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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gepetto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nina Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem-Not Afraid. Nina Oliva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gracie
vs
Oliva

170 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gepetto Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nina Oliva!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliva moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oliva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Oliva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Oliva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oliva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliva blocks the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliva.
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Oliva.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Oliva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is staying active underneath Oliva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie has hold of Oliva's hands but Oliva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oliva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oliva working the head and body with strikes.
Oliva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie trying to control here.
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. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Oliva is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliva.
Oliva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oliva working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie has hold of Oliva's hands but Oliva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Oliva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliva.
Gracie trying to control here.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Oliva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oliva slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Oliva scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Oliva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliva slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Oliva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oliva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oliva is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliva working Gracie over with strikes.
Oliva lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Oliva 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.
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. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oliva slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Oliva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oliva drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily.
Oliva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliva scoring with punches to the head and body.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliva stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Oliva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nina Oliva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Oliva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oliva connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliva postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Oliva trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliva working some strikes from top position.
Oliva postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Oliva is having none of it.
Oliva cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Oliva lands a couple of digs.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oliva thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliva throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliva stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliva passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oliva working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliva 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliva lands a nice short elbow.
Oliva slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Oliva prevents Gracie from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Oliva.
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. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Nina Oliva has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Oliva there.
Oliva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oliva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oliva working the head and body with strikes.
Oliva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oliva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Oliva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oliva lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Oliva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Oliva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oliva wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliva lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oliva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oliva prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliva scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nina Oliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Oliva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliva shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliva fails to land the takedown.
Gepetto Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nina Oliva.

Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gracie stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Oliva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oliva is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliva tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Oliva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Oliva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Oliva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up in Oliva's guard and throws a big left but Oliva blocks it.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Oliva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Oliva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oliva throwing strikes but missing.

Oliva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gracie has locked up a guillotine! Gracie's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oliva is holding on here and Gracie must be using up a lot of energy. Oliva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gracie gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gepetto Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Cringe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Bongwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongwater is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Peter Tosh - Speech about Herb. Bud Bongwater acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Cringe
vs
Bongwater

189 cm
26
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

196 cm
23
214 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Cringe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bud Bongwater!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongwater cracks Cringe with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Bongwater - just one landing.
Cringe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bongwater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bongwater connects with a nice looking jab.
Cringe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bongwater bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cringe's head.
Cringe throws a shot from downtown. Bongwater moves away and avoids it.
Bongwater fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cringe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cringe scores with a shot to the body.
Cringe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Bongwater.
Cringe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bongwater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bongwater connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bongwater looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cringe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cringe is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongwater seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bongwater is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bongwater fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bongwater misses with a head shot.
A nice elbow there by Bongwater.
Cringe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cringe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Bongwater.
Bongwater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater working the ground and pound effectively.
Bongwater with shots to the head and body - Cringe looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bongwater has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cringe's face.
Bongwater drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cringe! More shots from Bongwater and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bud Bongwater!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kawoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Hoavn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Kawoski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kawoski
vs
Hoavn

189 cm
23
202 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

190 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Kawoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Hoavn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoavn misses with a few strikes there.
Hoavn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawoski throws out the jab.
Kawoski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Kawoski misses its intended target.
Kawoski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kawoski shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoavn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawoski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kawoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawoski fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoavn lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kawoski is looking to close the distance but Hoavn sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kawoski crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kawoski is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joey Hoavn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wade
vs
Silva

186 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade misses with a two punch combination.
Wade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva misses with the combination.
Wade lands a head shot.

It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Wade avoids the head kick by Silva .
Wade circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Wade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Wade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is looking to clinch.
Wade lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some wild striking there from Wade.
A jab from Wade does it's job there.

Silva is rocked!
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Wade throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Wade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Wade finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Wade throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Silva is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shane Wade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonsi Majime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majime has chosen Air Timpani as his entrance music. Barbados Slim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Slim
vs
Majime

183 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barbados Slim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonsi Majime!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majime circles away quickly and effectively.
Slim throws a nice looking combination but Majime bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Majime shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slim is trying to defend but Majime finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Majime preventing the sweep.
Slim being controlled here, momentarily.
Slim trying to keep a closed guard but Majime is proving a slippery customer.
Majime preventing the sweep.
Slim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Majime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Majime content to stall in guard here.

Jonsi Majime has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Slim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slim 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.
Majime doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Majime shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Majime was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Slim tries to reverse the position but Majime maintains control.
Slim is working hard here to advance position.
Majime controlling from mount.
Majime avoids the attempt from Slim to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majime connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Slim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Majime controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majime prevents Slim from getting the reversal.
Slim tries to lock up and control but Majime gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Majime prevents Slim from getting the reversal.
Majime postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Slim looks a forlorn figure.
Slim is looking to improve his position but Majime isn't that keen on the idea.
Majime lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Slim tries to hold on but Majime pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slim is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Slim sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Slim is looking to improve his position.
Majime working Slim over with strikes.
Slim wants to improve his position but Majime is controlling well.
Majime looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Majime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slim lands a nice looking body shot.
Slim jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slim throws a nice looking combination but Majime bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Majime closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slim circles away.
Slim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majime was well out of range. Poor timing from Slim.
Slim misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Slim. No joy for Majime on that attempt.
Slim is looking to wear down Majime with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Slim does no damage.
Barbados Slim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majime avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Slim.

