HFL: 4 Resurrection PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hayl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Hayl will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Evans
vs
Hayl

178 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

192 cm
22
207 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Hayl!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Evans.
Hayl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Evans moves into range and connects with a jab.

Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Hayl has his feet on Evans's thighs here. He's pushed Evans off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Evans screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Hayl!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalel Iziarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Kamaina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Iziarry
vs
Kamaina

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
29
147 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalel Iziarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Kamaina!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamaina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamaina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamaina stuffs the takedown.
Iziarry blocks a head kick by Kamaina.

Iziarry scores with a takedown into Kamaina's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kamaina wants to stand up but Iziarry is controlling him.

Kamaina working for a triangle but Iziarry defends it easily.
Iziarry stands up over Kamaina, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kamaina trying to control the position.
Kamaina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iziarry is one step ahead there.
Kamaina trying to keep a closed guard but Iziarry is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iziarry stands up over Kamaina, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kamaina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iziarry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kamaina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iziarry wants to control from the top but Kamaina keeps moving.
Iziarry passes Kamaina's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Iziarry seems to be looking for submissions.
Kamaina moves into full guard.
Iziarry wants to control from the top but Kamaina keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamaina is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iziarry is controlling him.
Iziarry trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamaina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iziarry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kamaina taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

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

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

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

Iziarry tries for a kimura but Kamaina is defending well.
Kamaina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamaina is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iziarry off and has taken his back!
Iziarry turns into Kamaina and is now in his guard.
Iziarry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamaina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iziarry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kamaina's head.
Kamaina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry looking to sit in guard and control but Kamaina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kamaina distracts Iziarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kamaina stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Iziarry has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kamaina manages to get his head free but now Iziarry has transitioned to an armbar! Kamaina grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Iziarry! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalel Iziarry!
A less than humble Kalel Iziarry misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Berto Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dimagiba
vs
Le

203 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

189 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Berto Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Le!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dimagiba feints and as Le raises his hands in defense, Dimagiba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dimagiba content to stall in guard here.
Dimagiba throws a big right hand that misses.

Le working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.

Le working for a triangle but Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dimagiba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Le had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dimagiba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dimagiba landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dimagiba controls the pace.
Dimagiba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dimagiba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dimagiba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dimagiba postures up and lands a big shot to Le's brow.
Dimagiba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dimagiba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba throws a big elbow that misses.
Dimagiba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Le works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Le escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dimagiba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dimagiba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Le keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Berto Dimagiba just wasn't active enough.

Dimagiba drives through and clinches with Le against the cage.

Dimagiba works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dimagiba stays in close to Le's body and controls the position.

Le looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dimagiba fails to land the takedown.
Dimagiba cracks Le with a good jab.

Dimagiba looking to score a takedown here. Le is defending well but Dimagiba drives through and ends up in Le's guard.
Le avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Le keeps moving.
Dimagiba throws a big elbow that misses.
Dimagiba throws a big elbow that misses.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dimagiba postures up and lands a big shot to Le's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dimagiba is working Le over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dimagiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba is in close to Le's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Le being controlled here, momentarily.
Le keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimagiba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Le had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dimagiba defends it easily.
Dimagiba's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Le is looking for a triangle but Dimagiba pushes his legs off easily.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dimagiba landing with the ground and pound.
Dimagiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dimagiba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dimagiba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dimagiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dimagiba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dimagiba is working Le over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimagiba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Le is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Le is breathing heavily.
Dimagiba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dimagiba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba works over Le with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dimagiba.
Dimagiba scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Le to see if he's OK.
Dimagiba working the ground and pound from side control.
Dimagiba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dimagiba landing a few strikes.
Dimagiba just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba scores with punches from side control.
Dimagiba scores with punches from side control.
Dimagiba is looking to take a break and control but Le is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dimagiba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dimagiba trying to control the position but Le is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le manages to get back to half guard.
Dimagiba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Dimagiba.

Le looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dimagiba lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dimagiba lands a nice short elbow.
Dimagiba controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le has hold of Dimagiba's hands but Dimagiba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dimagiba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Berto Dimagiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Berto Dimagiba.

Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dimagiba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dimagiba controlling the position easily from mount.
Dimagiba lands a big elbow.
Manny Le has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Berto Dimagiba!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Berto Dimagiba!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Berto Dimagiba!

Berto Dimagiba wins by unanimous decision!
Berto Dimagiba 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
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Pitbull-dont stop the party. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Arlovski
vs
Diaz

193 cm
24
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrei Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a leg kick

and Arlovski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arlovski.
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Arlovski stops Diaz from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Arlovski dives into side control.
Arlovski staying calm.
Arlovski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diaz!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz really wants to buck Arlovski off and get back to his feet.
Arlovski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arlovski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz really wants to buck Arlovski off and get back to his feet.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arlovski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arlovski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz 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.

Arlovski stands up from mount. Strange move.
Arlovski wants to clinch.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Arlovski avoids it well.
Diaz 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.
Arlovski moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlovski dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Arlovski fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Arlovski's head.

