TDC Fight Night 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel delos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Natonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

delos Santos
vs
Natonni

163 cm
22
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
delos Santos misses with a double jab.
Natonni throws a low kick, looking for delos Santos's leg but delos Santos calmly moves out of range.
Natonni takes a swing at delos Santos's ribcage but misses.
delos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Natonni as he avoids it easily.
delos Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Natonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natonni throws a quick head kick that skims the top of delos Santos's head.

It looks like Miguel delos Santos has been cut.
delos Santos lands a two punch combo.
delos Santos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Natonni checks it well.
delos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
delos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
delos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Natonni but Natonni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
delos Santos throws a hook but Natonni blocks it.
delos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Miguel delos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
delos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Natonni circles away quickly and effectively.
delos Santos fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel delos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Natonni is looking to clinch but delos Santos is avoiding it.
delos Santos misses with the combination.
delos Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Natonni on the side of the head.
delos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Natonni.
Natonni blocks a head kick by delos Santos.
Natonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from delos Santos misses its intended target.
Natonni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
delos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Natonni pushes him off.

Natonni moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Natonni tries to land knees in the clinch but delos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Natonni missing with knees to the body.
Natonni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Natonni receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

Natonni manages to break the clinch.
delos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
delos Santos swinging wilding here.
Natonni throws a leg kick but delos Santos moved away.
delos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Natonni circles away.
delos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Natonni moves out of range easily.
Natonni tries to close the distance and clinch but delos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
delos Santos slips a jab from Natonni.
delos Santos cracks Natonni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Natonni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Natonni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Natonni takes a swing at delos Santos's ribcage but misses.
delos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Natonni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
delos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
delos Santos is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for delos Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
delos Santos avoids the body shot from Natonni.
delos Santos throws a series of punches but Natonni avoids them all with ease.
delos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Natonni tries to avoid it but delos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Natonni to the ground. Natonni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from delos Santos.
delos Santos slips a jab and a cross from Natonni.
delos Santos misses with a double jab.
delos Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Natonni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Natonni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Natonni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel delos Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Natonni cracks the inside of delos Santos's front leg.
delos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
delos Santos misses with a double jab.

Natonni closes the distance and clinches.
Natonni leaning against his opponent.
Natonni lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
delos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Natonni keeps him there for the moment.
Natonni is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Natonni.
delos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
delos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
delos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Natonni as he avoids it easily.

Natonni moves into the clinch.
Natonni drops to a knee looking for a takedown but delos Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Natonni stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natonni prevents delos Santos from breaking the clinch.
delos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
delos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Natonni tries to land knees in the clinch but delos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
delos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Natonni has double underhooks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for delos Santos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Natonni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
delos Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
delos Santos misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natonni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
delos Santos wants to break free but Natonni has control.
The is referee keeping an eye on Natonni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Natonni tries to land knees in the clinch but delos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
delos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
delos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Natonni won't allow it.
Natonni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
delos Santos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natonni. delos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Natonni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. delos Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Natonni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miguel delos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
delos Santos lands a jab to the nose.
delos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
delos Santos misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
delos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natonni.
delos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Natonni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Natonni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel delos Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

delos Santos avoids the head kick by Natonni.
Natonni stuffs the takedown.
delos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
delos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Natonni.
delos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Natonni. No joy for delos Santos on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by delos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Natonni which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel delos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natonni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Natonni closes the distance and pushes delos Santos back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Natonni.

That's one minute gone in the round.
delos Santos is pressed up against the cage. Natonni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag delos Santos down to the mat. delos Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
delos Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Natonni throws a head kick that misses.
delos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Natonni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Natonni tries to close the distance and clinch up but delos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Natonni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Natonni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as delos Santos walks away with a smile on his face. Natonni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
delos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
delos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
delos Santos misses with a double jab.
delos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Natonni manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A left and a right from delos Santos both land. Nice combination.
delos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - delos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Natonni throws a predictable looking body shot
and delos Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
delos Santos fails with the takedown

and Natonni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Natonni.
delos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
delos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Natonni controlling the action here for a moment.
delos Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natonni stalls.
delos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Natonni has him pressed against the cage.

Natonni pulls guard effortlessly.
Natonni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.
Natonni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Natonni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miguel delos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Natonni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
delos Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Natonni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vhomas Termaelen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Somebody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vhomas Termaelen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Termaelen
vs
Somebody

192 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

154 cm
22
133 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Somebody.
Termaelen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Somebody wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Termaelen, who protects the arm well.

Somebody tries for a kimura but Termaelen is defending well.
Somebody working the ground and pound but Termaelen is defending the strikes.
Somebody controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Somebody thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Termaelen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somebody advances to mount.

