BFT-204 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Whitecoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dodson comes to the cage accompanied by Antoine Dodson - Bed Intruder. Whitecoat has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dodson
vs
Whitecoat

175 cm
31
190 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

178 cm
35
186 lbs
11 - 20 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Whitecoat!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson looks to land a combination but Whitecoat avoids it well.
Whitecoat takes a swing at Dodson's ribcage but misses.
Whitecoat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dodson is looking to clinch.
Whitecoat misses the shot to the body.
Whitecoat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whitecoat misses with an uppercut.
Whitecoat misses with a hook

and Dodson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Whitecoat is controlling Dodson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodson wants to stand up but Whitecoat is controlling the position.
Whitecoat desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Axel Whitecoat wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dodson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whitecoat. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Whitecoat finds it's target.
Whitecoat lands with an uppercut that bounces Dodson off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Whitecoat misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dodson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whitecoat.
Whitecoat swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodson scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dodson trying to land knees to the body.
Dodson blocks a body shot from Whitecoat.
Dodson misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitecoat throws a head punch that misses.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whitecoat lands a right hand.
Whitecoat managing to block the knees to the body from Dodson.
Dodson connects with a knee to the head.
Dodson looking to throw knees to the head but Whitecoat is blocking nicely.
Dodson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whitecoat managing to block the knees to the body from Dodson.
Whitecoat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dodson missing with knees to the body.
Whitecoat avoiding damage as Dodson throws knees to the body.
Dodson trying to land knees to the body.
Whitecoat tries to stall but Dodson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Whitecoat working aggressively here.
Dodson looking to throw knees to the head but Whitecoat is blocking nicely.
Dodson tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitecoat avoids the damage to the body.
Whitecoat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dodson tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitecoat avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitecoat is defending well for now.
Whitecoat managing to block the knees to the body from Dodson.
Dodson misses with a knee to the head.
Dodson looking to throw knees to the head but Whitecoat is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whitecoat has a couple of punches blocked by Dodson.
Dodson missing with knees to the body.
Whitecoat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whitecoat looking to stall.
Whitecoat lands with a light punch inside.
Dodson connects with a knee to the head.
Dodson with a knee to the head.
Dodson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dodson lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dodson as Whitecoat tries to tie him up.
A short right from Whitecoat on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whitecoat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitecoat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dodson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whitecoat avoids it.
Whitecoat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson looking to throw knees to the head but Whitecoat is blocking nicely.
Whitecoat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whitecoat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dodson tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitecoat avoids the damage to the body.
Whitecoat working aggressively here.
Dodson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dodson looking to throw knees to the head but Whitecoat is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dodson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whitecoat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dodson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitecoat is defending well for now.
Whitecoat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodson landing knees to the body.
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 Antoine Dodson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dodson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whitecoat to score with a decent uppercut.
Whitecoat missing with a left hand there. Dodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitecoat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dodson manages to avoid it.
Whitecoat misses with a wild body shot.
Whitecoat lunges at Dodson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dodson's hand.
Whitecoat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whitecoat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitecoat with a hook.
Dodson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Dodson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Dodson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antoine Dodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dodson tries to clinch but Whitecoat is having none of it.
Dodson blocks a jab.
Whitecoat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Whitecoat drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dodson right on the button. Dodson goes down! Whitecoat follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Whitecoat gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Whitecoat!
In his post fight interview, Axel Whitecoat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danico Conde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danico Conde has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Conde
vs
Castle

200 cm
26
250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danico Conde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle swats away the attempt to clinch by Conde.
Conde throws a head kick but Castle moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Conde.
Castle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Conde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castle is fending him off so far but Conde persists. Nope, Castle circles away and we're back to standing.
Conde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conde punishes Castle's body with a nice straight punch.
Conde thows a body kick. Castle tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Conde closes the distance and clinches.
Conde dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Castle jumps guard but Conde stands there with Castle around his waist. Castle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castle tries for a takedown but Conde manages to get underhooks.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Castle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Conde looking to control but Castle passes into half guard.
Conde trying to control from the bottom.
Castle is looking to take a break and control but Conde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Conde is defending against the submission attempts here by Castle.
Conde wants to control but Castle is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Conde is trying to get back to full guard.
Castle wants to free his trapped foot but Conde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Conde is staying active underneath Castle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Conde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conde controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castle lands a nice short elbow.
Castle is looking to advance position but Conde won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conde trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conde manages to get to full guard.
Castle postures up and lands a big shot to Conde's brow.
Castle distracts Conde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Conde looking for a sweep. Not yet Conde, not yet.
Castle works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Castle seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Conde is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Castle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bring the Noise. John Wain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roberto Cruz's chin.

