HBB 15 - Wipeout PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Man Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Johnson
vs
Man Choi

210 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

215 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries for a takedown but Man Choi circles away easily
and Man Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Man Choi clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Man Choi.
Man Choi lands an elbow inside.
Man Choi lands a nice knee to the body.
Man Choi trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson wants to break free but Man Choi has control.
Johnson is working for takedown but Man Choi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Man Choi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Man Choi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Man Choi working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Man Choi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Choi blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson is working for takedown but Man Choi is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man Choi scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Man Choi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Man Choi keeps him there for the moment.
Man Choi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Nice elbow from Man Choi.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Man Choi blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Man Choi tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Man Choi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Man Choi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Dave Johnson has been cut.
Man Choi trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Choi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Man Choi lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Man Choi lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Man Choi won't allow it.

Man Choi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Man Choi working the ground and pound.
Man Choi working the ground and pound from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man Choi controlling the position.
Man Choi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Man Choi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Man Choi is chipping away with strikes.
Man Choi working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Man Choi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Man Choi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Man Choi working the ground and pound from side control.
Man Choi lands an elbow.
Man Choi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Man Choi connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man Choi connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Man Choi working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Choi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man Choi winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Man Choi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Man Choi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Man Choi is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Man Choi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Man Choi trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Man Choi in his half guard.
Man Choi trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Semmy Man Choi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson fails with the takedown

and Man Choi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Man Choi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Man Choi there.
Man Choi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Man Choi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Man Choi stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Man Choi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man Choi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Choi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Man Choi thows a big elbow that misses.
Man Choi controlling from the top position.
Man Choi trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man Choi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man Choi is controlling him.
Man Choi lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Choi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Man Choi is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Man Choi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Man Choi working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Man Choi has control of the leg.
Man Choi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man Choi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man Choi working Johnson over with strikes.
Man Choi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Man Choi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Man Choi there.
Man Choi wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Man Choi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson tries to kick Man Choi off but Man Choi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Man Choi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Man Choi working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Man Choi content to control rather than advance.
Man Choi wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Man Choi working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Choi lands strikes from half guard.
Man Choi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson is staying active underneath Man Choi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man Choi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man Choi working the head and body with strikes.
Man Choi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Man Choi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Man Choi controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Choi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Semmy Man Choi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Man Choi moves into the clinch.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.

Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Man Choi to the mat.
Man Choi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Johnson working for a triangle but Man Choi defends it easily.
Man Choi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man Choi is controlling him.
Man Choi is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Man Choi tries to pass.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man Choi trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man Choi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man Choi trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man Choi stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man Choi.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man Choi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man Choi holds on for dear life, controlling Johnson's posture momentarily.
Man Choi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly?
Man Choi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Man Choi blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man Choi is looking to escape.
Man Choi tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Man Choi wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson trying to control but Man Choi is having none of it.
Johnson prevents Man Choi from getting the reversal.

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.
Man Choi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man Choi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Man Choi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Nas ft. Puff Daddy - You Can Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Davis

213 cm
26
198 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

190 cm
22
194 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Davis!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Davis as he checks the leg kick.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Davis gets a takedown into half guard.
Davis prevents Jones from improving his position.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.

Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones wants to control but Davis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Davis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis in side control lands a decent elbow.

Davis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Davis but great work by Jones.
Davis tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Davis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
Davis wants to control but Jones postures up.
Davis sneaks back into half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Davis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.

Davis is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Davis landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Davis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis raining down shots from the mount!
Davis looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roy Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Davis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jones and Davis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Davis postures up.
Check out the look on Davis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Davis stalls from top position.
Davis cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.

Davis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones misses with a takedown attempt

and Davis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis lands with some strikes.
Davis with good strikes from the mount here!
Davis working Jones over with strikes here.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
Davis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Davis lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Davis quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Davis but it's paid off an Jones is forced to tap! Nice work by Davis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Davis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinbi Taewoong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinbi Taewoong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Blow's chin.

