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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Ikaawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Darude - Sandstorm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wanderlei Silva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Ikaawa
vs
Silva

170 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ikaawa fails with the takedown.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva has his takedown stuffed

and Ikaawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ikaawa.
Ikaawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ikaawa passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ikaawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ikaawa is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Ikaawa wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ikaawa sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikaawa drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Ikaawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ikaawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.
Ikaawa passes to full mount!
Ikaawa landing punches.
Ikaawa unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Ikaawa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets back to half guard.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Ikaawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Silva is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ikaawa pulls his head out easily.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Ikaawa sits in 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.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ikaawa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva is in trouble now - Ikaawa has advanced to mount!
Ikaawa looking to finish with strikes here!
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Ikaawa with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ikaawa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Ikaawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silva tries to buck Ikaawa off but he can't manage it.
Ikaawa raining down shots from the mount!
Ikaawa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ikaawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikaawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ikaawa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ikaawa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Ikaawa maintains control.
Silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ikaawa.
Ikaawa tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Ikaawa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ikaawa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ikaawa breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ikaawa controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Ikaawa's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikaawa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?
Travis Ikaawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ikaawa controlling the pace for now.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Ikaawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Ikaawa working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ikaawa throwing strikes but Silva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ikaawa thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silva to regain full guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ikaawa tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikaawa lands a couple of digs.
Ikaawa wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Ikaawa defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Ikaawa dominated that second round.
That's time! Ikaawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ikaawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ikaawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ikaawa is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Ikaawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ikaawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ikaawa is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ikaawa passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Ikaawa's attempts to control the action.
Ikaawa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Ikaawa is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikaawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Wanderlei Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ikaawa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ikaawa landing strikes from the mount.
Ikaawa lands with some strikes.
Travis Ikaawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikaawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva really wants to buck Ikaawa off and get back to his feet.
Ikaawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ikaawa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Travis Ikaawa just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt

and Ikaawa counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Ikaawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ikaawa wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Ikaawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ikaawa, 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Ikaawa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keastie Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Kannegaard

185 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Jones.
A punch combination from Kannegaard misses.
Jones moves forwards but Kannegaard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Kannegaard is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard wants to get back to his feet.
Kannegaard is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
Kannegaard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Kannegaard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Kannegaard get back to his feet.
Kannegaard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kannegaard moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones cracks Kannegaard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Kannegaard.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kannegaard swivels and escapes.
Keastie Kannegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannegaard moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
Kannegaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kannegaard throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Kannegaard sees coming a mile off.
Jones shoots in but Kannegaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kannegaard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Kannegaard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.

Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Kannegaard get back to his feet.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kannegaard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kannegaard swinging wilding here.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Kannegaard moves out of range easily.
Kannegaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kannegaard.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kannegaard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kannegaard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kannegaard wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has control of Kannegaard's left arm, preventing Kannegaard from doing any damage.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is trying to keep Kannegaard in close.
Kannegaard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kannegaard manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kannegaard wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

Kannegaard is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones moves forwards but Kannegaard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kannegaard misses with a low kick.
Mike Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kannegaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kannegaard, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.

Jones shoots in and bounces Kannegaard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kannegaard is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Kannegaard is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mike Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jones stands up and beckons Kannegaard to his feet.
Kannegaard moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Kannegaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Kannegaard doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Kannegaard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Kannegaard settles back down.
Kannegaard with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kannegaard dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones slips a straight right by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kannegaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kannegaard moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keastie Kannegaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kannegaard connects with a solid leg kick.
Kannegaard stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kannegaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kannegaard swinging wilding here.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard throws a big shot that misses.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kannegaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.

Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Kannegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kannegaard wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keastie Kannegaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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... Mike Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between wren nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Wolfman Elvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

nelson
vs
Wolfman Elvis

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

186 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, wren nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Wolfman Elvis!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfman Elvis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left and a right from nelson both land. Nice combination.
Wolfman Elvis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

nelson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Wolfman Elvis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. nelson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wolfman Elvis.
nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfman Elvis is looking for a sweep.

nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
nelson is breathing heavily.
Wolfman Elvis manages to work his way to half guard, despite nelson's best efforts.

