HFL 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kawai Dudoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Goldman (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.

Dudoit
vs
Goldman

170 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

179 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kawai Dudoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dudoit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldman somewhat.
Dudoit has his takedown stuffed

and Goldman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dudoit's guard now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goldman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dudoit has Goldman pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldman postures up and lands a big shot to Dudoit's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goldman gets to his feet. Dudoit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Goldman 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.
Dudoit is trying to control the position but Goldman postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goldman stands up and waves to Dudoit to follow him.
Goldman circles away from the clinch attempt.

Goldman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dudoit is trying to defend but Goldman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dudoit is staying active underneath Goldman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Goldman is looking for a kimura here.
Goldman wants to take a breather but Dudoit is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dudoit is staying active underneath Goldman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Goldman is working for a kimura here but Dudoit manages to reverse the position and he's now in Goldman's guard.
Dudoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Dudoit tries to pass.
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!

Goldman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudoit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dudoit won't allow Goldman to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Dudoit from controlling successfully.
Dudoit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldman on the ground.
Goldman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dudoit manages to get himself to full guard.
Dudoit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldman is controlling him.
Goldman trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.

Goldman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dudoit, up you get!
Dudoit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldman pinned against the cage. Goldman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudoit is breathing heavily.

Goldman scores a takedown into full mount!

Goldman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dudoit is surviving well by controlling Goldman's body position as best he can.
Goldman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman tries to control but Dudoit wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman lands a big shot there that rocks Dudoit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Goldman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Goldman looking to score a takedown here. Dudoit is defending well but Goldman drives through and ends up in Dudoit's guard.
Dudoit is trying to keep Goldman in close.
Dudoit is looking to stand up but Goldman isn't so interested in that idea.
Dudoit has his hands on Goldman's head, controlling the position.
Dudoit keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Goldman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Goldman 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.
Dudoit trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Dudoit keeps moving.
Goldman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dudoit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldman is defended easily by Dudoit.
Dudoit fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudoit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goldman shoots in looking for a takedown. Dudoit tries to sprawl out of it but Goldman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dudoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kawai Dudoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldman.
Dudoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudoit shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldman tries to sprawl out of it but Dudoit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Goldman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dudoit to the mat! Dudoit manages to get full guard.
Goldman content to stall in guard here.
Goldman won't allow Dudoit to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dudoit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldman has managed to get both his arms back between Dudoit's legs - danger averted.
John Goldman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldman trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.
Goldman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Goldman stands up and waves to Dudoit to follow him.
Goldman looks to land a combination but Dudoit avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goldman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldman won't allow Dudoit to sweep him here.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dudoit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dudoit being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudoit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Goldman 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Goldman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dudoit keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Dudoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudoit, not yet.
Goldman postures up.
Goldman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

John Goldman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Goldman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dudoit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Goldman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Dudoit keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudoit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldman controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Goldman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Goldman forces Dudoit back against the cage and clinches.
Goldman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudoit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Dudoit manages to break the clinch.
Kawai Dudoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to clinch up but Dudoit circles away and keeps his distance.

Goldman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dudoit prevents Goldman from moving into mount.

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

Dudoit gets caught flat footed, as Goldman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman controlling from the top position.
Goldman trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudoit is trying to keep Goldman in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Goldman.
Goldman closes the distance and clinches up with Dudoit, looking for a takedown. Goldman pushes Dudoit against the cage but Dudoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goldman misses with a takedown attempt - Dudoit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.

Dudoit closes the distance and pushes Goldman back into the cage.

Goldman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudoit scores with a one two! Goldman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dudoit wants to clinch.
Dudoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldman.
Kawai Dudoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudoit slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dudoit connects with an inside leg kick.
Dudoit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldman tries to avoid it but Dudoit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldman to the ground. Goldman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Goldman as Dudoit shoots in.

Goldman drives through with a takedown into 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!
Goldman trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman content to stall in guard here.
John Goldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldman trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Goldman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goldman 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 for John Goldman!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for John Goldman!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for John Goldman!

John Goldman wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarez De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarez De Ertu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stevens
vs
De Ertu

170 cm
19
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
135 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Heroic Combat Gear

Heroic Combat Gear
Untouchable Fight Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarez De Ertu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Ertu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stevens!
De Ertu looking to control but Stevens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Ertu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stevens kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Ertu lands a big shot there that rocks Stevens but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stevens tries to lock up and control but De Ertu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Ertu looking to control but Stevens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Ertu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
De Ertu prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
De Ertu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Ertu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevens's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Ertu controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Ertu controlling his opponent.
De Ertu trying to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens is looking to improve his position but De Ertu isn't that keen on the idea.
De Ertu controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to stand up.
Stevens tries to reverse the position but De Ertu maintains control.
Stevens tries to hold on but De Ertu postures up.
De Ertu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
De Ertu 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.
De Ertu wants to control the pace but Stevens is squirming around nicely.
De Ertu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stevens is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
De Ertu controlling the pace for now.
De Ertu tries to control but Stevens wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

De Ertu is working for a guillotine from mount but Stevens frees his head quite easily.
Stevens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarez De Ertu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

De Ertu walks into a straight right hand from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lance Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens lands with an overhand left.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Ertu lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Ertu misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevens.
De Ertu wants to clinch.

