UCC 3: Pee vs. Ortega PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Landry
vs
Lincoln

180 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Marcelino Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abraham Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abraham Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
Lincoln fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcelino Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Lincoln .
Landry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Landry sizes up Lincoln with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Landry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lincoln misses with a head kick.
Landry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lincoln checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lincoln misses with a takedown attempt - Landry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lincoln throws an overhand right that lands on Landry's shoulder, as Landry tries to avoid the shot.
Landry throws a shot from downtown. Lincoln moves away and avoids it.
Lincoln thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincoln throws a looping overhand right but Landry ducks down to avoid it.
Landry works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincoln walks straight into a right hand from Landry - that's dropped him! Landry jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lincoln from any more punishment! Lincoln complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcelino Landry!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Nuttall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pullo's entrance music is Why Can't We Be Friends?. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pullo
vs
Nuttall

200 cm
23
256 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

196 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Titus Pullo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Nuttall!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nuttall is fending him off so far but Pullo persists. Nope, Nuttall circles away and we're back to standing.
Pullo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pullo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nuttall defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Pullo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pullo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nuttall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pullo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nuttall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pullo is controlling him.
Pullo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pullo won't allow Nuttall to get back to his feet.
Nuttall is pulling down on Pullo's head to control his posture.
Pullo stopping the sweep attempt from Nuttall.

Nuttall looking for a guillotine here but Pullo defends easily.
Pullo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nuttall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuttall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

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

Nuttall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pullo gets back to half guard.
Pullo wants to improve his position but Nuttall is controlling well.
Pullo is not content to let Nuttall control the position.
Nuttall passes to side control.
Pullo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nuttall content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nuttall's best efforts.
Pullo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nuttall trying to control but Pullo is working from the bottom.
Nuttall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pullo's guard.
Nuttall prevents Pullo from improving his position.
Pullo moves into full guard.

Pullo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pullo is breathing heavily.

Pullo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pullo keeping moving, preventing Nuttall from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pullo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pullo is trying to control the position but Nuttall postures up.
Nuttall wants to control from the top but Pullo keeps moving.
Nuttall wants to stand but Pullo is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuttall tries to free his leg and advance position but Pullo is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pullo has his takedown stuffed
and Nuttall counters with a nice uppercut.
Nuttall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pullo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from Nuttall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Nuttall.

It looks like Titus Pullo has been cut.
Pullo blocks a head kick by Nuttall.
Nuttall shoots in for a takedown but Pullo shows good takedown defense.
Nuttall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nuttall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nuttall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pullo.

Nuttall moves into the clinch.

Pullo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Pullo lands with a punch from half guard.
Nuttall wants to control but Pullo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pullo thows a huge punch but Nuttall dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuttall trying to control from the bottom.

Nuttall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pullo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Nuttall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Pullo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pullo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nuttall defends it nicely.
Nuttall throws a right hand that Pullo ducks under and follows up with a left that Pullo also avoids with ease.
Pullo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Pullo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nuttall did well to prevent Pullo getting side control.
Pullo is thwarting Nuttall's attempts to control the position.
Pullo drops an elbow to the side of Nuttall's head.
Nuttall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pullo.
Pullo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nuttall reverses the position - he's now on top in Pullo's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuttall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuttall stopping the sweep attempt from Pullo.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pullo slips a jab and a cross from Nuttall.
Pullo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nuttall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nuttall.

Pullo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nuttall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nuttall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pullo's guard.
Pullo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pullo has a hand on Nuttall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nuttall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nuttall prevents Pullo from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullo is working hard here to advance position.
Nuttall controlling his opponent.
Pullo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Nuttall is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pullo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuttall prevents Pullo from getting the reversal.
Pullo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nuttall looking to control.
Nuttall wants to stand but Pullo is controlling the position.
Pullo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nuttall is keeping the position for now.
Nuttall is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Pullo stops Nuttall from standing up.
Pullo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuttall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuttall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuttall working a defensive guard here.

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

Pullo scores a takedown into full mount!
Nuttall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pullo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pullo wants to control the pace but Nuttall is squirming around nicely.
Pullo is landing with some decent strikes but Nuttall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Nuttall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titus Pullo'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!

Nuttall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pullo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nuttall is fending him off so far but Pullo persists. Nope, Nuttall circles away and we're back to standing.
Nuttall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nuttall scores with a three punch combo!
Titus Pullo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuttall throws a nice looking combination but Pullo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nuttall moves in looking to clinch but Pullo pushes him off.
Nuttall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuttall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pullo ducks right into an uppercut from Nuttall.

