Clash of the Brave PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Nicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shackleford
vs
Nicks

180 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

197 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rusty Shackleford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Nicks!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shackleford closes the distance and clinches.
Shackleford jumps guard but Nicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shackleford is trying to pull guard but Nicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

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

Shackleford shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nicks moves into full guard.
Nicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shackleford.
Nicks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shackleford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shackleford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
Nicks working a defensive guard here.
Nicks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shackleford kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hakeem Nicks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nicks scores with a nice strike.
Nicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shackleford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicks jabs at Shackleford's body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nicks has had enough of the clinch but Shackleford keeps him there for the moment.
Shackleford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Shackleford manages to pull guard.
Shackleford keeping moving, preventing Nicks from controlling successfully.

Shackleford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nicks defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicks advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is looking for a sweep. Nicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nicks is keen to just control but Shackleford is a slippery customer.
Shackleford is looking to improve his position.
Nicks wants to free his trapped foot but Shackleford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shackleford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nicks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nicks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shackleford is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shackleford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford regains half guard.
Nicks prevents Shackleford from improving his position.
Shackleford is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nicks wants to free his trapped foot but Shackleford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shackleford is staying active underneath Nicks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nicks is thwarting Shackleford's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shackleford is pressing down on Nicks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shackleford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Shackleford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shackleford is breathing heavily.
Shackleford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shackleford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicks is trying to control but can't.
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!
Shackleford is trying to control. Nicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Rusty Shackleford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nicks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shackleford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nicks. Those never looked like landing.
Nicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shackleford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shackleford blocks the body kick.
Nicks misses with a leg kick.
Nicks scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicks digs a good hook to Shackleford's body.
Shackleford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shackleford avoids the head kick by Nicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicks tries a low kick but Shackleford avoids it.
Nicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nicks scores with a one two! Shackleford had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Rusty Shackleford has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicks punishes Shackleford's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Nicks there.
Nicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicks stuns Shackleford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shackleford rather than just go for the knockout.
Shackleford ducks right into an uppercut from Nicks.
Shackleford blocks a head kick by Nicks.
Nicks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nicks duly obliges.
Shackleford tries to move into range but Nicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicks scores with a hook.
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!
Shackleford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shackleford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shackleford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Shackleford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nicks's guard.
Shackleford postures up.

Shackleford 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.
Nicks trying to control the position.

Shackleford drops back looking for a leg! Nicks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nicks manages to kick Shackleford off! Shackleford jumps back into Nicks's guard.
Nicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nicks keeping moving, preventing Shackleford from controlling successfully.
Shackleford won't allow Nicks to sweep him here.
Shackleford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicks is retaining full guard.
Shackleford throwing strikes from guard but Nicks blocks nicely.
Nicks is trying to control the position but Shackleford postures up.
Shackleford throwing strikes but missing.
Nicks trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shackleford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicks misses with a head kick.
Nicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shackleford shoots in looking for a takedown but Nicks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shackleford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nicks works Shackleford's body with a nice hook.
Nicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nicks throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Nicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicks throws a series of punches but Shackleford moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hakeem Nicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleford shoots in for a double leg but Nicks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Shackleford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shackleford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicks but Nicks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nicks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nicks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakeem Nicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicks misses with a low kick.
Shackleford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nicks throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Nicks.

Shackleford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nicks's guard.
Shackleford trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nicks is on top in guard.
Nicks looking to sit in guard and control but Shackleford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shackleford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shackleford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford trying to control but Nicks is working from the bottom.
Nicks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shackleford is one step ahead there.
Nicks working a defensive guard but Shackleford passes into half guard.
Shackleford is thwarting Nicks's attempts to control the position.

Shackleford seems to be working for a kimura but Nicks defends the submission attempt.
Shackleford prevents Nicks from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shackleford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nicks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nicks trying to control here.
Shackleford trying to control the pace.

