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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Banchamek Buakaw (ranked 6687 p4p, 551 weight class) and Kenshi Kimura (ranked 8127 p4p, 585 weight class). Banchamek Buakaw has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Buakaw
vs
Kimura

178 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Banchamek Buakaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenshi Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buakaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Kimura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buakaw scores with a decent looking hook.
Buakaw scores with a one two! Kimura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buakaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Buakaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Buakaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kimura loads up on a big right hand but Buakaw slips the punch.
Buakaw feints a jab promting Kimura to slip. Buakaw then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kimura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buakaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Kimura misses with a lunging right hand
and Buakaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buakaw lands a right hook to the body.

Kimura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Buakaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Buakaw tries to improve position but can't.
Buakaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.

Kimura has an Americana. Buakaw didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kimura is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kimura hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kenshi Kimura!
An out of breath Kenshi Kimura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Banchamek Buakaw spoke after the fight, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.

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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sherlock Holmes (ranked 5263 p4p, 486 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 25174 p4p, 587 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shinya Aoki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Holmes
vs
Aoki

175 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sherlock Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shinya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holmes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Aoki has his foot on Holmes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Aoki is looking for a triangle but Holmes pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Holmes controlling him for the moment.

Holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holmes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aoki has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holmes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.

Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Holmes works over Aoki with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.

Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holmes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aoki's head.

Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holmes defends well.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holmes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aoki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holmes, into his guard.

Aoki wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.

Holmes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki passes Holmes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holmes is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.

Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Holmes is working away.
Holmes moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Holmes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aoki uses it to pass to side control.
Holmes holding on.
Holmes manages to get back to half guard.

Aoki is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.

Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aoki stuffs the takedown.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Holmes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holmes showed some decent athleticism there.
Sherlock Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Holmes.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Holmes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holmes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.

Holmes has gone for a leg lock! Aoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holmes's guard.

Holmes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aoki doesn't defend quickly enough and Holmes has managed to lock this one up! Can Aoki escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Holmes on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sherlock Holmes!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allen Jones Jr (ranked 5440 p4p, 521 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 8114 p4p, 606 weight class). Hogan has chosen My Time Is Now as his entrance music. Hulk Hogan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones Jr
vs
Hogan

192 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Allen Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hogan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones Jr's guard.
Hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hogan postures up in Jones Jr's guard and throws a big left but Jones Jr blocks it.
Jones Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan postures up and lands a big shot to Jones Jr's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hogan connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones Jr keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Hogan landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Jones Jr keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Jones Jr slips the punch.

Hogan feints and as Jones Jr raises his hands in defense, Hogan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jones Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hogan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones Jr prevents a body shot from Hogan.
Hogan's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hogan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
Hogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones Jr blocks a body shot from Hogan.
Jones Jr blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jones Jr fails to land.
Jones Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Hogan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Hogan manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Jones Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Hogan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Hogan misses with a wild body shot.
Jones Jr misses with a head kick.
Jones Jr tests Hogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogan misses with a hook. Jones Jr ducked under it nicely.
Jones Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hogan sprawls and moves away.
Jones Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan throws a hook but Jones Jr blocks it.

Hogan gets the takedown into side control.
Hogan trying to control the action but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones Jr wants to control but Hogan postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Hogan scoring with strikes.
Hogan misses with the ground and pound.
Hogan takes a little break here. Jones Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hogan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A lazy left from Jones Jr finds it's target.

It looks like Allen Jones Jr has been cut.
Hogan throws a jab when Jones Jr was well out of range.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Hogan throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Jones Jr does no damage.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr with a hook.
Hogan takes one on the button.
Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan.
Jones Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr catches Hogan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Jones Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Hogan 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.
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!
Hogan throws a strike but Jones Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan trying to control the position here.
Hogan is looking to sweep but instead, Jones Jr has passed into half guard.
Jones Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. Jones Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones Jr is keen to just control but Hogan is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hogan can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hogan is looking to sweep but instead, Jones Jr has passed into half guard.
Jones Jr prevents Hogan from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hogan trying to control here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Jones Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hogan sprawls and moves away.

Jones Jr gets caught flat footed, as Hogan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones Jr is looking to stand back up but Hogan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones Jr.
Hulk Hogan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hogan is taking a breather. Jones Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones Jr to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Jones Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones Jr connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Hogan misses.