Nuttall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nuttall wants to control from the top but Pullo keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Pullo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nuttall has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo is not content to let Nuttall control the position.
Pullo is looking to improve his position.

Pullo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pullo wants to improve his position but Nuttall is controlling well.
Nuttall trying to control from half guard but Pullo is working away.

Nuttall is looking for a kimura but Pullo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nuttall to get the leverage.

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.
Pullo is not content to let Nuttall control the position.

Pullo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuttall pulls his head out easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A lazy left from Nuttall finds it's target.
Nuttall throws a head kick that misses.

Pullo pushes Nuttall up against the cage in a clinch.
Pullo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Pullo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Nuttall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pullo misses with the head strike.
Nuttall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Nuttall pulls guard effortlessly.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Nuttall!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bai Run (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Samos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Run comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Run
vs
Samos

173 cm
21
172 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

181 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samos shoots for a takedown but Run saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samos slips a jab and a cross from Run.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Samos.
Samos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Run to score with a decent uppercut.
Run throws a head kick but Samos moves out of range.
Run leaves Samos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bai Run has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Samos.
Run wants to clinch.
Run throws a head kick that half lands.
Run pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bai Run seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Run throws a right hand that Samos ducks under and follows up with a left that Samos also avoids with ease.
Samos looks to land a body kick but Run moved away.
Run pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Run gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samos has gone for a leg lock! Run slips out almost immediately though and dives into Samos's guard.
Run stops Samos from standing up.
Run trying to control but Samos is working from the bottom.
Run tries to free his leg and advance position but Samos is retaining full guard.

Run gets to his feet - Samos follows without any prompting.
Samos closes the distance and clinches up with Run, looking for a takedown. Samos pushes Run against the cage but Run circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samos looks gassed!
A big right from Samos misses.

Run rushes Samos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Samos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Run with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Run working Samos over with knees to the body.
Run lands a damaging elbow.
Samos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Samos manages to pull guard.

Samos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Run is aware though and is defending well.

Run stands up and waves to Samos to follow him.
Run misses with a head kick.
Run throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samos.
Run tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samos shoots in for a double leg but Run sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Run throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Run as he connects with a hook.
Samos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Run connects with a high kick.
Run tries to clinch but Samos moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Run throws a series of punches but Samos moves out of range.
Run leaves Samos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Run.
Samos avoids the head kick by Run.
Run throws a big shot that misses.
Run stuffs the takedown.

Run shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Run was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
BOOM! Run connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Samos regains half guard.
Run is pressing down on Samos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Samos is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Run sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Run seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Run trying to mount his opponent but Samos defends it.
Ground and pound from Run.
Run wants to stand but Samos has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Samos is looking for a triangle but Run pushes his legs off easily.

Samos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Run, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Run throws out a powerful jab.
Samos shoots in and drives through. Run sprawls well.
Samos blocks a head kick by Run.
Some wild striking there from Run.
Samos misses with a head kick.
Samos walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Run works the jab nicely.
Run stuffs the takedown.
Samos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Run throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Run misses with the combination.
Samos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Run scores with a head kick.
Run misses with an uppercut. Samos saw that one coming.
Samos shoots and misses
and Run counters with a good, hard body kick but Samos shrugs it off.
Bai Run has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Samos.
Samos tries for a takedown but Run circles away easily
and Run counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Samos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Run as he jumps to the side.
Run throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Run!
Run misses with a double jab.

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.
Samos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

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

Samos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Run keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Samos's head.
Samos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Run puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Samos taking some punishment here, with Run in his half guard.
Samos is refusing to be controlled, as Run sits in half guard.

Samos actively working from the bottom here.

Samos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samos actively working from the bottom here.
Run lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Run looks to land a combination. Samos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Run throws a head kick that misses

and Samos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Run trying to control but Samos postures up.

Run is defending against the submission attempts here by Samos.

Samos is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Run wants to get back to full guard.

Samos is trying to work for a kimura but Run is defending well.

Run pushes Samos off and gets back to his feet.
Samos fails with the takedown
and Run counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Run closes the distance looking to clinch

and Samos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 Bai Run will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Run throws a sloppy head kick

and Samos counters with a shoot takedown. Run fights it but they end up in guard.

Run is working an open guard so Samos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Samos tries to clinch there but Run circles away.
Samos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Run tries to keep at a distance but Samos has taken the fight into the clinch.

Run pulls guard effortlessly.