Majime darts in and clinches Slim up against the cage.
Slim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Majime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Majime's elbow.

Majime gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Slim regains guard.

Slim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slim trying to keep a closed guard but Majime is proving a slippery customer.
Slim wants to sweep here but Majime controlling him for the moment.
Slim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Majime controls the pace.
Slim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majime controlling from the top position.
Slim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonsi Majime wasn't active enough on the ground.
Majime takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slim fails to land with a series of punches.
Majime is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slim.
Slim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barbados Slim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonsi Majime.
Slim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slim throws a body punch but Majime moves out of range.
Slim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slim lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majime doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbados Slim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majime is breathing heavily.
Slim lands a jab-cross combination.
Majime on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slim swinging wildly here.

Majime looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Slim!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majime can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slim is looking to escape.
Slim working to try and regain half guard.
Majime avoids the attempt from Slim to control.
Slim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Majime punishing his opponent with strikes.
Slim is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majime lands a big shot there that rocks Slim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Slim tries to reverse the position but Majime maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barbados Slim dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Majime is looking to clinch but Slim is avoiding it.
Barbados Slim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Majime throws an overhand right that lands on Slim's shoulder, as Slim tries to avoid the shot.
Slim cracks Majime with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slim throws a body punch but Majime moves out of range.

Majime looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Slim!
Slim can't escape the position.
Majime has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Slim's face.
Majime lands a heavy elbow.
Slim regains half guard.
Slim manages to get to full guard.
Majime preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Majime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Majime wants to control from the top but Slim keeps moving.
Majime with a nice head shot there.
Majime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slim lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Majime!
Jonsi Majime has got the better of the ground game so far.

Slim looking for a guillotine from mount but Majime is having none of it.
Majime prevents Slim from taking his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majime's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Majime stops Slim from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
You get the feeling that Majime really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Majime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Slim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Slim working for a submission but Majime is keeping him at bay.

Slim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Majime manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Majime is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slim is controlling him well.

Slim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Slim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Majime rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slim's guard! Nice work there by Majime!

That's four 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.

Slim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majime defends it easily.
Slim lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Majime!

Slim has control of Majime's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Majime regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Slim is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Majime has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Majime!

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 Barbados Slim.
I think Slim 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 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barbados Slim!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bartowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Block. This should be fireworks!

Bartowski
vs
Howard

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

165 cm
22
163 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Bartowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Howard!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howard is controlling the pace.
Bartowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Howard.
Howard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Howard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bartowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Howard.
Bartowski is trying to keep Howard in close.
Howard throwing strikes but missing.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bartowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard works over Bartowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bartowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bartowski working a defensive guard but Howard passes into half guard.

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.
Bartowski is trying to control but can't.
Howard working the head and body with strikes.
Bartowski is looking for a sweep. Howard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howard is keen to just control but Bartowski is a slippery customer.
Bartowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howard on the ground.
Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howard is nestled in close to Bartowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Howard.
Howard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Howard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Howard working Bartowski over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is nestled in close to Bartowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Howard trying to control the action but Bartowski is working from the bottom.
Howard passes to full mount!

Bartowski bucks Howard off and manages to get back to his feet!

Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howard lands strikes from half guard.
Howard works his way into full mount!
Bartowski is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Howard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bartowski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Howard lands a big elbow.
Howard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bartowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Howard working Bartowski over with strikes here.
Bartowski is bucking up trying to escape but Howard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Howard working the ground and pound effectively.
Howard controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bartowski sprawls well initially but Howard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Howard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bartowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Howard lands a nice short elbow.
Howard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Howard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Howard.
Bartowski is looking for a sweep. Howard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Howard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Howard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard is looking to stall here but Bartowski recovers full guard.
Bartowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bartowski tries to strike from the bottom.
Bartowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bartowski keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Howard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Howard throwing strikes but missing.
Mike Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard chips away with some ground and pound.

