ROF 1:The Return of the King! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shacka Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson McCain (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.

Khan
vs
McCain

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shacka Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson McCain!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces McCain off the ropes and back into range.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan slips a jab from McCain.
McCain throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Khan jabs at McCain's body.
McCain tries to clinch up.
McCain throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
McCain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khan.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Shacka Khan has been cut.

McCain jumps guard.
McCain is looking to stand up but Khan isn't so interested in that idea.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
Khan looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain pulls Khan in close to prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khan thows a body shot but no joy.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCain.
Khan misses with a jab to the body

and McCain moves into the clinch.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain.

McCain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khan blocks a head kick by McCain.
Good exchange - Khan coming out on top.
Shacka Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.

Khan tries to keep at a distance but McCain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

McCain pulls guard effortlessly.
McCain is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khan wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khan is one step ahead there.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

A close round but Tyson McCain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shacka Khan's cut.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Khan swings away with a body shot that misses

and McCain counters by moving into the clinch.
McCain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

McCain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson McCain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan throws a head kick but McCain moves out of range.
Khan misses with a hook to the body

and McCain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khan working aggressively here.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCain prevents Khan from breaking the clinch.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

McCain successfully pulls guard.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain 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 one minute gone in the round.

McCain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khan wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.

McCain is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khan wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shacka Khan.
McCain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan misses with a straight left.
McCain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
McCain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCain misses with a few strikes there.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan throws a leg kick but McCain moved away.

McCain has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan working aggressively here.
McCain missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyson McCain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shacka Khan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McCain tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
A shot to the body from Khan misses

and McCain moves into the clinch.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain missing with knees to the body.
Khan working aggressively here.

McCain works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Khan keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Khan is trying to keep McCain in close.
McCain slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Khan.
Khan tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khan trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Shacka Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khan misses with a body shot

and McCain counters by clinching up.
McCain with an attempt at a knee that misses.

McCain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan 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.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Khan misses with a jab to the body
and McCain counters with a body kick that stops Khan in his tracks momentarily.
Tyson McCain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Khan catches McCain right on the button with a cross.
Khan is looking to wear down McCain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khan takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
McCain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
McCain connects with a leg kick. Khan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

McCain forces Khan back against the ropes and clinches.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
McCain tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
McCain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khan blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCain turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McCain manages to end up in side control.
McCain working away.
McCain controls the position.
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!
Khan is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCain trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khan looks to move to half guard but instead McCain has passed into mount! Damn!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson McCain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Urutaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Urutaka told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Fernandez
vs
Urutaka

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Omar Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Urutaka!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urutaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Urutaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernandez defends it nicely.
Urutaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandez as he jumps to the side.
Urutaka ducks right into an uppercut from Fernandez.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Urutaka on that attempt.
Omar Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Urutaka.
Fernandez throws a hook to the side of Urutaka's head but Urutaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Urutaka is just out of range.

Urutaka clinches with his opponent.

Urutaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown.
Fernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urutaka.
Fernandez cracks Urutaka with an open hand slap.
Urutaka throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
Urutaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandez as he jumps to the side.
Urutaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Fernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urutaka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urutaka.
Urutaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandez is fending him off so far but Urutaka persists. Nope, Fernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandez misses with a body shot.
Urutaka shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Urutaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Urutaka ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Fernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Urutaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernandez as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandez misses with a body shot.
Fernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urutaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernandez.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown.
Fernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Urutaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urutaka.
Fernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Urutaka has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Urutaka.
Fernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernandez has had enough of the clinch but Urutaka keeps him there for the moment.
Fernandez trying to stall but Urutaka improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez working hard to break the clinch.

Urutaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urutaka ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Urutaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandez sizes up Urutaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urutaka circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Fernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Decent striking displayed by Fernandez there.
Nice sprawl there from Fernandez as Urutaka shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Urutaka on that attempt.
Urutaka takes one to the side of the head.
Fernandez misses the shot to the body.
Urutaka shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omar Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Urutaka.
Fernandez swings for the body but Urutaka moves out of range.
Fernandez throws a body punch but Urutaka moves out of range.
Fernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urutaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandez as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urutaka misses with a takedown attempt - Fernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fernandez stuns Urutaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Urutaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urutaka moves away.
Urutaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Urutaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Urutaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Urutaka's shoulder, as Urutaka tries to avoid the shot.
Omar Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urutaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fernandez's waist but Fernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Urutaka off to one side.
Urutaka looks for a takedown but Fernandez sprawls well.
Urutaka is breathing heavily.
Urutaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urutaka.