Samos has gone for a leg lock! Run slips out almost immediately though and dives into Samos's guard.
Run is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Samos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Run defends it easily.
Jose Samos has got the better of the ground game so far.

Samos working for submissions but it's allowed Run to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Run is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Samos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bai Run!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Moshanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carmen Tolcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moshanko
vs
Tolcheck

195 cm
22
281 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Tolcheck.

It looks like Vladimir Moshanko has been cut.

Tolcheck lands a left and a right that send Moshanko crashing to the mat, dazed. Tolcheck thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Moshanko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolcheck lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carmen Tolcheck!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jocke Persbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Moore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jocke Persbrandt's chin.

Moore
vs
Persbrandt

190 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

205 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persbrandt throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Persbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore looks for the body kick but Persbrandt saw that one coming.
Persbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Persbrandt fails with the takedown.
Persbrandt throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persbrandt.
Persbrandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - Persbrandt circles away.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.

Moore shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Moore was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore manages to capitalize on a mistake by Persbrandt to take his back!
Persbrandt is trying to stand back up.

Moore looking for the choke from the back.
Moore is trying to stick to Persbrandt's back but Persbrandt is turning into Moore. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moore's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Persbrandt.
Persbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Persbrandt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moore is looking to stand up but Persbrandt isn't so interested in that idea.
Moore throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persbrandt wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Persbrandt looking to pass the guard.
Persbrandt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore stands up from Persbrandt's guard - Moore perhaps looking for a knockout.

Moore moves into the clinch successfully.

Persbrandt gets control of Moore's arms and successfully pulls guard. Persbrandt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Persbrandt wants to stand up but Moore is controlling him.
Persbrandt looks gassed!

Moore stands up and waves to Persbrandt to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moore lands in his opponent's guard.
Persbrandt can't keep his opponent in guard - Moore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Persbrandt is trying to stand back up but Moore is controlling him
Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moore gets a takedown into half guard.

Persbrandt is defending against the submission attempts here by Moore.
Persbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Persbrandt is trying to stand.
Persbrandt is breathing heavily.
Persbrandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moore.

Moore decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Persbrandt is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Persbrandt fails with the takedown

and Moore counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Moore decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Persbrandt, up you get!
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Persbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Moore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moore controls the position from side control.
Moore is working Persbrandt over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moore scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore misses with the ground and pound.
Moore looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Persbrandt is avoiding damage well.
Moore takes a little break here. Persbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moore has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Persbrandt is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.

Moore manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Moore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moore striking off his back but it's not causing Persbrandt any problems.
Moore is pulling down on Persbrandt's head. It's preventing any offense from Persbrandt, at least for the moment.
Tommy Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persbrandt trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Persbrandt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Moore dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Moore throws a head kick that half lands.
Moore throws a wild body kick that Persbrandt sees coming a mile off.
Persbrandt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moore closes the distance and clinches up with Persbrandt, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes Persbrandt against the cage but Persbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Persbrandt's waist but Persbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
Persbrandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore tries for a takedown but Persbrandt circles away easily

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Persbrandt from controlling successfully.
Persbrandt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Persbrandt lands a couple of elbows.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Persbrandt from controlling successfully.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moore wants to sweep here but Persbrandt controlling him for the moment.

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.

Moore pushes Persbrandt off and gets back to his feet.
Moore misses with a takedown
and Persbrandt counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Persbrandt.
Persbrandt fails with the takedown

and Moore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Persbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Moore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persbrandt tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Moore has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Moore controlling the position easily from mount.
Persbrandt is looking to get to half guard.
Moore controlling from the full mount.

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.
Moore has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Persbrandt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Persbrandt is squirming around, avoiding Moore's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moore 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 for Tommy Moore!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Tommy Moore!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Tommy Moore!

Tommy Moore wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Revell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonichie Hong (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.

Revell
vs
Hong

187 cm
21
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
186 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong looks to land a right hand but Revell moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Revell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Revell motions for Hong to come forward. Revell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong digs a good body shot into Revell's ribs.
Revell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hong if he has to take too many more of those.
Revell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Revell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Hong.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hong.

It looks like Shane Revell has been cut.
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!
Hong lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Revell is looking to close the distance but Hong sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Revell crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Revell is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tonichie Hong!

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 Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex James 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!

Khan
vs
James

180 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from James does no damage.
Khan throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice combination there by James.
Khan throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khan thinking.
Some wild striking there from James.
James is looking to clinch.
James goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Amir Khan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and James moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.

James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James lands a jab-cross combination.

James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
Khan takes an elbow to the forehead.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.