Wolfman Elvis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolfman Elvis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolfman Elvis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from nelson.
nelson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wolfman Elvis missing with punches from the bottom.

nelson is working for a kimura but Wolfman Elvis is defending it quite comfortably.
Wolfman Elvis wants to control but nelson is keeping busy.
Wolfman Elvis wants to get back to his feet.

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

Wolfman Elvis looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wolfman Elvis has his takedown stuffed

and nelson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Wolfman Elvis had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. nelson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wolfman Elvis Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take nelson's back instead.
nelson breaks Wolfman Elvis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

nelson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wolfman Elvis's arms.

Wolfman Elvis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
nelson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wolfman Elvis's guard. Nice work there by nelson.

Wolfman Elvis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. nelson 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfman Elvis lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wolfman Elvis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from nelson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
nelson wants to pass the guard but Wolfman Elvis is keeping the position.

nelson is sitting in close to Wolfman Elvis's body. Wolfman Elvis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! nelson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, nelson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wolfman Elvis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Wolfman Elvis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Pridmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Penn
vs
Pridmore

175 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pridmore misses the shot to the body.

Pridmore closes the distance and clinches.

Pridmore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mark Pridmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pridmore stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pridmore is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, Pridmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Pridmore misses with a double jab.
Penn looks to clinch

and Pridmore counters by moving into the clinch.

Pridmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pridmore shoots in but no luck this time.
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Pridmore moves into the clinch.

Pridmore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pridmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pridmore has a takedown stuffed.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Pridmore.
No luck for Pridmore with that takedown attempt.
Pridmore tries to clinch up.
Pridmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pridmore.
Penn shoots for a takedown but Pridmore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Penn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pridmore is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn wants to clinch but Pridmore slips to the side

and Pridmore counters with a takedown into side control.
Penn tries to bench press Pridmore off him but Pridmore keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn regains half guard.
Pridmore is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Pridmore looks gassed!

Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Pridmore is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pridmore wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn tries for a takedown but Pridmore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pridmore as he jumps to the side.
Pridmore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pridmore but Pridmore pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pridmore stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
Pridmore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Pridmore doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Pridmore fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Pridmore 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.

Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Pridmore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pridmore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Pridmore clinches.
Pridmore has Penn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pridmore is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pridmore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pridmore waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Penn.
Pridmore shoots in but no luck this time.
Penn fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pridmore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pridmore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pridmore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Penn drops back looking for a leg! Pridmore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pridmore manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Pridmore's guard.
Pridmore trying to control the position here.

Penn drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Penn seems to have locked his on tight now - Pridmore screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Penn, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). BJ Penn!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hector Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Cheetham (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.

Sanches
vs
Cheetham

175 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
22
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheetham is looking to clinch but Sanches is avoiding it.
Sanches misses with a kick to the body.

Sanches closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanches is just content to waste time from the top position. Cheetham takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cheetham looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheetham, not yet.
Cheetham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cheetham wants to stand up but Sanches is controlling him.
Sanches slips nicely into half guard.
Cheetham regains full guard. Nicely done.

Sanches postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cheetham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanches, into his guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheetham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanches is keeping the position for now.
Sanches pulls Cheetham in to control the position.
Cheetham wants to control from the top but Sanches keeps moving.
Cheetham advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two 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.
Sanches wants to get back to his feet.

Sanches looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanches gets back to full guard.
Cheetham trying to control but Sanches is working from the bottom.

Sanches looking for a guillotine here but Cheetham defends easily.
Sanches has a closed guard, preventing Cheetham from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheetham advances position into side control!
Sanches is looking to reverse the position.
Sanches tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cheetham has the hooks in. Sanches is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanches trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sanches is breathing heavily.
Sanches avoids the strikes from Cheetham.
Cheetham wants to control but Sanches is keeping busy.
Sanches trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheetham throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hector Sanches will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cheetham darts in and clinches Sanches up against the cage.

Sanches drags the fight down to the ground.
Cheetham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanches is keeping the position for now.

