TDC 16: Kawike vs. Rustow PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bakar Ben Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadashi Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Ben Khalifa
vs
Fujiwara

173 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bakar Ben Khalifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tadashi Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ben Khalifa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Ben Khalifa with that takedown attempt.
Ben Khalifa shoots in and drives through. Fujiwara sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakar Ben Khalifa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujiwara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fujiwara stuffs the takedown.

Ben Khalifa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ben Khalifa trying to control the action but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.

Ben Khalifa is looking for a kimura but Fujiwara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ben Khalifa to get the leverage.
Fujiwara tries to kick Ben Khalifa off but Ben Khalifa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ben Khalifa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fujiwara sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara is trying to stand back up but Ben Khalifa is controlling him

Ben Khalifa seems to be working for a kimura but Fujiwara defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ben Khalifa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ben Khalifa is breathing heavily.
Ben Khalifa wants to free his trapped foot but Fujiwara is holding on for dear life with his legs.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ben Khalifa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bakar Ben Khalifa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fujiwara instigates a clinch.
Fujiwara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ben Khalifa blocks it with crossed arms.
Fujiwara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara misses with a knee to the head.
Ben Khalifa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fujiwara pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two 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.
Fujiwara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ben Khalifa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fujiwara stops a takedown attempt from Ben Khalifa.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ben Khalifa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ben Khalifa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but Ben Khalifa blocks it.
Fujiwara connects with a knee to the head.
Ben Khalifa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fujiwara walks away with a smile on his face. Ben Khalifa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ben Khalifa has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Fujiwara as Ben Khalifa shoots in.
Fujiwara wants to clinch.
Ben Khalifa misses with a takedown attempt - Fujiwara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fujiwara wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Ben Khalifa or perhaps it was just good defense by Fujiwara which made him look bad.
Ben Khalifa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fujiwara is fending him off so far but Ben Khalifa persists. Nope, Fujiwara circles away and we're back to standing.
Ben Khalifa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujiwara doesn't manage to clinch there - Ben Khalifa circles away.

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.
Ben Khalifa fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Ben Khalifa scores a takedown into full mount!

Ben Khalifa goes for an armbar but Fujiwara turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara wants to stand but Ben Khalifa is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadashi Fujiwara dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fujiwara clinches.
Ben Khalifa tries to pull guard but Fujiwara won't allow it.
Fujiwara landing knees to the head.
Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but Ben Khalifa blocks with his arms.
Ben Khalifa tries to pull guard but Fujiwara holds him up against the cage and eventually Ben Khalifa drops back down to his feet.
Fujiwara misses with a knee to the head.
Ben Khalifa jumps guard but Fujiwara stands there with Ben Khalifa around his waist. Ben Khalifa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakar Ben Khalifa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujiwara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ben Khalifa blocks it with crossed arms.
Ben Khalifa tries to pull guard but Fujiwara won't allow it.
Fujiwara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ben Khalifa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ben Khalifa tries to pull guard but Fujiwara won't allow it.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ben Khalifa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fujiwara smiles and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ben Khalifa shoots in for a takedown but Fujiwara shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Ben Khalifa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ben Khalifa looks for a takedown but Fujiwara sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara stuffs the takedown attempt from Ben Khalifa. Ben Khalifa gets slowly back to his feet.
Ben Khalifa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ben Khalifa looks for a takedown but Fujiwara sprawls well.
Ben Khalifa swats away the attempt to clinch by Fujiwara.
Ben Khalifa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ben Khalifa circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ben Khalifa.
Fujiwara tries to clinch there but Ben Khalifa circles away.
Tadashi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ben Khalifa has a takedown stuffed.
Ben Khalifa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fujiwara is fending him off so far but Ben Khalifa persists. Nope, Fujiwara circles away and we're back to standing.
Ben Khalifa misses with a takedown attempt - Fujiwara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fujiwara doesn't manage to clinch there - Ben Khalifa circles away.
Fujiwara wants to clinch up but Ben Khalifa keeps it at a distance.
Ben Khalifa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fujiwara is fending him off so far but Ben Khalifa persists. Nope, Fujiwara circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but Ben Khalifa is having none of it.
Ben Khalifa keeps the fight on the outside.
Fujiwara tries to clinch up but Ben Khalifa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ben Khalifa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ben Khalifa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fujiwara as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Fujiwara. No joy for Ben Khalifa on that attempt.
Fujiwara moves in looking to clinch but Ben Khalifa pushes him off.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but Ben Khalifa is having none of it.
Fujiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Ben Khalifa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ben Khalifa shoots in looking for a takedown. Fujiwara tries to sprawl out of it but Ben Khalifa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fujiwara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fujiwara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.
Fujiwara tries to clinch there but Ben Khalifa circles away.
Ben Khalifa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fujiwara swivels and escapes.
Fujiwara is looking to clinch but Ben Khalifa is avoiding it.
Ben Khalifa shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujiwara sprawls well. He's pushed Ben Khalifa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fujiwara tries to clinch there but Ben Khalifa circles away.
Ben Khalifa fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ben Khalifa circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadashi Fujiwara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ben Khalifa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ben Khalifa shoots in but no luck this time.
Fujiwara tries to close the distance and clinch but Ben Khalifa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ben Khalifa shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujiwara sprawls well. He's pushed Ben Khalifa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ben Khalifa swats away the attempt to clinch by Fujiwara.
Ben Khalifa shoots in looking for a takedown. Fujiwara tries to sprawl out of it but Ben Khalifa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fujiwara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakar Ben Khalifa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Ben Khalifa with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ben Khalifa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujiwara but Fujiwara pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fujiwara forces Ben Khalifa back against the cage and clinches.
Ben Khalifa tries to pull guard but Fujiwara won't allow it.
Fujiwara misses with a knee to the head.
Fujiwara looking to throw knees to the head but Ben Khalifa is blocking nicely.
Fujiwara misses with a knee to the head.
Fujiwara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ben Khalifa's face.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but Ben Khalifa blocks it.
Ben Khalifa is trying to drag Fujiwara to the mat but Fujiwara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fujiwara landing knees to the head.
Fujiwara landing knees to the head.
Fujiwara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ben Khalifa's face.
Fujiwara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fujiwara connects with a knee to the head.
Fujiwara scores with a knee to the head.
Fujiwara with a knee to the head.
Ben Khalifa tries to pull guard but Fujiwara won't allow it.
Fujiwara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ben Khalifa blocks it with crossed arms.
Fujiwara tries a knee to the head but Ben Khalifa blocks it.
Ben Khalifa tries to pull guard but Fujiwara won't allow it.
Fujiwara looking to throw knees to the head but Ben Khalifa is blocking nicely.
Fujiwara prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fujiwara lands a knee to the head.