James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan tries to clinch up
and James counters with a big head kick but Khan shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khan closes the distance and clinches.

James breaks the clinch.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Khan misses with a combination

and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Khan 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.

James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khan dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

James is working an open guard so Khan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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

and James moves into the clinch.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Khan lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James moves away from the strike by Khan.

Khan lands a left and a right that send James crashing to the mat, dazed. Khan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

James is rocked!

It looks like Alex James has been cut.
James is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khan lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - James can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Khan and James drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Khan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amir Khan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yannick Maruck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rozier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maruck comes to the cage accompanied by Redemption Song. Rozier has chosen William Hung - She bang as his entrance music. Yannick Maruck could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Rozier's chin.

Maruck
vs
Rozier

177 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Nemesis Cage Clothing

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Maruck.

Maruck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maruck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rozier with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rozier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maruck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rozier has managed to get both his arms back between Maruck's legs - danger averted.
Rozier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rozier wants to control from the top but Maruck keeps moving.
Maruck wants to stand and escape but Rozier is having none of it.
Rozier is looking to work some ground and pound but Maruck has wrist control.
Rozier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Maruck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rozier connects with a couple of short punches.
Rozier throwing strikes from guard but Maruck blocks nicely.
Rozier advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozier is nestled in close to Maruck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Rozier is working for a submission of some sort.
Rozier thows a huge punch but Maruck dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozier lands a nice short elbow.
Rozier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maruck pushes Rozier off looking to stand but Rozier dives back in and keeps control.
Rozier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maruck. 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 Rozier there.
Rozier lands strikes from half guard.

Maruck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maruck is breathing heavily.
Rozier scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozier working over Maruck with some ground and pound. Maruck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maruck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rozier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rozier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maruck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rozier thows a huge punch but Maruck dodges it nicely.
Rozier wants to stand up but Maruck has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rozier lands with a punch from half guard.

Maruck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rozier pulls his head out easily.
Rozier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rozier wants to pass the guard but Maruck is defending well.

Rozier stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maruck to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maruck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rozier throwing strikes but missing.
Maruck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maruck thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rozier working some strikes from top position.
Rozier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Maruck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maruck being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozier trying to control but Maruck is working from the bottom.
Rozier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rozier works over Maruck with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rozier gets to his feet. Maruck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rozier shoots in and bounces Maruck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rozier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Rozier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maruck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rozier swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Rozier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rozier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maruck's head.
Maruck is looking to stand up but Rozier isn't so interested in that idea.
Rozier wants to control from the top but Maruck keeps moving.
Kevin Rozier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rozier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maruck kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Maruck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rozier is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rozier wants to pass the guard but Maruck is keeping the position.

Maruck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rozier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maruck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maruck has momentary wrist control but Rozier slips an elbow through the middle.
Rozier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rozier trying to control the position from guard on top but Maruck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maruck looking to control.
Rozier is looking to work some ground and pound but Maruck has wrist control.
Rozier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Rozier stands up from Maruck's guard - Rozier perhaps looking for a knockout.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maruck is trying to control but can't.
Rozier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Rozier connects with a nice short shot to Maruck's temple.
Rozier lands strikes from half guard.
Rozier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rozier controlling the action here.
Rozier is looking to stall here but Maruck recovers full guard.
Rozier lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maruck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rozier connects with a couple of short punches.
Rozier looking to pass the guard.
Rozier lands a couple of digs.
Maruck keeping moving, preventing Rozier from controlling successfully.
Rozier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rozier working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Rozier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rozier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maruck fails with the takedown

so Rozier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rozier stays in close to Maruck's body and controls the position.
Rozier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Rozier stands up from Maruck's guard - Rozier perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick from Maruck lands but Rozier takes it in his stride.
Maruck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yannick Maruck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maruck clinches but Rozier breaks the clinch

and Rozier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maruck's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rozier stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rozier has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rozier lands with a left to the head.

Rozier manages to pull guard.
Rozier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maruck won't allow Rozier to sweep him here.

Maruck stands up and waves to Rozier to follow him.
Maruck tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rozier counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maruck!
Rozier unloading with bombs!
Rozier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rozier controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maruck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maruck takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Maruck is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Rozier.
Maruck takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rozier postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maruck looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maruck is in a horrible position here. Rozier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rozier wants to control the pace but Maruck is squirming around nicely.
Rozier working Maruck over with strikes here.
Rozier breaks from Maruck's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maruck throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Maruck'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.
Maruck is squirming around, avoiding Rozier's attempts to control the action.
Rozier lands a nice shot to the head.
Yannick Maruck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Rozier landing strikes from the mount and Maruck is in trouble!
Maruck is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rozier with the ground and pound from mount.
Rozier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maruck is looking to get to half guard.
Kevin Rozier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Rozier has hold of Maruck's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maruck manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maruck is desperately trying to improve his position but Rozier has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rozier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rozier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Kevin Rozier!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Kevin Rozier!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Kevin Rozier!