It looks like Andrei Arlovski has been cut.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arlovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked Arlovski down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly Arlovski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
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!
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Arlovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
and Diaz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Arlovski! He's just covering up as Diaz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Diaz!
Mike Diaz 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
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hawkins
vs
Jones

180 cm
24
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones clinches up against the cage.
Hawkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones pushes Hawkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones blocking some punches.
Hawkins stalling against the cage.
Hawkins tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Jones pulls Hawkins into guard.
Hawkins wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones pulls Hawkins in close to prevent any damage.
Hawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Hawkins cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Hawkins throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Hawkins preventing the sweep.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones has his foot on Hawkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hawkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawkins wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Hawkins is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Hawkins is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
Hawkins trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is looking to advance position but Hawkins won't allow it.
Hawkins is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lance Hawkins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hawkins scores with a three punch combo!
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkins misses with the combination.
Hawkins connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawkins lands with a left to the head.
Hawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawkins taking a breather.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawkins.

Hawkins clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones avoids the head kick by Hawkins.
Hawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins misses with a two punch combination.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Hawkins sprawls well.
Hawkins fails to land with a series of punches.

Hawkins lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Hawkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins misses with the combination.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.

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

Jones is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Hawkins. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Hawkins misses with the combination.

Hawkins clinches.
Hawkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.

Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lance Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Hawkins. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Lance Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones checks a low kick from Hawkins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves to clinch but Hawkins breaks away
and Hawkins counters with a thumping low kick.

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

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawkins is trying to buck Jones off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawkins can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hawkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hawkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hawkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Hawkins trying to control here.
Hawkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hawkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hawkins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Hawkins in a clinch.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hawkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawkins is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Jones working for a triangle but Hawkins defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Hawkins is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Hawkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Hawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hawkins passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawkins is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Hawkins is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Hawkins drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawkins pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawkins.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawkins.
Jones is trying to control but Hawkins passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawkins landing strikes.
Hawkins working the head with strikes.
Lance Hawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hawkins is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hawkins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hawkins landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Hawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Hawkins finish him?
Hawkins postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jones in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jones to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Hawkins!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Landry
vs
Penn

188 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.

Landry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penn's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Penn punching to the body, from the bottom.
Landry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Landry wants to get up but he can't break Penn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Landry stands and steps away. Penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Landry tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn throws a series of punches but Landry avoids them all with ease.
Bj Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Landry counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Penn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Landry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jake Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Penn.
Penn is trying to drag Landry to the mat but Landry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Landry lands.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Penn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Landry doesn't seem bothered though.

Landry moves into the clinch.

Landry breaks from the clinch.
Landry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Landry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Landry forces Penn back against the cage and clinches.
Penn wants a takedown but no success here.

Landry manages to break the clinch.

Landry closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.

Landry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Landry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn digs a good hook to Landry's body.

Landry moves into the clinch.
Penn has Landry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Landry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Landry is defending well.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.

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

Landry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penn is trying to control Landry's posture but Landry avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Landry stands up and beckons Penn to his feet.
Landry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Landry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Landry. Landry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Penn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Landry has taken the fight to the clinch.

Landry decides to pull guard.

Landry uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Landry is breathing heavily.
Penn throws a leg kick that is checked

and Landry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Landry has clasped his hands together around Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Penn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Landry.
A lull in the action here.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landry pulls his head out easily.

Landry is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Landry to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.

Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Landry slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Landry wants to advance to full mount but Penn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Landry is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bj Penn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Landry has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but Landry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Landry's waist but Landry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.

Landry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Landry getting side control.
Landry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Landry is working away from the top position though.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Landry stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jake Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Penn.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Penn.

Landry rushes Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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

Landry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Penn to the ground. Landry is now in Penn's guard.

Landry stands and steps away. Penn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Landry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Landry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Landry checks a leg kick nicely.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry throws a head kick that misses.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn cracks Landry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penn tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Landry closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Landry pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Landry lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Jake Landry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landry is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.

Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Landry tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Landry slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Landry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landry pulls his head out easily.
Landry wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Landry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Landry'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.
Penn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake Landry just wasn't active enough.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bj Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.

Landry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Landry stops a takedown attempt from Penn.

Landry manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Landry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Penn to the ground. Landry is now in Penn's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Landry defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Landry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Penn lands with a straight right. Landry didn't see that one coming.
Penn lands a jab to the nose.
Penn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Landry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Penn.
Penn punishes Landry's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Landry doesn't seem phased though.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Landry misses.

Landry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn looking for a takedown.

Landry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn catches Landry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Landry has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Landry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Landry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jake Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Landry walks into a left hand.
Landry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landry.

Landry clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.

Landry gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn is pressing down on Landry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Penn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Landry tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Landry wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.