Somebody is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Termaelen is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Somebody!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hub Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillaume De Pays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bubba
vs
De Pays

190 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 2

190 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Hub Bubba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillaume De Pays!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bubba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Bubba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Pays wants to control but Bubba postures up.

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

Bubba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Pays, who protects the arm well.

Bubba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Pays has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bubba decides to stand up, so the ref orders De Pays to his feet.
Bubba shoots in for a double leg but De Pays sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Pays with a poor takedown
and Bubba counters with a leg kick.
De Pays shoots and misses

so Bubba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bubba is breathing heavily.

Bubba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
De Pays tries to clinch

and Bubba counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bubba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Pays has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bubba working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bubba swings around for an armbar but De Pays sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bubba's guard.
De Pays looking to pass the guard.
De Pays preventing the sweep.

Bubba is looking for a triangle but De Pays pushes his legs off easily.

Bubba has an active guard here but De Pays has managed to pass into half guard.

Bubba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Pays is looking to take a break and control but Bubba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

De Pays seems to be looking for submissions.

Bubba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Pays prevents Bubba from improving his position.

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.

Bubba is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but De Pays pulls his head out easily.

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

and Bubba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hub Bubba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillaume De Pays.

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

Bubba has his foot on De Pays's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Pays works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bubba fails with a takedown attempt.
Bubba with a poor takedown

and De Pays counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Pays.

Bubba gets control of De Pays's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bubba will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bubba keeping full guard, as De Pays tries to pass.

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

Bubba had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. De Pays is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bubba Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take De Pays's back instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

De Pays 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 Bubba gets his way!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bubba looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bubba working for a choke but De Pays is defending well.

Bubba looking for the RNC.

De Pays is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

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.
Bubba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Pays as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hub Bubba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Pays misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Pays shoots in but Bubba avoids the takedown attempt easily.

De Pays gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Pays looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bubba stands up from De Pays's guard - Bubba perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bubba throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Pays tries to clinch up.
Bubba tries a head kick but it misses.
De Pays shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bubba counters with a shoot takedown. De Pays fights it but they end up in guard.

Bubba drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Pays looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Pays looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Pays!
Bubba is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Pays is controlling him well.
Bubba tries to buck De Pays off but De Pays is having none of it.
Hub Bubba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bubba is looking to get back to his feet here but De Pays is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bubba's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Pays doesn't have the hooks in and Bubba manages to turn into his guard.

Bubba has gone for a leg lock! De Pays slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bubba's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bubba wants to stand and escape but De Pays is having none of it.

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

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

De Pays avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hub Bubba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

De Pays tries to clinch

and Bubba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Pays is trying to drag Bubba to the mat but Bubba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Pays tries to pull guard but Bubba holds him up against the cage and eventually De Pays drops back down to his feet.

Bubba has clasped his hands together around De Pays's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Bubba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Pays is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Pays prevents Bubba from moving into mount.
De Pays wants to control but Bubba postures up.

Bubba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, De Pays has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bubba but great work by De Pays.
Bubba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bubba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Pays off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Pays breaks Bubba's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
De Pays trying to control but Bubba is working from the bottom.

Bubba had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. De Pays is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bubba Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take De Pays's back instead.
De Pays trying to control the hands but Bubba breaks the grip.

Bubba tightening his grip on De Pays, looking for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba is trying to stick to De Pays's back but De Pays is turning into Bubba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bubba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by De Pays.
Bubba keeping full guard, as De Pays tries to pass.

Bubba working for a triangle but De Pays defends it easily.

Bubba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Pays doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Pays manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Bubba has his foot on De Pays's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Pays works his way back into a safe position though.
Bubba keeping moving, preventing De Pays from controlling successfully.

Bubba is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but De Pays frees his head nicely. Oh but Bubba has switched to an armbar! De Pays is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hub Bubba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Logronio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Zimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logronio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mr. Clay. The key to victory for Kim Logronio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Logronio
vs
Zimmer

191 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
278 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kim Logronio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 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 in and bounces Logronio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmer sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Logronio is looking for a triangle but Zimmer pushes his legs off easily.
Zimmer pushes down on Logronio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Logronio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Logronio could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zimmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Logronio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zimmer controls the pace.
Zimmer looking to sit in guard and control but Logronio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Logronio postures up.
Zimmer keeping moving, preventing Logronio from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logronio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Logronio trying to control but Zimmer is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zimmer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Logronio throws a big right hand that misses.
Zimmer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Zimmer wriggles free and stands up.
Zimmer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logronio.
Logronio throws a combination. Zimmer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Logronio misses with a body shot.
Logronio misses with a double jab.