Shackleford seems to be working for a kimura but Nicks defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nicks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nicks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shackleford!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicks looking to control but Shackleford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nicks with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shackleford tries to lock up and control but Nicks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nicks looking to control but Shackleford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shackleford wants to hold on but Nicks pushes him away.
Shackleford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nicks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shackleford is looking to escape.
Shackleford is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicks wants to control the pace but Shackleford is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Nicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nicks 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 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Nicks!
Hakeem Nicks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Ziemski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wane Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rooney has chosen Hollywood Undead - No Other Place as his entrance music. Zenek Ziemski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ziemski
vs
Rooney

187 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Rooney.
Rooney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rooney stuffs the takedown attempt from Ziemski. Ziemski gets slowly back to his feet.
Ziemski swats away the attempt to clinch by Rooney.
Zenek Ziemski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rooney drives through and clinches with Ziemski against the cage.
Rooney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ziemski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rooney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rooney thuds his right hand into Ziemski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rooney works over Ziemski's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziemski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rooney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rooney closes the distance and pushes Ziemski back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rooney gets underhooks to prevent Ziemski's takedown attempt.
Rooney tries to throw a body punch but Ziemski avoids it by throwing Rooney back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney is looking to break free of the clinch but Ziemski has double underhooks.
Ziemski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rooney is trying to break the clinch but Ziemski has him pressed against the cage.

Ziemski is trying to trip Rooney. He has hold of a leg but Rooney is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ziemski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rooney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ziemski wants to pass the guard but Rooney is keeping the position.

Ziemski has gone for a leg lock! Rooney slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ziemski's guard.
Rooney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ziemski is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rooney throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ziemski's body to avoid the submission. Ziemski has instead reached around Rooney's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ziemski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zenek Ziemski!
Zenek Ziemski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Sanders
vs
Vargas

195 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
280 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Vargas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanders closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vargas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vargas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders is trying to stall.
Vargas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanders or not.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Vargas pulls guard.
Vargas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Vargas is working an open guard so Sanders takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Vargas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanders's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jose Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Brian Sanders has been cut.
Sanders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vargas gets a clinch.

Vargas breaks from the clinch.

Vargas forces Sanders back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Vargas.
A short right from Vargas.
Vargas is trying to drag Sanders to the mat but Sanders just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vargas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.

Vargas pulls guard effortlessly.
Sanders won't allow Vargas to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas has a closed guard, preventing Sanders from standing up.

Sanders drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vargas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vargas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vargas!

Vargas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanders is looking to regain half guard here but Vargas keeps moving and retains side control.
Vargas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vargas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanders has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vargas but great work by Sanders.
Vargas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanders's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vargas regains full guard. Nicely done.

Sanders is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vargas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vargas has escaped and now he's on top!
Vargas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vargas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vargas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vargas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Vargas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Sanders's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice body punch from Vargas.
Sanders tries to clinch there but Vargas circles away.
A head kick from Vargas lands but Sanders takes it in his stride.
Sanders takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vargas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vargas avoids it really well and circles away.
Vargas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Vargas clinches.
Vargas tries to pull guard but Sanders won't allow it.
Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas controls his hands.

Vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vargas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanders tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas prevents a body shot from Sanders.
Vargas works on Sanders's body with a couple of short punches.
Vargas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanders walks away with a smile on his face. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Vargas has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas is working Sanders over against the cage.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch.

Vargas pulls guard successfully.
Vargas wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Vargas looking to control.
Vargas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanders postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Vargas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vargas counters with a big head kick but Sanders shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vargas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vargas lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Sanders goes down and covers up as Vargas starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Vargas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Me Todo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Rodgers (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.

Todo
vs
Rodgers

190 cm
22
206 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todo leaves Rodgers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Todo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todo.
Rodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Todo is struggling to control the position.
Rodgers tries to score a body lock takedown but Todo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodgers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Todo.
Todo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodgers's efforts to push away.
Rodgers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Me Todo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Rodgers.
Rodgers jumps guard but Todo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodgers looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers blocks the elbow strike.
Todo controlling the action here for a moment.
Todo lands a nice elbow.
Rodgers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodgers tries to stall but Todo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Rodgers breaks the clinch.
Me Todo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodgers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Todo rushes Rodgers and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodgers letting Todo take a breather here.
Rodgers fails to pull guard.
Todo tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Todo back against the cage.
Todo misses with a punch on the inside.
Todo lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Todo to work.
Rodgers takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Todo.
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!
Todo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodgers is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todo taking a breather.
Rodgers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Todo has him pressed against the cage.
Todo controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Todo.
Todo tries a knee to the head but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Todo smiles and moves away.
Rodgers tries for a takedown but Todo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodgers circles away.