Wain
vs
Cruz

196 cm
29
204 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

180 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Wain misses.

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

Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wain is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Wain has managed to sneak the leg through.

Wain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wain throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.

Wain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.

Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Wain seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cruz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Wain!
Post fight, John Wain stared into the camera and said 'I like boobs'.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Will DeFrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pranang Krampuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will DeFrank could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pranang Krampuk's chin.

DeFrank
vs
Krampuk

180 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

177 cm
29
169 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will DeFrank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pranang Krampuk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFrank tries to clinch up.
Krampuk lands a high kick!
Krampuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krampuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Krampuk feints and then cracks DeFrank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeFrank down.
Krampuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krampuk.
Horrible takedown by DeFrank or perhaps it was just good defense by Krampuk which made him look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeFrank throws a jab but it's blocked by Krampuk.
A head kick from Krampuk lands but DeFrank takes it in his stride.

DeFrank moves into range and clinches up with Krampuk.

Krampuk breaks the clinch.
DeFrank takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

DeFrank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krampuk on his heels. He'll look to pass Krampuk's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krampuk pulls DeFrank in close to prevent any damage.
DeFrank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. DeFrank lands a nice short elbow.
Krampuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krampuk has hold of DeFrank's hands but DeFrank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFrank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krampuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeFrank thows a huge punch but Krampuk dodges it nicely.
DeFrank wants to pass the guard but Krampuk is defending well.
DeFrank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krampuk is trying to get back to full guard.
DeFrank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
DeFrank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeFrank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeFrank lands with a punch from half guard.
Krampuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeFrank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeFrank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Krampuk is rocked!
DeFrank trying to mount his opponent but Krampuk defends it.
Krampuk is still in real trouble! Can DeFrank finish him?
Krampuk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeFrank.
DeFrank working Krampuk over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampuk is trying to get back to full guard.
DeFrank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krampuk's head.
DeFrank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krampuk seems to have recovered his senses.

DeFrank is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krampuk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeFrank.
Krampuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DeFrank lands with a punch from half guard.
DeFrank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DeFrank throwing shots but Krampuk is blocking nicely.
DeFrank wants to control but Krampuk is keeping him busy.
DeFrank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krampuk's head.
DeFrank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. DeFrank connects with a nice short shot to Krampuk's temple.
DeFrank with the ground and pound but Krampuk uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

DeFrank drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DeFrank jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeFrank 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.
Krampuk wants to stand up but DeFrank is controlling him.
DeFrank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DeFrank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeFrank throwing strikes but missing.
DeFrank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DeFrank is looking to work some ground and pound but Krampuk has wrist control.
DeFrank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krampuk's head.
DeFrank with a nice head shot there.
DeFrank postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Krampuk covers up, he's hurt! DeFrank keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from DeFrank and the ref steps in to end the fight! DeFrank can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will DeFrank!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Spar Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Skelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skelton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Example - Midnight Run kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Manny Skelton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bjj
vs
Skelton

184 cm
30
160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

176 cm
29
154 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

BeastMode

Fishy Fighting {$15}

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Bjj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Skelton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Skelton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bjj dodges the punch combination from Skelton.
Skelton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bjj sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skelton somewhat.
Skelton fails to land with a series of punches.
Skelton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skelton cracks a nice hook into Bjj's ribs.
Skelton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skelton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Skelton. Those never looked like landing.
Bjj shoots for a takedown but Skelton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skelton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bjj. Bjj circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Bjj shoots in looking for a takedown but Skelton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bjj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Skelton has knocked Bjj down with a huge combo! Skelton steps away and waves a wobbly Bjj back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Bjj is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skelton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Bjj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bjj gets caught napping as Skelton dives in and scores a takedown. Bjj manages to retain guard.
Bjj is trying to control the position but Skelton postures up.
Bjj seems to have got his legs back now.