Blow
vs
Taewoong

183 cm
27
183 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

188 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP $4 Shirts/Shorts

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sinbi Taewoong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blow avoids the head kick by Taewoong.
Taewoong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blow.
Taewoong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taewoong throws a nice head kick!
Blow misses with a head kick.
Taewoong throws a combination. Blow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taewoong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taewoong lands a head kick!
Taewoong lands with a slapping head kick.
Taewoong throws a combination that misses

and Blow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taewoong wants to get back to his feet.
Blow content to control rather than advance.
Taewoong is not content to let Blow control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taewoong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blow.
Taewoong is trying to stand up here but Blow is controlling him well.
Blow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taewoong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blow prevents Taewoong from standing back up.
Blow wants to control but Taewoong is keeping him busy.
Taewoong wants to get back to his feet.
Blow is trying to control the action in half guard but Taewoong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taewoong tries to kick Blow off but Blow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Blow throwing shots but Taewoong is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow stalling away here and it's allowed Taewoong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blow trying to control but Taewoong is working from the bottom.

Blow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blow wants to control from the top but Taewoong keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Blow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Blow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taewoong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blow stops Taewoong from standing up.
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 Joe Blow will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Blow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taewoong tries to bum rush Blow with a series of wild strikes but Blow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses.
Blow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taewoong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taewoong pinned against the cage. Taewoong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blow thows a body shot but no joy.
Taewoong throws a sloppy head kick and Blow moves out of range easily.
Taewoong misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Taewoong misses
and Blow counters with a low kick, right behind Taewoong 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taewoong throws a head kick but Blow moves out of range.
Taewoong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taewoong tries a head kick but it misses.
Taewoong looks to land a combination. Blow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taewoong fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow scores with a sloppy right hand. Taewoong should have avoided that one.
Blow avoids the head kick by Taewoong.
Taewoong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sinbi Taewoong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taewoong misses with a series of wild punches.
Blow misses with a two punch combination.
Taewoong misses with a two punch combination.
Taewoong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blow.
A combination from Taewoong does no damage.
A punch combination from Taewoong misses.
Blow takes one to the side of the head.
Taewoong misses with a head kick.
Blow misses with a double jab
and Taewoong counters with a series of strikes. Blow will be more careful next time no doubt.

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.
Taewoong moves out of range of the body kick.
Taewoong slips a jab from Blow.
Blow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taewoong throws a head kick but Blow moves out of range.
Taewoong misses with the combination.
Taewoong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taewoong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Taewoong.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taewoong throws a right hand that Blow ducks under and follows up with a left that Blow also avoids with ease.
Taewoong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blow blocks a head kick by Taewoong.
Blow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taewoong swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taewoong avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Blow.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Blow.
Taewoong misses with a two punch combination.
Blow feints a jab promting Taewoong to slip. Blow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taewoong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joe Blow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blow misses with a head kick.
Blow slips a jab and a cross from Taewoong.
Blow throws a poor cross that misses
and Taewoong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taewoong throws a sloppy head kick and Blow moves out of range easily.
Taewoong throws a head kick but Blow moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow misses with a two punch combination.
Blow dodges the punch combination from Taewoong.
Danga de danga de dang - Taewoong scores with a four punch combination!
Blow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blow scores with a kick to the body.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses.
Taewoong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taewoong wants it to stay on the feet.
Taewoong tries to clinch but Blow is having none of it.
Taewoong misses with a double jab
and Blow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Blow does no damage.
Taewoong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blow circles away quickly and effectively.
Blow misses the jab.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taewoong!
Blow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taewoong's waist but Taewoong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blow off to one side.
Taewoong tries a head kick but it misses.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taewoong blocks a head kick by Blow.
Blow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taewoong tries a head kick but it misses.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses.
Taewoong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taewoong wants it to stay on the feet.
Blow misses with an uppercut
and Taewoong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taewoong lands with a kick to the temple. Blow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taewoong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taewoong, as that shot connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blow!
Taewoong looks to land a combination. Blow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow throws a nice looking combination but Taewoong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taewoong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Taewoong.
Blow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taewoong.
Blow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taewoong counters with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Taewoong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taewoong misses with the combination.
Blow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taewoong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blow counters with a series of strikes. Taewoong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taewoong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taewoong throws a head kick that misses.
Blow misses with a takedown attempt - Taewoong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taewoong scores with a head kick.
Taewoong checks the leg kick.
Blow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taewoong is looking to clinch.
Taewoong throws a series of punches but Blow moves out of range.
Taewoong scores with a three punch combo!
Taewoong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taewoong misses with a two punch combination.
Taewoong lands with a kick to the temple. Blow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taewoong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blow's head.
Taewoong throws a head kick but Blow moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taewoong feints a jab promting Blow to slip. Taewoong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taewoong throws a head kick but Blow moves out of range.
Blow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taewoong.
Taewoong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taewoong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blow shoots in for a double leg but Taewoong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taewoong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taewoong misses with a few strikes there.
Taewoong wants to clinch up but Blow keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Blow misses.
Taewoong pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taewoong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Blow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Taewoong keeping moving, preventing Blow from controlling successfully.
Blow prevents Taewoong from getting back to his feet.
Blow wants to control from the top but Taewoong keeps moving.
Blow stops Taewoong from standing up.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinbi Taewoong!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takehide Nakatani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Leeroy
vs
Nakatani

