KOTC:Hilo 4:20 event PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciek Lubicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Walters
vs
Lubicz

190 cm
18
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
164 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maciek Lubicz!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lubicz napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Walters advances to full mount.
Lubicz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

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

Walters stands up from mount. Strange move.
Walters closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Walters gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lubicz is not content to let Walters control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lubicz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Walters.
Lubicz is looking for a sweep.
Walters landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lubicz looks gassed!

Walters decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lubicz to his feet.

Walters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walters showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Walters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Walters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walters stops Lubicz from getting back to his feet.

Walters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Walters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Walters moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lubicz has worked his arm free - good work by Lubicz!

Walters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lubicz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Walters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lubicz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walters's guard! Nice work there by Lubicz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lubicz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Walters counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lubicz.
Lubicz can't get the takedown.

Walters pulls guard.

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

Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Walters!
A victorious Johnny Walters thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Simler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCullough comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slim Thug - Like A Boss kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simler
vs
McCullough

199 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

TITAN
KINGDOM

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Simler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie McCullough!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

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

Simler rushes McCullough and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Simler manages to break the clinch.
Simler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCullough moves away.
McCullough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simler throws a shot from downtown. McCullough moves away and avoids it.
Dan Simler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullough counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simler thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simler loads up on a big right hand but McCullough slips the punch.
Simler swinging wildly here.

Simler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simler prevents McCullough from standing back up.
McCullough trying to hold on to Simler's head to control him but Simler postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Simler is taking a breather. McCullough says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dan Simler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circling - Simler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simler throws out a loose jab but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simler throws an overhand right that lands on McCullough's shoulder, as McCullough tries to avoid the shot.
Simler swings for the body but McCullough moves out of range.
Simler looks to land a combination but McCullough avoids it well.
Simler misses with an uppercut
and McCullough makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCullough shoots in looking for a takedown. Simler tries to sprawl out of it but McCullough keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simler misses with a right hand

and McCullough decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simler's guard.
Simler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCullough looking to pass the guard.
McCullough prevents Simler from getting back to his feet.
Simler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simler tries to get out of the position.
McCullough stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCullough wants to control from the top but Simler keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullough trying to control the position from guard on top but Simler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eddie McCullough wasn't active enough on the ground.
Simler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dan Simler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie McCullough.
Simler thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCullough shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simler but Simler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Simler misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simler throws a right and a left that McCullough avoids nicely.
McCullough moves out of range as Simler strikes.
McCullough slips a jab from Simler.
McCullough ducks under a wild hook from Simler.
McCullough avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullough.

Simler has closed the distance and engaged McCullough in a clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCullough.
Simler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullough.
Simler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCullough manages to avoid it.
Simler swinging wildly here.
Simler throws the left hand but McCullough avoids the punch easily.

Simler clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough is trying to drag Simler to the mat but Simler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCullough can't get the takedown.
Dan Simler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie McCullough.
McCullough tries to pull guard but Simler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simler lands with a light punch inside.
Simler misses with a knee strike.
Simler scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simler stalling in the clinch.
Simler gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McCullough changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simler misses with a hook. McCullough ducked under it nicely.
Simler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simler misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullough fails with the takedown.

Simler has closed the distance and engaged McCullough in a clinch.

Simler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCullough is defended easily by Simler.
McCullough checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Simler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Simler throws a one two combo.
McCullough shoots in looking for a takedown. Simler tries to sprawl out of it but McCullough keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCullough tries to move into range but Simler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCullough fails with a takedown attempt.
Simler misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simler throws a body punch but McCullough moves out of range.

Simler moves into the clinch.
Simler is stalling here.
McCullough is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simler is defending well.
Dan Simler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie McCullough.
Simler lands a body shot in the clinch.

Simler manages to break the clinch.
Simler throws a jab when McCullough was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCullough was well out of range. Poor timing from Simler.

Simler closes the distance and clinches.