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.
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bartowski is looking to stand up but Howard isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard landing with the ground and pound.
Howard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bartowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bartowski is trying to keep Howard in close.
Bartowski keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bartowski's head.
Howard stopping the sweep attempt from Bartowski.
Howard lands a couple of digs.
Howard lands a couple of digs.
Howard is in close to Bartowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Howard is looking to work some ground and pound but Bartowski has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howard chips away with some ground and pound.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bartowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bartowski trying to keep a closed guard but Howard is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Howard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Howard landing some decent shots from guard.
Bartowski keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Howard is standing up over Bartowski. Bartowski looks to escape but Howard dives into side control.
Howard lands some shots froms side control.
Bartowski is trying to control Howard's posture but Howard avoids it.
Bartowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Howard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bartowski tries to bench press Howard off him but Howard keeps the position.
Bartowski struggling a bit here.
Howard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howard working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowski tries to buck Howard off but Howard is having none of it.
Howard cracks Bartowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Howard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Howard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Howard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Howard grinds an elbow into Bartowski's temple.
Howard scoring with punches and elbows.
Howard is trying to move to mount but Bartowski reverses beautifully and ends up in Howard's guard.
Bartowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Howard is proving hard to escape from.
Mike Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bartowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Howard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Howard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bartowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Howard with shots to the head and body - Bartowski looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Howard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Howard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Howard raining down shots from the mount!
Howard avoids the attempt from Bartowski to control.
Howard controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski working to try and regain half guard.
Howard controlling the position easily from mount.
Howard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard landing punches.
Bartowski tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
Chuck Bartowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Howard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fajtah Thaijtah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Young
vs
Thaijtah

183 cm
18
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryan Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fajtah Thaijtah!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Thaijtah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Young wants to clinch.
Thaijtah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Young misses with a low kick as Thaijtah jumps back.
Thaijtah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thaijtah lands a brutal head kick. Young looks out on his feet and Thaijtah throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Fajtah Thaijtah!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuro Kumiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumiko comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Samurai. Kuro Kumiko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Sullivan's chin.

Kumiko
vs
Sullivan

175 cm
20
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
162 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kuro Kumiko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumiko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kumiko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sullivan.
Kumiko shoots and misses

and Sullivan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kumiko!
Kumiko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sullivan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kumiko is looking to escape.

Sullivan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kumiko tries to hold on but Sullivan pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan controlling his opponent.
Kumiko gets back to half guard.
Kumiko is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kumiko has his hands clasped together around Sullivan's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumiko is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Sullivan seems to be working for a kimura but Kumiko defends the submission attempt.

Sullivan is working for a submission of some sort.

Sullivan is looking for a kimura here.
Kumiko wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumiko regains full guard. Nicely done.

Kumiko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sullivan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kumiko.
Sullivan trying to control the position but Kumiko is working away.
Kumiko is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Sullivan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kumiko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Sullivan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kumiko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kumiko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Sullivan is working for a kimura but Kumiko is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kumiko shoots and misses

and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kumiko won't be happy with that.
Kumiko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kumiko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
Sullivan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kumiko wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kumiko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sullivan trying to control but Kumiko is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Kumiko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sullivan passes into half guard.

Sullivan is looking for a kimura here.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Kumiko is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kumiko is looking to escape.
Kumiko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sullivan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sullivan's back!
You can see the frustration on Sullivan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Kumiko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kumiko controlling well, preventing Sullivan from escaping the position.
Sullivan trying to control but not successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kumiko working for the choke.
Sullivan trying to control the position but Kumiko manages to sink in the hooks.

Kumiko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sullivan tries to escape the position.
Kumiko doesn't have the hooks in and Sullivan manages to turn into his guard.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumiko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sullivan trying to control but Kumiko is working from the bottom.
Kumiko is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sullivan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kumiko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sullivan has Kumiko in his guard.
Kumiko trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kuro Kumiko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sullivan gets a takedown into half guard.
Kumiko trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Paul Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kumiko is not content to let Sullivan control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumiko wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kumiko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sullivan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Sullivan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kumiko defends it well.

Sullivan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kumiko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kumiko is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kumiko looking for a triangle here. Sullivan is fighting it but it looks tight! Kumiko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sullivan is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kuro Kumiko!
Kuro Kumiko retains his lightweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grimly Fiendish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiendish comes to the cage accompanied by Grimly Fiendish- The Damned. Justin Bieber will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fiendish
vs
Bieber

157 cm
20
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimly Fiendish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Bieber!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bieber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fiendish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Fiendish or perhaps it was just good defense by Bieber which made him look bad.

Fiendish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bieber was covering up waiting for the punch and Fiendish finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fiendish throwing strikes from guard but Bieber blocks nicely.
Bieber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fiendish is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bieber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bieber working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiendish postures up in Bieber's guard and throws a big left but Bieber blocks it.
Fiendish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bieber wants to get back to his feet but Fiendish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiendish working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fiendish throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bieber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fiendish trying to control the position from guard on top but Bieber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiendish working some strikes from top position.
Bieber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fiendish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiendish cracks Bieber with a solid left hand.
Fiendish working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fiendish is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fiendish scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fiendish with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish with a nice head shot there.
Bieber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiendish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiendish forces his way into half guard.
Fiendish lands with a punch from half guard.
Bieber has hold of Fiendish's hands but Fiendish slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Bieber is rocked!
Bieber has hold of Fiendish's hands but Fiendish slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bieber is still in real trouble! Can Fiendish finish him?
Fiendish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bieber is trying to stand back up but Fiendish is controlling him
Bieber looks gassed!
Fiendish 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.
Fiendish seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fiendish passes to side control.
A lull in the action here as Fiendish stalls from top position.
A big shot lands for Fiendish! That's hurt Bieber! Will he recover? Fiendish fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grimly Fiendish!