel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hagane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foyel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hagane somewhat.
Foyel throws a counter combo.
Foyel lands a front kick.
Hagane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foyel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hagane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foyel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hagane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Hagane misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foyel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foyel on the side of the head.
Foyel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hagane.
Foyel misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hagane misses the target.
The fighters circling - Foyel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hagane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hagane throws a sloppy head kick and Foyel moves out of range easily.
Foyel takes one to the side of the head.
Hagane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foyel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagane.
No joy there for Hagane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hagane misses with a wild body shot.
Foyel looks to land a combination but Hagane avoids it well.
Hagane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foyel is fending him off so far but Hagane persists. Nope, Foyel circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ginga Hagane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foyel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Foyel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hagane.
Hagane scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Foyel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foyel scores with a jab. Hagane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Hagane coming out on top.
Hagane shoots for a double leg takedown but Foyel sprawls well. He's pushed Hagane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Foyel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hagane. That did some damage!
Foyel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hagane slips a jab and a cross from Foyel.
Hagane lands with a shot to the body.
Ginga Hagane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hagane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hagane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foyel's hands.
Hagane throws the left hand but Foyel avoids the punch easily.
Foyel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hagane lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Hagane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foyel looks to land a combination but Hagane avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagane scores with a decent looking hook.
Hagane moves out of range of the body kick from Foyel.
And Hagane counters with a quick kick to the body but Foyel blocks it.
Foyel walks into a left hand.
Foyel looks to land a combination but Hagane avoids it well.
Hagane lands with an overhand left.
Foyel throws a hook to the side of Hagane's head but Hagane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foyel throws a nice looking combination but Hagane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hagane lands a nice looking body shot.
Hagane misses with a straight left.
Hagane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foyel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagane.
Hagane misses with an uppercut. Foyel saw that one coming.
Hagane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foyel but Foyel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foyel tries to bum rush Hagane with a series of wild strikes but Hagane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yui Foyel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hagane is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yui Foyel.
Well Hagane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Ginga Hagane!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ginga Hagane!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Ginga Hagane!

Ginga Hagane wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Angelous
vs
Artyom

165 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Angelous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boris Artyom!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelous fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Artyom checks it well.
Artyom blocks a head kick by Angelous.
Angelous throws a head kick but Artyom moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Artyom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Angelous fails with a takedown attempt.
Angelous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Angelous throws a sloppy head kick and Artyom moves out of range easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Artyom.
Angelous on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Artyom scoring with punches from side control.
Angelous tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Artyom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Artyom lands a decent elbow from side control.
Artyom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artyom working the ground and pound.
Artyom is working Angelous over with some ground and pound from side control.
Angelous is trying to control Artyom's posture but Artyom avoids it.
Artyom scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artyom lands some shots froms side control.
Artyom lands a nice forearm strike.
Artyom working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Artyom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Artyom cracks Angelous with a big right hand but Angelous just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Angelous is rocked!
Angelous might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Artyom scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Angelous is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Angelous tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Artyom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Angelous seems to have got his legs back now.
Artyom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Angelous some visible discomfort.
Artyom working the body and head with strikes.
Artyom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artyom working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Angelous's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Artyom in side control lands a decent elbow.
Angelous takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Artyom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Angelous to see if he's OK.
Artyom working the head and body with strikes.
Artyom lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelous is looking for a sweep.
Angelous is breathing heavily.
Angelous is working hard here to advance position.
Artyom is chipping away with strikes.
Artyom in side control lands a decent elbow.
Artyom looks up at the clock and then as Angelous takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Artyom smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Artyom working the head and body with strikes.
Angelous is trying to get back to half guard.
Angelous takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Artyom is working Angelous over with some ground and pound from side control.
Angelous takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Angelous is looking for a sweep.
Artyom scores with punches from side control.
Artyom lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Artyom's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Angelous is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Artyom lands a few punches from side control.
Artyom lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Angelous down.
Artyom lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Angelous down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artyom lands an elbow.
Artyom grinds an elbow into Angelous's temple.
Artyom cracks Angelous with a big elbow.
Angelous is trying to control Artyom's posture but Artyom avoids it.
Artyom scores with a couple of short elbows.
Angelous is working to avoid the ground and pound but Artyom connects with a decent elbow.
Artyom works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Angelous is working to avoid the ground and pound but Artyom connects with a decent elbow.
Artyom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Angelous some visible discomfort.
Artyom working the body and head with strikes.
Angelous is trying to improve his position.
Artyom working the ground and pound.
Angelous takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artyom grinds an elbow into Angelous's temple.
Artyom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artyom working the head with strikes.
Artyom works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Artyom lands some shots froms side control.
Artyom working the head with strikes.
Artyom lands a few punches from side control.
Artyom lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Artyom lands a decent elbow from side control.
Angelous is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Artyom is working Angelous over with some ground and pound from side control.
Angelous is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Artyom scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angelous is trying to improve his position.
Artyom lands a nice forearm strike.
Artyom lands some shots froms side control.
Artyom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Angelous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artyom manages to avoid it.
Kurt Angelous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelous throws a head kick but Artyom moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Artyom! But no joy.
Artyom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Artyom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Angelous to the ground. Artyom is now in Angelous's guard.