Sanches looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheetham passes into side control.
Sanches wants to get back to his feet.
Cheetham tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cheetham trying to control the position but Sanches is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheetham is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sanches is trying to get back to his feet.
Cheetham wants to control but Sanches is keeping him busy.

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

Sanches changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cheetham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanches taking a breather here.
Cheetham sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheetham is trying to get back to full guard.
Cheetham is breathing heavily.
Sanches with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanches frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanches controlling the pace for now.
Sanches seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheetham for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheetham is working to get back to half guard.

Sanches is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cheetham has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cheetham!
Cheetham passes Sanches's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Sanches looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Cheetham trying to mount his opponent but Sanches defends it.

Sanches is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cheetham pulls his head out easily.

Cheetham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanches defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sanches is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cheetham pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hector Sanches will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sanches's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cheetham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Cheetham gets caught flat footed, as Sanches shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Cheetham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanches passes into side control.

Sanches is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cheetham has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cheetham wants to control but Sanches postures up.

Sanches is trying to get an arm triangle but Cheetham is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheetham is trying to control Sanches's posture but Sanches avoids it.

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

Sanches is trying to get an arm triangle but Cheetham is defending well.

Sanches stands up.

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.
Cheetham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sanches counters with a shoot takedown. Cheetham fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanches not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Sanches stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cheetham tries to clinch up but Sanches circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheetham with a poor takedown

and Sanches counters with a single leg into guard. Cheetham didn't expect that.
Sanches stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheetham swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheetham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hector Sanches overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanches controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cheetham looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheetham, not yet.
Sanches sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Sanches drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cheetham dives on top into 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.
Sanches not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Sanches is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cheetham works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scott Cheetham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Sanches is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheetham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Sanches showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanches, 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... Hector Sanches!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Soule (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.

Higham
vs
Soule

200 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Soule!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higham fails in his attempt to clinch.

Higham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Soule trying to control here.
Higham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soule tries to roll over but Higham keeps him under control.
Higham tries to stand but can't do so whilst Soule controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soule trying to hold on to Higham's head to control him but Higham postures up.
Higham prevents Soule from improving his position.

Higham escapes and gets back to his feet.

Higham feints and as Soule raises his hands in defense, Higham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Higham stands and steps away. Soule gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Higham takes the fight into the clinch.
Higham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Higham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soule's defenses.

It looks like Sam Soule has been cut.
Higham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soule should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Soule avoids the elbow strike from Higham, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
Soule dodges an elbow strike from Higham.
Soule blocks an elbow strike from Higham.
Soule avoids the elbow strike from Higham, against the cage.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soule blocks an elbow strike from Higham.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soule blocks an elbow strike.
Soule fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soule blocks an elbow strike from Higham.
Higham throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
Higham trying to land knees to the body.
Higham pushes off an throws an elbow but Soule leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soule fails to pull guard.
Soule tries to pull guard but Higham holds him up against the cage and eventually Soule drops back down to his feet.
Keith Higham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Soule.
Soule tries to pull guard but Higham holds him up against the cage and eventually Soule drops back down to his feet.
Soule fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soule wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
Higham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soule dodges an elbow strike from Higham.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Higham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soule's brow.
Soule tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Higham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soule wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soule tries to throw a body punch but Higham avoids it by throwing Soule back against the cage.
Higham prevents the takedown attempt.
Higham throws an elbow but it misses.
Higham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soule tries to pull guard but Higham holds him up against the cage and eventually Soule drops back down to his feet.
Higham throws an elbow but it misses.
Higham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soule managing to block the knees to the body from Higham.
Higham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soule's defenses.
Higham prevents Soule from breaking the clinch.
Higham avoids a wild elbow strike from Soule.
Soule avoids the elbow strike from Higham, against the cage.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Higham trying to land knees to the body.
Soule avoids the elbow strike from Higham, against the cage.

Soule jumps guard.
Higham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soule working a defensive guard but Higham manages to pass into side control anyway.
Soule tries to buck Higham off but Higham is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Higham stands up and beckons Soule to his feet.