Bjj is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Skelton frees his head nicely. Oh but Bjj has switched to an armbar! Skelton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Spar Bjj!
Spar Bjj 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
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Wietrzny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wietrzny has chosen Hunter-Fallen as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Igor Wietrzny was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Shields
vs
Wietrzny

183 cm
26
170 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

174 cm
32
178 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Wietrzny!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wietrzny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shields at a distance.
Shields takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wietrzny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shields has time to react.
Shields with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wietrzny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shields walks into a stiff left hand from Wietrzny.
No luck for Shields with that takedown attempt.
Wietrzny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wietrzny looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wietrzny scores with a hook to the body. Shields takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wietrzny throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shields.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wietrzny getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Wietrzny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Shields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Wietrzny misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny misses with a hook.
Wietrzny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shields at a distance.
Shields keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wietrzny.
Wietrzny throws a shot from downtown. Shields moves away and avoids it.
Wietrzny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shields has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shields there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny tries to clinch but Shields is having none of it.
Wietrzny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wietrzny scores with a one two! Shields had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wietrzny throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Wietrzny throws out a loose jab but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shields shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wietrzny defends it nicely.
Wietrzny tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Wietrzny thuds a left hand into Shields's body.
Wietrzny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
Wietrzny lunges at Shields with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shields's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wietrzny throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shields scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Wietrzny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
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.

Shields on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jake Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wietrzny scores with a one two! Shields had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shields checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Wietrzny or perhaps it was just good defense by Shields which made him look bad.
Shields moves out of range as Wietrzny strikes.
Wietrzny misses with a two punch combination.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wietrzny wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Wietrzny from controlling successfully.

Shields has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wietrzny should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shields has tightened it up now! Wietrzny should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Shields!
After winning the bout, Jake Shields thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Tompkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Cadge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tompkins comes to the cage accompanied by Dying Fetus - One Shot, One Kill. Cadge is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jaws of Life. Steve Tompkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nathan Cadge's chin.

Tompkins
vs
Cadge

215 cm
31
277 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

205 cm
31
270 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Tompkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Cadge!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadge scores with the left hand. Tompkins knows he should have avoided that one.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cadge enables Tompkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cadge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tompkins throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadge has Tompkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Cadge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cadge wants to sweep here but Tompkins controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tompkins with a nice head shot there.
Cadge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tompkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Cadge has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cadge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nathan Cadge wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tompkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tompkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cadge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tompkins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cadge.
Tompkins scores with a one two! Cadge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cadge connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Cadge takes one to the side of the head.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Tompkins! Cadge is backing up but he can't get away as Tompkins lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Cadge and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steve Tompkins!
Steve Tompkins gave a mention to Black Hand Alliance Only Laundry Service in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenton Meeks (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.

Vimes
vs
Meeks

175 cm
24
161 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

171 cm
34
154 lbs
26 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fenton Meeks!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks tries to clinch up.
Vimes throws a body punch but Meeks moves out of range.
Vimes misses with a wild body shot.
Meeks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Meeks throws an overhand right that lands on Vimes's shoulder, as Vimes tries to avoid the shot.
Vimes slips a jab and a cross from Meeks.

Meeks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vimes, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Meeks fails to land.
Meeks struggles to land a body shot inside as Vimes controls his hands.
Vimes tries a body shot but Meeks blocks it.
Vimes misses with a punch on the inside.
Vimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Vimes.
Vimes working aggressively here.
Vimes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vimes.
Meeks is looking to control Vimes's arms but Vimes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meeks has his back to the cage.
Meeks misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
Meeks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meeks tries to land knees in the clinch but Vimes avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Vimes.
Meeks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vimes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vimes's elbow.
Vimes is working Meeks over against the cage.
Vimes lands with a right to the head.
Meeks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Meeks.
Meeks struggles to land a body shot inside as Vimes controls his hands.
Vimes misses with a body punch.
Meeks can't find room to land a body shot as Vimes controls the action.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeks working aggressively here.
Meeks tries to work over Vimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Vimes.
A body shot lands from Vimes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vimes lands a left hand.
Meeks cracks Vimes with a nice body shot.
Vimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Meeks.
Meeks scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vimes.
Nice body punch from Vimes - that landed with a thud.

Vimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vimes staying out of range there.
Vimes jabs at Meeks's body.
Vimes scores with a nice strike.
Meeks misses with a hook. Vimes ducked under it nicely.
Meeks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vimes.
Vimes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vimes scores with the left hand. Meeks knows he should have avoided that one.
Samuel Vimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeks lands with a good body shot.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Vimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vimes lands with an overhand left.
Vimes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meeks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vimes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vimes scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vimes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vimes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meeks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meeks throws a head kick but Vimes moves out of range.
Vimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vimes staying out of range there.
Vimes moves out of range as Meeks strikes.
Meeks loads up on a big right hand but Vimes slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Vimes.
Meeks misses with a left hand
and Vimes counters with a stiff right hand.