De Ertu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stevens tries to get to full guard but De Ertu has control of the leg.

De Ertu seems to be working for a kimura but Stevens defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Ertu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Ertu connects with a nice short shot to Stevens's temple.
De Ertu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

De Ertu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevens has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Ertu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Ertu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stevens to regain full guard.
De Ertu trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Ertu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Ertu drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick De Ertu off! De Ertu jumps back into Stevens's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Ertu lands a couple of elbows.
De Ertu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Ertu wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
De Ertu is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
De Ertu postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens wants to stand and escape but De Ertu is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Ertu wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
De Ertu controlling from the top position.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
De Ertu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Ertu off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Ertu.
Stevens misses with a hook.
Lance Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Ertu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lance Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarez De Ertu.
De Ertu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
De Ertu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

De Ertu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stevens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
De Ertu trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
De Ertu working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens is looking to reverse the position.
Stevens parries the strikes from De Ertu easily there. De Ertu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stevens to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

De Ertu decides to stand back up. De Ertu steps back and let's Stevens get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De Ertu rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Stevens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Ertu.
Stevens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
De Ertu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ertu slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Stevens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Ertu looking for a takedown.
Stevens stops a takedown attempt from De Ertu.
Lance Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarez De Ertu.
Stevens lands with a right to the head.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but De Ertu keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Stevens to work.
Stalling in the clinch from De Ertu.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but De Ertu has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens is looking to break free of the clinch but De Ertu has double underhooks.
De Ertu prevents Stevens from breaking the clinch.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Ertu has Stevens pushed against the cage.

De Ertu breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens connects with a single shot there.
De Ertu shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
De Ertu tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Ertu.

De Ertu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stevens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stevens is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but De Ertu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stevens is looking to get to half guard.
De Ertu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu unloads with some shots from mount but Stevens bucks and avoids them well.
Stevens tries to improve his position but instead De Ertu has taken his back!

De Ertu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens trying to control the hands but De Ertu breaks the grip.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

De Ertu looking for the choke from the back.
De Ertu controlling the position well here. Stevens rolled but De Ertu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarez De Ertu.
I've got De Ertu 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Jarez De Ertu!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jarez De Ertu!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Jarez De Ertu!

Jarez De Ertu wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Katakutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berto Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Katakutan
vs
Dimagiba

200 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

203 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Katakutan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Berto Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba tries to clinch but Katakutan moves out of range.
Katakutan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimagiba. Dimagiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Dimagiba has a takedown stuffed.
Dimagiba wants to clinch.
Berto Dimagiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dimagiba closes the distance and clinches.
Dimagiba wants a takedown.
Maximo Katakutan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berto Dimagiba.

Katakutan jumps guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Katakutan is pulling down on Dimagiba's head. It's preventing any offense from Dimagiba, at least for the moment.
Dimagiba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Katakutan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Katakutan. Dimagiba does a little dance to reset his feet.

Dimagiba drives through and clinches with Katakutan against the cage.
Dimagiba tries for a takedown but Katakutan manages to get underhooks.
Dimagiba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Katakutan seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Dimagiba is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Dimagiba tries for a takedown but Katakutan manages to get underhooks.
Katakutan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dimagiba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Katakutan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Katakutan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dimagiba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Katakutan is trying to break the clinch but Dimagiba is controlling him.
Katakutan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Katakutan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Katakutan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Katakutan tries to break free but Dimagiba pushes him back against the cage.
Dimagiba wants a takedown.
Katakutan trying to land knees to the body.
Katakutan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimagiba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katakutan prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Katakutan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katakutan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katakutan motions for Dimagiba to come forward. Katakutan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimagiba tries to clinch up.
Katakutan wants to slow Dimagiba down by chopping away at his legs.
Katakutan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dimagiba blocks a head kick by Katakutan.
Dimagiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katakutan.
Dimagiba doesn't manage to clinch there - Katakutan circles away.
Katakutan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katakutan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Dimagiba as he checks the leg kick.
Dimagiba moves in looking to clinch but Katakutan pushes him off.
Dimagiba shoots in but no luck this time.
Dimagiba slips a jab and a cross from Katakutan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba shoots for a double leg takedown but Katakutan sprawls well. He's pushed Dimagiba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dimagiba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katakutan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katakutan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Dimagiba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Katakutan gets back to half guard.
Katakutan is refusing to be controlled, as Dimagiba sits in half guard.
Dimagiba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dimagiba throwing shots but Katakutan is blocking nicely.
Dimagiba is thwarting Katakutan's attempts to control the position.
Dimagiba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Katakutan defending well though.
Dimagiba prevents Katakutan from standing back up.
Dimagiba prevents Katakutan from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan is trying is best to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimagiba is keen to just control but Katakutan is a slippery customer.
Dimagiba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dimagiba stalling.