Higham rushes Soule and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soule trying to stall but Higham improves his position.
Higham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soule's defenses.
Soule is trying to drag Higham to the mat but Higham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soule tries for a takedown but Higham manages to get underhooks.
Soule looks gassed!
Higham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Higham throws an elbow but it misses.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Higham throws an elbow but it misses.
Soule tries to pull guard but Higham won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
Soule drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Higham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higham throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Higham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Soule's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Higham darts in and clinches Soule up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Higham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soule's brow.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soule tries to pull guard but Higham holds him up against the cage and eventually Soule drops back down to his feet.
Soule drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Higham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soule blocks an elbow strike.
Higham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Higham tries to land knees in the clinch but Soule avoids the damage to the body.
Soule dodges an elbow strike from Higham.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
Soule fails to pull guard.
Keith Higham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Soule.
Soule avoids a wild elbow strike from Higham.
Soule tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soule blocks an elbow strike from Higham.
Higham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soule avoids a wild elbow strike from Higham.
Higham misses with an elbow over the top.
Soule trying to stall but Higham improves his position.
Soule avoiding damage as Higham throws knees to the body.
Higham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soule's defenses.
Higham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higham.
Soule avoids the elbow strike from Higham, against the cage.
Higham lands an elbow inside.
Soule blocks the elbow strike.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
Higham is pressed up against the cage. Soule has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Higham down to the mat. Higham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soule fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higham fails in his attempt to clinch.

Higham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Soule is breathing heavily.

Higham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Higham moves into the clinch.
Higham misses with an elbow strike.
Soule changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Higham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Higham is looking to clinch but Soule is avoiding it.
Higham tries to clinch but Soule moves away

and Soule counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Higham wants to get back to his feet.
Higham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Higham tries to get out of the position.

Higham makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Higham rushes Soule and presses him up against the cage.
Soule looking to throw knees to the head but Higham is blocking nicely.
Higham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soule throws a punch but it's blocked by Higham.
Higham lands a nice elbow.
Soule blocks an elbow strike from Higham.
Soule dodges an elbow strike from Higham.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
Higham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soule misses with some punches.
Soule blocks an elbow strike from Higham.
Soule is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Higham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soule avoids a wild elbow strike from Higham.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
Higham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
Soule avoids the elbow strike from Higham, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higham.
Soule wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
Soule blocks an elbow strike from Higham.
Soule lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higham.
Soule tries to break the clinch but Higham is controlling the position.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
Soule dodges an elbow strike from Higham.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
Soule on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soule avoids a wild elbow strike from Higham.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Higham landing knees to the body.
Soule blocks an elbow strike.
Higham misses with an elbow strike.
Soule tries to pull guard but Higham won't allow it.
Soule tries to pull guard but Higham holds him up against the cage and eventually Soule drops back down to his feet.
Soule changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Higham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Higham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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.

Higham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Higham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Soule fails with the takedown

and Higham counters with a single leg into guard. Soule didn't expect that.

Higham decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soule, up you get!
Higham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soule swats away the attempt to clinch by Higham.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soule shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

Higham gets to his feet. Soule looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Higham landing knees to the body.
Higham lands an elbow just above Soule 's eye.
Higham lands a damaging elbow.
Soule avoids a wild elbow strike from Higham.
Soule takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Sam Soule's cut even more.
Higham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Higham pushes off an throws an elbow but Soule leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Higham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
Soule blocks the elbow strike.
Higham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soule can do to turn this around?
Soule has Higham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Higham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Higham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soule's defenses.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soule misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Higham.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soule blocks the elbow strike.
Higham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soule.
Soule takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soule blocks the elbow strike.
Soule blocks the elbow strike.
Higham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Higham misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Higham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soule's brow.
Soule blocks an elbow strike.
Higham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Higham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Higham pushes off an throws an elbow but Soule leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Soule is trying to break the clinch but Higham has him pressed against the cage.
Higham lands a knee to the body.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
Soule takes an elbow to the forehead.
Keith Higham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soule blocks an elbow strike.
Soule jumps guard but Higham stands there with Soule around his waist. Soule gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Higham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soule.
Keith Higham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Soule.
Knees to the body from Higham.
Higham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Higham throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soule avoiding damage as Higham throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
Higham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higham.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higham.
Higham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soule fails to pull guard.
Soule takes an elbow to the forehead.
Higham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Higham throws an elbow but it misses.
Higham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soule can't break the clinch.
Soule dodges an elbow strike from Higham.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soule blocks an elbow strike.
Soule dodges an elbow strike from Higham.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higham.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soule jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Higham walks away with a smile on his face. Soule gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soule is looking to clinch but Higham is avoiding it.
Sam Soule is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Higham moves into range and clinches up with Soule.
Soule blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soule fails to pull guard.
Higham pushes off an throws an elbow but Soule leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higham.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higham throws an elbow but misses.
Higham throws an elbow that misses.
Soule wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Higham has him pressed against the cage.
Higham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soule's defenses.
Soule tries to pull guard but Higham won't allow it.
Higham misses with an elbow strike.
Higham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Higham misses with an elbow strike.
Soule avoids the elbow strike from Higham, against the cage.
Soule avoids the elbow strike from Higham, against the cage.
Higham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Higham misses with an elbow over the top.
Higham lands an elbow just above Soule 's eye.