Urutaka moves into the clinch.
Fernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Urutaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Urutaka.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Urutaka.
Fernandez leaves Urutaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Omar Fernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Fernandez finds it's way through Urutaka's defenses.
Kai Urutaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez missing with a left hand there. Urutaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Fernandez misses its intended target.
Fernandez lands a jab to the head.
Fernandez thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Fernandez - just one landing.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Urutaka is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Urutaka is defended easily by Fernandez.
Urutaka looks for a takedown but Fernandez sprawls well.
Fernandez misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez loads up on a big right hand but Urutaka slips the punch.
Fernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Fernandez dominated that second round.
That's time! Fernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Fernandez connects with a looping right hand.
Urutaka ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Fernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urutaka moves away.
Fernandez missing with a left hand there. Urutaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Urutaka.
Urutaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernandez. Urutaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urutaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Omar Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Urutaka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Urutaka's head.
Urutaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urutaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urutaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urutaka.
Urutaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fernandez scores with a nice head shot.
Fernandez misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka shoots in but Fernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Urutaka.
Urutaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urutaka.
Fernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernandez lands with a good body shot.
Fernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Fernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Urutaka backs up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka tries for a takedown but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernandez misses with a combination

and Urutaka counters with a shoot takedown. Fernandez fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urutaka.
Urutaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Urutaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Urutaka stands up from Fernandez's guard - Urutaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Urutaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandez but Fernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kai Urutaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Fernandez misses

and Urutaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urutaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez stalling in the clinch but Urutaka improves position.
Urutaka is looking for a takedown.

Fernandez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Urutaka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fernandez to the mat. Fernandez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Fernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Urutaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fernandez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Fernandez working for a triangle but Urutaka defends it easily.
Omar Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urutaka preventing the sweep.

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 Omar Fernandez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernandez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Fernandez!
Omar Fernandez 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
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumbo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jumbo Tyson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Junior Silva's chin.

Tyson
vs
Silva

187 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jumbo Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.

Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot lands for Tyson.

Tyson rushes Silva and presses him up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva lands an elbow just above Tyson 's eye.

It looks like Jumbo Tyson has been cut.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tyson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jumbo Tyson's cut is getting worse.

Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Silva thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Tyson defending well.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.

Silva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Silva shoots in and bounces Tyson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva stands up from Tyson's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.

Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tyson is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva has managed to clinch.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Silva.

Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva seems keen to control Tyson's posture.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva pulls Tyson in close to his closed guard and prevents Tyson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson with a poor takedown

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Tyson is working away.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Junior Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Silva darts in and clinches Tyson up against the ropes.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

Silva jumps guard.
Tyson won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Tyson is proving a slippery customer.
Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva pulls Tyson in to control the position.
Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Silva uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Tyson swinging wildly here.

Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to hit a switch here but Silva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tyson there!
Silva tries to control but Tyson wriggling away.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound.
Junior Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva misses with a head shot.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tyson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jumbo Tyson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tyson is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tyson is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva throwing strikes here but Tyson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva punching from mount but Tyson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tyson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to escape the mount.
Silva unloading with bombs!
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tyson hang on?
Silva punching from mount but Tyson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jumbo Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tyson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Silva landing strikes from the mount and Tyson is in trouble!
Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Tyson manages to avoid easily.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Tyson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Tyson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Tyson manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva punching from mount but Tyson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Tyson bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Junior Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Silva!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amileo Hatking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McDonovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amileo Hatking could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James McDonovan's chin.

Hatking
vs
McDonovan

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amileo Hatking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James McDonovan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonovan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonovan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

McDonovan rushes Hatking and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hatking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDonovan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from McDonovan.

It looks like Amileo Hatking has been cut.
McDonovan lands an elbow that stopped Hatking in his tracks for a moment.
McDonovan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McDonovan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Amileo Hatking's cut is getting worse.
Hatking takes a knee right on the jaw!

Hatking is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonovan jerks Hatking's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Hatking drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! McDonovan goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from McDonovan because Hatking was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). James McDonovan!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wick Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe has chosen The Werewolf as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Rivera
vs
Wolfe

225 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackson Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wick Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rivera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.

Rivera 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.

Rivera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolfe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivera has managed to get both his arms back between Wolfe's legs - danger averted.

Rivera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rivera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Rivera 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.
Wolfe controls Rivera momentarily but Rivera frees himself.

Rivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rivera drops back looking for a leg! Wolfe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolfe manages to kick Rivera off! Rivera jumps back into Wolfe's guard.
Rivera looking to pass the guard.
Wolfe wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment.