Ben Khalifa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Ben Khalifa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ben Khalifa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujiwara's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ben Khalifa looking to pass the guard.
Ben Khalifa wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving.
Ben Khalifa won't allow Fujiwara to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Khalifa wants to pass the guard but Fujiwara is keeping the position.
Fujiwara wants to stand and escape but Ben Khalifa is having none of it.
Fujiwara is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ben Khalifa advances to half guard.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fujiwara moves in looking to clinch but Ben Khalifa pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ben Khalifa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ben Khalifa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fujiwara as he avoids it easily.
Ben Khalifa keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara wants to clinch up but Ben Khalifa keeps it at a distance.
Bakar Ben Khalifa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadashi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ben Khalifa fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tadashi Fujiwara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fujiwara 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 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... Tadashi Fujiwara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sen Jacken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Stomp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacken kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sick Jacken - The Sickside (Ft. B-Real). Sen Jacken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jacken
vs
Stomp

185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Hell's Balls Fightwear
BADGER MILK!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sen Jacken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Stomp!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stomp ducks under a wild hook from Jacken.

Jacken clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stomp tries for a takedown but Jacken manages to get underhooks.
Stomp prevents the takedown attempt.
Stomp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stomp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Stomp fails to land.
Stomp misses with a punch on the inside.

Stomp gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jacken is looking to escape.
Jacken is pressing down on Stomp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stomp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stomp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jacken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stomp.
Stomp trying to control but Jacken is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacken pulls Stomp in close to his closed guard and prevents Stomp from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stomp prevents Jacken from getting back to his feet.
Stomp wants to pass the guard but Jacken is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stomp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jacken has his feet on Stomp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stomp keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacken tries to clinch up.
Jacken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stomp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacken is looking to clinch.

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.
Stomp tries to clinch up but Jacken circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacken shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stomp but Stomp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stomp blocks a head kick by Jacken.
Jacken looks to clinch
and Stomp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jacken is breathing heavily.

Stomp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacken takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jacken can't break the clinch.
Stomp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sen Jacken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Stomp.

Stomp turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jacken is not content to let Stomp control the position.
Stomp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacken stops Stomp from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Stomp politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stomp prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jacken is pushing Stomp's head away, looking to escape. Stomp manages to hold on to the position though.
Stomp working the ground and pound from side control.
Stomp is working Jacken over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stomp lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stomp working the ground and pound.
Stomp prevents Jacken from escaping the position.
Stomp working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stomp lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stomp lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jacken on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Stomp stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stomp instigates a clinch.
Stomp is trying to drag Jacken to the mat but Jacken just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stomp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jacken prevents it.
Stomp can't break the clinch.
Stomp looking for a takedown.
Stomp is looking to break free of the clinch but Jacken has double underhooks.
Stomp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacken.
Stomp working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacken with a knee to the head.
Jacken is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jacken is pressed up against the cage. Stomp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jacken down to the mat. Jacken avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Stomp 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.

