Brutaal Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jami Klair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Meacham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jami Klair had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Klair
vs
Meacham

189 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klair tries to clinch but Meacham moves out of range.
Klair connects with a body shot.

Meacham tries to keep at a distance but Klair has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meacham scores a nice knee to the body.
Meacham misses with the head strike.
Klair pushes Meacham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Meacham jumps guard and drags Klair to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Klair is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meacham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meacham has escaped and now he's on top!

Meacham stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab by Klair.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Klair.
Klair is working Meacham over with some ground and pound from side control.
Meacham looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klair is looking to take a break and control but Meacham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meacham on the ground.

Klair decides to stand back up.
Klair moves in looking to clinch but Meacham pushes him off.
Meacham doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Klair counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klair.
Klair trying to control the position from guard on top but Meacham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klair wants to pass the guard but Meacham is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Meacham has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Klair off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Klair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Klair closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klair throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Klair as the two fighters clinch.
Meacham tries to break the clinch but Klair is controlling the position.

Meacham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klair tries for a takedown but Meacham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klair misses with a takedown attempt - Meacham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meacham wants to clinch but Klair slips to the side

and Klair decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meacham's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meacham throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Meacham 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.

Meacham manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Klair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meacham tries to avoid it but Klair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meacham to the ground. Meacham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jami Klair. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Meacham shoots in and bounces Klair off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Meacham trying to control but Klair is working from the bottom.
Meacham 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.
Meacham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Klair's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meacham controlling from the top position.

Klair looking for a guillotine here but Meacham defends easily.
Meacham passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Klair drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meacham regains half guard there - taking advantage of Klair's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Klair is just content to waste time from the top position. Meacham takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Meacham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meacham has his hands on Klair's head, controlling the position.
Klair wants to stand but Meacham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Meacham wants to sweep here but Klair controlling him for the moment.
Meacham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meacham is keeping the position for now.
Klair postures up.
Meacham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klair is one step ahead there.

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

Klair gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Meacham fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klair stuffs the takedown attempt from Meacham. Meacham gets slowly back to his feet.
Jami Klair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Meacham.
Klair misses with a takedown

and Meacham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Meacham postures up in Klair's guard and throws a big left but Klair blocks it.
Meacham trying to control but Klair is working from the bottom.
Jami Klair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klair is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Meacham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meacham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klair keeping full guard, as Meacham tries to pass.
Meacham wants to control from the top but Klair keeps moving.
Klair keeping full guard, as Meacham tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Meacham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Meacham has eaten all the pies!
Klair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meacham tries to avoid it but Klair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meacham to the ground. Meacham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Meacham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Meacham wants to clinch
and Meacham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klair moves out of range of the body kick from Meacham.
Klair closes the distance and clinches up with Meacham, looking for a takedown. Klair pushes Meacham against the cage but Meacham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Klair closes the distance and clinches.

Klair is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Meacham can't fight it off and eventually Klair manages to take the fight to the floor. Meacham looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meacham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meacham is controlling Klair's posture.
Meacham is looking to stand up but Klair isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meacham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klair's guard.
Meacham trying to control the position from guard on top but Klair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klair 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meacham content to stall in guard here.

Meacham drops back looking for a leg! Klair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klair manages to kick Meacham off! Meacham jumps back into Klair's guard.
Meacham sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klair tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Meacham counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Klair.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klair as Meacham tries to tie him up.
Klair wants to stall.
Klair controlling the action here for a moment.
Klair wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meacham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get 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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klair.
Meacham looking to throw knees to the head but Klair is blocking nicely.
Klair wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meacham has him pressed against the cage.
Meacham has a couple of punches blocked by Klair.
Klair wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Klair breaks the clinch.