Todo has closed the distance and engaged Rodgers in a clinch.
Todo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodgers is trying to break the clinch but Todo has him pressed against the cage.
Rodgers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Todo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Todo lands a knee to the head.
Todo has Rodgers pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Todo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todo avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Todo.
Me Todo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Todo tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodgers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Todo has managed to clinch.
Todo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodgers is defending well for now.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Todo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Todo smiles and moves away.
Me Todo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Rodgers.
Todo moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todo tries to clinch but Rodgers moves away

and Rodgers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodgers.
Rodgers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Todo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Todo lands an elbow just above Rodgers 's eye.
Todo has Rodgers pressed against the cage.
Rodgers tries to pull guard but Todo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Todo stalling in the clinch.
Todo lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todo tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodgers avoids the damage to the body.
Todo misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Todo.
Todo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A knee to the head by Todo.
Todo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown.
Todo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodgers's defenses.
Todo stops a takedown attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Todo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Me Todo.
Rodgers shoots in for a double leg but Todo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Todo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Todo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todo as he avoids it easily.
Todo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todo is looking to clinch but Rodgers is avoiding it.
Todo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rodgers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodgers.
Todo taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Me Todo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Todo has Rodgers pushed against the cage.
Rodgers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Todo misses with a knee strike.
Todo crunches a lovely knee into Rodgers's ribcage.
Rodgers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todo working Rodgers over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Todo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Todo clinches up with Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Todo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Me Todo.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Todo defends it nicely.
Todo closes the distance but Rodgers moves to the side

and Rodgers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodgers.

Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers is looking to clinch.
Rodgers moves in looking to clinch but Todo pushes him off.
Rodgers wants to clinch up but Todo keeps it at a distance.
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Todo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todo tries to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Todo tries to clinch up but Rodgers circles away and keeps his distance.
Todo tries to clinch up.
Todo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Todo wants to clinch but Rodgers slips to the side
and Rodgers counters with a series of strikes. Todo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodgers looks for a takedown but Todo sprawls well.
Me Todo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Rodgers.
Todo is looking to clinch.
Todo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Todo moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Todo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodgers paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Todo rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters up against the cage, Todo throws an elbow but misses.
Todo stalling in the clinch.
Rodgers looking to stall.
Rodgers is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Todo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Todo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Me Todo.
Todo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Todo rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Todo pushes Rodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Todo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Todo.
Todo tries a knee to the head but Rodgers blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todo taking a breather.
Rodgers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Todo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Todo tries to clinch but Rodgers moves out of range.

Todo clinches up against the cage.
Todo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todo misses with an elbow strike.
Todo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dan Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Me Todo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers goes for a takedown attempt but Todo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Me Todo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berto Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the cage accompanied by Black Tide - "Warriors of Time". Berto Dimagiba will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cage
vs
Dimagiba

168 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

203 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Dimagiba will be more careful next time no doubt.

Dimagiba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dimagiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dimagiba working over Cage with some ground and pound. Cage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dimagiba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba winds up and cracks Cage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cage is looking for a sweep. Dimagiba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Dimagiba seems content to control.
Cage is trying to get back to full guard.
Dimagiba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimagiba is keen to just control but Cage is a slippery customer.
Cage is trying to control but can't.
Dimagiba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though.
Cage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cage tries to get out of the position.
Dimagiba is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cage trying to strike off his back.
Cage wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dimagiba scoring with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cage's head.
Dimagiba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Dimagiba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cage's head.
Cage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba is in close to Cage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dimagiba stopping the sweep attempt from Cage.
Cage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dimagiba has one foot on Cage's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dimagiba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dimagiba.
Dimagiba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dimagiba connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cage some visible discomfort.
Dimagiba working the head with strikes.
Cage is trying to get back to half guard.
Cage on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dimagiba looks up at the clock and then as Cage takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dimagiba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here.
Dimagiba working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba is chipping away with strikes.
Dimagiba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dimagiba lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dimagiba controls the position.
Dimagiba lands a few punches from side control.
Dimagiba landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Dimagiba's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dimagiba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimagiba working the ground and pound from side control.
Cage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dimagiba connects with a decent elbow.

