BFE 65: Plenipes vs Kirshaw PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kappi Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 20th century boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bateman
vs
Daley

170 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

165 cm
19
144 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kappi Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John Daley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daley tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kappi Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman connects with the punch.

It looks like John Daley has been cut.
Bateman throws a hook but Daley avoids it easily.
Bateman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Daley misses.
Bateman misses with a hook. Daley ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Daley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bateman.
Daley scores with a leg kick.
Bateman shoots for a double leg takedown but Daley sprawls well. He's pushed Bateman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bateman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daley doesn't manage to clinch there - Bateman circles away.
Bateman tries to clinch up but Daley circles away and keeps his distance.
Daley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman slips a jab and a cross from Daley.
Daley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daley counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oooh a lovely combination from Bateman sends Daley down but not out. Bateman dives into side control looking to finish.
Bateman in side control, throwing shots but Daley defends.
Bateman throws a strike aimed at the side of Daley's head but Daley avoids it well.
Bateman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bateman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bateman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bateman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Daley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daley throws and elbow that misses. Bateman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daley's guard. Nice move by Bateman!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman throwing strikes from guard but Daley blocks nicely.
Daley has Bateman pulled in close to control his posture.
Daley working a defensive guard here.
Bateman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Bateman stands up from Daley's guard - Bateman perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Daley - just one landing.
Daley throws a shot from downtown. Bateman moves away and avoids it.
Daley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daley.
Daley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Daley's corner calls for a 1-2. Daley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Daley pushes Bateman up against the cage in a clinch.
Daley misses with an elbow strike.
Daley working Bateman over with knees to the body.
Daley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bateman struggles to land a body shot inside as Daley controls his hands.
Daley lands a knee to the body.
Bateman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daley takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bateman works Daley's body with a nice hook.
Daley looks gassed!
A right-left combo lands from Bateman.
Daley cracks Bateman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bateman lands with an overhand left.

That has opened up John Daley's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daley throws a right hand that Bateman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bateman also avoids with ease.

Daley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bateman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bateman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daley keeps control of Bateman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bateman.
Daley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bateman managing to block the knees to the body from Daley.
Bateman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bateman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bateman tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kappi Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman managing to block the knees to the body from Daley.
Daley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kappi Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Daley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A nice combination there by Bateman.
Daley misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Daley misses.
Daley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daley moves out of range as Bateman strikes.
Daley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Bateman or perhaps it was just good defense by Daley which made him look bad.
Bateman scores with a hook.
Kappi Bateman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daley wants to clinch.
Bateman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daley doesn't seem bothered though.
Bateman works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Bateman misses.
Kappi Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.

Bateman has Daley up against the cage in a clinch.
Daley is breathing heavily.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley looking to throw knees to the head but Bateman is blocking nicely.
Bateman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daley has him pressed against the cage.

Bateman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bateman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Bateman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bateman scores with a nice right hand.
Bateman cracks Daley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Daley slips the punch.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Bateman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daley has time to react.
Bateman throws a shot to the body.
Bateman misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bateman. That snapped Daley's head back.
Bateman tries a head kick but it misses.
John Daley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman wants to clinch but Daley slips to the side
and Daley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman misses with a double jab.
Bateman misses with a looping left.
Bateman thows a leg kick but Daley checks it
and Daley counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daley tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Bateman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Daley tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bateman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Daley. That one must have hurt.
Bateman swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Daley moves into the clinch.
Bateman can't break the clinch.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but Bateman blocks with his arms.
Bateman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Bateman breaks the clinch.
Bateman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daley.

Daley closes the distance and clinches.
Bateman fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kappi Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman avoiding damage as Daley throws knees to the body.
Daley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bateman's face.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Daley has him pressed against the cage.
Daley has Bateman pressed against the cage, preventing Bateman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman wants to break free but Daley has control.
Bateman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daley working Bateman over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Daley.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bateman blocks an elbow strike.

Bateman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Bateman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bateman.
Bateman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daley momentarily.
Daley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Bateman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daley can pounce on him.
Bateman wants to clinch up but Daley keeps it at a distance.
Daley moves out of range as Bateman strikes.

Daley rushes Bateman and presses him up against the cage.
Daley misses with an elbow over the top.
Daley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daley missing with knees to the body.
Daley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but Bateman blocks with his arms.
Bateman can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bateman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daley gets underhooks to prevent Bateman's takedown attempt.
Daley misses with a knee to the head.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Bateman avoids the damage to the body.
Bateman tries to break free but Daley pushes him back against the cage.
Bateman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bateman managing to block the knees to the body from Daley.
Daley trying to land knees to the body.
Bateman wants to break free but Daley has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daley throws an elbow but misses.
Daley tries to land knees in the clinch but Bateman avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bateman's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daley slips under a jab.
Bateman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bateman.

The cut above John Daley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bateman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daley.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Bateman coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kappi Bateman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Daley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Daley drives through and clinches with Bateman against the cage.
Bateman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bateman avoids it.
Bateman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bateman looking for a takedown.

Bateman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daley has time to react.
Bateman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daley tries to avoid it but Bateman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daley to the ground. Daley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daley scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Daley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bateman's sensitive parts.
Daley tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bateman shoots in for a double leg but Daley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kappi Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bateman at a distance.
Daley throws a body kick that misses.
Daley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Daley has closed the distance and engaged Bateman in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bateman tries to circle away but Daley has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley looking to throw knees to the head but Bateman is blocking nicely.
Daley misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Bateman.
Bateman tries to pull guard but Daley holds him up against the cage and eventually Bateman drops back down to his feet.
Bateman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bateman managing to block the knees to the body from Daley.
Daley missing with knees to the body.

Bateman breaks from the clinch.