Klair rushes Meacham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klair stops a takedown attempt from Meacham.
Klair tries to pull guard but Meacham won't allow it.
Meacham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jami Klair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Meacham.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meacham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klair fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klair tries for a takedown but Meacham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jami Klair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klair 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 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... Jami Klair!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatih Tekke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Maia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maia
vs
Tekke

189 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cory Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fatih Tekke!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Maia.
A swing and a miss from Tekke.
Maia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tekke looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Tekke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tekke throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
Maia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maia staying out of range there.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but Tekke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Maia.
Tekke is looking to clinch.
Maia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tekke.
Maia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maia wants to clinch up but Tekke keeps it at a distance.
Maia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tekke misses with a straight right.
Maia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tekke's head.
Tekke throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
Tekke looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
Maia lands with a hook. Tekke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maia stalks Tekke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tekke's face. Tekke staggers backwards, shaken.
Tekke misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tekke.
Maia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tekke.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Tekke moves out of range easily.
Maia throws a right and a left that Tekke avoids nicely.
Tekke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maia throws a head kick that misses.
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tekke.
Maia's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Maia duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Tekke misses the target.
Tekke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tekke throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it.
Maia connects with a crisp jab.
Tekke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maia finds it's way round the side to connect with Tekke's head.
Maia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tekke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maia throws the kick towards the body but Tekke avoids it.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tekke.
A lazy left from Tekke finds it's target.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tekke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tekke throws an overhand right that lands on Maia's shoulder, as Maia tries to avoid the shot.
Tekke scores with a sloppy right hand. Maia should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tekke throws the left hand but Maia avoids the punch easily.
Maia lands with an overhand left.
Maia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tekke throws a looping overhand right but Maia ducks down to avoid it.
Maia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maia lunges at Tekke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tekke's hand.
Maia throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Tekke misses.
Maia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tekke throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it.
Maia thuds his right hand into Tekke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tekke jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Tekke tries to keep at a distance but Maia has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tekke can't break the clinch.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tekke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maia.
Tekke is trying to break free.
Tekke can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tekke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Maia landing knees to the head.
Maia keeps control of Tekke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tekke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tekke or not.
Tekke wants to get back to striking at distance but Maia won't allow it.
Tekke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tekke wants to break free but Maia has control.
Tekke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tekke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tekke takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Fatih Tekke has been cut.
Tekke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tekke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tekke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tekke wants to get back to striking at distance but Maia won't allow it.
Tekke tries to break the clinch but Maia is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Maia.
Maia lands a nice shot to the body.
Maia prevents Tekke from breaking the clinch.
Tekke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tekke is trying to break free.

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.
Tekke is looking to break free of the clinch but Maia has double underhooks.
Maia keeps control of Tekke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tekke looks gassed!
Maia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tekke wants to break free but Maia has control.
Tekke wants to get back to striking at distance but Maia won't allow it.
Maia landing knees to the body.
Maia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maia.
A right hand to the body from Maia.
Maia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tekke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Tekke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tekke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maia prevents Tekke from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maia lands with a left to the head.
Tekke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Maia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Maia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fatih Tekke'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.

An inside leg kick lands from Maia.
Tekke throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maia moves out of range as Tekke strikes.
Tekke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maia.
Cory Maia is winning the standup battle so far.
Tekke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tekke 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.
Maia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tekke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Maia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maia lands with a straight right. Tekke didn't see that one coming.
Maia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maia tries to clinch but Tekke moves out of range.
Tekke looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.

Tekke tries to keep at a distance but Maia has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maia.

Tekke breaks the clinch.
Cory Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia stalks Tekke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tekke's face. Tekke staggers backwards, shaken.
Tekke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tekke is breathing heavily.
Maia tries to clinch up.