Wolfe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolfe trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rivera looking to pass the guard.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivera postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wolfe working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.

Rivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Wolfe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivera passes into side control.

Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wolfe trying his best to control but Rivera has mounted him.

Wolfe tries to improve his position but Rivera has taken his back! Rivera has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wolfe tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rivera pushes Wolfe away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Rivera!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashed Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leyland Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapman has chosen the lazy song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Evans
vs
Chapman

180 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
238 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashed Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leyland Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman stuffs the takedown.
Evans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Chapman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Chapman instigates a clinch.
Chapman prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashed Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman scores with a knee to the head.
Chapman lands a knee to the head.
Chapman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chapman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans jumps guard but Chapman turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chapman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.

Chapman breaks the clinch.

Chapman forces Evans back against the ropes and clinches.
Chapman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Chapman.
Chapman scores with a knee to the head.
Chapman stalling in the clinch.
Chapman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chapman lands a knee to the head.
Chapman working Evans over with knees to the body.
Chapman lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
Chapman has Evans pushed against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Chapman.
Chapman scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
Chapman lands a nice knee to the body.
Chapman scores a nice knee to the body.
Chapman unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman with a knee to the head.
Chapman stalling the fight.

Chapman manages to break the clinch.

Chapman shoots in and bounces Evans off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

Chapman stands up from Evans's guard - Chapman perhaps looking for a knockout.

Chapman moves into the clinch successfully.
Chapman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chapman landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chapman.
Chapman crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Evans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chapman lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
Chapman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Chapman pulls guard.
Chapman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Chapman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chapman takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman just leaning against Evans, taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Chapman.
Chapman with a knee to the head.
Chapman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chapman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chapman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Chapman has picked Evans up - he's going for a ride! Chapman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Evans is looking to control Chapman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
Evans is looking for a sweep. Chapman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chapman wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.

Chapman has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Chapman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chapman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chapman stuffs the takedown attempt from Evans. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Evans.

Chapman moves into the clinch successfully.
Evans is trying to pull guard but Chapman has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashed Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman with a knee to the head.

Chapman gets control of Evans's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chapman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Chapman uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

Chapman clinches up against the ropes.
Chapman is stalling here.
Chapman crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Chapman landing knees to the head.
Chapman working Evans over with knees to the body.
Chapman working Evans over with knees to the body.
Chapman landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman working Evans over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans letting Chapman take a breather here.
Chapman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chapman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chapman lands a knee to the head.
Chapman connects with a knee to the head.
Chapman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chapman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Chapman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Chapman pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Chapman tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chapman 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.
Evans shoots and misses

and Chapman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chapman connects with a knee to the head.
Chapman has Evans pushed against the ropes.
Chapman lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Chapman.
Chapman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Evans's defenses.
Chapman working Evans over with knees to the body.
Chapman lands a nice elbow.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chapman scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chapman obliges.
Evans is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chapman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leyland Chapman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Chapman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Evans regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Chapman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chapman successfully pulls guard.

Chapman pushes Evans off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans dives in and grabs Chapman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chapman pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.

Evans has Chapman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Evans is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chapman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Chapman ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chapman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Chapman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Chapman closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chapman connects with a knee to the head.
Chapman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Chapman.
Chapman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Evans's defenses.

Chapman pulls guard.
Chapman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Evans wants to control but Chapman passes easily into half guard.
Chapman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chapman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Evans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chapman on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chapman decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman looks to land a combination. Evans sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Chapman gets tackled into the ropes by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
Chapman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Chapman is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Evans can't fight it off and eventually Chapman manages to take the fight to the floor. Evans looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Chapman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Evans's head.
Chapman sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chapman stands up from Evans's guard - Chapman perhaps looking for a knockout.

Chapman moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Chapman crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.

Chapman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Chapman shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
Leyland Chapman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chapman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chapman sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chapman prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Chapman passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Chapman.
Chapman moves into full mount! Evans won't be happy about that!
Evans wants to hold on but Chapman pushes him away.
Leyland Chapman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chapman is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Evans is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leyland Chapman!
Leyland Chapman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Lidae (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!

Walker
vs
Lidae

185 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Lidae!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lidae.
Walker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
George Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Lidae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker tries for a takedown but Lidae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Lidae shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker tries to clinch but Lidae is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Lidae.
Lidae looks gassed!

Walker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lidae sprawls well initially but Walker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Walker trying to control the action but Lidae is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker prevents Lidae from standing back up.