Simler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Simler.
Simler looks to land a combination but McCullough avoids it well.
Simler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullough fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullough takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCullough takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCullough.
McCullough slips a jab and a cross from Simler.
McCullough changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simler tries to avoid it but McCullough manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simler to the ground. Simler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dan Simler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simler lands a jab to McCullough's midsection.
Simler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

McCullough gets caught napping as Simler dives in and scores a takedown. McCullough manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Dan Simler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McCullough takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eddie McCullough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCullough takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simler misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Simler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simler 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Simler!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rainey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rainey
vs
Groove

189 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

195 cm
26
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Rainey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Groove!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groove is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rainey.

It looks like Robert Groove has been cut.

Groove shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Groove trying to control the position from guard on top but Rainey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Groove accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Groove engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Groove was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rainey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Groove.
Groove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rainey defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Groove gets a double leg takedown into Rainey's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainey being controlled here, momentarily.
Groove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robert Groove.
Rainey looks to land a combination. Groove sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Groove is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rainey's half guard.
Groove not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rainey is trying to stand up here but Groove is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove with the ground and pound but Rainey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Groove passes Rainey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Groove looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Groove not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainey is looking to escape.
Groove frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groove landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rainey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rainey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rainey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Groove moves away.
Rainey throws a leg kick that is checked

and Groove counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rainey!
Groove content just to control the position here.
Rainey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Groove punching from mount but Rainey doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Groove looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Groove working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Groove controlling his opponent.
Groove's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainey in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Groove controlling the pace for now.
Groove scoring with strikes but Rainey is staying in there.

It looks like Chris Rainey has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove controlling from the full mount.
Groove thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Groove wants to control the pace but Rainey is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Groove controlling the position easily from mount.

Groove is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rainey is surviving well by controlling Groove's body position as best he can.
Robert Groove has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groove controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Groove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rainey tries to clinch up but Groove circles away and keeps his distance.
Groove walks into a straight right hand from Rainey.
Rainey scores with a shot to the body.

Rainey drops Groove with a beautiful combination! Groove stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rainey is looking for the KO!

Groove is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rainey.
Groove is still on wobbly legs! Can Rainey finish him?
Rainey moves in looking to clinch but Groove pushes him off.
Groove has a takedown stuffed.
Rainey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chris Rainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Groove shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rainey's guard.
Rainey keeping moving, preventing Groove from controlling successfully.
Rainey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Groove is controlling him.
Groove trying to control the position from guard on top but Rainey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groove tries to free his leg and advance position but Rainey is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Groove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Groove won't allow Rainey to get back to his feet.

Groove drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rainey dives on top into guard.
Groove trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Groove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rainey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Groove seems to have recovered his senses.
Rainey stopping the sweep attempt from Groove.

We're going to have a standup here because Chris Rainey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Groove lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rainey's sensitive parts.
Rainey swinging wildly here.
Rainey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rainey wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainey motions for Groove to come forward. Rainey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Groove looks to score with a jab to the body but Rainey is just out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rainey enables Groove to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rainey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rainey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Groove is controlling him.
Groove looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Groove fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris Rainey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Groove.
Rainey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Groove fails with a takedown attempt.
Groove tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chris Rainey is winning the standup battle so far.

Groove closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rainey quickly recovers to half guard.
Groove looks to land a strike but Rainey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Groove stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rainey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Groove chips away with some ground and pound.
Robert Groove is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groove pushing down on Rainey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Groove is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Groove has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Rainey.
I think Groove 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Groove!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Domain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Domain
vs
Joseph

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Domain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domain moves out of range of the strikes.
Domain wants to clinch.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Domain counters with a nice body kick.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Domain ducks down to avoid it.
Domain ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Domain moved out of range nicely.
Domain shoots in looking for a takedown. Joseph tries to sprawl out of it but Domain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joseph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joseph throws out a loose jab but Domain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Domain is defended easily by Joseph.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Domain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Joseph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joseph.

It looks like Dan Domain has been cut.
Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
Domain ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph stuffs the takedown.
Domain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Domain fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joseph drops Domain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Domain looks back up at him and smiles so Joseph waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domain ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Domain is defended easily by Joseph.
Domain shoots in for a double leg but Joseph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Domain avoids nicely.
Domain moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Domain's waist but Domain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joseph off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Domain moves out of range of the strikes.
Domain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph throws a jab when Domain was well out of range.
Domain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook but Domain avoids it easily.
Domain moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses

and Domain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joseph won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domain passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Joseph!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Domain working for a guillotine from mount but Joseph is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Domain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Domain is working for a guillotine from mount but Joseph frees his head quite easily.