Bateman moves into the clinch successfully.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Bateman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daley misses with a body kick.
Daley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bateman misses with a shot to the body

and Daley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but Bateman blocks with his arms.

Bateman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bateman jabs at Daley's body.
Bateman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bateman lands with an uppercut that bounces Daley off the cage and back into rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bateman with that takedown attempt.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Daley tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Daley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daley lands a jab to the nose.
Bateman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Bateman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daley.

Daley rushes Bateman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bateman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bateman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bateman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bateman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daley tries a knee to the head but Bateman blocks it.
Bateman tries to break the clinch but Daley is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bateman breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Daley.
Daley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daley throws a leg kick but Bateman moved away.
Bateman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daley circles away quickly and effectively.
Bateman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John Daley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daley.
Bateman looks for a takedown but Daley sprawls well.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daley.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Daley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bateman defending well as Daley loads up on a big left hand.
Daley moves away from the strike by Bateman.
Good shot there by Daley.

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.
Daley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daley throws a right and a left that Bateman avoids nicely.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Daley scores with a shot to the body.
Daley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daley.
Daley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daley throws a right hand that Bateman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bateman also avoids with ease.
Bateman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daley looks to land a right hand but Bateman moved out of range.
Kappi Bateman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bateman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daley missing with a left hand there. Bateman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daley throws a chopping leg kick but Bateman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Daley.
I think Bateman 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kappi Bateman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cono Slash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller comes to the cage accompanied by Crying like a Bitch - Godsmack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Keller
vs
Slash

175 cm
24
189 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

177 cm
27
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cono Slash!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller throws an overhand right that lands on Slash's shoulder, as Slash tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Keller finds it's way through Slash's defenses.
Keller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Keller throws a head kick that half lands.
Keller is looking to land body kicks.
Slash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Keller instigates a clinch.
Keller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slash backwards.
Slash tries for a takedown but Keller manages to get underhooks.

Keller breaks the clinch.
Slash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keller works the jab nicely.
Slash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slash misses with a few strikes there.
Slash throws a right hand that Keller ducks under and follows up with a left that Keller also avoids with ease.
Slash takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Slash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slash blocks a leg kick.
Slash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slash tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slash misses with a wild combination.
Keller throws a leg kick which misses Slash's front leg but catches the back leg as Slash tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keller.
Keller lands a head kick!
Slash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slash lands a jab to Keller's midsection.
Slash shoots in but no luck this time.
Slash looks gassed!
Keller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slash will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keller circles away.
Dwayne Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono Slash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slash takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keller scores with a push kick.
Keller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slash. That did some damage!
Keller connects with a high kick.
Keller lands a front kick.
Keller pushes Slash away with a front kick.
Slash chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keller can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller is looking to slow Slash down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Keller.
Slash is trying desperately to land a takedown but Keller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Slash.
Keller cracks Slash with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Keller closes the distance and clinches.
Slash takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Keller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slash is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Keller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Slash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slash looks to land a combination but Keller avoids it well.
Slash throws a series of punches but Keller moves out of range.

Keller closes the distance and clinches.
Slash wants a takedown but no success here.
Slash managing to block the knees to the body from Keller.
Keller just leaning against Slash, taking a breather.
Slash tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller stalling in the clinch.
Slash has Keller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dwayne Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono Slash.
Slash is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keller.
Keller misses with an elbow strike.
Slash has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keller.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keller manages to break the clinch.
Slash catches Keller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slash throws a nice looking combination but Keller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dwayne Keller is winning the standup battle so far.
Keller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slash throws out the jab.
Slash drops his hands momentarily and Keller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller moves in looking to clinch but Slash pushes him off.
Keller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slash throws a series of punches but Keller moves out of range.
Slash's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab from Keller.

Keller closes the distance and clinches.
Keller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slash.
Keller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Keller lands an elbow just above Slash 's eye.

It looks like Cono Slash has been cut.

Keller manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keller takes the fight into the clinch.
Keller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slash can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Keller.
Slash managing to block the knees to the body from Keller.

Keller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keller lands with a kick to the temple. Slash shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Keller slips a jab and a cross from Slash.
Slash throws a right and a left that Keller avoids nicely.
Keller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Keller - just one landing.
Jab, jab by Slash - just one landing.
Dwayne Keller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Keller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slash.
Keller lands a nice looking body kick.
Keller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keller connects with a solid leg kick.
Slash has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keller finds it's way round the side to connect with Slash's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Keller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cono Slash'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Keller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slash drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keller gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Keller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slash throws a series of punches but Keller avoids them all with ease.
Slash misses with a series of wild punches.
Slash takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keller. That's going to slow Slash down.
Slash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keller gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Keller.
Slash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slash takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keller throws a head kick that Slash semi-blocks.
Keller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keller lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slash avoids the head kick by Keller.
Slash looks to land a combination but Keller avoids it well.
Keller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Slash or perhaps it was just good defense by Keller which made him look bad.
Keller lands a nice looking body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keller - that will leave a mark!
Keller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keller. That's going to slow Slash down.
Slash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slash takes one to the chin there.
Slash misses with the combination.
Keller scores with a nice head shot.
Slash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slash.
Cono Slash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller lands a jab.
Dwayne Keller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slash lands a right hook to the body.
Slash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slash.
Keller feints and then cracks Slash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slash down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Keller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keller 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Keller!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between flappy jr johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lav Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

jr johnson
vs
Killer

190 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, flappy jr johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lav Killer!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
johnson misses with a hook. Killer ducked under it nicely.
johnson misses with a hook. Killer ducked under it nicely.
Killer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer tries to clinch there but johnson circles away.
johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
johnson misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
johnson throws a shot to the body.
Killer wants to clinch up but johnson keeps it at a distance.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
johnson lands an overhand right.
flappy jr johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Killer looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson tries to stand and escape but Killer is controlling the position.

johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer misses with a combination
and johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
johnson swinging wildly here.
Killer slips a jab from johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
johnson can't get the takedown.
johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
johnson tries for a takedown but Killer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for flappy jr johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

johnson is trying to trip Killer. He has hold of a leg but Killer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Killer wants to stand up but johnson is controlling him.
Killer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for johnson. That snapped Killer's head back.
Killer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but johnson is out of range.
Killer tries to clinch but johnson moves out of range.
Killer takes a swing at johnson's ribcage but misses.
johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Killer should have avoided that one.
Killer tries to clinch there but johnson circles away.
johnson loads up on a big right hand but Killer slips the punch.
johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
johnson shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Lav Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
johnson misses with the combination.
johnson throws out a loose jab but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from johnson misses the target.
johnson throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
johnson misses with an uppercut.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
johnson throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by johnson there.
Killer staying out of range there.

Killer clinches up with johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Killer lands a body punch in the clinch.
johnson tries for a takedown but Killer manages to get underhooks.
johnson avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer is working johnson over against the cage.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
johnson looking for a takedown.
johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killer prevents it.
johnson is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning johnson up against the cage.
johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

johnson misses with a wild combination.
johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Killer can pounce on him.
johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
johnson misses with a straight left.
johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
johnson throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer misses with a low kick.
johnson misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Killer clinches but johnson breaks the clinch
enabling johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Killer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but johnson avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Killer tries to work over johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
johnson wants a takedown.
johnson blocks an elbow strike from Killer.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. johnson is defending well for now.
Killer lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killer just misses with a elbow thrown towards johnson's brow.
A right handed body shot lands from Killer.
johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killer prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for flappy jr johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
johnson wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
johnson takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like flappy jr johnson has been cut.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of johnson backwards.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of johnson backwards.
johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer is working johnson over against the cage.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Killer lands a body punch.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from johnson.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
johnson blocks an elbow strike.
johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer lands an uppercut.
johnson avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section. johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of johnson backwards.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of johnsons head.
Killer cracks johnson with a nice body shot.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent johnson's takedown attempt.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through johnson's defenses.
johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer throws an elbow but it misses.
Killer just leaning against johnson, taking a breather.
Killer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer is pushing johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of johnsons head.
A short left from Killer.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent johnson's takedown attempt.
Killer digs a right hand into johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on johnson's gas tank.
johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lav Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killer is pressed up against the cage. johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killer down to the mat. Killer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Killer misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Killer is looking to clinch but johnson is avoiding it.
johnson misses with a combination

and Killer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from johnson.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of johnson's head.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Good body shot from Killer.
Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
johnson has Killer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Killer working aggressively here.
johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Killer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Killer tries to clinch up but johnson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a body punch but johnson moves out of range.
johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
johnson misses with an uppercut.
johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Killer moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Killer lands a body punch.
johnson is trying to drag Killer to the mat but Killer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Killer.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by johnson.
Killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Killer.
A short right from Killer.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of johnson backwards.
johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lav Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on flappy jr johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed johnson momentarily.
johnson misses the body punch
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
johnson misses with a wild body shot.
johnson misses with a looping left.

Killer darts in and clinches johnson up against the cage.
johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Killer.
johnson looking for a takedown.
Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of johnson backwards.
Killer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by johnson.
Killer tries a knee to the head but johnson blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer is pressed up against the cage. johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killer down to the mat. Killer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for flappy jr johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer connects with a looping right hand.
johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Killer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Killer.
Killer taking a breather.

johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

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

johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
Killer looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Killer to get to his feet.
johnson throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
johnson throws out a loose jab but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
johnson throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Killer counters by moving into the clinch.
johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer tries to work over johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killer throws a leg kick but johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a combination
and johnson counters with a series of strikes. Killer will be more careful next time no doubt.
johnson throws a series of punches but Killer avoids them all with ease.
johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Killer tries to clinch there but johnson circles away.
johnson misses with a hook. Killer ducked under it nicely.
johnson misses with a hook. Killer ducked under it nicely.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
flappy jr johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
johnson has Killer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Killer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Killer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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 flappy jr johnson.
I think johnson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Rae Tater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tater comes to the cage accompanied by Turtle Fence - Auto-Tune the News. Billy Rae Tater has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rae Tater
vs
Hancock

193 cm
27
286 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

208 cm
22
288 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Rae Tater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremiah Hancock!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tater throws a looping overhand right but Hancock ducks down to avoid it.
Tater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tater works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hancock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tater pinned against the cage. Tater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hancock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tater pinned against the cage. Tater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hancock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tater manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hancock wants to pass the guard but Tater is keeping the position.
Hancock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tater seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tater is trying to control the position but Hancock postures up.
Hancock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock preventing the sweep.
Hancock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hancock wants to pass the guard but Tater is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tater misses with a wild body shot.
Tater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hancock slips a jab from Tater.
Tater throws a right hand that Hancock ducks under and follows up with a left that Hancock also avoids with ease.