The cut above Sam Soule's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soule dodges an elbow strike from Higham.
Nice elbow from Higham.
Soule can't break the clinch.
Higham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Higham.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Higham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keith Higham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soule wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Higham throws an elbow but it misses.
Soule can't break the clinch.
Soule on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soule dodges an elbow strike from Higham.
Soule can't break the clinch.
Higham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soule blocks the elbow strike.
Soule is trying to drag Higham to the mat but Higham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Higham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Higham misses with an elbow over the top.
Higham lands an elbow just above Soule 's eye.
Higham lands an elbow inside.
Sam Soule has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higham throws an elbow but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Higham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Helen Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Gambasetty (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?

Davies
vs
Gambasetty

160 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

184 cm
21
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Cage Wars: Rocha Nutrition
Cage Wars: Rocha Nutrition

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helen Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dino Gambasetty!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Gambasetty. No joy for Davies on that attempt.

Gambasetty gets caught flat footed, as Davies shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gambasetty controls Davies momentarily but Davies frees himself.
Gambasetty is trying to hold Davies in close to prevent damage but Davies has managed to pass into half guard.
Gambasetty is looking to get back to full guard here but Davies has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gambasetty is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gambasetty tries to hold on but Davies pushes him away.
Davies blocks Gambasetty's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gambasetty is looking to get to half guard.
Davies throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gambasetty is trying desperately to improve position.
Davies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gambasetty is looking to escape.
Gambasetty takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Davies scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gambasetty swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gambasetty looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gambasetty tries to escape the position.

That's two 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.
Gambasetty wants to control his opponent's hands but Davies gets his hands free.
Gambasetty manages to reverse the position and now he's in Davies's guard. Nice work there by Gambasetty.
Davies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davies can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gambasetty controls the pace.
Gambasetty wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving.
Gambasetty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davies doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambasetty circles away.
Davies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambasetty.
Davies takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gambasetty throws a series of punches but Davies avoids them all with ease.

Davies shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Davies was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gambasetty tries to reverse the position but Davies maintains control.
Gambasetty looks gassed!
Gambasetty tries to hold on but Davies postures up.
Gambasetty is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davies goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gambasetty is on top in guard.
Gambasetty wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving.

Gambasetty gets to his feet - Davies follows without any prompting.
Davies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambasetty.
Gambasetty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gambasetty fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Helen Davies will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gambasetty moves into the clinch.
Davies lands a knee to the body.
Gambasetty is working for takedown but Davies is calmly controlling the position for now.

Davies decides to pull guard.

Davies scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gambasetty looks to throw the jab but Davies is out of range.
Gambasetty tries to clinch up but Davies circles away and keeps his distance.
Davies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gambasetty.
Gambasetty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Davies gets a takedown into half guard.
Gambasetty trying to control but Davies postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies is looking to take a break and control but Gambasetty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gambasetty is breathing heavily.
Davies looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gambasetty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gambasetty wants to control but Davies passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Gambasetty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gambasetty tries to improve position but can't.
Gambasetty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gambasetty sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

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.
Gambasetty tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambasetty is looking to get back to full guard here but Davies has managed to pass to side control instead.
Davies working the ground and pound effectively.
Gambasetty tries to reverse the position but Davies maintains control.