Stomp shoots for a takedown but Jacken saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Stomp tries to keep at a distance but Jacken has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacken lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Phil Stomp has been cut.
Stomp has Jacken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jacken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stomp blocks an uppercut.
Jacken unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stomp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stomp throws an elbow but misses.
Jacken looking to slow down the pace here.
Stomp takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stomp is pressed up against the cage. Jacken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stomp down to the mat. Stomp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stomp tries for a takedown but Jacken sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sen Jacken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Stomp.
Jacken misses with a double jab.
Jacken wants to clinch but Stomp slips to the side

and Stomp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stomp is breathing heavily.
Jacken tries to score a body lock takedown but Stomp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stomp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacken backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacken wants to stall.
Stomp pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jacken gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stomp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacken tries to stall but Stomp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stomp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacken scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Jacken pulls guard effortlessly.
Jacken wants to stand and escape but Stomp is having none of it.
Jacken keeping moving, preventing Stomp from controlling successfully.
Jacken manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomp is squirming around, avoiding Jacken's attempts to control the action.
Stomp gets back to half guard.
Stomp regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stomp looking to control.
Stomp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacken is one step ahead there.
Stomp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stomp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stomp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jacken won't allow Stomp to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stomp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jacken counters with a three punch combo that has Stomp backing up. Stomp nods at Jacken to acknowledge the strikes.
Sen Jacken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacken fails to land the takedown.

Stomp moves into the clinch successfully.
Jacken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stomp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Stomp.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomp tries for a takedown but Jacken manages to get underhooks.
Jacken connects with a knee to the head.
Stomp wants a takedown.
Stomp is trying to drag Jacken to the mat but Jacken just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacken lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jacken.
Jacken prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacken missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Jacken.
Stomp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacken gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sen Jacken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Stomp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Jacken looks to clinch
and Stomp counters with a left and a right that stings Jacken.
Jacken circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jacken counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stomp looking to stall.
Stomp looking for a takedown.

Jacken pulls Stomp into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stomp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stomp stops Jacken from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacken throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stomp works over Jacken with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacken wants to stand but Stomp is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Jacken scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jacken is looking to clinch but Stomp is avoiding it.
Stomp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stomp wants to clinch.

Stomp has Jacken up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jacken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jacken prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stomp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jacken up against the cage.
Stomp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stomp blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacken throws a head punch that misses.
Stomp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Stomp lands a takedown into guard.
Stomp tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacken is retaining full guard.
Jacken lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stomp!

Jacken wants to finish this one by submission but Stomp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jacken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacken landing punches.
Stomp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stomp is looking to improve his position but Jacken isn't that keen on the idea.
Stomp tries to hold on but Jacken pushes him away.
Jacken looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jacken working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stomp tries to reverse the position but Jacken maintains control.
Jacken is in the full mount, landing strikes.

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.
Stomp throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jacken. What's that going to do exactly?
Stomp throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jacken. What's that going to do exactly?
Jacken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stomp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jacken scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stomp in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Jacken.
Stomp is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sen Jacken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacken 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... Sen Jacken!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between wanderlie bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonboj manise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

bain
vs
manise

182 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, wanderlie bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tonboj manise!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain doesn't manage to clinch there - manise circles away.
bain tries to clinch there but manise circles away.

bain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but manise is blocking nicely.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but manise blocks with his arms.
bain lands an elbow just above manise 's eye.
manise tries for a takedown but bain manages to get underhooks.
bain lands a damaging elbow.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but manise is blocking nicely.
bain misses with a knee strike.
manise fails to pull the fight into his guard.
manise tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. bain just stands there and leans against the cage.
wanderlie bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tonboj manise.
manise has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. bain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
manise fails to pull the fight into his guard.
bain lands a knee to the body.
bain lands a left hand that snaps the head of manise backwards.
manise tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. bain smiles and moves away.
manise will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
wanderlie bain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
manise has a takedown stuffed.
bain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

bain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but manise blocks with his arms.
bain throws a knee to the head but misses.
manise is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
bain tries a knee to the head but manise blocks it.
bain throws a knee to the head but misses.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but manise is blocking nicely.
bain landing knees to the head.
bain is breathing heavily.
bain misses with a knee strike.

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

manise is looking for a triangle but bain pushes his legs off easily.

manise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

manise is looking for a triangle but bain pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

bain gets to his feet - manise follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

bain has closed the distance and engaged manise in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
bain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
manise is trying to drag bain to the mat but bain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but manise is blocking nicely.
bain tries a knee to the head but manise blocks it.
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but manise blocks it with crossed arms.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
bain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
manise tries for a takedown but bain manages to get underhooks.
bain throws a knee to the head but misses.
manise can't break the clinch.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but manise blocks with his arms.
manise fails to pull the fight into his guard.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but manise blocks with his arms.
manise jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as bain walks away with a smile on his face. manise gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from manise.
manise keeps the fight on the outside.
bain tries to clinch but manise is having none of it.
bain tries to close the distance and clinch up but manise swats him away and circles back towards the center.

bain closes the distance and clinches.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
bain connects with a knee to the head.

manise turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and manise manages to end up in side control.
bain is pushing manise's head away, looking to escape. manise manages to hold on to the position though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
manise wants to lay and pray for a moment but bain keeps working.