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

Dimagiba drives through and clinches with Katakutan against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dimagiba looking for a takedown.
Dimagiba is working for takedown but Katakutan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dimagiba wants a takedown but no success here.
Dimagiba wants to take the fight to the mat but Katakutan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katakutan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Berto Dimagiba has been cut.
Dimagiba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katakutan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Katakutan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dimagiba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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 Maximo Katakutan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Berto Dimagiba's cut.
That's time! Katakutan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dimagiba looks for a takedown but Katakutan sprawls well.
Katakutan misses with a low kick.
Dimagiba shoots in but no luck this time.
Katakutan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Katakutan does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Katakutan. No joy for Dimagiba on that attempt.
Maximo Katakutan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berto Dimagiba.
Dimagiba tries to clinch but Katakutan moves out of range.
Dimagiba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Katakutan counters with a three punch combo that has Dimagiba backing up. Dimagiba nods at Katakutan to acknowledge the strikes.
Katakutan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Katakutan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba shoots in for a double leg but Katakutan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
Katakutan pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba fails to land with a series of punches.
Katakutan throws a leg kick but Dimagiba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dimagiba fails to land the takedown.
Katakutan sizes up Dimagiba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Katakutan scores with a nice head shot.
Dimagiba is looking to clinch.
Dimagiba 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.
Dimagiba has a takedown stuffed.
Katakutan misses with a few strikes there.
Maximo Katakutan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Katakutan.
A head kick misses from Katakutan.
Maximo Katakutan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimagiba looks for a takedown but Katakutan sprawls well.
Dimagiba wants to clinch
and Katakutan counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Katakutan as Dimagiba shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katakutan looks to land a combination but Dimagiba avoids it well.
Katakutan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Katakutan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Katakutan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Dimagiba is rocked!
Katakutan misses with a low kick.
Katakutan misses with a head kick.
Katakutan leaves Dimagiba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Katakutan defends it nicely.
No luck for Dimagiba with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a right and a left that Dimagiba avoids nicely.
Katakutan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katakutan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Katakutan keeps the fight on the outside.
Dimagiba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Katakutan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katakutan feints a jab promting Dimagiba to slip. Katakutan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dimagiba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dimagiba is still on wobbly legs! Can Katakutan finish him?
Katakutan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dimagiba seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dimagiba fails to land the takedown.
Katakutan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimagiba looks to clinch
and Katakutan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dimagiba wants to clinch up but Katakutan keeps it at a distance.
Dimagiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Katakutan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimagiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Katakutan throws a head kick but Dimagiba moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katakutan.
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 nice leg kick lands there from Katakutan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katakutan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimagiba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown but Katakutan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dimagiba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximo Katakutan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Berto Dimagiba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dimagiba doesn't manage to clinch there - Katakutan circles away.
Dimagiba wants to clinch but Katakutan slips to the side
and Katakutan counters with a straight right hand.
Dimagiba avoids the head kick by Katakutan.
Dimagiba wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Katakutan. No joy for Dimagiba on that attempt.
Katakutan thumps Dimagiba with a low kick.
Katakutan tries to land a leg kick but Dimagiba saw it coming and moves away.
Dimagiba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katakutan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Katakutan motions for Dimagiba to come forward. Katakutan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimagiba tries to clinch there but Katakutan circles away.
Dimagiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Katakutan pinned against the cage. Katakutan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Katakutan tries to sprawl out of it but Dimagiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katakutan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximo Katakutan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berto Dimagiba.
Dimagiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katakutan.
Katakutan scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Dimagiba as he checks the leg kick.
Dimagiba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Katakutan counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Katakutan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dimagiba avoids the head kick by Katakutan.
Dimagiba blocks a head kick by Katakutan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dimagiba is defended easily by Katakutan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katakutan.
Berto Dimagiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a head kick that misses.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dimagiba tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Katakutan counters with a two punch combo.
Katakutan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimagiba wants to clinch but Katakutan slips to the side
and Katakutan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katakutan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Katakutan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katakutan wants it to stay on the feet.
Dimagiba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Katakutan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dimagiba backs up against the cage.
Katakutan cracks the inside of Dimagiba's front leg.
Dimagiba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Katakutan counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba shoots for a double leg takedown but Katakutan sprawls well. He's pushed Dimagiba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katakutan works over Dimagiba's head and body with a nice combination.
Dimagiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Katakutan tries to sprawl out of it but Dimagiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katakutan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katakutan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Katakutan misses with a wild combination.
Katakutan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dimagiba.
Katakutan 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.
Katakutan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Katakutan just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a solid leg kick but Dimagiba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Katakutan.
Katakutan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Katakutan catches Dimagiba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimagiba tries for a takedown but Katakutan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Katakutan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Katakutan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dimagiba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Katakutan.
Dimagiba tries to clinch up.
Maximo Katakutan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Katakutan lands a head kick. Dimagiba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Katakutan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimagiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katakutan swings for the body but Dimagiba moves out of range.
Dimagiba misses with a few strikes there.
Dimagiba tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Katakutan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Katakutan, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Maximo Katakutan!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Maximo Katakutan!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Maximo Katakutan!