Walker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lidae won't allow Walker to pass to mount.
Walker is keen to just control but Lidae is a slippery customer.
Walker wants to stand up but Lidae is controlling the position.
Walker wants to control but Lidae is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands strikes from half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lidae keeps working.
Lidae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walker lands a nice short elbow.
Walker thows a huge punch but Lidae dodges it nicely.
Walker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Walker prevents Lidae from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lidae can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Walker is looking to advance position but Lidae won't allow it.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lidae's head.
Walker wants to control but Lidae is keeping him busy.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walker is keen to just control but Lidae is a slippery customer.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lidae is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Whack! Walker lands a heavy head kick that drops Lidae. The ref tackles Walker to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lidae was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). George Walker!
A victorious George Walker 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
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian De Ertu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

De Ertu
vs
Goldman

185 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian De Ertu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Ertu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldman.
Goldman thows a leg kick but De Ertu checks it

and De Ertu counters by moving into the clinch.
De Ertu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goldman jumps guard but De Ertu stands there with Goldman around his waist. Goldman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Christian De Ertu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldman.
Goldman wants to take the fight to the mat but De Ertu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goldman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

De Ertu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Goldman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goldman is keeping busy.
Goldman trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goldman trying to get back to his feet but De Ertu is in full control for now.

De Ertu working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Goldman is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and De Ertu has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Goldman taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian De Ertu!
During a confident post fight interview, Christian De Ertu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Schmelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Tommo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmelly comes to the ring accompanied by Possibility. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ricky Tommo enters the ring!

Schmelly
vs
Tommo

180 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Gutshot Extreme Nutrition

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Schmelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Tommo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tommo tries to land a front kick but Schmelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmelly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tommo circles away.

Schmelly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tommo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schmelly prevents Tommo from getting back to his feet.
Schmelly wants to control from the top but Tommo keeps moving.
Tommo can't keep his opponent in guard - Schmelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Schmelly is looking for a kimura here.

Schmelly 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmelly wants to take a breather but Tommo is having none of it.

Schmelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tommo sees it coming and defends easily.

Schmelly is trying to work for a kimura but Tommo is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schmelly is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schmelly trying to control the pace.

Schmelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tommo sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tommo is defending against the submission attempts here by Schmelly.

Schmelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tommo sees it coming and defends easily.

Schmelly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tommo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmelly trying to control from half guard but Tommo is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmelly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tommo!
Schmelly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tommo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Schmelly is working for a guillotine from mount but Tommo frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Schmelly swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tommo is now in Schmelly's guard. A big mistake from Schmelly there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schmelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommo leaves Schmelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schmelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tommo pinned against the ropes. Tommo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Schmelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Schmelly with that takedown attempt.
Schmelly fails with the takedown.
Schmelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tommo is fending him off so far but Schmelly persists. Nope, Tommo circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricky Tommo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommo connects with a jab.
Schmelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schmelly shoots in for a takedown but Tommo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmelly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tommo's waist but Tommo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schmelly off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmelly on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Schmelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Tommo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schmelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schmelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Schmelly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tommo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Schmelly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Schmelly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tommo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tommo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schmelly asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Schmelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tommo, who protects the arm well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Schmelly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schmelly trying to control the action but Tommo is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schmelly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tommo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tommo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schmelly has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tommo - that will leave a mark!
Tommo lands a nice hook to Schmelly's body. Schmelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schmelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmelly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schmelly shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Schmelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmelly tries for a takedown but Tommo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tommo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schmelly's head.
Tommo cracks Schmelly with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tommo tries a head kick but it misses.
Tommo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmelly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tommo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schmelly doesn't seem phased though.
Tommo lands a jab to the head.
Schmelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tommo.
Nice uppercut lands for Tommo. That snapped Schmelly's head back.
Tommo is looking to slow Schmelly down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Tommo as he connects with a hook.
Tommo lands a leg kick that knocks Schmelly off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tommo jabs Schmelly right on the nose. Schmelly blinks but takes it well.
Schmelly takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Barry Schmelly has been cut.
Good leg kick by Tommo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schmelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schmelly misses with a takedown attempt
and Tommo counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmelly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tommo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schmelly.
Tommo throws a nice head kick!
Ricky Tommo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tommo lands a jab to the head.

Schmelly is rocked!
Tommo scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Schmelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tommo lands a big head kick that sends Schmelly tumbling to the mat! Tommo takes a step backwards and waves Schmelly back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tommo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tommo feints and then cracks Schmelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schmelly down.
Tommo lands a brutal head kick. Schmelly looks out on his feet and Tommo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ricky Tommo!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Tommo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.