bain sneaks out the side door and pushes manise away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
wanderlie bain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

bain rushes manise and presses him up against the cage.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
bain misses with a knee strike.
manise has a couple of punches blocked by bain.
bain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of manise backwards.
manise tries to pull guard but bain holds him up against the cage and eventually manise drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bain tries a knee to the head but manise blocks it.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
manise tries to pull guard but bain holds him up against the cage and eventually manise drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tonboj manise will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

manise fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
bain fails with an attempt to clinch.

bain clinches with his opponent.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but manise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but manise blocks with his arms.
bain tries a knee to the head but manise blocks it.
manise goes for a takedown attempt but bain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
bain tries to clinch there but manise circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
manise swats away the attempt to clinch by bain.
manise looks for a takedown but bain sprawls well.
wanderlie bain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tonboj manise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
manise throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around bain's waist but bain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing manise off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
manise shoots in and drives through. bain sprawls well.
bain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
manise keeps the fight on the outside.
manise swats away the attempt to clinch by bain.
bain stuffs the takedown.

bain pushes manise up against the cage in a clinch.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
bain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
bain landing knees to the head.
bain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
manise drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by bain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bain misses with a knee to the head.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but manise is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by bain.
bain tries a knee to the head but manise blocks it.
bain prevents a takedown attempt there.
manise is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
manise takes an elbow to the temple.
bain tries a knee to the head but manise blocks it.
bain stops a takedown attempt from manise.
bain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
bain throws a knee to the head but misses.
manise goes for a takedown in the clinch but bain prevents it.
bain with a knee to the head.
manise tries to pull guard but bain holds him up against the cage and eventually manise drops back down to his feet.
bain connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but manise blocks with his arms.
bain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but manise blocks it with crossed arms.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but manise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
bain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
manise drops down looking for an ankle pick but bain pulls his leg out and moves away.
bain is looking to clinch.
manise fails to land the takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
bain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but manise is blocking nicely.
manise fails to pull the fight into his guard.
bain landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
manise tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. bain just stands there and leans against the cage.
bain looking to throw knees to the head but manise is blocking nicely.
bain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but manise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
manise tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. bain smiles and moves away.
manise tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bain darts in trying to clinch

and manise counters with a nice double leg into guard.
manise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
bain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst manise is controlling him.
manise trying to control but bain is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

wanderlie bain dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

bain darts in trying to clinch

and manise counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by manise.
bain wants to stand and escape but manise is having none of it.
manise trying to control but bain is working from the bottom.
bain keeping full guard, as manise tries to pass.
bain wants to get back to his feet but manise is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
manise tries to free his leg and advance position but bain is retaining full guard.
bain wants to stand up but manise is controlling him.
manise slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bain is looking to work his way out of this bad position but manise is controlling him well.
Tonboj manise has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

manise scores a takedown into full mount!
bain really wants to buck manise off and get back to his feet.
bain is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! manise has taken his back!
bain holding both manise 's hands and preventing any damage.
manise wants to control but bain is keeping busy.
bain avoids the strikes from manise.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bain is trying to get back to his feet but manise has full control of the position and if anything, bain has just worked his way into a worse spot.

bain is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if manise gets his way!
bain controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

manise working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but bain is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and manise has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! bain taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tonboj manise!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Dela Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Hertz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hertz
vs
Dela Rocha

183 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Nutrition

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, Richard Hertz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Dela Rocha!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hertz paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Dela Rocha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Rocha thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hertz to regain full guard.
Dela Rocha postures up in Hertz's guard and throws a big left but Hertz blocks it.
Hertz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dela Rocha trying to control but Hertz is working from the bottom.
Dela Rocha throws a strike but Hertz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dela Rocha wants to stand up but Hertz is controlling him.
Hertz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Rocha is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz is pushing down on Dela Rocha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dela Rocha is fighting to maintain full guard but Hertz has managed to sneak the leg through.

Hertz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dela Rocha flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dela Rocha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dela Rocha is looking to improve his position.
Dela Rocha misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dela Rocha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hertz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dela Rocha wants to get back to full guard but Hertz has mounted him!

Hertz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dela Rocha is on top in guard.
Dela Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Hertz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rocha controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dela Rocha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dela Rocha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dela Rocha stands up over Hertz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hertz keeping moving, preventing Dela Rocha from controlling successfully.
Dela Rocha distracts Hertz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dela Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Hertz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hertz looking for a guillotine here but Dela Rocha defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rocha wants to control from the top but Hertz keeps moving.

Hertz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hertz keeping moving, preventing Dela Rocha from controlling successfully.
Dela Rocha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hertz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hertz keeping moving, preventing Dela Rocha from controlling successfully.