Zimmer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zimmer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Logronio controls his leg.
Logronio gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimmer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Logronio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zimmer forces his way into half guard.
Zimmer stalling away here and it's allowed Logronio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Logronio has his foot on Zimmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zimmer works his way back into a safe position though.
Logronio keeping full guard, as Zimmer tries to pass.
Logronio 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.
Logronio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zimmer controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Logronio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Logronio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zimmer uses it to pass to side control.
Logronio is breathing heavily.
Zimmer working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logronio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zimmer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimmer controlling the position from side mount.
Logronio can't do much from the bottom here.

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.
Logronio tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Zimmer easily slips into full mount!
Logronio tries to reverse the position but Zimmer maintains control.
Zimmer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Logronio is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logronio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zimmer controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Zimmer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zimmer thows a body shot but no joy.

Zimmer scores with a takedown into Logronio's guard.
Zimmer preventing the sweep.

Logronio working for a triangle but Zimmer defends it easily.
Zimmer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Logronio working for a triangle but Zimmer defends it easily.
Zimmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Logronio is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Logronio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zimmer passes into half guard.
Logronio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zimmer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zimmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack Zimmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zimmer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zimmer preventing the sweep.
Logronio trying to control the position.

Logronio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Logronio is looking for a triangle but Zimmer pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logronio has momentary wrist control but Zimmer slips an elbow through the middle.

Logronio is looking for a triangle but Zimmer pushes his legs off easily.
Logronio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zimmer controls the pace.

Logronio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zimmer has picked Logronio up and slammed him! Logronio can't keep hold of the triangle and Zimmer manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here.
Logronio tries to buck Zimmer off but Zimmer is having none of it.
Zimmer tries to advance to mount but Logronio denies him.

Zimmer decides to stand back up.
Logronio looks to land a left hand but Zimmer moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zimmer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Logronio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zimmer landing some decent shots from guard.
Zimmer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zimmer wants to control from the top but Logronio keeps moving.
Zimmer content to stall in guard here.
Logronio working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmer won't allow Logronio to sweep him here.

Logronio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zimmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zimmer trying to control but Logronio is working from the bottom.

Logronio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zimmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zimmer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Logronio controls Zimmer momentarily but Zimmer frees himself.

Logronio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zimmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Zimmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Zimmer gets a takedown into half guard.
Zimmer wants to control but Logronio is keeping him busy.
Logronio wants to get back to full guard.
Logronio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zimmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Logronio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Logronio working for a triangle but Zimmer defends it easily.
Zimmer wants to control from the top but Logronio keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Zimmer gets to his feet. Logronio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zimmer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Zimmer scores with a takedown into Logronio's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Logronio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zimmer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zimmer is pushing down on Logronio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Logronio is fighting to maintain full guard but Zimmer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Logronio is looking to improve his position.
Zimmer content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Logronio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zimmer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Logronio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zimmer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Logronio is looking to escape.
Logronio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Logronio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zimmer is thwarting Logronio's attempts to control the position.
Zimmer trying to control the action but Logronio is working from the bottom.

Zimmer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Logronio connects with a right hand. Zimmer shakes it off.
Logronio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Logronio shoots and misses

and Zimmer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logronio keeping moving, preventing Zimmer from controlling successfully.
Zimmer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Logronio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zimmer's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logronio wants to improve his position but Zimmer is controlling well.
Zimmer stalling.
Logronio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zimmer stopping the sweep attempt from Logronio.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Zimmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zimmer 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 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Zimmer!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

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

Cruz
vs
Hearns

185 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

194 cm
23
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hearns.

It looks like Ira Cruz has been cut.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Hearns moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.

Hearns gets a clinch.
Hearns lands a left hand.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hearns tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Hearns tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hearns pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hearns has him pressed against the cage.

Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hearns.
Hearns lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Cruz falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marvin Hearns!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardy's choice of entrance music: Amazing. This should be fireworks!

Martin
vs
Hardy

182 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Random Name Supplements

Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Hardy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Martin shoots in and bounces Hardy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
Martin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martin throws a strike aimed at the side of Hardy's head but Hardy avoids it well.
Martin trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Martin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy wants to control but Martin postures up.

Martin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martin wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.

Martin stands up and beckons Hardy to his feet.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy has his takedown stuffed
and Martin counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at Martin to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Martin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hardy.
Hardy looks gassed!