Hancock gets a takedown into half guard.
Tater is holding on to half guard well.
Tater is looking for a sweep. Hancock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock is keen to just control but Tater is a slippery customer.
Tater manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hancock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tater can't keep his opponent in guard - Hancock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hancock is trying to control the action in half guard but Tater is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tater is doing well to control the position and prevent Hancock from advancing to side control.
Tater is trying to control but can't.
Tater is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tater has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hancock is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hancock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hancock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hancock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hancock trying to control but Tater is having none of it.
Tater can't escape the position.
Tater tries to hold on but Hancock pushes him away.
Tater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hancock lands a big shot there that rocks Tater but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tater is desperately trying to improve his position but Hancock has a good base and remains in mount.
Tater is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tater taking shots to the head.
Hancock working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Hancock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hancock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tater can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hancock fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Tater that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tater might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hancock prevents Tater from getting the reversal.
Hancock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tater is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hancock with shots to the head and body - Tater looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hancock looking to finish Tater with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tater!
Hancock content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Tater.
Tater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hancock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tater lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Tater does no damage.
Billy Rae Tater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Hancock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Hancock or perhaps it was just good defense by Tater which made him look bad.
Tater swings for the body but Hancock moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tater. Hancock does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tater displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hancock.
Billy Rae Tater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Hancock.
Hancock dives in and grabs Tater's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tater pushes down on Hancock's head and hops out.
Hancock tries for a takedown but Tater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hancock is breathing heavily.
Tater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hancock blocks a jab.
Tater misses with an uppercut. Hancock saw that one coming.
Tater just misses with a punch to the body.
Hancock slips a straight right by Tater.
Hancock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hancock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billy Rae Tater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hancock sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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.
A telegraphed right hand from Tater misses the target.
Tater throws a right hand that Hancock ducks under and follows up with a left that Hancock also avoids with ease.
Tater throws a big shot that misses.
Hancock fails to land the takedown.
Hancock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tater but Tater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A left and a right from Tater both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Jeremiah Hancock has been cut.
Hancock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Tater scores with a four punch combination!
Tater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hancock dodges the punch combination from Tater.
Tater misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tater misses.
Tater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tater throws a right hand that Hancock ducks under and follows up with a left that Hancock also avoids with ease.
Tater throws an overhand right that lands on Hancock's shoulder, as Hancock tries to avoid the shot.
Hancock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tater swivels and escapes.
Tater misses with a body shot.
Tater swings for the body but Hancock moves out of range.
Hancock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tater throws out the jab.
Hancock avoids the body shot from Tater.
Tater looks to land a right hand but Hancock moved out of range.
Hancock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tater.
Hancock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tater.

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.
Tater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hancock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tater avoids it really well and circles away.
Tater stuffs the takedown attempt from Hancock. Hancock gets slowly back to his feet.
Tater lands with a shot to the body.
Tater looks to score with a jab to the body but Hancock is just out of range.
Tater throws a series of punches but Hancock avoids them all with ease.
Tater misses with a wild body shot.
Tater misses the shot to the body.
Tater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hancock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Rae Tater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremiah Hancock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Hancock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tater.
Tater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Tater misses.
Hancock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hancock manages to avoid it.
Tater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hancock.
Hancock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tater.
Tater misses with a hook. Hancock ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tater just misses with a punch to the body.
Hancock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tater.
Hancock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tater.
Hancock slips under a jab.
Hancock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tater scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hancock slips a straight right by Tater.
Billy Rae Tater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tater throws a low kick but Hancock moves out of range easily.
Tater misses with an uppercut. Hancock saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tater.
Billy Rae Tater is winning the standup battle so far.
Hancock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tater.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hancock.
Hancock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tater tests Hancock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hancock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Rae Tater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Hancock.
Tater misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock shoots for a double leg takedown but Tater sprawls well. He's pushed Hancock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hancock ducks under a wild hook from Tater.
Hancock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tater.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hancock is defended easily by Tater.
Tater looks to throw the jab but Hancock is out of range.
A combination from Tater does no damage.
Tater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Tater.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hancock slips a jab and a cross from Tater.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock moves away from the strike by Tater.
Nice takedown defense from Tater. No joy for Hancock on that attempt.
Tater misses with a body shot.
Tater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tater swings for the body but Hancock moves out of range.
Tater throws a combination. Hancock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tater swinging wildly here.
Tater looks to land a left hand but Hancock moved out of range nicely.
Hancock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tater sprawls well. Tater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hancock gets slowly back to his feet.
Hancock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tater looks to score with a jab to the body but Hancock is just out of range.
Tater throws a series of punches but Hancock avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Tater finds it's way through Hancock's defenses.
Hancock moves out of range as Tater strikes.
Tater stuffs the takedown.
Hancock has a takedown stuffed.
Tater lands with an uppercut that bounces Hancock off the cage and back into rage.

That has opened up Jeremiah Hancock's cut even more.
Hancock walks into a stiff left hand from Tater.
Hancock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hancock manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Rae Tater showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tater 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Rae Tater!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Rickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Too sexy for my shirt - George Sampson. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Smithy
vs
Rickett

157 cm
24
137 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timmy Smithy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Rickett!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rickett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rickett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smithy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rickett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smithy swivels and escapes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smithy. That's going to slow Rickett down.
Rickett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smithy, right into the meat.
Smithy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rickett is out of range.
Rickett checks a leg kick.
Smithy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickett throws a shot from downtown. Smithy moves away and avoids it.
Smithy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rickett avoids the head kick by Smithy.
Smithy scoring well with a low kick there.
Smithy throws out a leg kick but Rickett moves out of range and Smithy only half commits.
Smithy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smithy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smithy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rickett blocks a leg kick.
Smithy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smithy misses with a low kick.