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

Despite being in the dominant position, Zack Dela Rocha just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dela Rocha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dela Rocha.
Dela Rocha connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hertz some visible discomfort.
Hertz is looking for a sweep.
Dela Rocha content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dela Rocha working the ground and pound.
Hertz regains half guard, as Dela Rocha was trying to land strikes.
Dela Rocha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Dela Rocha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dela Rocha feints and as Hertz raises his hands in defense, Dela Rocha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dela Rocha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hertz trying to strike off his back.
Dela Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Hertz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Rocha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dela Rocha is in close to Hertz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dela Rocha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hertz is on top in guard.
Dela Rocha keeping moving, preventing Hertz from controlling successfully.
Hertz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dela Rocha 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hertz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Rocha trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dela Rocha has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dela Rocha can't keep his opponent in guard - Hertz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dela Rocha desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dela Rocha trying to control here.

That's two 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.
Hertz is keen to just control but Dela Rocha is a slippery customer.
Dela Rocha tries to get to full guard but Hertz has control of the leg.
Dela Rocha is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hertz jumps into side control!
Dela Rocha is trying to work for a sweep but Hertz has mounted him!
Dela Rocha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dela Rocha flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dela Rocha tries to hold on but Hertz pushes him away.
Dela Rocha is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hertz has taken his back.
Hertz is not going to allow Dela Rocha to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hertz looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dela Rocha is trying to stand back up.
Hertz trying to control momentarily.

Hertz looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rocha is really stuck here.
Hertz gets his hands free as Dela Rocha looks to control.
Dela Rocha is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dela Rocha tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Hertz has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Dela Rocha is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hertz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristofy Napps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Zimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Napps
vs
Zimmer

195 cm
22
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmer shoots for a double leg takedown but Napps sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zimmer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Napps as he connects with a hook.
Jack Zimmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napps lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zimmer backs up against the cage.
Zimmer shoots in but no luck this time.
Zimmer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Napps - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Napps scores with a hook to the body. Zimmer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zimmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Napps tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Napps manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kristofy Napps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Zimmer.
Zimmer looks gassed!
Napps scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Napps drops Zimmer with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Zimmer! Napps dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Kristofy Napps!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Negao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akebono Taro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akebono Taro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcello Negao's chin.

Negao
vs
Taro

190 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

204 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcello Negao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akebono Taro!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negao looks to land a combination but Taro avoids it well.

Taro clinches up with Negao and pushes him back against the cage.
Negao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Negao.

Taro lands a takedown into guard.
Negao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taro is one step ahead there.
Negao keeping moving, preventing Taro from controlling successfully.
Negao looking to control.
Taro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Negao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taro passes into half guard.
Taro sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negao trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Negao is desperately trying to improve his position but Taro has a good base and remains in mount.
Taro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Taro with a couple of short strikes.
Taro lands with some strikes.
Taro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taro lands with some strikes.
Taro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taro content just to control the position here.
Taro looking to control but Negao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negao tries to hold on but Taro pushes him away.
Negao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taro working Negao over with strikes here.
Negao tries to hold on but Taro pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taro controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Negao is desperately trying to improve his position but Taro has a good base and remains in mount.
Taro avoids the attempt from Negao to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taro content just to control the position here.
Taro landing strikes from the mount and Negao is in trouble!
Taro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Negao is trying to escape the mount.
Negao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Negao looking for submissions off his back.
Negao is breathing heavily.
Taro trying to control from half guard but Negao is working away.
Taro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Negao tries to get to full guard but Taro has control of the leg.
Negao is looking to control Taro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Negao avoid being mounted?
Taro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Negao is looking for a sweep. Taro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Negao is looking for a sweep. Taro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akebono Taro 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.

Negao throws a series of punches but Taro moves out of range.

Taro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Negao wants to stand and escape but Taro is having none of it.
Taro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Negao keeping moving, preventing Taro from controlling successfully.
Taro stopping the sweep attempt from Negao.
Negao keeping moving, preventing Taro from controlling successfully.
Negao wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taro postures up in Negao's guard and throws a big left but Negao blocks it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Negao misses the shot to the body.
Negao swings for the body but Taro moves out of range.

Taro scores with a takedown into Negao's guard.
Taro chips away with some ground and pound.
Taro looking to pass the guard.
Taro trying to control the position from guard on top but Negao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Negao has his foot on Taro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taro works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Negao 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.
Taro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taro trying to control the position from guard on top but Negao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Negao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Negao looking for a sweep. Not yet Negao, not yet.
Taro throws a strike but Negao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taro is trying to keep Negao in close.
Akebono Taro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Negao looking to sit in guard and control but Taro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taro throws and elbow that misses. Negao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taro's guard. Nice move by Negao!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Negao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taro's guard.
Taro pulls Negao in close to his closed guard and prevents Negao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taro controls Negao momentarily but Negao frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taro wants to stand and escape but Negao is having none of it.
Taro 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.
Taro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Negao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Negao wants to control from the top but Taro keeps moving.
Negao tries to free his leg and advance position but Taro is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Taro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Negao 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.

Akebono Taro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Taro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Taro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Negao fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Taro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Negao is trying to keep an underhook but Taro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Negao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Negao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Negao working for a triangle but Taro defends it easily.
Taro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taro wants to control from the top but Negao keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taro throws a big right hand that misses.
Negao keeping moving, preventing Taro from controlling successfully.
Negao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taro is one step ahead there.
Taro landing some decent shots from guard.
Negao keeping moving, preventing Taro from controlling successfully.
Marcello Negao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.

