Unleashed 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yehia Kamel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kamel
vs
Rowe

166 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yehia Kamel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Rowe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowe looks to land a combination. Kamel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rowe tries to clinch up.
Rowe tries to clinch but Kamel moves out of range.
Kamel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rowe is looking to clinch but Kamel is avoiding it.
Kamel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rowe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kamel blocks a head kick by Rowe.
Kamel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rowe.
Rowe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamel sprawls well. Kamel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rowe gets slowly back to his feet.
Rowe throws a nice head kick!

Kamel is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rowe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Kamel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamel misses with a lunging right hand
and Rowe counters with a body kick that stops Kamel in his tracks momentarily.
Kamel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rowe counters with a good low kick that Kamel was not able to check.
Kamel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rowe looks for a takedown but Kamel sprawls well.
Kamel misses with a jab to the body
and Rowe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kamel is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yehia Kamel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Rowe.

Rowe pushes Kamel up against the cage in a clinch.
Rowe is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamel gets an underhook and turns Rowe into the cage.
Rowe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamel struggles to land a body shot inside as Rowe controls his hands.

Rowe pulls guard effortlessly.
Kamel seems to have got his legs back now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kamel stops Rowe from standing up.
Kamel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kamel is in close to Rowe's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Rowe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kamel has picked Rowe up and slammed him! Rowe can't keep hold of the triangle and Kamel manages to pass to side control!
Rowe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rowe is letting Kamel control him for a moment.
Kamel scores with a couple of short elbows.

Kamel is working to tighten is grip on Rowe's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rowe has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kamel is really squeezing tight and eventually Rowe passes out! Kamel breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yehia Kamel!
A victorious Yehia Kamel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Conolly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Barnett will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Conolly
vs
Barnett

215 cm
24
264 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
271 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 New York, Aiden Conolly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Barnett misses.
Barnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnett misses with a low kick.
Conolly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conolly 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.
Barnett thuds a left hand into Conolly's body.
Barnett scores with the left hand. Conolly knows he should have avoided that one.

Conolly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Conolly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Conolly is working for a kimura but Barnett is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnett should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett looks like he's trying to stand up.

Conolly is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.

Conolly seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Conolly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Conolly 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 two minutes gone in the round.

Conolly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Conolly has control of the leg.
Barnett keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to control but Conolly is keeping busy.
Conolly stops Barnett from getting back to his feet.

Conolly is looking for a kimura here.
Conolly is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
Barnett is trying to control but Conolly manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to control but Conolly is having none of it.

Conolly looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnett defends it well.

Conolly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Conolly has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conolly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
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 Aiden Conolly will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barnett thuds his shin into the meat of Conolly's side.
Conolly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conolly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnett lands a leg kick that knocks Conolly off balance momentarily.
Conolly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnett scores with a sloppy right hand. Conolly should have avoided that one.
Barnett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett lands a leg kick that knocks Conolly off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett lands an overhand right.
Barnett digs a good body shot into Conolly's ribs.
Barnett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conolly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnett.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Conolly crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnett - the referee stops the clock and Conolly gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnett. Conolly manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnett.
Barnett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conolly momentarily.
Barnett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Barnett.
Barnett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conolly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnett.
Barnett throws a head kick that Conolly semi-blocks.
Conolly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barnett.
Barnett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnett lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnett. That's going to slow Conolly down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnett.
Grant Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Barnett.
Barnett works Conolly's body with a nice hook.
Barnett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Conolly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Barnett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnett throws a leg kick which misses Conolly's front leg but catches the back leg as Conolly tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett throws a head kick but Conolly moves out of range.
Barnett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnett throws a sloppy head kick and Conolly moves out of range easily.
Barnett lands with an overhand left.
Barnett scores with a jab to the head.
Barnett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conolly 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnett scores with the left hand. Conolly knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnett feints and then cracks Conolly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conolly down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Barnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Conolly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnett. Barnett obviously looking to wear him down.
Conolly takes one on the button.
Barnett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Conolly if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnett scoring well with a low kick there.
Conolly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnett.
Barnett fakes the leg kick and cracks Conolly in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conolly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnett can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conolly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conolly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Barnett coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Conolly takes a step back to recover.
Conolly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conolly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnett. That's going to slow Conolly down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Conolly.
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!
Barnett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnett.
Conolly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnett lands with a good body shot.
Barnett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnett thumps Conolly with a low kick.
Conolly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnett.
Conolly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett connects with a leg kick. Conolly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barnett lands a nice shot that snaps Conolly's head back.
Conolly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnett.
Barnett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Conolly's hands.
Barnett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnett scores with a sloppy right hand. Conolly should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett connects with a leg kick. Conolly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

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

Conolly is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Conolly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Conolly if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnett cracks Conolly on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Conolly falls backwards against the cage. Barnett follows up with more strikes that drop Conolly to his knees. Barnett keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Conolly! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Barnett!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Kowalford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virgil Kowalford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bradley Hill's chin.