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.
Smithy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Rickett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Rickett avoids the head kick by Smithy.
Rickett avoids the head kick by Smithy.
Smithy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Rickett moved away.
Smithy wants to slow Rickett down by chopping away at his legs.
Smithy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rickett's sensitive parts.
Rickett throws a big shot that misses.
Smithy chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy scores with a jab.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Smithy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smithy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smithy misses with a hook. Rickett ducked under it nicely.
Smithy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rickett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmy Smithy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smithy.
Smithy is looking to score with low kicks.
Rickett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smithy is fending him off so far but Rickett persists. Nope, Smithy circles away and we're back to standing.
Timmy Smithy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Rickett.
Smithy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rickett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rickett blocks a head kick by Smithy.
Timmy Smithy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smithy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rickett's calf.
Smithy lands a right hook to the body.
Rickett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smithy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy tries a head kick but it misses.
Smithy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smithy scoring well with a low kick there.
Smithy cracks the inside of Rickett's front leg.
Smithy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rickett is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smithy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rickett.
Rickett looks gassed!
Smithy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smithy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smithy misses with a low kick.
Smithy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smithy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rickett. That did some damage!
Brad Rickett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smithy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rickett.
Rickett checks a low kick from Smithy.
Rickett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smithy defends it nicely.
Good work by Rickett as he checks the leg kick.
Smithy tries to clinch up but Rickett circles away and keeps his distance.
Rickett is breathing heavily.
Smithy misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Rickett is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Rickett.
Some bone on bone action there as Rickett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smithy misses with a head kick.
Smithy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smithy is looking to slow Rickett down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smithy.
Rickett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smithy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rickett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rickett's sensitive parts.
Smithy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Smithy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smithy wants to control but Rickett is keeping him busy.
Smithy advances nicely into full mount.
Smithy controlling the position easily from mount.
Rickett is squirming around, avoiding Smithy's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy controlling the pace for now.
Smithy wants to control the pace but Rickett is squirming around nicely.
Rickett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smithy controlling from mount.
Smithy trying to control but Rickett is having none of it.
Rickett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smithy wants to control the pace but Rickett is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Timmy Smithy just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smithy connects with a crisp jab.
Smithy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rickett.
Rickett moves out of range of the leg kick from Smithy.
Smithy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rickett moves away.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Rickett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rickett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smithy counters with a leg kick.
Timmy Smithy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Rickett.
Rickett blocks a low kick nicely.
Rickett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Smithy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Smithy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smithy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rickett checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smithy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smithy 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 Rickett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rickett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smithy scores with a leg kick.
Timmy Smithy is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Rickett.
A clash of legs there as Rickett blocks the low kick.
Rickett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Smithy.
Smithy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rickett is out of range.
Good work by Rickett as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy is looking to chop away at Rickett's legs.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Rickett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Rickett moved away.
Rickett checks a leg kick.
Smithy wants to land a leg kick but Rickett is out of range.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Rickett moved away.
Smithy tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickett has his takedown stuffed
and Smithy counters with a thumping low kick.
Smithy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smithy throws a sloppy head kick and Rickett moves out of range easily.
Smithy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rickett's calf.
Smithy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rickett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rickett misses with a takedown
and Smithy counters with an inside leg kick.
Smithy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rickett's sensitive parts.
Brad Rickett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Smithy.
Smithy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rickett.
Smithy throws a head kick that misses.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Rickett moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickett checks a leg kick.
Smithy tries a low kick but Rickett avoids it.
Rickett moves out of range as Smithy throws a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smithy!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smithy. Rickett shrugs it off though.
Smithy throws a sloppy head kick and Rickett moves out of range easily.
Smithy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rickett.
Smithy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rickett. That did some damage!
Rickett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smithy, right into the meat.
Smithy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rickett can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smithy.
Rickett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Smithy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smithy.
Smithy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smithy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smithy throws a head kick that misses.
Smithy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rickett.
Smithy tries to score with a low kick but Rickett moves his leg out of the way.
Rickett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Smithy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smithy 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Smithy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Fooktard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fooktard
vs
Phillips