Kevin Rozier wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dung Pee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortega is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stronger. Dung Pee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pee
vs
Ortega

169 cm
24
169 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

182 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dung Pee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Ortega!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pee rushes Ortega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Pee to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pee.
Pee could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Pee gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ortega regains guard.

Pee stands up and waves to Ortega to follow him.

Pee forces Ortega back against the cage and clinches.
Pee lands a nice knee to the body.
Ortega looks gassed!
Pee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ortega up against the cage.

Pee gets control of Ortega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pee has his feet on Ortega's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pee!

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

Pee decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pee clinches.
Pee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ortega avoids it.
Pee lands an elbow inside that Ortega shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Pee.
Ortega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Brad Ortega has been cut.
Pee is struggling to control the position.

Pee pulls guard successfully.
Pee is looking to stand up but Ortega isn't so interested in that idea.

Pee kicks Ortega off and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pee misses with a head kick.

Pee moves into the clinch.
Pee scores a nice knee to the body.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Pee avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.

Pee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortega walks into a left hand.

Pee moves into the clinch.

Pee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ortega clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ortega doesn't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is keeping busy.
Ortega wants to control his opponent's hands but Pee gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pee controlling the positon.

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. Dung Pee just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ortega closes the distance but Pee moves to the side

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

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

Pee clinches up with Ortega and pushes him back against the cage.

Pee pulls Ortega into guard.
Pee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortega is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dung Pee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Ortega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pee.

Pee decides to stand back up.
Pee scores with a leg kick.

Pee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ortega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Pee decides to stand back up. Pee steps back and let's Ortega get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Pee misses its intended target.
Dung Pee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Pee saw that one coming.
Pee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dung Pee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega tries to clinch but Pee moves away

and Pee counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees to the body from Pee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pee trying to control the position but instead, Ortega has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pee into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortega.
Pee stalling.
Ortega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Pee drags the fight down to the ground.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dung Pee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Pee instigates a clinch.
Pee is trying to force a seperation but Ortega has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega goes for a takedown attempt but Pee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Pee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dung Pee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ortega.

Pee closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Pee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ortega fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Pee gets a clinch.
Ortega is trying to break free.
Pee just leaning against Ortega, taking a breather.
Ortega takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ortega jumps guard but Pee stands there with Ortega around his waist. Ortega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

Pee gets to his feet. Ortega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pee looks to clinch

so Ortega counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ortega throws a strike but Pee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Pee circles away easily

and Pee counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Pee breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Pee lands but Ortega takes it in his stride.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega throws a sloppy head kick and Pee moves out of range easily.
Pee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pee keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dung Pee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brad Ortega'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!

Pee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega throws a sloppy head kick

and Pee moves into the clinch.

Pee lands a takedown into guard.

Ortega is working an open guard so Pee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Pee darts in and clinches Ortega up against the cage.
Pee lands an elbow just above Ortega 's eye.

Pee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Pee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ortega managing to block the knees to the body from Pee.
Stalling in the clinch from Pee.
Ortega jumps guard but Pee stands there with Ortega around his waist. Ortega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Pee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ortega, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pee has managed to clinch.
Ortega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pee has him pressed against the cage.
Pee is stalling here.

Pee manages to pull guard.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Pee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Pee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ortega, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pee closes the distance but Ortega moves to the side

so Ortega counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortega is controlling him.

Pee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ortega off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Ortega shoots in and bounces Pee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pee wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega digs a good hook to Pee's body.
Pee doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortega circles away.

Pee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Pee breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pee tries to clinch up but Ortega circles away and keeps his distance.

Pee drives through and clinches with Ortega against the cage.
Pee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pee.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pee stands up from Ortega's guard - Pee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt

and Pee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pee landing knees to the head.
Ortega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ortega trying to control the position but instead, Pee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ortega into the cage.
Pee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortega blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brad Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dung Pee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega takes a knee to the side of the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dung Pee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pee 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 for Dung Pee!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Dung Pee!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Dung Pee!

Dung Pee wins by unanimous decision!