Kowalford
vs
Hill

178 cm
19
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
19
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgil Kowalford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Hill!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kowalford finds it's way through Hill's defenses.
Hill throws a chopping leg kick but Kowalford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kowalford throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hill.
Nice shot lands for Kowalford.
Kowalford works the jab nicely.
Kowalford throws a monster overhand right that drops Hill! Kowalford follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Kowalford!
A victorious Virgil Kowalford 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
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Revanales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wallace
vs
Revanales

186 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Revanales!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace motions for Revanales to come forward. Wallace throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wallace.
Wallace throws a head kick but Revanales moves out of range.
Revanales has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Revanales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Revanales's sensitive parts.
Revanales has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

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

Revanales is rocked!
Wallace throws a monster overhand right that drops Revanales! Wallace follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Wallace!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darcy Lilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Neil
vs
Lilo

183 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darcy Lilo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lilo misses with an uppercut.
Lilo swinging wildly here.
Lilo swings for the body but Neil moves out of range.
Lilo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Neil fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Lilo. Those never looked like landing.
Neil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lilo counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Neil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lilo counters with a big head kick but Neil shrugs it off.
Lilo throws a low kick but Neil moves out of range easily.
Lilo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neil.
Lilo misses with a kick to the body

so Neil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Neil trying to control but Lilo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Neil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Neil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lilo wants to sweep but no luck.
Neil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lilo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Darcy Lilo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neil.
Neil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lilo connects with an inside leg kick.
Neil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neil is breathing heavily.
Lilo throws a jab but it's blocked by Neil.
Lilo throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lilo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neil.
Darcy Lilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neil shoots in looking for a takedown but Lilo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lilo misses with a head kick.
Neil avoids the head kick by Lilo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lilo. Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lilo as Neil shoots in.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lilo.
Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lilo.
Lilo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lilo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lilo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A thudding body kick lands there by Lilo!
Lilo lands a right hook to the body.
Lilo throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left and a right from Lilo both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lilo throws a head kick but Neil moves out of range.
Lilo throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilo throws a head kick that misses.
Neil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lilo. Lilo obviously looking to wear him down.
Lilo is looking to land body kicks.

Neil forces Lilo back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Lilo.
Lilo can't find room to land a body shot as Neil controls the action.
Lilo avoiding damage as Neil throws knees to the body.
Neil blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lilo throws a punch but it's blocked by Neil.
Lilo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Lilo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lilo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lilo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lilo throws a lazy right hand but Neil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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

Neil is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neil shoots in and drives through. Lilo sprawls well.
Oh Neil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Lilo misses the target.
A head kick misses from Lilo.
Neil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lilo is fending him off so far but Neil persists. Nope, Lilo circles away and we're back to standing.
Lilo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Neil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lilo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neil moves away.
Neil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lilo counters with a good, hard body kick but Neil shrugs it off.
Lilo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neil's sensitive parts.
Neil seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lilo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lilo just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lilo misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lilo.
Lilo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head kick misses from Lilo.
Lilo stuffs the takedown.
Darcy Lilo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lilo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lilo throws a hook but Neil avoids it easily.
Neil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lilo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lilo works over Neil's head and body with a nice combination.
Lilo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lilo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilo lands with an overhand left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lilo jabs Neil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lilo throws a head kick that half lands.
Neil dives in and grabs Lilo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lilo pushes down on Neil's head and hops out.
Lilo looks for the body kick but Neil saw that one coming.
Neil blocks a head kick by Lilo.
Neil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neil there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lilo throws a body punch but Neil moves out of range.
Lilo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lilo counters with a good, hard body kick but Neil shrugs it off.
Lilo scores with the left hand. Neil knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lilo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neil's sensitive parts.
Lilo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neil moves away.
Lilo misses with an uppercut
and Neil counters with a left to the body.
Lilo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lilo thuds a left hand into Neil's body.
A head kick from Lilo lands but Neil takes it in his stride.
Lilo connects with a body shot that sends Neil's belly button to the back.
Lilo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neil.
Lilo cracks the inside of Neil's front leg.
Lilo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lilo swivels and escapes.
Lilo lands a head kick. Neil smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neil is defended easily by Lilo.
Lilo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lilo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lilo throws a sloppy head kick and Neil moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lilo just misses with a punch to the body.
Neil avoids the head kick by Lilo.
Darcy Lilo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lilo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lilo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darcy Lilo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Neil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Neil gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Neil is trying to drag Lilo to the mat but Lilo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Neil takes a shot to the head.
Lilo misses with some punches.