Maximo Katakutan wins by unanimous decision!
Maximo Katakutan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hlynur Skallagrimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skallagrimson comes into the arena with Við spilum endalaust by Sigur Rós blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Skallagrimson
vs
Bull

225 cm
28
300 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

210 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hlynur Skallagrimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pit Bull!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bull gets the takedown into side control.
Skallagrimson is trying to control Bull's posture but Bull avoids it.
Skallagrimson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Skallagrimson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bull is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Skallagrimson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Skallagrimson pulls Bull in close to prevent any damage.
Skallagrimson wants to sweep here but Bull controlling him for the moment.
Bull would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimson has his hands on Bull's head, controlling the position.
Bull has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skallagrimson is proving hard to escape from.
Skallagrimson is controlling Bull's posture.

Hlynur Skallagrimson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bull tries to clinch but Skallagrimson moves out of range.

Bull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bull tries to break free but Skallagrimson pushes him back against the cage.
Skallagrimson is looking to take this one to the mat.

Bull manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skallagrimson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bull shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Skallagrimson wants to control but Bull is having none of it.
Skallagrimson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skallagrimson is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimson regains half guard.
Bull tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Skallagrimson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Skallagrimson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skallagrimson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bull gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull wants to stand but Skallagrimson has his arm trapped.
Skallagrimson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bull's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimson controlling the position well.
Skallagrimson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skallagrimson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bull stopping the sweep attempt from Skallagrimson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skallagrimson is pulling down on Bull's head. It's preventing any offense from Bull, at least for the moment.

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

Skallagrimson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bull sprawls well initially but Skallagrimson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hlynur Skallagrimson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bull looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bull wants to get up but he can't break Skallagrimson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skallagrimson looking for a sweep. Not yet Skallagrimson, not yet.
Skallagrimson controlling Bull's posture.
Skallagrimson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Skallagrimson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bull is on top in guard.
Skallagrimson wants to sweep here but Bull controlling him for the moment.

Bull stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull misses with a head kick.

Bull gets the takedown into side control.
Bull tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Skallagrimson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bull is breathing heavily.
Skallagrimson gets back to full guard.
Skallagrimson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Skallagrimson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bull is surviving well by controlling Skallagrimson's body position as best he can.
Bull is controlling an arm, preventing Skallagrimson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Skallagrimson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Skallagrimson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Skallagrimson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bull to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bull shrugs it off.

Skallagrimson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bull is on top in guard.
Skallagrimson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bull!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bull really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skallagrimson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Skallagrimson has isolated one of Bull's arms. Bull looking to fight him off but Skallagrimson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hlynur Skallagrimson!
Hlynur Skallagrimson very nearly forgot to thank Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee** amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bj Penn has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Laden
vs
Penn

170 cm
28
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

186 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with a body shot.

Laden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Penn!

Laden looking to isolate an arm here. Penn doesn't see it coming and as Laden extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Laden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Laden!
Jack Laden 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
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenen Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips has chosen Am I A Psycho as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Heart
vs
Phillips

180 cm
27
135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brett Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brenen Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heart tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heart to the ground. Heart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt

and Heart counters with a shoot takedown. Phillips fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Heart landing some decent shots from guard.
Heart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Heart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phillips's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Phillips is looking for a triangle but Heart pushes his legs off easily.

Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Heart from controlling successfully.
Heart is working Phillips over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Phillips working for a triangle but Heart defends it easily.
Phillips looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heart wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Heart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Phillips working for a triangle but Heart defends it easily.
Heart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heart cracks Phillips with a solid left hand.
Heart wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Heart stands up over Phillips, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart landing with the ground and pound.
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Heart slips an elbow through the middle.
Heart connects with a couple of short punches.
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!

Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Phillips has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Heart is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Phillips.
Phillips takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Heart cracks Phillips with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Heart is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heart landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Heart scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Phillips to see if he's OK.
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Heart keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart lands a nice forearm strike.

Phillips is rocked!
Heart is chipping away with strikes.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Heart finish him?
Phillips takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Heart cracks Phillips with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Heart immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Phillips is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Heart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Heart!