Cage is rocked!
Cage throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Oh Cage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimagiba landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba scores with punches from side control.
Cage being controlled for a moment.
Cage seems to have got his legs back now.
Dimagiba is putting a hurting on Cage here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cage is being controlled here.
Dimagiba scoring with punches from side control.
Dimagiba lands a few punches from side control.
Cage on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cage some visible discomfort.
Dimagiba looks up at the clock and then as Cage takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dimagiba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dimagiba scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berto Dimagiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dimagiba looking to score a takedown here. Cage is defending well but Dimagiba drives through and ends up in Cage's guard.
Dimagiba distracts Cage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimagiba works over Cage with some ground and pound from guard.
Dimagiba landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard.

Cage is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dimagiba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dimagiba has escaped and now he's on top!
Cage throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dimagiba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage wants to sweep here but Dimagiba controlling him for the moment.
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!
Dimagiba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba scoring with some ground and pound.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dimagiba is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dimagiba postures up and lands a big shot to Cage's brow.
Dimagiba scoring with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cage's head.
Dimagiba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berto Dimagiba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dimagiba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dimagiba cracks Cage with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cage keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Dimagiba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dimagiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cage tries to avoid it but Dimagiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cage to the ground. Cage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Cage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dimagiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deacon Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berto Dimagiba.

Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dimagiba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dimagiba distracts Cage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.
Dimagiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba cracks Cage with a solid left hand.

Cage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dimagiba is aware though and is defending well.
Dimagiba stands up over Cage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dimagiba postures up and lands a big shot to Cage's brow.
Dimagiba distracts Cage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimagiba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Dimagiba is working Cage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dimagiba connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimagiba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Cage lands a decent punch to the body there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dimagiba cracks Cage with a solid left hand.
Dimagiba is working Cage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dimagiba stopping the sweep attempt from Cage.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berto Dimagiba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Dimagiba on that attempt.
Dimagiba with a poor takedown

and Cage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dimagiba won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimagiba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cage tries to score with some ground and pound. Dimagiba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cage in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cage wants to control but Dimagiba is keeping him busy.
Cage creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dimagiba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cage throwing strikes but Dimagiba manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dimagiba working the ground and pound.
Cage struggling a bit here.
Cage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dimagiba working the ground and pound from side control.
Dimagiba scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dimagiba scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dimagiba advances to full mount.
Dimagiba is landing with some decent strikes but Cage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba content just to control the position here.
Dimagiba scoring with strikes but Cage is staying in there.
Dimagiba looking to finish Cage with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cage!
Dimagiba is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dimagiba lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dimagiba lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cage hang on?
Dimagiba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A big strike lands for Dimagiba! That's really hurt Cage and he's turned his back - Dimagiba keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dimagiba jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berto Dimagiba!
In his post fight interview, Berto Dimagiba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Chop Chuey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Rolland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chuey
vs
Rolland

170 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chop Chuey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Rolland!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolland tries to clinch up.
Rolland tries to close the distance and clinch but Chuey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chuey misses with a jab, cross combination.

Chuey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rolland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chuey wants to stand but Rolland is controlling his arm.
Chuey is looking to take a break and control but Rolland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Chuey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chuey working away.
Chuey is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rolland will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rolland dodges the ground and pound from Chuey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolland keeps working.
Rolland tries to improve position but can't.
Chuey wants to control but Rolland is keeping him busy.
Chuey controlling the position.

Chop Chuey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Rolland has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rolland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolland misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Rolland.
Chuey is trying to force a seperation but Rolland has the dominant position.
Chuey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rolland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rolland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rolland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chueys head.

Chuey decides to pull guard.

Rolland gets to his feet - Chuey follows without any prompting.

Chuey gets tackled into the cage by Rolland. Rolland maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chuey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rolland has him pressed against the cage.
Rolland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chuey backwards.
Rolland effectively controlling the action here.

Chuey breaks from the clinch.