178 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

174 cm
28
155 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Leeroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takehide Nakatani!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy swinging wildly here.
Leeroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakatani slips a jab and a cross from Leeroy.
Nakatani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leeroy sprawls well. Leeroy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakatani gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Leeroy. No joy for Nakatani on that attempt.
Leeroy swinging wildly here.
Leeroy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nakatani counters with a takedown into side control.

Nakatani has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Leeroy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nakatani yanks on the arm and Leeroy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nakatani.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takehide Nakatani!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Harevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harevich
vs
Johnson

186 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitali Harevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harevich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harevich throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Harevich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Harevich is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Harevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Harevich is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Harevich has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends an breaks Harevich's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sugen Nagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We are the ocean-waiting room. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Nagi
vs
Penn

167 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

167 cm
18
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagi tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Nagi misses with a double jab.
Nagi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Penn tried to score with a low kick but Nagi checks it.
Nagi is looking to chop away at Penn's legs.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nagi's waist but Nagi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Sugen Nagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Penn.
Penn blocks a head kick by Nagi.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Nagi.
Nagi throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Penn tries to sprawl but Nagi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nagi postures up.

Nagi stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagi thuds his shin into the meat of Penn's side.
Nagi throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Nagi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Nagi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Nagi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nagi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagi misses with a low kick.

Penn gets caught flat footed, as Nagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn controls Nagi momentarily but Nagi frees himself.

Nagi stands and steps away. Penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nagi is breathing heavily.
Penn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nagi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Penn avoids the head kick by Nagi.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nagi as he jumps to the side.
Nagi throws a combination. Penn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick from Nagi lands but Penn takes it in his stride.

Nagi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagi controlling from side mount.
Nagi landing strikes.
Penn misses with a strike from the bottom.
Nagi trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.

Nagi is trying to get an arm triangle but Penn is defending well.
Penn tries to bench press Nagi off him but Nagi keeps the position.
Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Penn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nagi is not content to let Penn control the position.
Penn wants to pass to mount but Nagi is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nagi has hold of Penn's hands but Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nagi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nagi has hold of Penn's hands but Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn working Nagi over with strikes.
Penn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn is nestled in close to Nagi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagi is in trouble now - Penn has advanced to mount!
Penn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nagi leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagi but Nagi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagi wants it to stay on the feet.
Sugen Nagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Penn.
Nagi throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Nagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn avoids the head kick by Nagi.
Nagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagi throws a leg kick but Penn moved away.
Nagi throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagi tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagi. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Nagi shoots in and gets a takedown into Penn's guard.
Nagi is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Nagi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Penn controls Nagi momentarily but Nagi frees himself.
Nagi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sugen Nagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Penn lands strikes from half guard.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Penn wants to control the pace but Nagi is squirming around nicely.
Nagi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Penn landing shots from mount.
Penn lands a heavy elbow.
Penn looking to control but Nagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nagi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nagi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Nagi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nagi tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
BOOM! Penn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagi tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Penn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Penn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Penn.
Nagi wants to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn lands a heavy elbow.