Maia has Tekke up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Maia prevents Tekke from breaking the clinch.
Tekke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tekke wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Maia as the two fighters clinch.
Tekke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maia lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maia.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tekke is trying to break free.
Maia prevents Tekke from breaking the clinch.
Maia presses Tekke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tekke can't break the clinch.
Maia lands a nice knee to the body.
Maia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tekke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maia.
Tekke is trying to break the clinch but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Maia with a knee to the head.
Maia lands a body punch.
Maia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two 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.
Tekke letting Maia take a breather here.
Tekke can't break the clinch.
Tekke wants to get back to striking at distance but Maia won't allow it.
Maia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Maia.
Tekke is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Maia.
Maia keeps control of Tekke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maia keeps control of Tekke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Maia.
Tekke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tekke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Maia.
Maia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tekke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maia with a knee to the head.
Tekke wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Maia.
Maia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tekke or not.
Maia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tekke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short body shot lands from Maia as the two fighters clinch.
Maia crunches a lovely knee into Tekke's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maia.
Maia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maia lands a hook that snaps the head of Tekke backwards.
Maia lands a right hand.
Tekke wants to get back to striking at distance but Maia won't allow it.
Maia presses Tekke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maia lands a nice shot to the body.
Maia scores a nice knee to the body.
Tekke letting Maia take a breather here.
Maia lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Maia.
Tekke tries to break the clinch but Maia is controlling the position.
Maia scores with a hook to the body.
Tekke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maia scores with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Fatih Tekke's cut even more.
Maia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Maia on the inside.

Tekke is rocked!
Tekke wants to break free but Maia has control.
Tekke is still on wobbly legs! Can Maia finish him?
Maia scores with a knee to the head.
Tekke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Maia is leaning against Tekke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maia landing knees to the head.
Maia lands a big knee! That's hurt Tekke! Oh, he's all over the place! Maia lands another knee that sends Tekke to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Maia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendall Grove acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bobby
vs
Grove

185 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Blitzkrieg Supplements

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendall Grove!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby misses with a two punch combination.
Bobby fails to land the takedown.
Grove has his takedown stuffed

and Bobby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grove won't be happy with that.
Bobby in the domination position with Grove hanging on.
Grove struggling a bit here.
Bobby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grove keeps working.
Grove gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bobby landing shots from mount.
Bobby cracks Grove with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bobby prevents Grove from getting the reversal.
Bobby is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grove can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bobby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobby throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Grove tries to hold on but Bobby pushes him away.
Grove blocking the ground and pound.
Bobby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grove is bucking up trying to escape but Bobby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove is looking to improve his position but Bobby isn't that keen on the idea.
Bobby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grove bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Grove is looking to work some ground and pound but Bobby has wrist control.
Bobby 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.
Grove looking to sit in guard and control but Bobby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grove looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby wants to stand but Grove has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bobby wants to control from the top but Grove keeps moving.
Grove is pulling down on Bobby's head. It's preventing any offense from Bobby, at least for the moment.
Grove trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Grove had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bobby is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Grove Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bobby's back instead.
Bobby turns into Grove and is now in his guard.

Bobby stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Grove looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bobby!
Bobby sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bobby wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grove pushes Bobby up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Bobby to work.
Bobby is trying to break free.
Bobby wants to break free but Grove has control.
Grove unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bobby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Bobby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grove with a poor takedown
and Bobby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberto Bobby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grove shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bobby as he jumps to the side.
Bobby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bobby there as he acknowledges the shot.

Grove clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Bobby.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grove fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roberto Bobby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Grove.

Bobby jumps guard and drags Grove to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby working a defensive guard here.
Bobby is pulling down on Grove's head to control his posture.
Grove won't allow Bobby to sweep him here.
Bobby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bobby is tying to control. Grove wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two 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.
Grove is trying to maintain the position but Bobby is very close to passing his half guard.
Grove missing with punches from the bottom.

Grove kicks Bobby off and gets back to his feet.

Grove moves into range and clinches up with Bobby.

Grove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grove throws a body punch but Bobby moves out of range.

Grove scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bobby tries to roll over but Grove keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby trying to get back to full guard but Grove takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bobby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grove controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobby tries to reverse the position but Grove maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bobby tries to hold on but Grove pushes him away.
Grove controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobby in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grove changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bobby tries to avoid it but Grove manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bobby to the ground. Bobby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bobby tries to close the distance and clinch but Grove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobby keeps the fight on the outside.