Martin 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controlling the position.
Martin wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Martin being controlled here momentarily.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Hardy is trying to keep Martin in close.
Martin tries to stand but Hardy is controlling from the bottom.
Martin wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Martin throws a left that rocks Hardy and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Martin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hardy regain composure!

Hardy is rocked!
Martin wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hardy is not content to let Martin control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardy, who protects the arm well.
Martin working the ground and pound.

Martin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardy defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Martin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Martin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Martin throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.

Hardy scores a takedown into full mount!
Martin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardy blocks Martin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardy blocks Martin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Martin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hardy struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Martin is working to get back to half guard.
Hardy wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
Martin is looking to improve his position but Hardy isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardy looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martin tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Martin holds on to Hardy around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Martin to control.
Martin is working to get back to half guard.
Hardy blocks Martin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Martin wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
Martin tries to control Hardy's body but Hardy pushes him off. Martin squirms to his side and now Hardy has his back!
Hardy doesn't have the hooks in and Martin manages to turn into his guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardy thinking.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Martin looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martin!
A right-left combo lands from Martin.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Hardy fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Martin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.

Martin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hardy is not content to let Martin control the position.

Martin tries for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin throws a strike aimed at the side of Hardy's head but Hardy avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Martin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Martin working the ground and pound but Hardy is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martin trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin working the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Martin stalks Hardy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardy's face. Hardy staggers backwards, shaken.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
James Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin drops Hardy with a left right combo! Martin follows him down to the ground into side control.
Hardy is still in real trouble! Can Martin finish him?

Martin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hardy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin's best efforts.
Martin passes to full mount!
Hardy seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Martin dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action.
James Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martin looking to control but Hardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
John Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy tries to lock up and control but Martin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin lands with some strikes.
Hardy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Martin controlling from the full mount.
Martin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hardy has given up his back. Will we see Martin going for some submissions?

And that's the end of the fight!
James Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Martin!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Condor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Condor comes to the cage accompanied by Paulo Henrique Hipólito e Marcelo Cigerza - III Mov. Suíte Retratos . Richard Hertz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Condor
vs
Hertz

180 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Hertz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Condor closes the distance and clinches.

Hertz has Condor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hertz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Condor tumbling to the mat - Hertz dives into Condor's guard.
Condor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hertz is one step ahead there.
Hertz passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Hertz swings around for an armbar but Condor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hertz's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Condor manages to get himself to full guard.
Condor is controlling Hertz's posture.
Condor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pablo Condor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fury
vs
Fu

200 cm
18
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Fu!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fury takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fu works Fury's body with a nice hook.
Fu lands with a shot to the body.
Fu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Fury looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fu keeps working.

Fury is looking for a kimura but Fu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fury to get the leverage.
Fu is looking to escape.
Fury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fu keeps working.
Fu is trying to get back to full guard.
Fury is keen to just control but Fu is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fu stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu lands a front kick.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Fu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fury's calf.
Fu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fu works the jab nicely.
Fury takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fu misses with a wild combination.
Fu works over Fury's head and body with a nice combination.
Fu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fury fails to land the takedown.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fu lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu lands a high kick!
A jab from Fu finds it's way through Fury's defenses.
Fury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fu can pounce on him.
Master Fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fu scores with a three punch combo!
Fu lands with a kick to the temple. Fury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fu scores with a jab to the body.
Fu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fu lands with a nice combination. Fury backs away looking to recover.
Fu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fu duly obliges.
Fu connects with a solid leg kick.
Fu scores with a head kick.
Fu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fu!
Fu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu throws a nice head kick!
Fury takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu. Fu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fu lands a high kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Fu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fury's head.
Fu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fu throws a series of strikes that have Fury backpedaling.
Fu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Fury had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fu lands with a kick to the temple. Fury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Fu lands but Fury takes it in his stride.
Fu throws a series of strikes that have Fury backpedaling.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fu - that will leave a mark!
Fu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fu lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu.
Fu thows a body kick. Fury tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Fu scores with a four punch combination!
Fu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fury stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu thows a body kick. Fury tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fu lands a jab-cross combination.
Fu lands a body shot.
Fu thuds a left hand into Fury's body.
Fu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Fu.
Fu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fu with a hook.
Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fury looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fury's head backwards.
Fury will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fu, right into the meat.
Fu lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fu.
Fu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fu lands a with a good body shot.
Master Fu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fury's head backwards.
Fu connects with a jab.
Fu lands a high kick!
Fu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fury backs up against the cage.
Fu with a hook.
Fu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fu's corner calls for a 1-2. Fu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fury stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fu lands a high kick!
Fu lands with a kick to the temple. Fury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fu!
Fu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fury is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Fu 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.