Meeks gets a clinch.
Vimes prevents a body shot from Meeks.
Meeks misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vimes fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vimes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vimes.
Vimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Meeks.
A left hand lands to the body for Vimes.
Vimes tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Vimes back against the cage.
Meeks trying to stall but Vimes improves his position.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vimes's elbow.
Vimes can't find room to land a body shot as Meeks controls the action.
Meeks missing with knees to the body.
Vimes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meeks is leaning against Vimes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vimes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Meeks.
A right handed body shot lands from Vimes.
Meeks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vimes misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Meeks tries to keep at a distance but Vimes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vimes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Vimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Meeks.
Vimes tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.

Vimes breaks from the clinch.
Meeks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vimes to score with a decent uppercut.
Meeks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meeks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vimes.
Vimes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Meeks.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks fails to land with a series of punches.

Meeks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vimes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meeks effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Meeks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Vimes as the two fighters clinch.
Vimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vimes misses with a punch to the body.
Vimes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vimes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meeks is breathing heavily.
Vimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meeks missing with knees to the body.

Vimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Vimes as he connects with a hook.
Meeks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vimes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vimes lands with a shot to the body.
Meeks wants to clinch.
Vimes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meeks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vimes with a jab.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Vimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks misses with a two punch combination.
Meeks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vimes staying out of range there.
Meeks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vimes connects with a crisp jab.
Vimes cracks Meeks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Meeks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vimes, pushing him back against the cage.
Vimes tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vimes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Vimes.
Meeks wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks has a couple of punches blocked by Vimes.
Vimes throws a head punch that misses.
Vimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
A short right from Vimes.
Meeks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vimes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Meeks.
Vimes is leaning against Meeks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meeks is trying to stall.
Vimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Meeks.
Vimes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vimes tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Vimes back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vimes scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks misses with a punch to the body.
Vimes is leaning against Meeks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Good body shot from Vimes.
Meeks throws a punch but it's blocked by Vimes.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Vimes.
Vimes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meeks swings wildly with an uppercut but Vimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vimes lands a shoulder strike.
Vimes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vimes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vimes tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Vimes back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Meeks as the two fighters clinch.
Vimes lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vimes swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Vimes.
Vimes tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meeks misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Vimes dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Meeks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vimes wants to clinch.
Meeks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vimes has time to react.
Samuel Vimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Meeks misses with a straight right.
A big right from Vimes misses.
Meeks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meeks throws a lazy right hand but Vimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeks moves away.
Vimes misses with a wild body shot.
Meeks takes one on the button.
Meeks slips a straight right by Vimes.
Meeks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Vimes circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vimes cracks Meeks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vimes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Meeks misses its intended target.
Vimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vimes misses the jab.
Meeks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Vimes.
A head kick misses from Meeks.
Vimes jabs Meeks right on the nose. Meeks blinks but takes it well.

Vimes forces Meeks back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vimes as Meeks tries to tie him up.
Meeks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vimes misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Vimes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
Meeks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Vimes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meeks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meeks scores with a shoulder strike.
Meeks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Vimes.
Meeks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vimes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vimes blocks a body shot from Meeks.
Vimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vimes lands a left hand.
Meeks tries a body shot but Vimes blocks it.
Meeks is trying to maintain a safe position but Vimes gets an underhook and turns Meeks into the cage.
Vimes tries a body shot but Meeks blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vimes misses with some punches.
Vimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vimes tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vimes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meeks looking to slow down the pace here.
Vimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Meeks missing with knees to the body.
Fenton Meeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vimes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vimes tries a body shot but Meeks blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Vimes.
Vimes lands with a left to the head.
Vimes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vimes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vimes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samuel Vimes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vimes.
Vimes lands with a left to the head.
Vimes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meeks trying to stall but Vimes improves his position.
Meeks scores with a hook to the body.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vimes's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vimes.
Meeks has a couple of punches blocked by Vimes.
Vimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Vimes fails to land.
Vimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vimes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meeks stalling in the clinch but Vimes improves position.
Samuel Vimes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meeks is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Vimes has denied him.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Vimes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Vimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vimes 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Vimes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samuel Vimes waved his t-shirt featuring Hilo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.