Bobby pushes Grove up against the cage in a clinch.

Bobby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grove slips a jab and a cross from Bobby.
Bobby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grove is fending him off so far but Bobby persists. Nope, Grove circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Grove manages to break the clinch.
Grove takes a swing at Bobby's ribcage but misses.
Bobby closes the distance but Grove moves to the side

and Grove decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bobby's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove trying to control but Bobby is working from the bottom.
Grove looking to pass the guard.
Grove is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roberto Bobby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grove being controlled here momentarily.
Grove looking to pass the guard.

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.
Grove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bobby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grove postures up.
Grove stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grove is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bobby closes the distance looking to clinch

and Grove counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Grove gets control of Bobby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grove will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bobby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Grove pushes a forearm under Bobby's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bobby is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kendall Grove!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay Hardy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Simpson's chin.

Hardy
vs
Simpson

178 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Blitzkrieg Supplements

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clay Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simpson scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick from Simpson lands but Hardy takes it in his stride.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy throws a solid leg kick but Simpson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simpson throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Simpson lands a with a good body shot.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Simpson pushes Hardy away with a front kick.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Simpson.
Simpson lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.
Richard Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson thows a body kick. Hardy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Simpson throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A cross from Simpson lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Simpson lands.

Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Simpson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hardy throwing strikes here but Simpson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Hardy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hardy looking to ground and pound but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Hardy looking to ground and pound but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson tries to buck Hardy off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to finish with strikes here!
Hardy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Simpson because Hardy loaded up on that one.
Simpson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hardy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hardy dominating with strikes here.
Hardy looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Simpson 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.

Hardy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Clay Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Hardy shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Simpson is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Simpson scores with a four punch combination!
Hardy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.
Hardy takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Simpson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hardy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice cross by Simpson.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Hardy shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpson lands a head kick. Hardy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
Simpson thows a body kick. Hardy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a with a good body shot.
Hardy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Simpson. That one must have hurt.
Simpson scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick there by Simpson.
Simpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simpson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hardy backs up against the cage.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simpson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hardy will feel that in the morning.
Simpson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Hardy's head back.
Simpson scores with a nice strike.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one.

Hardy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hardy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Simpson is trying to buck Hardy off.
Hardy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hardy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Simpson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Simpson parries the strikes from Hardy easily there. Hardy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simpson to escape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardy's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simpson.
A nice combination there by Simpson.
Hardy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a jab-cross combination.
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws a head kick that half lands.
Hardy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simpson.
Simpson connects with the punch.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Simpson swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Richard Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Simpson throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Simpson.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardy takes one to the side of the head.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Richard Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Simpson!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zack Wolff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack Wolff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wolff
vs
Nguyen

177 cm
22
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

BADGER MILK!

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Wolff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolff tries to clinch there but Nguyen circles away.
Wolff has a takedown stuffed.
Zack Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nguyen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolff fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Wolff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolff shoots in but no luck this time.

Nguyen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wolff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nguyen is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolff has wrist control.
Nguyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolff is keeping the position for now.
Wolff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nguyen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nguyen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nguyen postures up in Wolff's guard and throws a big left but Wolff blocks it.

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

Wolff feints and as Nguyen raises his hands in defense, Wolff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nguyen throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Nguyen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolff is one step ahead there.
Wolff trying to control but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Wolff is in close to Nguyen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nguyen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nguyen working for submissions but it's allowed Wolff to get to half guard.
Nguyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nguyen looks gassed!
Wolff trying to control the pace.
Wolff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nguyen defending well though.
Wolff wants to free his trapped foot but Nguyen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nguyen wants to sweep but Wolff has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nguyen tries to bench press Wolff off him but Wolff keeps the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from Wolff.
Nguyen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wolff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nguyen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolff throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolff finds it's way round the side to connect with Nguyen's head.
Wolff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nguyen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nguyen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nguyen.
Wolff is looking to escape.
Wolff tries to roll over but Nguyen keeps him under control.
Nguyen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wolff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nguyen trying to mount his opponent but Wolff defends it.
Wolff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguyen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nguyen throwing strikes from guard but Wolff blocks nicely.
Nguyen throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zack Wolff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A leg kick checked by Nguyen.
Zack Wolff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nguyen avoids the head kick by Wolff.
Wolff tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Nguyen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nguyen connects with a couple of short punches.