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

Taro clinches.

Taro turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Taro is looking to take a break and control but Negao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Negao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Negao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Taro!
Negao is trying to take his opponent's back.
Negao trying to control but Taro is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Negao is working for a guillotine from mount but Taro frees his head quite easily.
Taro flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Negao wants to control the pace but Taro is squirming around nicely.
Taro tries to hold on but Negao pushes him away.

Negao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

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

Negao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Negao is looking to work his way around to Taro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Taro wants to control but Negao is having none of it.
Taro is squirming around, avoiding Negao's attempts to control the action.
Taro tries to hold on but Negao pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akebono Taro.
I've got Taro 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 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akebono Taro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Jamie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jamie
vs
Jenkins

165 cm
18
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Jamie tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jamie checks a leg kick nicely.
Jamie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Jimbo Jenkins has been cut.
Jamie doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jamie tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jamie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jamie is looking to clinch.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jamie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jamie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamie is just out of range.
Jamie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Jamie avoids it well.
Jamie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamie moves out of range as Jenkins strikes.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jamie forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Jamie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins.
Jamie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamie misses with a knee to the head.
Jamie tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenkins avoids the damage to the body.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jamie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jamie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jamie is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jamie moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jamie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jamie tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Jamie shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamie is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jamie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jamie throws a combination that misses

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jamie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jamie wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamie is working hard here to advance position.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Jamie is working from the bottom.
Jenkins working the head and body with strikes.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jamie's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins prevents Jamie from standing back up.
Jamie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jamie.
Jamie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jamie tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamie wants to stand and escape but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamie is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamie is keeping the position for now.

Jamie has an active guard here but Jenkins has managed to pass into half guard.
Jenkins is tying to control. Jamie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jamie looks to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Jamie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jamie tries to clinch up
and Jenkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jamie clinches but Jenkins breaks the clinch

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Jenkins trying to control the action but Jamie is working from the bottom.
Jenkins throwing shots but Jamie is blocking nicely.
Jenkins works his way into side control.
Jamie struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jenkins lands a jab.
Humberto Jamie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jamie closes the distance looking to clinch

so Jenkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Jamie keeps moving.
Jenkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jenkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jamie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jenkins passes into half guard.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins prevents Jamie from improving his position.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Jamie dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamie is trying to control but Jenkins manages to pass to mount!
Jamie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jamie is in a horrible position here. Jenkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jamie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jamie is bucking up trying to escape but Jenkins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jenkins breaks from Jamie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jenkins cracks Jamie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jenkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jenkins avoids the attempt from Jamie to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jenkins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to control but Jamie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jenkins with a couple of short strikes.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jamie is looking to escape.
Jenkins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jamie is wriggling around trying to escape.

Jenkins has hold of Jamie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jamie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jamie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jamie wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Jenkins prevents Jamie from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamie is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenkins tries to pass to full mount but Jamie defends it.
Jamie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jenkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jamie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jenkins is now in half guard.
Jamie is trying to stand.
Jamie has a hand on Jenkins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jenkins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jenkins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jenkins content just to control the position here.
Jenkins avoids the attempt from Jamie to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jamie wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
BOOM! Jenkins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jenkins landing shots from mount.
Jenkins looking to control but Jamie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the head.
Jamie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Jamie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jenkins.
Jamie is in a horrible position here. Jenkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Jenkins's cut.
That's time! Jamie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jamie wants to clinch but Jenkins slips to the side
and Jenkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jamie wants to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Jamie closes the distance but Jenkins moves to the side
and Jenkins counters with a series of strikes. Jamie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jamie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jenkins will feel that in the morning.
A right-left combo lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Jamie moved out of range.
Jamie tries to clinch up
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jamie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jamie tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away

so Jenkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jamie's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins won't allow Jamie to get back to his feet.
Jenkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamie wants to stand and escape but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins stands and throws Jamie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jamie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jenkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jamie regains half guard.
Jamie wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jamie is trying to stand up here but Jenkins is controlling him well.
Jenkins slips a nice elbow through Jamie's hands, connecting with Jamie's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jamie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jenkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Jamie 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.
Jamie wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Jamie keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins won't allow Jamie to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jamie as he jumps to the side.
Jamie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Jamie tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jimbo Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jenkins feints and as Jamie raises his hands in defense, Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jenkins prevents Jamie from getting back to his feet.
Jamie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins passes into half guard.
Jamie is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenkins stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamie trying to control from the bottom.
Jenkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jenkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jamie is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Jamie trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Humberto Jamie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, if Jenkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jamie missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jenkins 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 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... Jimbo Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cracker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Tittles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Cracker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cracker
vs
Tittles

225 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

BioPharm Nutrition

BADGER MILK!