Domain is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joseph is surviving well by controlling Domain's body position as best he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Domain is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joseph to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joseph shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Joseph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Domain's cut.
That's time! Domain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice takedown defense from Domain. No joy for Joseph on that attempt.
Domain ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.

Dan Domain's cut is getting worse.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Domain moved out of range nicely.
Joseph throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Domain's waist but Domain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joseph off to one side.
Joseph misses with a hook. Domain ducked under it nicely.
Abel Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Domain slaps away a takedown attempt from Joseph, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dan Domain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Joseph.
Both fighters circling a little - Domain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Domain leaves Joseph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Joseph fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joseph lands a nice looking body shot.
Abel Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph tries to bum rush Domain with a series of wild strikes but Domain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph slaps away a takedown attempt from Domain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand

and Domain counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domain tries to advance to mount but Joseph denies him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joseph can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!

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

Domain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joseph is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Domain wants to control but Joseph is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Domain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Domain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joseph, who protects the arm well.
What's Joseph going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Joseph prevents Domain from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domain is looking to take a break and control but Joseph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Domain tries for a kimura but Joseph is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Domain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joseph has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Domain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Domain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Domain under the eye.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Domain saw that one coming.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Domain shoots in but no luck this time.
Joseph misses with a hook. Domain ducked under it nicely.
Domain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joseph defends it nicely.
Joseph is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Joseph lands a big right hand that sends Domain crashing to the mat! Joseph stays standing though and waves Domain back to his feet!

Domain is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Domain is out of range.
Joseph steps in with a hook that catches Domain right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Joseph follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Domain looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Joseph!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaleo Ekewaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Machinda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machinda has chosen Live Free as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kaleo Ekewaka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ekewaka
vs
Machinda

185 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleo Ekewaka !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Machinda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekewaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machinda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machinda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekewaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machinda doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekewaka circles away.
Machinda shoots and misses

and Ekewaka counters with a single leg into guard. Machinda didn't expect that.
Machinda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ekewaka is controlling him.

Ekewaka drops back looking for a leg! Machinda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machinda manages to kick Ekewaka off! Ekewaka jumps back into Machinda's guard.
Ekewaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machinda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ekewaka . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ekewaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ekewaka works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Ekewaka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machinda sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekewaka prevents Machinda from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekewaka thows a huge punch but Machinda dodges it nicely.

Ekewaka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Ekewaka is working for a kimura but Machinda is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Ekewaka there.

Ekewaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ekewaka is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ekewaka seems to be looking for submissions.

Ekewaka seems to be working for a kimura but Machinda defends the submission attempt.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ekewaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machinda is just riding it out for now. Ekewaka eventually gives up the hold.

Ekewaka seems to be working for a kimura but Machinda defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ekewaka maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Machinda could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ekewaka has cracked it and Machinda is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ekewaka !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaleo Ekewaka !
After the big win, Kaleo Ekewaka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Hart KAlEImalUlAnI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chersen Lebeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chersen Lebeng has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hart KAlEImalUlAnI's chin.

KAlEImalUlAnI
vs
Lebeng

225 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

173 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hart KAlEImalUlAnI!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chersen Lebeng!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebeng shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. KAlEImalUlAnI defends it nicely.
KAlEImalUlAnI throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lebeng.
KAlEImalUlAnI throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lebeng shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with KAlEImalUlAnI but KAlEImalUlAnI pushes him off and we're back to square one.
KAlEImalUlAnI throws a combination that misses

and Lebeng counters by clinching up.
Lebeng has KAlEImalUlAnI pressed against the cage, preventing KAlEImalUlAnI from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
KAlEImalUlAnI is trying to break free.
KAlEImalUlAnI wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lebeng keeps control of KAlEImalUlAnI as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on KAlEImalUlAnI's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lebeng lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lebeng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but KAlEImalUlAnI does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lebeng seems to be looking for submissions.