225 cm
22
156 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
158 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Fooktard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rage Phillips!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fooktard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fooktard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips takes one to the chin there.
Fooktard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fooktard misses with a series of wild punches.
Fooktard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phillips darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phillips throws a jab when Fooktard was well out of range.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Phillips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips misses with a looping right.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Fooktard.
Phillips loads up on a big right hand but Fooktard slips the punch.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fooktard lands the left hand.
Phillips throws out a loose jab but Fooktard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Fooktard misses.
Phillips moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phillips misses with a body shot.
Fooktard lands an overhand right.
Fooktard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fooktard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Fooktard.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fooktard moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
Phillips slips under a jab.
Phillips misses with a hook to the body
enabling Fooktard to counter with a crisp jab.
Fooktard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phillips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fooktard counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Phillips misses.
Fooktard throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fooktard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fooktard swinging wildly here.
Fooktard slips a straight right by Phillips.
Fooktard misses with the combination.
Fooktard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phillips throws out a loose jab but Fooktard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fooktard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Fooktard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phillips doesn't seem phased though.
Phillips is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fooktard counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips misses the body punch
and Fooktard counters with a straight right hand.
Fooktard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phillips punishes Fooktard's body with a nice straight punch.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Fooktard avoids it well.
Fooktard lands with an overhand left.
Fooktard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phillips with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fooktard to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Fooktard lands.
Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Fooktard moves away and avoids it.
Fooktard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fooktard throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily.
Phillips missing with a left hand there. Fooktard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fooktard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips.
Fooktard misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
Fooktard throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Fooktard circles away and keeps his distance.
Fooktard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fooktard lands a lovely overhand right.
Fooktard keeps the fight on the outside.
Fooktard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phillips.
Fooktard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phillips misses with a double jab
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fooktard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab.
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Fooktard circles away.
Fooktard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rage Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fooktard was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Phillips tries to clinch
and Fooktard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phillips lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fooktard at a distance.
Fooktard misses with a wild combination.
Phillips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fooktard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Fooktard.
Fooktard misses with a series of wild punches.
Phillips throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips throws the left hand but Fooktard avoids the punch easily.
Phillips cracks a nice hook into Fooktard's ribs.
A big right from Phillips misses.
Phillips misses with a straight right.
Phillips has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Fooktard.
Phillips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phillips loads up on a big right hand but Fooktard slips the punch.
Fooktard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fooktard.
Fooktard throws a hook but Phillips blocks it.
Fooktard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phillips.
Fooktard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fooktard stuns Phillips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phillips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fooktard.
Phillips jabs at Fooktard's body.
Fooktard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phillips misses with a hook. Fooktard ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a looping right.
Fooktard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phillips throws a jab but it's blocked by Fooktard.
Fooktard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fooktard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fooktard lands a nice looking body shot.
Fooktard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fooktard scores with a jab to the body.
Fooktard digs a good hook to Phillips's body.
Fooktard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fooktard.
Fooktard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips slips a jab from Fooktard.
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fooktard counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard lands with a nice body punch.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Fooktard avoids them all with ease.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Fooktard throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phillips moves out of range as Fooktard strikes.
Fooktard tests Phillips's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phillips throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fooktard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fooktard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fooktard slips a jab from Phillips.
Phillips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fooktard counters with a left and a right that stings Phillips.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Fooktard misses.
Fooktard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fooktard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fooktard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phillips in his tracks.
Fooktard throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips.
Phillips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fooktard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fooktard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phillips misses with a hook. Fooktard ducked under it nicely.
Phillips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fooktard lands with a straight right. Phillips didn't see that one coming.
Phillips throws a combination that misses
and Fooktard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Phillips misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Fooktard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Fooktard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phillips was well out of range. Poor timing from Fooktard.
Phillips misses with a body punch
and Fooktard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billy Fooktard is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Fooktard coming out on top.
Fooktard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fooktard lands with a hook. Phillips tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the body from Phillips misses
and Fooktard counters with a nice uppercut.
Fooktard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phillips in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Fooktard scores with a hook.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fooktard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fooktard looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phillips swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fooktard counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Fooktard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fooktard defending well as Phillips loads up on a big left hand.
Fooktard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phillips throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fooktard counters with a straight right hand.
Phillips misses with a combination
and Fooktard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Phillips misses.
Fooktard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phillips takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard throws a one two combo.
Fooktard tries to move into range but Phillips moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phillips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fooktard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fooktard cracks Phillips with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fooktard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fooktard fails to land with a series of punches.
Fooktard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phillips misses with a combination
and Fooktard counters with a straight right hand.
Fooktard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fooktard swinging wildly here.
Phillips throws the left hand but Fooktard avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phillips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fooktard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fooktard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fooktard slips under a jab from Phillips.
Nice defenses there by Fooktard.
Phillips moves out of range as Fooktard strikes.
Fooktard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Fooktard lands a lovely overhand right.
Fooktard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phillips in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard tries to bum rush Phillips with a series of wild strikes but Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fooktard moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Phillips 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fooktard lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phillips misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fooktard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fooktard missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Fooktard misses.
Rage Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fooktard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phillips misses with a body punch
and Fooktard counters with a two punch combo.
Fooktard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Billy Fooktard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fooktard.
Phillips misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Fooktard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fooktard 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Fooktard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guapo comes into the arena with Sympathy For The Devil blaring out of the sound system. Leary has chosen Dangermouse as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Guapo
vs
Leary

181 cm
21
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
182 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Leary!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Guapo.

It looks like Mark Leary has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guapo checks a leg kick.

Guapo shoots in and bounces Leary off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leary throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Guapo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guapo postures up and lands a big shot to Leary's brow.
Leary throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Guapo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leary trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Leary will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Guapo trying to control the position from guard on top but Leary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leary has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Guapo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Guapo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leary tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Guapo lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guapo lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guapo scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leary to see if he's OK.
Guapo landing a few strikes.
Guapo landing a few strikes.
Leary managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Guapo.
Guapo cracks Leary with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leary is trying to improve his position.
Guapo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Guapo landing strikes.
Guapo cracks Leary with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leary sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Guapo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leary missing with punches from the bottom.
Leary flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Leary on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leary on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guapo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leary on the ground.
Leary missing with punches from the bottom.
Guapo lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leary has hold of Guapo's hands but Guapo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leary has hold of Guapo's hands but Guapo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guapo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leary tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Leary misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Guapo lands strikes from half guard.
Guapo lands with a punch from half guard.
Leary misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leary landing a few short strikes.
Leary looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guapo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leary punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Guapo there.
Guapo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Guapo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leary keeps working.
Guapo moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leary striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Guapo working the ground and pound.
Guapo looks up at the clock and then as Leary takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Guapo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Guapo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Leary is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leary throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Guapo lands an elbow.
Guapo is putting a hurting on Leary here, landing some big shots from side control.
Leary tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Guapo working the ground and pound.
Guapo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leary lands a little strike from the bottom.
Guapo advances to full mount.
Guapo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Leary is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo trying to control but Leary is having none of it.
Leary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guapo cracks Leary with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Guapo with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Leary that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Guapo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Leary?
Leary is trying desperately to improve position.
Guapo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Guapo blocks Leary's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guapo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guapo blocks Leary's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Guapo lands a heavy elbow.
Guapo blocks Leary's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Guapo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Leary's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Leary.
Leary tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guapo is able to avoid easily.
Guapo blocks a leg kick.