Davies is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Davies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gambasetty tries to bum rush Davies with a series of wild strikes but Davies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gambasetty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davies.
A combination from Gambasetty does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davies scores with a takedown into Gambasetty's guard.
Gambasetty working a defensive guard here.
Davies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gambasetty is on top in guard.
Gambasetty prevents Davies from getting back to his feet.
Gambasetty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davies is keeping the position for now.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambasetty trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambasetty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gambasetty drops back looking for a leg! Davies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davies manages to kick Gambasetty off! Gambasetty jumps back into Davies's guard.

Davies is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helen Davies dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gambasetty misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambasetty misses the target.
Davies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gambasetty at a distance.
Dino Gambasetty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davies shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gambasetty pinned against the cage. Gambasetty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gambasetty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambasetty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambasetty.
Gambasetty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davies has time to react.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gambasetty scores with a one two! Davies had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gambasetty looks to land a combination but Davies avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Davies.
Gambasetty gets back to half guard.

Davies decides to return to a standing position.
Gambasetty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gambasetty misses with a takedown attempt

and Davies counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Gambasetty is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gambasetty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gambasetty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helen Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Gambasetty.
Gambasetty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Gambasetty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gambasetty.
Gambasetty tries to pull guard but Davies won't allow it.
Gambasetty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davies throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gambasetty tries to pull guard but Davies won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gambasetty just stands there and leans against the cage.

Gambasetty has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davies uses from the top position.

Davies drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gambasetty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davies has Gambasetty in his guard.
Gambasetty trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davies pushes Gambasetty off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gambasetty misses with a combination

and Davies counters by clinching up.
Davies fails to pull guard.

Gambasetty is trying to trip Davies. He has hold of a leg but Davies is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gambasetty persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Davies keeping moving, preventing Gambasetty from controlling successfully.

Davies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gambasetty stands and steps away. Davies gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambasetty shoots for a double leg takedown but Davies sprawls well. He's pushed Gambasetty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Davies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gambasetty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davies putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Davies putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Davies throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gambasetty can't escape the position.
Dino Gambasetty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambasetty regains half guard.
Helen Davies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Davies decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Helen Davies.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davies, 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 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Helen Davies!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chris Morgan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Morgan
vs
Bobby

175 cm
22
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
196 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Bobby!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby fails with the takedown.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobby as he avoids it easily.
Bobby shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Morgan lands a two punch combo.
Bobby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan misses with a double jab.

Bobby closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morgan is trying to control Bobby's posture but Bobby avoids it.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Bobby looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morgan is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.

Bobby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Bobby are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Bobby keeps moving and retains side control.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Bobby looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Bobby pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobby which made him look bad.
Bobby throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Bobby misses with a takedown
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobby looks gassed!

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.
Bobby keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan throws a one two combo.

Bobby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Morgan has his feet on Bobby's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Bobby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morgan 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.
Bobby throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bobby's guard.
Morgan is pushing down on Bobby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bobby is fighting to maintain full guard but Morgan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bobby is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bobby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Morgan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bobby has managed to free his arm - good work.

Morgan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morgan working Bobby over with strikes.
Bobby lands with a few short shots to the body.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan prevents Bobby from improving his position.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan throws a push kick but Bobby slaps the foot to one side.
Bobby jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Bobby is avoiding it.

Bobby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morgan tries to kick Bobby off but Bobby keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Morgan has one foot on Bobby's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Morgan shoots in but no luck this time.
Morgan misses with a takedown

and Bobby counters by clinching up.
Bobby blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bobby just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bobby tightens his grip and picks Morgan up, before dumping him to the ground. Morgan manages to land in guard.
Bobby postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow.
Bobby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Morgan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bobby misses with a body shot.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed

and Bobby counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morgan!
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Bobby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bobby throws some wild stikes that Morgan manages to avoid easily.
Bobby landing punches.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Bobby.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
Morgan tries to hold on but Bobby postures up.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobby landing strikes from the mount.
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morgan is bucking up trying to escape but Bobby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ricky Bobby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan taking shots to the head.
Morgan is trying to stand up.
Bobby scoring with strikes but Morgan is staying in there.
Bobby is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bobby postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morgan looks a forlorn figure.
Bobby dominating with strikes here.