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Cracker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Timmy Tittles!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tittles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cracker misses with a wild combination.
Cracker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
No joy there for Cracker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tittles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cracker misses with a series of wild punches.
Cracker looks to land a combination but Tittles avoids it well.
Cracker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tittles slips a jab and a cross from Cracker.
Cracker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tittles lands a jab.
Cracker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tittles.
Tittles scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Jimmy Cracker has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cracker tries to bum rush Tittles with a series of wild strikes but Tittles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cracker moves forwards but Tittles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cracker is breathing heavily.
Tittles misses with a few strikes there.
Cracker throws a jab when Tittles was well out of range.
Cracker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tittles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tittles connects with the punch.
No joy there for Cracker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tittles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cracker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tittles connects with a nice looking jab.
Tittles jabs Cracker right on the nose. Cracker blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cracker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tittles can pounce on him.
Tittles has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tittles missing with a left hand there. Cracker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Tittles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tittles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cracker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tittles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tittles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tittles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Cracker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tittles throws a hook to the side of Cracker's head but Cracker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tittles lands a two punch combo.

Jimmy Cracker's cut is getting worse.
Cracker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Cracker is rocked!
Tittles throws the left hand but Cracker avoids the punch easily.
Oh Cracker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cracker slips a jab from Tittles.
Cracker seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tittles. That's going to slow Cracker down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cracker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tittles throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Tittles.
Tittles misses with a few strikes there.
Tittles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Tittles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tittles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tittles uses his free foot to push down on Cracker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cracker.
Tittles in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Jimmy Cracker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tittles pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Cracker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timmy Tittles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Condor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Kune Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeet Kune Do will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Condor
vs
Kune Do

180 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Condor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeet Kune Do!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Condor.

Condor clinches.
Kune Do wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Condor has him pressed against the cage.
Condor keeps control of Kune Do as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kune Do can't break the clinch.

Condor has Kune Do pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Condor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kune Do tumbling to the mat - Condor dives into Kune Do's guard.
Condor preventing the sweep.

Kune Do is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kune Do had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Condor is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kune Do Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Condor's back instead.
Condor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Condor actively working from the bottom here.
Condor trying to control but Kune Do postures up.
Condor is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kune Do tries to pass to full mount but Condor defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Condor is pressing down on Kune Do's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kune Do tries to free his leg and advance position but Condor is retaining full guard.

Condor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Condor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kune Do gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kune Do is looking to stand up but Condor won't let him.
Kune Do looking to pass the guard.

Condor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kune Dois looking to pass into half guard but Condor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Condor is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kune Do is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Condor is controlling him.

Kune Do is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kune Do looks gassed!
Condor advances to half guard.
Condor is taking a breather. Kune Do says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Condor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kune Do does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Condor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kune Do is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Condor trying to control but Kune Do is having none of it.
Kune Do is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Condor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kune Do throws a head kick but Condor moves out of range.

Condor rushes Kune Do and presses him up against the cage.

Condor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Condor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Condor trying to control but Kune Do is working from the bottom.

Kune Do working for a triangle but Condor defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Condor fending off the submission attempt from Kune Do.
Condor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kune Do's guard. Nice work there by Condor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kune Do can't keep his opponent in guard - Condor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Condor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Condor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kune Do is trying to stand.

Condor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kune Do to stand up.
Kune Do takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Condor with a nice cross.

Condor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kune Do is looking to get back to his feet here but Condor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kune Do's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Condor controlling the position well here. Kune Do rolled but Condor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kune Do tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Condor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Condor closes the distance and clinches.

Condor jumps guard.

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

Condor looking for a guillotine here but Kune Do defends easily.
Kune Do tries to stand but Condor is controlling from the bottom.
Kune Do must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kune Do gets to his feet - Condor follows without any prompting.
Kune Do throws a sloppy head kick and Condor moves out of range easily.
Kune Do is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from Kune Do.
Kune Do fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kune Do throws a leg kick but Condor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kune Do lands a nice shot that snaps Condor's head back.
Kune Do is breathing heavily.
Condor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kune Do.
Kune Do falls off balance throwing a combination

and Condor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Condor decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kune Do coming out on top.
Kune Do throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Condor's head.
Kune Do scores with a nice body kick.

Condor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kune Do can't break the clinch.

Condor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kune Do can't fight it off and eventually Condor manages to take the fight to the floor. Kune Do looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Condor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Condor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Kune Do working for a triangle but Condor defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kune Do wants to stand and escape but Condor is having none of it.
Condor lands a couple of elbows.

Condor stands up from Kune Do's guard - Condor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jeet Kune Do is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kune Do throws a left and a right that both miss

and Condor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kune Do won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Condor tries for a kimura but Kune Do is defending well.

Condor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kune Do tries to buck Condor off but Condor is having none of it.
Condor wants to control but Kune Do is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kune Do trying to remain calm as Condor controls from the top position.
Kune Do is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Condor wants to control but Kune Do is keeping him busy.
Kune Do regains half guard.
Kune Do moves into full guard.
Condor stands and throws Kune Do's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kune Do tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Condor presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Condor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kune Do has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kune Do regains half guard.
Condor is keen to just control but Kune Do is a slippery customer.