Guapo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leary throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Guapo works over Leary with some ground and pound from guard.
Leary doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Leary trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Guapo wants to control from the top but Leary keeps moving.
Guapo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guapo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guapo lands a couple of digs.
Leary throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Guapo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Guapo lands a couple of digs.
Leary is breathing heavily.
Guapo 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guapo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leary trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Guapo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leary has momentary wrist control but Guapo slips an elbow through the middle.
Leary doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Guapo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Guapo chips away with some ground and pound.
Leary throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Leary trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Guapo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leary manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Guapo bucks Leary off and manages to get back to his feet!
Guapo dips to his left and cracks Leary with an uppercut!

Guapo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leary to the mat! Leary manages to get full guard.
Guapo trying to control but Leary is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guapo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Guapo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leary throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Guapo trying to control but Leary is working from the bottom.
Leary throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
El Guapo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guapo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guapo tries to free his leg and advance position but Leary is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guapo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leary finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Guapo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leary sprawls well initially but Guapo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leary missing with punches from the bottom.
Leary flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Guapo drops an elbow to the side of Leary's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo winds up and cracks Leary with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leary misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leary tries to roll over but Guapo keeps him under control.
Guapo working over Leary with some ground and pound. Leary looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Guapo working the head and body with strikes.
Leary is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guapo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guapo lands with a punch from half guard.
Guapo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leary is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guapo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leary throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Leary punching from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Guapo connects with a nice short shot to Leary's temple.
Leary punching from the bottom.
Guapo 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.
Leary throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ground and pound from Guapo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo drops an elbow to the side of Leary's head.
Ground and pound from Guapo.
Guapo lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guapo lands a nice short elbow.
Guapo trying to pass the guard but Leary defending well.
Guapo blocks the strikes from Leary.
Guapo winds up and cracks Leary with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Guapo blocks the strikes from Leary.
Guapo trying to control the action but Leary is working from the bottom.
Leary is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Guapo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by Guapo.
Guapo prevents Leary from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Guapo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Leary's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Leary gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Guapo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leary throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Guapo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leary keeping moving, preventing Guapo from controlling successfully.
Guapo looking to pass the guard.
Guapo trying to control but Leary is working from the bottom.
Leary striking off his back but it's not causing Guapo any problems.
Leary tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guapo won't allow Leary to sweep him here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Guapo scores a takedown into full mount!
Guapo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Leary looks a forlorn figure.
Guapo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leary can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo landing punches.
Leary throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Guapo blocks Leary's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Leary throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Guapo breaks from Leary's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leary throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Leary taking shots to the head.
Guapo cracks Leary with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Guapo lands a nice shot to the head.
Leary is in a horrible position here. Guapo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Guapo lands with some strikes.
Guapo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Guapo lands a heavy elbow.
Guapo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Leary is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leary is squirming around, avoiding Guapo's attempts to control the action.
Guapo scoring with strikes but Leary is staying in there.
Guapo with a couple of short strikes.
Guapo looking to control but Leary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leary slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Guapo blocks the strikes from Leary.
Leary has hold of Guapo's hands but Guapo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leary flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Guapo prevents Leary from improving his position.
Guapo 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.
Guapo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guapo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leary!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guapo working Leary over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Guapo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Guapo tries to control but Leary wriggling away.
El Guapo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guapo with good strikes from the mount here!
Guapo tries to control but Leary wriggling away.
Leary throwing hammer fists to the chest of Guapo. What's that going to do exactly?
Leary is squirming around, avoiding Guapo's attempts to control the action.
Guapo blocks Leary's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

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.
Guapo blocks Leary's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Leary swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Guapo landing strikes from the mount and Leary is in trouble!
Leary in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Leary is desperately trying to improve his position but Guapo has a good base and remains in mount.
Guapo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Guapo landing shots from mount.
Guapo controlling the pace for now.
Guapo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Leary looks a forlorn figure.
Leary swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Guapo landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leary throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mark Leary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leary is squirming around, avoiding Guapo's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
El Guapo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guapo 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Guapo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

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

Mikala
vs
Collins

195 cm
26
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
225 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iokua Mikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Collins!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikala.
Collins misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mikala. That's going to slow Collins down.

Mikala moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Collins goes down! Can Mikala finish him!?

It looks like Frank Collins has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikala looking to pass the guard.
Mikala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikala stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Collins is not content to let Mikala control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mikala tries to move to full mount but Collins actually manages to regain half guard.
Mikala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Collins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mikala wants to pass to mount but Collins is defending the position.
Mikala stalling.
Mikala is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to kick Mikala off but Mikala keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mikala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collins is just riding it out for now. Mikala eventually gives up the hold.
Mikala seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mikala wants to work for an arm triangle but Collins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mikala is working for a submission of some sort.

Mikala is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mikala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikala is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iokua Mikala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Collins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikala.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Mikala moves out of range easily.
Collins lands with a kick to the temple. Mikala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Iokua Mikala has been cut.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikala thumps Collins with a low kick.
Mikala sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mikala blocks a head kick by Collins.
Iokua Mikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mikala throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikala tries for a takedown but Collins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frank Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins blocks the body kick.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Mikala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Collins is not content to let Mikala control the position.
Collins trying to hold on to Mikala's head to control him but Mikala postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikala wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
Mikala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mikala trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Iokua Mikala.
Collins throws a head kick that misses
and Mikala counters with a one-two to the body.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikala throws a low kick, looking for Collins's leg but Collins calmly moves out of range.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikala. Mikala gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Mikala.
Mikala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikala throws a quick inside leg kick.

Mikala feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, Mikala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikala trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Collins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mikala pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mikala seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iokua Mikala dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mikala looks to land a body kick but Collins moved away.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Collins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collins checks a leg kick.
Mikala misses with a low kick.
Collins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikala.
Mikala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Mikala throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Mikala misses
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikala shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mikala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick
and Mikala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body punch from Mikala.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins throws a lazy head kick

and Mikala counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mikala.

Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mikala passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mikala has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Collins defend it? Mikala steps over the head and cranks it - Collins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mikala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iokua Mikala!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bada Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bing has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Marx
vs
Bing

177 cm
24
148 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

168 cm
27
142 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

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 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bada Bing!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx slips a straight right by Bing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bing darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bing.
Marx misses with a leg kick.
Marx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bing.
Bing scores with a decent looking hook.

Marx is rocked!
Bing misses with a hook.
Bing connects with a body shot.
Bing lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Marx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bing misses with a body shot.
Bing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bing misses with a looping left.
Marx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bing.
Bing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marx.

Bing looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bing postures up in Marx's guard and throws a big left but Marx blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marx seems to have got his legs back now.
Marx wants to stand up but Bing is controlling him.
Marx keeping moving, preventing Bing from controlling successfully.
Bing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bing prevents Marx from getting back to his feet.

Marx wriggles free and stands up.
Bing scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing misses with a looping right.
Bing misses with a wild combination.
Marx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marx tries to land a leg kick but Bing saw it coming and moves away.
Marx fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marx cracks Bing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bing throws an overhand right that lands on Marx's shoulder, as Marx tries to avoid the shot.
Bing might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marx throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bing scores with a body shot.
Marx is breathing heavily.
Marx throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Bing misses.
Marx ducks right into an uppercut from Bing.
Mark Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bing closes the distance and clinches up with Marx, looking for a takedown. Bing pushes Marx against the cage but Marx circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marx shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bing as he avoids it easily.
Marx throws the kick towards the body but Bing avoids it.
Bing scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Bing misses its intended target.
Bing lands a nice looking body shot.
Bing getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marx throws a sloppy head kick and Bing moves out of range easily.
Marx defending well as Bing loads up on a big left hand.
Bing connects with a body shot.
Bing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marx.
Bing thuds a left hand into Marx's body.
Bing lands with an uppercut that bounces Marx off the cage and back into rage.
Bing comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bing throws a hook but Marx avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Bing lands.

Bing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bing is looking to take a break and control but Marx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bing is trying to get an arm triangle but Marx is defending well.
Bing trying to control the position but Marx is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bing scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bing swats away the attempt to clinch by Marx.
Marx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bing staying out of range there.
Marx missing with a left hand there. Bing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bing misses with a hook.
Marx fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bing is out of range.
Marx tries to clinch up.
Marx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marx.
Marx moves away from the strike by Bing.
Bing shoots in for a takedown but Marx shows good takedown defense.
Marx looks to score with a jab to the body but Bing is just out of range.
Marx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing shoots in for a takedown but Marx shows good takedown defense.
Marx misses with a kick to the body.
Marx misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marx.
Bing clobbers Marx with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bing. That did some damage!
Marx throws a leg kick but Bing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Marx misses.
Bing looks to land a left hand but Marx moved out of range nicely.
Bing misses with a body punch
and Marx counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bing's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Marx.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bing throws a hook but Marx blocks it.
Bing just misses with a punch to the body.
Bing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marx manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bing throws a hook to the side of Marx's head but Marx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marx.
Marx's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marx duly obliges.
Marx walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Marx.
Marx scores with a nice head shot.
Marx throws a low kick, looking for Bing's leg but Bing calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bing. Beautiful body shot.
Bing looks to land a left hand but Marx moved out of range nicely.
Bing checks the leg kick.
Marx moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bing throws a shot from downtown. Marx moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bing cracks Marx with an open hand slap.
Marx fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bing looks to land a left hand but Marx moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Bing misses.
Bing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marx.
Marx swings for the body but Bing moves out of range.
Bing with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bing scores with a jab.

Bing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marx napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bing trying to control the position but Marx is working away.
Bing lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marx keeps working.
Bing working the ground and pound but Marx is defending the strikes.
Bing taking a breather here.
Marx pushes Bing away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bing gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bing is looking to take a break and control but Marx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marx wants to get back to his feet but Bing drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bada Bing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bing jabs Marx right on the nose. Marx blinks but takes it well.
Marx seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bing shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Marx is backing up but Bing catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Marx covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bing Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bada Bing!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Illacme Plenipes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kirshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Illacme Plenipes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Plenipes
vs
Kirshaw

191 cm
26
168 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
166 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Red Light Clothing ► Amsterdam!

Conviction
Conviction

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Illacme Plenipes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Kirshaw!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plenipes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirshaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plenipes wants to slow Kirshaw down by chopping away at his legs.
Plenipes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirshaw cracks Plenipes with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Kirshaw.
Kirshaw swinging wildly here.
Plenipes avoids the body shot from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kirshaw misses with a low kick.
Plenipes moves out of range of the leg kick from Kirshaw.
A head kick misses from Plenipes.
Kirshaw moves out of range as Plenipes throws a body kick.
Kirshaw throws a nice looking combination but Plenipes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirshaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Plenipes's head.
Kirshaw lands with a straight right. Plenipes didn't see that one coming.
Kirshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plenipes looks to land a body kick but Kirshaw moved away.
Jab, jab by Kirshaw - just one landing.
Plenipes throws a leg kick
and Kirshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plenipes thumps Kirshaw with a low kick.
Plenipes throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kirshaw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kirshaw throws a low kick but Plenipes moves out of range easily.
Kirshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Plenipes.
Plenipes throws a leg kick
and Kirshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kirshaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kirshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plenipes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kirshaw.
Kirshaw thumps Plenipes with a low kick.
A low kick from Plenipes misses
and Kirshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Plenipes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plenipes drops his hands momentarily. Kirshaw doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Plenipes staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Plenipes doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Kirshaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

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