Lilo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lilo circles away.
Neil fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Neil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lilo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lilo misses with an uppercut. Neil saw that one coming.
Neil has a takedown stuffed.
Lilo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilo misses with a wild body shot.
Neil moves out of range as Lilo throws a body kick.
Lilo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neil fails with a takedown attempt.
Lilo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neil's sensitive parts.
Lilo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lilo looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Lilo throws a front kick aimed at Neil's knee but Neil avoids it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lilo - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil shoots for a takedown but Lilo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neil will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Neil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lilo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neil's head.
Lilo misses with a double jab.
Lilo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neil.
No joy there for Lilo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lilo thuds a left hand into Neil's body.
Lilo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Neil doesn't manage to clinch there - Lilo circles away.
Lilo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lilo wants it to stay on the feet.
Lilo jabs at Neil's body.
Neil blocks a head kick by Lilo.
Neil looks for a takedown but Lilo sprawls well.
Lilo thuds a left hand into Neil's body.
Lilo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lilo misses with a lunging right hand

and Neil counters with a takedown into side control.

Neil goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lilo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Neil but great work by Lilo.
Neil tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Neil can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lilo grinds an elbow into Neil's temple.
Darcy Lilo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lilo cracks Neil with a big right hand but Neil just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lilo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Neil can't do much from the bottom here.
Neil tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lilo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lilo looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neil takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dave Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lilo controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darcy Lilo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lilo 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darcy Lilo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ealumallai Alkaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alkaff comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted. 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.

Alkaff
vs
Lindgren

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ealumallai Alkaff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikael Lindgren!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lindgren.

It looks like Ealumallai Alkaff has been cut.
Lindgren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alkaff was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindgren.
Lindgren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alkaff's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Lindgren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Alkaff.

It looks like Mikael Lindgren has been cut.
Lindgren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alkaff.
A head kick misses from Lindgren.
Alkaff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lindgren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindgren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lindgren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindgren misses with a hook. Alkaff ducked under it nicely.
Alkaff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lindgren counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Alkaff is rocked!
Mikael Lindgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren misses with a right hand
and Alkaff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lindgren thinking.
Lindgren thuds his right hand into Alkaff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Alkaff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindgren blocks a head kick by Alkaff.
Lindgren is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Alkaff hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikael Lindgren!
Mikael Lindgren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Mariano Fernandes Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eduardo Silva De Souza enters the cage!

Mariano Fernandes Campos
vs
Silva De Souza

171 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Mariano Fernandes Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo Silva De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza tries to clinch up
and Fernandes Campos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Souza wants to clinch but Fernandes Campos slips to the side

and Fernandes Campos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Souza's guard.
Fernandes Campos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fernandes Campos passes De Souza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fernandes Campos is taking a breather. De Souza 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandes Campos drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.

Fernandes Campos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. De Souza tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fernandes Campos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Mariano Fernandes Campos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

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

Francisco
vs
Lewis

191 cm
18
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Lewis!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Francisco scores with a decent looking hook.
Francisco looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Francisco staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Lewis as Francisco shoots in.
Nice uppercut lands for Francisco. That snapped Lewis's head back.
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!
A big left from Francisco misses.
Francisco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Lewis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lewis.
Francisco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Francisco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francisco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lewis connects with a right hand. Francisco shakes it off.
Francisco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lewis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Francisco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Lewis.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Francisco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
Francisco looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Lewis walks into a left hand.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Francisco lands a body shot.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Lewis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Francisco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lewis staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis cracks Francisco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Francisco is rocked!
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Francisco is breathing heavily.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Francisco's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Lewis. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis keeps Francisco at a distance using the push kick.
Francisco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lewis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lewis lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Francisco can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lewis and Francisco drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lewis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Lewis!
A victorious Riley Lewis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.