Nice jab there from Fu.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fury takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fu pinned against the cage. Fu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Fu as Fury shoots in.
Fu lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fu.
Fu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu throws a front kick that sends Fury stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fury's head.
Fu scores with a hook to the body. Fury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fury takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick from Fu lands but Fury takes it in his stride.
Fu works Fury's body with a nice hook.
Fury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fu can pounce on him.
Fury is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Master Fu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fu.
Fu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good leg kick by Fu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fu. Fury shrugs it off though.
Fu throws a leg kick which misses Fury's front leg but catches the back leg as Fury tries to avoid it.
Fu lands a nice hook to Fury's body. Fury takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fu looks to land a combination. Fury sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu scores with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Fu both land. Nice combination.
Fu digs a good hook to Fury's body.
Fury takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fu throws a head kick that Fury semi-blocks.
Fu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Fu.
Fu throws a front kick that sends Fury stumbling back into the cage.
Fu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fury rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu scores with a leg kick.
Fury has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fu lands a two punch combo.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fu but Fu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A right-left combo lands from Fu.
Fu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fu lands with a hook. Fury tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fu lands a jab to Fury's midsection.
Fu scores with a leg kick.
Fury takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fu.
The crowd cheers as Fu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fury doesn't seem phased though.
Fu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyson Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury shoots in for a double leg but Fu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fu throws a nice head kick!
Fu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fury walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fu.
Fu cracks a nice hook into Fury's ribs.
Fury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fury will feel that in the morning.
Fury takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fu lands with a cross.
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!
Crunch! Fu slams his shin into Fury's torso.
Fu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fury will feel that in the morning.
Fu scores with a leg kick.
Fu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fu lands with a nice combination. Fury backs away looking to recover.
Fu lands a nice looking body kick.
Fu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fury in his tracks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fu. Fury shrugs it off though.
Fu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fu throws a front kick that sends Fury stumbling back into the cage.
Fu scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fu lands a high kick!
Fu lands a with a good body shot.
Fu lands a nice looking body kick.
Fu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fu throws a nice head kick!
Fury takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fury takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fury fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fu cracks Fury with an open hand slap.
Fu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fu throws a one two combo.
Fury sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fu catches Fury with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fury takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Fu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fu scores with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fu. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Fu misses with a double jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fu!
Fu lands a body shot.
Fu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick from Fu lands but Fury takes it in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Fu scores with a four punch combination!
Fury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fu can pounce on him.
Fu throws a head kick that Fury semi-blocks.

Fury is rocked!
Fu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu throws a head kick that Fury semi-blocks.
Fury shoots in but no luck this time.
Fury seems to have got his legs back now.
Fu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fu swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fury doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fury takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fu!
A slapping body kick lands there for Fu.
A head kick from Fu lands but Fury takes it in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fu!
Fu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fu lands a head kick. Fury smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fury.
A shot to de liver by Fu. Beautiful body shot.
Fu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fu.
A head kick from Fu lands but Fury takes it in his stride.
Fury takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fury takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fu cracks Fury with an open hand slap.
Fury takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fury. That did some damage!
Fu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fu scores with a body shot.
Fu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fu lands with a nice body kick.
Fu throws a head kick that Fury semi-blocks.
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu lands a two punch combo.
Fu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fu lands a two punch combo.
Fu stalks Fury and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fury's face. Fury staggers backwards, shaken.
Fu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fury is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fu.
Fu feints and then cracks Fury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fury down.
Fu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fu. Fury shrugs it off though.
Fu scores with a jab.
Fu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fury's calf.
Fu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fu cracks the inside of Fury's front leg.
Fu throws out a powerful jab.
Fury takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fu stalks Fury and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fury's face. Fury staggers backwards, shaken.
Fu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fury's sensitive parts.
Fu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fury takes a step back to recover.
Fury takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A shot to de liver by Fu. Beautiful body shot.
Fu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fury at a distance.
Master Fu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu lands a head kick. Fury smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fu thuds his shin into the meat of Fury's side.
Fury moves forwards but Fu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fu throws a series of punches but Fury avoids them all with ease.
Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fu pinned against the cage. Fu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fury takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice sprawl there from Fu as Fury shoots in.
A head kick from Fu lands but Fury takes it in his stride.
Fu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Fu.
Fu throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fu works over Fury's head and body with a nice combination.
Fu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fu cracks Fury with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyson Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to de liver by Fu. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Fu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fu 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 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Fu!