Rolland rushes Chuey and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuey tries to stall but Rolland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chuey trying to land knees to the body.
Chuey is working for takedown but Rolland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rolland gets through Chuey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rolland effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Rolland.
Chuey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rolland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chop Chuey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolland is working Chuey over against the cage.
Rolland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rolland.
The referee calls for Rolland to work.
Rolland lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rolland as Chuey tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolland lands a hook that snaps the head of Chuey backwards.
Chuey is breathing heavily.
Rolland presses Chuey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chuey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rolland to keep the fight standing.
Rolland lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Rolland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rolland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chuey backwards.
A short left from Rolland.
Rolland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chuey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rolland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chuey up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chuey is trying to pull guard but Rolland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rolland lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rolland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rolland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chuey or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolland.
Chuey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rolland gets underhooks to prevent Chuey's takedown attempt.
Rolland is working Chuey over against the cage.
Chuey is trying to pull guard but Rolland has him pressed against the cage.
Rolland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rolland lands with a short shot to the head.
Rolland lands a hook that snaps the head of Chuey backwards.
Rolland lands a hook that snaps the head of Chuey backwards.
Rolland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chueys head.

Chuey is rocked!
Rolland lands a right hand.
Oh Chuey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rolland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chuey backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland dips a shoulder and cracks Chuey with a mighty uppercut! Chuey falls back against the cage and Rolland unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chuey is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rolland screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Rolland!
Jamie Rolland thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mak Frajd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JP Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Romero's choice of entrance music: The Stooges- The Passenger. JP Romero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Frajd
vs
Romero

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
159 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Gilop®

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but Frajd sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frajd looks for a takedown but Romero sprawls well.
Romero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frajd.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown but Frajd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mak Frajd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JP Romero.
Frajd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romero but Romero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frajd fails with the takedown.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Frajd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Romero drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Frajd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
Frajd keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Frajd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romero controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Frajd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Frajd looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Romero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frajd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frajd throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Romero escapes and throws Frajd's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Frajd tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Romero controlling from the full mount.
Frajd tries to reverse the position but Romero maintains control.
Frajd gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero is controlling the pace.

Frajd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frajd actively working from the bottom here.

Frajd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Romero escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Romero!
Romero content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Frajd struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero taking a breather here.

JP Romero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Romero. No joy for Frajd on that attempt.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.

Romero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Romero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Frajd tries to hold on but Romero postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero controlling his opponent.
Frajd is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JP Romero dominated that round.
That's time! Frajd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Frajd stuffs the takedown.
Frajd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero fails with the takedown.
Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frajd tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frajd to the ground. Frajd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mak Frajd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JP Romero.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Frajd shows good takedown defense.

Romero gets a double leg takedown into Frajd's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frajd keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Frajd is retaining full guard.
Frajd keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Frajd is trying to keep Romero in close.
JP Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.

Frajd is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Romero rolls with it to try and escape but Frajd cranks on the arm and Romero is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mak Frajd!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayashi Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bate Pesadão. Diego Rosa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kazama
vs
Rosa

177 cm
20
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazama shoots in but Rosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kazama fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Rosa does no damage.
Rosa looks to land a combination but Kazama avoids it well.
Kazama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rosa lands with a shot to the body.
Kazama misses with the combination.
Ayashi Kazama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosa tries to bum rush Kazama with a series of wild strikes but Kazama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayashi Kazama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kazama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazama somewhat.
Kazama tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses.
Kazama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rosa swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Rosa throws a looping overhand right but Kazama ducks down to avoid it.
Kazama throws a head kick but Rosa moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kazama.

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

Kazama is rocked!
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!
Kazama gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Kazama tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Rosa is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Kazama buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Kazama!! Kazama is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Rosa throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Rosa!
Diego Rosa took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bredenberg has chosen Heja Bamse as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

McQueen
vs
Bredenberg

198 cm
28
266 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

202 cm
23
290 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emmanuel Bredenberg!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bredenberg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bredenberg is looking to take a break and control but McQueen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McQueen wants to get back to his feet.

Bredenberg has an Americana. McQueen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bredenberg is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bredenberg hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Emmanuel Bredenberg!
A very excited looking Emmanuel Bredenberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.