Hogan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones Jr to the ground. Hogan is now in Jones Jr's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones Jr controls his hands.
Hogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Hogan has hold of one of Jones Jr's legs. Jones Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Hogan gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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!
Hogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones Jr has wrist control.
Hogan with a nice head shot there.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hogan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones Jr wants to sweep here but Hogan controlling him for the moment.
Hogan throwing strikes from guard but Jones Jr blocks nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Hogan drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hogan is controlling him.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones Jr has wrist control.
Hogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogan throwing strikes from guard but Jones Jr blocks nicely.
Hogan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hogan.
Hogan tries to move to mount but Jones Jr blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands some shots froms side control.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Jones Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones Jr keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones Jr is avoiding damage well.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones Jr keeps working.
Hogan cracks Jones Jr with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hogan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones Jr dodges the ground and pound from Hogan.
Jones Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hogan connects with a decent elbow.
Hogan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hogan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hogan grinds an elbow into Jones Jr's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Hogan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones Jr is not content to let Hogan control the position.
Hogan scores with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hogan 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hulk Hogan!
An out of breath Hulk Hogan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Nouveau (ranked 5030 p4p, 211 weight class) and Cameron De Neys (ranked 25190 p4p, 242 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Nouveau
vs
De Neys

168 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Nouveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cameron De Neys!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouveau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Neys swivels and escapes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Neys lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nouveau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nouveau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Nouveau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nouveau showed some decent athleticism there.
De Neys is trying to stand up here but Nouveau is controlling him well.
Nouveau looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Neys avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nouveau.
Nouveau lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nouveau stands up out of the half guard.

Nouveau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nouveau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Neys's guard.
Nouveau working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Neys blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Nouveau is looking for a kimura but De Neys is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nouveau to get the leverage.
Nouveau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Neys has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nouveau content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nouveau slips a nice elbow through De Neys's hands, connecting with De Neys's forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Nouveau!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Guerrero (ranked 4224 p4p, 416 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 6801 p4p, 546 weight class). Guerrero's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Time Is Now. Gracie has chosen Olha a Explosão as his entrance music. Eddie Guerrero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Guerrero
vs
Gracie

167 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guerrero drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerrero.

Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Gracie!
An out of breath Rickson Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Eddie Guerrero stepped up to the mic, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 5885 p4p, 536 weight class) and Jason Hewitt (ranked 5484 p4p, 522 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gomi
vs
Hewitt

173 cm
25
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

175 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Jason Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
Hewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gomi.
Gomi lands with a cross.

Hewitt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomi's guard.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
Hewitt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gomi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hewitt should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gomi has tightened it up now! Hewitt should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takanori Gomi!
An out of breath Takanori Gomi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 Shawn Arteezy (ranked 4271 p4p, 327 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 6686 p4p, 406 weight class). Samart Payakaroon has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Arteezy
vs
Payakaroon

166 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shawn Arteezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arteezy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
Arteezy misses with a hook
and Payakaroon counters with a left and a right that stings Arteezy.
Payakaroon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arteezy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payakaroon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arteezy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arteezy misses with an uppercut.
Payakaroon slaps away a takedown attempt from Arteezy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arteezy misses with an uppercut
and Arteezy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samart Payakaroon!
Samart Payakaroon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 3105 p4p, 341 weight class) and Mufaza Umbebe (ranked 3457 p4p, 374 weight class). Mufaza Umbebe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mayweather
vs
Umbebe