Landry has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Penn to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Landry is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Penn pulls down on the head and he's put Landry to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bj Penn!
A determined Bj Penn didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polo Cambodia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Heart
vs
Cambodia

180 cm
28
135 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

160 cm
23
112 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brett Heart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Polo Cambodia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Heart enables Cambodia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Heart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Heart has control of Cambodia's left arm, preventing Cambodia from doing any damage.
Cambodia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heart has a closed guard, preventing Cambodia from standing up.
Heart looking for a sweep. Not yet Heart, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Polo Cambodia.
A punch lands to the side of Heart 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambodia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Cambodia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Heart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cambodia.
Heart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cambodia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heart is adopting a defensive guard.
Cambodia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Polo Cambodia.

Cambodia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heart to the mat! Heart manages to get full guard.
Cambodia trying to control but Heart is working from the bottom.
Heart wants to get back to his feet but Cambodia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cambodia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Cambodia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Heart's guard.
Cambodia throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Heart looking to control.
Cambodia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Polo Cambodia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cambodia lands a jab to the head.
Cambodia shoots for a double leg takedown but Heart sprawls well. He's pushed Cambodia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cambodia shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia shoots in but Heart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brett Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Polo Cambodia.
Cambodia lands with a cross.
Heart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Cambodia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Heart's guard.
Cambodia 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heart keeping moving, preventing Cambodia from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polo Cambodia 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.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cambodia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cambodia controlling from side mount.
Heart dodges the ground and pound from Cambodia.

Cambodia stands up and beckons Heart to his feet.

Cambodia scores with a takedown into Heart's guard.
Heart wants to sweep but no luck.
Cambodia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambodia wants to stand and escape but instead Heart has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Heart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cambodia is keeping the position for now.
Cambodia wants to sweep but no luck.
Cambodia keeping moving, preventing Heart from controlling successfully.
Heart throws an elbow that misses. Cambodia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heart's guard. Nice move by Cambodia!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heart working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Heart being controlled here, momentarily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Heart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cambodia to score with a decent uppercut.
Cambodia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cambodia with a hook.
Heart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brett Heart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cambodia drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cambodia preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cambodia is looking to work some ground and pound but Heart has wrist control.
Cambodia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cambodia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Heart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Polo Cambodia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Heart fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cambodia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cambodia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cambodia is working away from the top position though.
Cambodia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cambodia is working away from the top position though.
Cambodia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polo Cambodia 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.

Cambodia shoots in looking for a takedown but Heart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cambodia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Cambodia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heart to the mat! Heart manages to get full guard.
Cambodia trying to control but Heart is working from the bottom.
Cambodia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heart pulls Cambodia in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cambodia working some strikes from top position.
Heart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cambodia controls the pace.

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

Cambodia looking to score a takedown here. Heart is defending well but Cambodia drives through and ends up in Heart's guard.
Cambodia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cambodia 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.
Cambodia throwing strikes but missing.
Cambodia sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Polo Cambodia.

Cambodia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heart to the mat! Heart manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cambodia is one step ahead there.
Cambodia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heart is trying to keep Cambodia in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cambodia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Heart's guard.
Cambodia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cambodia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polo Cambodia has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Heart's guard.
Cambodia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cambodia trying to control the position from guard on top but Heart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Polo Cambodia was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cambodia closes the distance and clinches up with Heart, looking for a takedown. Cambodia pushes Heart against the cage but Heart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Cambodia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Heart's guard.
Heart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cambodia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cambodia stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Cambodia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Heart!
Cambodia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cambodia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heart wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cambodia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heart blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cambodia content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Heart enables Cambodia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Heart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Heart is controlling Cambodia's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cambodia sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brett Heart.
Cambodia slaps away a takedown attempt from Heart, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cambodia.
Cambodia fails to land the takedown.
Cambodia shoots in but Heart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brett Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Polo Cambodia.
Heart tries for a takedown but Cambodia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Cambodia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cambodia working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia controls the position.
Cambodia working away.
Cambodia working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cambodia taking a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cambodia decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cambodia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heart scrambles back to his feet.
Cambodia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heart but Heart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cambodia shoots for a takedown but Heart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heart misses with a takedown attempt - Cambodia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Cambodia as he connects with a hook.

Cambodia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cambodia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heart gets full guard.
Cambodia wants to pass the guard but Heart is keeping the position.
Cambodia content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polo Cambodia dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Heart shoots in looking for a takedown but Cambodia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Cambodia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heart to the mat! Heart manages to get full guard.
Heart pulls Cambodia in close to prevent any damage.

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

Cambodia moves into the clinch.
Heart goes for a takedown attempt but Cambodia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cambodia shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heart shoots in and gets a takedown into Cambodia's guard.
Cambodia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Heart throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cambodia controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Heart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cambodia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Heart tries to hold on but Cambodia pushes him away.
Cambodia dominating with strikes here.
Cambodia controlling his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cambodia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Heart is working to get back to half guard.
Cambodia 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.
Heart tries to lock up and control but Cambodia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cambodia controlling from the full mount.
Brett Heart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polo Cambodia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Polo Cambodia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cambodia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Polo Cambodia!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Polo Cambodia!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Polo Cambodia!

Polo Cambodia wins by unanimous decision!
Polo Cambodia is the new bantamweight champion!