Lebeng wants to work for an arm triangle but KAlEImalUlAnI is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lebeng moves into full mount! KAlEImalUlAnI won't be happy about that!
Lebeng controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KAlEImalUlAnI is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lebeng locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! KAlEImalUlAnI is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chersen Lebeng!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Wyrzykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Aldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michal Wyrzykowski's chin.

Aldo
vs
Wyrzykowski

185 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michal Wyrzykowski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo throws the left hand but Wyrzykowski avoids the punch easily.
Wyrzykowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldo pinned against the cage. Aldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wyrzykowski shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Wyrzykowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Wyrzykowski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wyrzykowski.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Wyrzykowski moved out of range.
Aldo scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for Wyrzykowski on that attempt.
Wyrzykowski shoots in but Aldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wyrzykowski looks gassed!
Wyrzykowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wyrzykowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wyrzykowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wyrzykowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo throws the left hand but Wyrzykowski avoids the punch easily.
Aldo tests Wyrzykowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wyrzykowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo scores with a nice right hand.
Aldo throws a jab when Wyrzykowski was well out of range.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Wyrzykowski moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Wyrzykowski with that takedown attempt.
Aldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wyrzykowski.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aldo throws a hook but Wyrzykowski avoids it easily.
Aldo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wyrzykowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldo defends it nicely.
Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Wyrzykowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks Wyrzykowski off balance momentarily.
Aldo scores with the left hand. Wyrzykowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Aldo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wyrzykowski slips under a jab from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Aldo lands a head kick. Wyrzykowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wyrzykowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyrzykowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo tries to bum rush Wyrzykowski with a series of wild strikes but Wyrzykowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wyrzykowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldo sprawls well. He's pushed Wyrzykowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice jab there from Aldo.
Aldo lands with a cross.
Aldo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aldo connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Wyrzykowski shoots in.
Wyrzykowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo lands a jab to the head.
Wyrzykowski slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Aldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Wyrzykowski off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Aldo misses.
Aldo feints a jab promting Wyrzykowski to slip. Aldo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wyrzykowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aldo scores with a one two! Wyrzykowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wyrzykowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldo's waist but Aldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wyrzykowski off to one side.
Wyrzykowski fails to land the takedown.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo lands a jab to Wyrzykowski's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wyrzykowski.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wyrzykowski.

Aldo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wyrzykowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aldo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wyrzykowski controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyrzykowski passes Aldo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyrzykowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wyrzykowski shoots in but Aldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wyrzykowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Aldo scores with a decent looking hook.
Aldo leaves Wyrzykowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Wyrzykowski avoids the body shot from Aldo.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Wyrzykowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Wyrzykowski.
Aldo is looking to slow Wyrzykowski down with leg kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wyrzykowski.
Wyrzykowski avoids the body shot from Aldo.
No luck for Wyrzykowski with that takedown attempt.
Wyrzykowski is breathing heavily.
Wyrzykowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wyrzykowski's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Aldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aldo.
Aldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo connects with a crisp jab.
Wyrzykowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aldo scores with a jab. Wyrzykowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wyrzykowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldo's waist but Aldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wyrzykowski off to one side.
Aldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wyrzykowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wyrzykowski.
Aldo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wyrzykowski. Wyrzykowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Wyrzykowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wyrzykowski cracks the inside of Aldo's front leg.
Wyrzykowski walks into a left hand.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Wyrzykowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Aldo which made him look bad.
Aldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wyrzykowski.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
Wyrzykowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.

Wyrzykowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo trying to remain calm as Wyrzykowski controls from the top position.

Wyrzykowski in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Aldo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Wyrzykowski!
Michal Wyrzykowski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ANABOLIC **160**, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between VJ Kiwi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeev Haimovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiwi comes into the arena with Redlight - Get Out My Head blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Kiwi
vs
Haimovich

150 cm
25
133 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

150 cm
28
135 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, VJ Kiwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeev Haimovich!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kiwi lands a big head kick that sends Haimovich tumbling to the mat! Kiwi takes a step backwards and waves Haimovich back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Haimovich is rocked!

It looks like Zeev Haimovich has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiwi wobbles Haimovich with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Kiwi dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Haimovich to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). VJ Kiwi!
VJ Kiwi thanked the fans post fight for their support.