173 cm
25
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

VENUM MMA WEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Floyd Mayweather!
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, Mufaza Umbebe!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umbebe avoids the body shot from Mayweather.
Mayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayweather connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayweather dips to his left and cracks Umbebe with an uppercut!
Umbebe moves in looking to clinch but Mayweather pushes him off.
Umbebe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Umbebe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayweather lands with a straight right. Umbebe didn't see that one coming.
Mayweather throws a hook but Umbebe blocks it.
Mayweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Umbebe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Umbebe tries to stall but Mayweather uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Umbebe misses with an elbow strike.
Mayweather blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umbebe stalling in the clinch but Mayweather improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Umbebe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayweather.
Mayweather can't find room to land a body shot as Umbebe controls the action.
Mayweather wants to break free but Umbebe has control.
Mayweather tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umbebe's elbow.
Mayweather lands a nice uppercut.
Umbebe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mayweather misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umbebe misses with an elbow strike.
Umbebe has Mayweather pressed against the cage, preventing Mayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Umbebe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayweather can't find room to land a body shot as Umbebe controls the action.
Umbebe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Umbebe taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Mayweather.
Mayweather is looking to break free of the clinch but Umbebe has double underhooks.
Umbebe prevents a body shot from Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umbebe looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umbebe throws an elbow but it misses.
Mayweather lands a left hand.
Mayweather tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umbebe's elbow.
Umbebe pushes off an throws an elbow but Mayweather leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
Umbebe stalling in the clinch but Mayweather improves position.
Mayweather wants to get back to striking at distance but Umbebe won't allow it.
A short right from Mayweather on the inside.
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.
Mayweather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umbebe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Mayweather.
Mayweather is working Umbebe over against the cage.
Mayweather struggles to land a body shot inside as Umbebe controls his hands.
Mayweather tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayweather avoids a wild elbow strike from Umbebe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umbebe misses with an elbow strike.
Umbebe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
Umbebe tries to clinch
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umbebe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayweather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umbebe is looking to clinch.
Mayweather definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
And Umbebe tries to counter it with a takedown but Mayweather pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayweather throws a jab when Umbebe was well out of range.
Umbebe tries to clinch
and Mayweather counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Umbebe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbebe wants to clinch.
Umbebe wants to clinch.
Mayweather is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather lands a jab to the nose.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umbebe moves away.
Umbebe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Floyd Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Umbebe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayweather finds it's way round the side to connect with Umbebe's head.
Mayweather misses the shot to the body.
Umbebe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umbebe wants to clinch up but Mayweather keeps it at a distance.
Umbebe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umbebe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the body.
Mayweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umbebe.
Mayweather looks to score with a jab to the body but Umbebe is just out of range.
Mayweather fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Umbebe tries to clinch but Mayweather moves away
and Umbebe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Umbebe tries to clinch but Mayweather moves away
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut. Umbebe saw that one coming.
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Umbebe.
Mayweather connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mayweather!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umbebe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Umbebe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umbebe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayweather misses with a looping left.
Umbebe closes the distance but Mayweather moves to the side
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayweather throws a looping overhand right but Umbebe ducks down to avoid it.
Umbebe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mayweather keeps the fight on the outside.
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umbebe moves in looking to clinch but Mayweather pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umbebe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayweather takes a swing at Umbebe's ribcage but misses.
Umbebe is looking to clinch but Mayweather is avoiding it.
Mayweather stuns Umbebe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Umbebe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mayweather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umbebe can do to turn this around?
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umbebe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayweather connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather lands a slapping body shot.
Umbebe takes one to the side of the head.
Umbebe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayweather finds it's way round the side to connect with Umbebe's head.
Mayweather swings widly with a right hand
and Umbebe counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Mayweather dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Umbebe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayweather waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umbebe.
Mayweather bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayweather with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayweather lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Umbebe backs up against the cage.
Umbebe moves to clinch but Mayweather breaks away
and Umbebe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umbebe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Umbebe takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umbebe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mayweather counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umbebe darts in trying to clinch
and Mayweather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayweather thuds a left hand into Umbebe's body.
Umbebe tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayweather connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Mayweather misses its intended target.
Umbebe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Umbebe wants to clinch but Mayweather slips to the side
and Mayweather counters with a right hand to the body.
Umbebe tries to clinch up
and Mayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mayweather misses.
Umbebe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut
and Umbebe counters with a nice kick to the body.

Umbebe closes the distance and pushes Mayweather back into the cage.
Umbebe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Umbebe misses with an elbow strike.
Umbebe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mayweather throws a punch but it's blocked by Umbebe.
Umbebe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Umbebe lands an elbow just above Mayweather 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayweather swings wildly with an uppercut but Umbebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather dodges an elbow strike from Umbebe.
With the fighters up against the cage, Umbebe throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Umbebe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mayweather's brow.
Nice body punch from Mayweather - that landed with a thud.
Umbebe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Floyd Mayweather has been cut.
A short right from Mayweather on the inside.
Mayweather avoids the elbow strike from Umbebe, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather dodges an elbow strike from Umbebe.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayweather throws a punch but it's blocked by Umbebe.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mayweather pushes Umbebe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Floyd Mayweather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Umbebe takes a shot to the head.
Mufaza Umbebe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Floyd Mayweather has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Umbebe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Umbebe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mayweather's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Umbebe throws an elbow but misses.
Umbebe throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayweather 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather!
Floyd Mayweather bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.