Nagi is rocked!
The referee warns Nagi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Penn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.

Nagi clinches.

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

Nagi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagi but Nagi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Nagi clinches up against the cage.

Nagi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Penn regains guard immediately.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagi trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.

Penn has his foot on Nagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Nagi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nagi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nagi trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagi sprawls well. Nagi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Sugen Nagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Penn.
Nagi throws a lazy head kick

and Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn works over Nagi with some ground and pound from guard.

Nagi has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn trying to control but Nagi is working from the bottom.
Nagi wants to stand but Penn is controlling the position.
Nagi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penn!
Nagi prevents Penn from getting the reversal.

Nagi stands up from mount. Strange move.
Penn throws a leg kick but Nagi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagi but Nagi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagi throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagi but Nagi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagi lands a nice looking body kick.
Nagi throws a head kick that misses.
Sugen Nagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nagi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagi.
Nagi tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagi throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Penn blocks a leg kick.
Nagi throws a low kick but Penn avoids it.

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.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagi sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nagi looks to land a body kick but Penn moved away.
Sugen Nagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagi tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagi to the ground. Nagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Nagi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nagi's back!
Nagi just trying to survive but Penn is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nagi holding both Penn 's hands and preventing any damage.
Penn lands a shot to the body.

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Flikflak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Flikflak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sanchez
vs
Flikflak

190 cm
20
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yoan Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Flikflak!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Flikflak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flikflak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Flikflak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flikflak wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.

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

Sanchez working for a triangle but Flikflak defends it easily.
Flikflak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Flikflak tries to pass.
Flikflak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flikflak won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flikflak's guard.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Flikflak is retaining full guard.
Flikflak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.

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

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

Flikflak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flikflak is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flikflak is keeping the position for now.
Flikflak controlling the position.

Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flikflak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Flikflak's legs - danger averted.
Flikflak looking to control.
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.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez passes Flikflak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is pressing down on Flikflak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flikflak is holding on for now.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flikflak 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 Sanchez.
Sanchez prevents Flikflak from improving position.

Flikflak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flikflak tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Flikflak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sanchez moves out of range as Flikflak strikes.
Flikflak throws a shot to the body.
Flikflak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flikflak looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Flikflak throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flikflak scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Flikflak circles away easily

and Flikflak counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Flikflak seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sanchez is holding on tight.
Flikflak content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Flikflak has a good base and remains in mount.
Flikflak content just to control the position here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pedro Flikflak hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flikflak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Flikflak lands with a nice body punch.

Flikflak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flikflak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flikflak looking to pass the guard.
Flikflak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flikflak defends well.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flikflak controls the pace.
Flikflak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flikflak landing with the ground and pound.

Sanchez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Flikflak has picked Sanchez up and slammed him! Sanchez can't keep hold of the triangle and Flikflak manages to pass to side control!
Flikflak controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Flikflak moves into full mount!
Flikflak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Flikflak maintains control.
Flikflak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flikflak controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flikflak manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sanchez to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Flikflak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Flikflak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Flikflak connects with a jab.
Flikflak lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flikflak.

Flikflak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flikflak stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Flikflak from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Pedro Flikflak has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Flikflak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Flikflak is looking to improve his position.
Flikflak works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Flikflak is keeping the position.
Flikflak pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pedro Flikflak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flikflak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.

Flikflak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flikflak has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Flikflak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flikflak wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Sanchez working for a triangle but Flikflak defends it easily.
Flikflak stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Flikflak's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pedro Flikflak was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Flikflak counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flikflak trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flikflak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yoan Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Flikflak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flikflak seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Flikflak!