Bobby looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bobby sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to hold on but Bobby pushes him away.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bobby is landing with some decent strikes but Morgan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Morgan tries to hold on but Bobby pushes him away.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Bobby throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bobby looking to finish with strikes here!
Morgan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bobby.
Bobby throwing strikes here but Morgan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bobby sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Morgan wants to control but Bobby is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to get to half guard.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morgan wants to hold on but Bobby pushes him away.
Bobby punching from mount but Morgan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.

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.
Morgan wants to control but Bobby is having none of it.
Bobby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morgan hang on?
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bobby landing strikes from the mount and Morgan is in trouble!
Bobby is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Bobby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bobby scoring with strikes but Morgan is staying in there.
Bobby cracks Morgan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Bobby isn't that keen on the idea.
Bobby putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bobby landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Bobby 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. And we move into the final round!

Bobby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bobby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Bobby won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Bobby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bobby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bobby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bobby wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan wants to stand up but Bobby is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morgan scores with the left hand. Bobby knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan looks to clinch

and Bobby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morgan won't be happy with that.
Bobby scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Morgan to see if he's OK.
Bobby throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bobby working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bobby working the strikes but Morgan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Morgan wants to control but Bobby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan gets full guard.
Bobby postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
Bobby won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Morgan looking to control.
Bobby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morgan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bobby!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Morgan prevents Bobby from getting the reversal.
Bobby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Morgan working for a submission but Bobby is keeping him at bay.
Morgan prevents Bobby from getting the reversal.
Bobby is bucking up trying to escape but Morgan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Morgan blocks Bobby's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bobby is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Morgan has taken his back.
Bobby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morgan.
Bobby tries to escape but Morgan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morgan tries to get the hooks in deep but Bobby pushed the leg off.
Morgan is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bobby. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Morgan doesn't have the hooks in and Bobby manages to turn into his guard.
Bobby throwing strikes but missing.
Bobby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Bobby is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bobby avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Chris Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Bobby is avoiding it.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bobby tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bobby to the ground. Bobby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bobby but Bobby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Bobby moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.
Bobby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morgan's defenses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bobby.
Morgan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bobby has clasped his hands together around Morgan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Bobby!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Starsmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Starsmore
vs
Daddy

195 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

216 cm
23
295 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Starsmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy looks to land a left hand but Starsmore moved out of range nicely.
Daddy lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Starsmore sprawling to the canvas. Daddy follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Starsmore hang on?

It looks like Jon Starsmore 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!
It looks like Daddy is going to stand back up.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but Starsmore defending well.
Daddy works his way into full mount!
Starsmore blocking the ground and pound.
Daddy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Daddy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Starsmore is on top in guard.
Starsmore trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy wants to stand and escape but Starsmore is having none of it.
Starsmore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Starsmore postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starsmore stops Daddy from standing up.
Starsmore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daddy being controlled here, momentarily.
Daddy wants to stand but Starsmore is controlling the position.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Starsmore misses the jab.
Starsmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starsmore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starsmore throws a lazy right hand but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starsmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Starsmore.
Daddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daddy lands with a cross.
Daddy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starsmore circles away quickly and effectively.
Daddy scores with a three punch combo!
Daddy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Starsmore is fending him off so far but Daddy persists. Nope, Starsmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Daddy looks gassed!
A punch combination from Starsmore misses.
Daddy wants to clinch.
Daddy looks to land a combination but Starsmore avoids it well.
Starsmore misses with a looping right.
Daddy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Starsmore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daddy's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starsmore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Starsmore misses with a hook. Daddy ducked under it nicely.
Starsmore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Starsmore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Starsmore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daddy is out of range.
Starsmore lands with an overhand left.
Jon Starsmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starsmore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Starsmore lands with an overhand left.

Daddy is rocked!
Starsmore dances in with a quick combination. Daddy is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Starsmore snaps Daddy's head back. Daddy stumbles backwards against the cage. Starsmore steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Daddy's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Daddy just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Starsmore!

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