Kune Do actively working from the bottom here.
Condor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kune Do is staying active underneath Condor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kune Do is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kune Do slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Condor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Condor dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Condor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kune Do sprawls well initially but Condor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kune Do looking for submissions off his back.
Condor passes to side control.
Condor working the ground and pound but Kune Do is defending the strikes.
Kune Do wants to get back to his feet.
Condor wants to control but Kune Do is keeping him busy.
Kune Do is looking for a sweep.
Condor throws an elbow but Kune Do slips to the side and avoids it well.

Condor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pablo Condor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kune Do is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Condor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Condor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kune Do is not content to let Condor control the position.
Condor is really struggling to control Kune Do but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kune Do is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Condor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Condor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Condor trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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

Condor working for a guillotine from mount but Kune Do is in no mood to give up.
Kune Do is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kune Do 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.

Condor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kune Do misses with a head kick.
Kune Do throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kune Do lands a nice looking kick to the body. Condor takes a step back to recover.
Kune Do throws a nice looking combination but Condor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kune Do misses with the combination.
Kune Do throws a low kick but it's checked well by Condor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Condor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Kune Do is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Condor pulls his head out easily.
Condor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kune Do pushes Condor off looking to stand but Condor dives back in and keeps control.
Kune Do is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kune Do gets full guard.
Condor is pushing down on Kune Do's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kune Do is fighting to maintain full guard but Condor has managed to sneak the leg through.

Condor stands up out of the half guard.
Kune Do rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Condor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Condor.
Kune Do manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kune Do looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Condor is looking for a kimura here.

Kune Do looking for submissions off his back.
Kune Do tries to roll over but Condor keeps him under control.

Kune Do actively working from the bottom here.
Jeet Kune Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kune Do is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Condor is working for a submission of some sort.
Pablo Condor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Condor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Condor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Condor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Condor!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kileki Kawike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huston Rustow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawike comes to the cage accompanied by Ms. Fat Booty - Mos Def. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kawike
vs
Rustow

189 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

CROWN
BioPharm Nutrition

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kileki Kawike!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Huston Rustow!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawike tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rustow swivels and escapes.
Rustow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawike fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rustow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawike paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rustow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawike.
Rustow throws a big shot that misses.
Rustow stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawike. Kawike gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kileki Kawike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rustow throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rustow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Rustow.
Kawike blocks a head kick by Rustow.
Rustow misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustow lands a left and a right that sends Kawike crashing to the canvas! Rustow dives into mount looking to finish!
Kawike wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rustow.
Kawike working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawike sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rustow is thwarting Kawike's attempts to control the position.

Kawike actively working from the bottom here.
Kawike is looking for a sweep. Rustow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kawike tries to roll over but Rustow keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kawike manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kawike has a closed guard, preventing Rustow from standing up.
Rustow won't allow Kawike to sweep him here.
Rustow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kawike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rustow throwing strikes but missing.
Kawike is trying to control the position but Rustow postures up.
Kawike tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rustow wants to control from the top but Kawike keeps moving.

Kawike working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rustow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rustow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawike is trying to control the position but Rustow postures up.
Rustow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rustow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kawike 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.
Kawike is working hard here to advance position.
Kawike wants to improve his position but instead Rustow has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kawike is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kawike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kawike trying to control from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kawike fails with a takedown attempt.
Rustow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rustow misses with a series of wild punches.
Rustow throws a right hand that Kawike ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawike also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Rustow as Kawike shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Kawike.
Rustow misses with a head kick.
Kileki Kawike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rustow throws a head kick but Kawike moves out of range.
Kawike slips a jab and a cross from Rustow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawike fails with a takedown attempt.
Kawike avoids the body shot from Rustow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawike fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kileki Kawike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rustow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawike fails with a takedown attempt.
Rustow pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rustow gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rustow has had enough of the clinch but Kawike keeps him there for the moment.
Kawike is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rustow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rustow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rustow misses with an elbow strike.
Rustow prevents Kawike from breaking the clinch.
Rustow wants to break free but Kawike has control.

Rustow breaks from the clinch.
Kawike blocks a jab.
Kawike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rustow.
Rustow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rustow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawike fails with a takedown attempt.
Rustow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rustow is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawike shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rustow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawike shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rustow pinned against the cage. Rustow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rustow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawike circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawike will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice cross by Rustow.
Kawike avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rustow throws out the jab.
Rustow tries a head kick but it misses.
Rustow tries to clinch up.
Rustow misses with a hook. Kawike ducked under it nicely.
Rustow misses with a wild combination.
Kawike shoots in for a takedown but Rustow shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawike avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rustow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huston Rustow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck for Kawike with that takedown attempt.
Kawike shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rustow but Rustow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rustow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rustow steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Kawike is out on his feet! Rustow sets himself and nearly takes Kawike's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Huston Rustow!
Huston Rustow is the new light heavyweight champion!

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