Wolff working for a triangle but Nguyen defends it easily.

Nguyen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wolff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nguyen has Wolff in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nguyen, not yet.
Nguyen scores with a nice shot.
Wolff won't allow Nguyen to sweep him here.
Nguyen is breathing heavily.

Nguyen is looking for a triangle but Wolff pushes his legs off easily.
Wolff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wolff wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving.

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.
Nguyen wants to sweep here but Wolff controlling him for the moment.
Wolff wanted to stand there but Nguyen had control of the position.
Wolff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wolff looks to clinch

and Nguyen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nguyen thows a big elbow that misses.
Nguyen thows a big elbow that misses.
Wolff looking to control.
Nguyen throwing strikes from guard but Wolff blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nguyen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wolff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wolff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wolff!
Nguyen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nguyen throwing shots but Wolff is blocking nicely.

Wolff pushes Nguyen off and gets back to his feet.
Wolff misses with a few strikes there.
Wolff shoots and misses

and Nguyen counters with a takedown into side control.
Wolff taking a bit of punishment here - Nguyen scoring with strikes.
Nguyen working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen landing a few strikes.
Nguyen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wolff is looking for a sweep.
Nguyen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wolff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Nguyen seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nguyen.

Nguyen 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.
Nguyen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Wolff tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Nguyen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wolff's guard now.
Nguyen throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolff 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.
Nguyen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nguyen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolff is keeping the position for now.
Wolff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nguyen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wolff working for a triangle but Nguyen defends it easily.

Wolff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nguyen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nguyen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolff tries to clinch but Nguyen moves away

and Nguyen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nguyen throwing strikes from guard but Wolff blocks nicely.
Nguyen passes into half guard.
Nguyen prevents Wolff from improving his position.
Wolff regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nguyen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nguyen pushing down on Wolff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nguyen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolff defending well though.
Nguyen stops Wolff from getting back to his feet.

Nguyen is working for a submission of some sort.
Wolff is looking to control Nguyen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolff avoid being mounted?
Nguyen wants to pass the guard but Wolff is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen with the ground and pound but Wolff uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wolff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Joseph Nguyen has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wolff has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nguyen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No joy there for Wolff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Nguyen is predictable there
and Wolff counters with a head kick.
Wolff fails with the takedown

so Nguyen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen looking to pass the guard.
Nguyen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wolff wants to stand up but Nguyen is controlling him.
Nguyen stands up over Wolff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nguyen looking to pass the guard.
Nguyen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nguyen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Wolff has his foot on Nguyen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nguyen works his way back into a safe position though.

Wolff kicks Nguyen off and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Nguyen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nguyen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Nguyen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mortis has chosen The theme tune from Rocky as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kyle Mortis enters the cage!

Gump
vs
Mortis

188 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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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, Forest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Mortis!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortis swinging wilding here.
Mortis connects with a solid leg kick.
Gump avoids the head kick by Mortis.
Kyle Mortis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mortis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Mortis has closed the distance and engaged Gump in a clinch.

Mortis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Gump scores a takedown into full mount!
Gump working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mortis?
Mortis is squirming around, avoiding Gump's attempts to control the action.

Gump goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mortis turns into him and now he's in Gump's guard.

Gump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mortis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gump is tightening it up a little... Mortis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mortis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mortis taps out! nice BJJ there by Gump!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Forest Gump!