Angelous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Artyom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boris Artyom has got the better of the ground game so far.

Angelous looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Artyom landing with the ground and pound.
Artyom postures up and lands a big shot to Angelous's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artyom lands a couple of digs.
Artyom advances to half guard.

Angelous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Artyom pulls his head out easily.
Artyom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artyom lands with a punch from half guard.
Artyom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Artyom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Artyom lands with a punch from half guard.
Artyom prevents Angelous from improving his position.
Artyom working over Angelous with some ground and pound. Angelous looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Artyom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Angelous with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Artyom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Angelous with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Artyom lands a nice short elbow.
Artyom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angelous trying to control here.
Artyom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Artyom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artyom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Artyom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Artyom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artyom working Angelous over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artyom moves into full mount! Angelous won't be happy about that!
Artyom fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Artyom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Angelous keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Artyom landing strikes from the mount.
Artyom with a couple of short strikes.
Artyom looking to finish Angelous with some ground and pound. This is bad for Angelous!
Artyom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Angelous that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Angelous working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Artyom.
Artyom is landing with some decent strikes but Angelous is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Artyom avoids the attempt from Angelous to control.
Angelous is desperately trying to improve his position but Artyom has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artyom landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Artyom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Artyom landing strikes from the mount and Angelous is in trouble!
Artyom lands a couple of good shots and Angelous has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Artyom. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Artyom is punishing Angelous with strikes - can he finish him?!
Artyom throwing damaging strikes from the back! Angelous could be in trouble here!
Artyom landing with strikes.
Artyom looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artyom lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Angelous is trapped and Artyom is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Artyom connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Angelous to escape the position.
Artyom lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Angelous.
Artyom throwing damaging strikes from the back! Angelous could be in trouble here!
Artyom is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Artyom 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. Artyom gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Artyom apologises and we restart here on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Artyom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Angelous did well to prevent Artyom getting side control.
Artyom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artyom with shots to the head and body - Angelous looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Angelous in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Angelous tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Artyom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Artyom lands a big elbow.
Artyom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Artyom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Angelous looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angelous is looking to get to half guard.
Artyom punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Artyom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Angelous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angelous throws a head kick that misses.
Artyom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Angelous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Artyom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Artyom working Angelous over with strikes.
Artyom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Artyom drops an elbow to the side of Angelous's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelous tries to kick Artyom off but Artyom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Artyom working over Angelous with some ground and pound. Angelous looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artyom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Angelous with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Angelous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Artyom working over Angelous with some ground and pound. Angelous looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artyom is pressing down on Angelous's thigh, looking to free his foot. Angelous is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Artyom lands a nice short elbow.
Angelous is in trouble now - Artyom has advanced to mount!
Artyom scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Artyom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Angelous can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Angelous takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Artyom lands a heavy elbow.
Artyom connects with a bit shot that sees Angelous covering up! More strikes from Artyom and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Artyom is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Artyom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Frontisma
vs
Koush

167 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacare Frontisma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silus Koush!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frontisma misses with a low kick.
Frontisma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Koush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Frontisma!
Koush misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Koush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Koush fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Koush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koush throws an elbow but Frontisma slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koush cracks Frontisma with a big right hand but Frontisma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frontisma is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Koush is chipping away with strikes.
Koush sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frontisma is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koush tries to advance to mount but Frontisma denies him.
Frontisma parries the strikes from Koush easily there. Koush is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Frontisma to escape.
Frontisma takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Frontisma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koush on the ground.
Koush cracks Frontisma with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Koush lands a nice forearm strike.
Frontisma is breathing heavily.
Frontisma wants to get back to his feet.
Koush cracks Frontisma with a big right hand but Frontisma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Frontisma is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Koush creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Koush is chipping away with strikes.
Koush lands a nice forearm strike.
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.
Koush advances nicely into full mount.
Koush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Koush cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Frontisma that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koush raining down hammerfists from mount.

Frontisma is rocked!
Koush in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Frontisma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koush postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Frontisma badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Koush around the waist but Koush pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Koush is the winner by TKO! Koush jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silus Koush!