Valhalla: Hilo 51 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deacon Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deacon Johns has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Beast
vs
Johns

189 cm
24
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deacon Johns!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Beast has hold of Johns's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johns seems comfortable defending it but Beast has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johns is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johns is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Beast couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Beast!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Elbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Pelano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Wanna Be Somebody by WASP kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Elbe
vs
Pelano

184 cm
23
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

181 cm
27
183 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Elbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Pelano!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elbe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elbe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pelano to score with a decent uppercut.
Pelano throws a chopping leg kick but Elbe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elbe shoots for a double leg takedown but Pelano sprawls well. He's pushed Elbe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elbe tries for a takedown but Pelano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elbe slips a jab and a cross from Pelano.

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

Elbe is rocked!

It looks like Gray Elbe has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelano steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Elbe is out on his feet! Pelano sets himself and nearly takes Elbe's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Pelano!
Hector Pelano 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.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gleison Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Benson
vs
Maldonado

195 cm
27
285 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gleison Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson throws a leg kick but Maldonado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benson tries for a takedown but Maldonado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Maldonado finds it's target.
Ben Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Benson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maldonado's guard.
Maldonado controls Benson momentarily but Benson frees himself.
Benson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maldonado wants to sweep here but Benson controlling him for the moment.
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!
Maldonado looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gleison Maldonado.
Nice shot lands for Maldonado.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson moves in looking to clinch but Maldonado pushes him off.
Maldonado cracks a nice hook into Benson's ribs.
Maldonado slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldonado thuds a left hand into Benson's body.
Maldonado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Maldonado.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldonado scores with a hook to the body. Benson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldonado throws a series of strikes that have Benson backpedaling.

It looks like Ben Benson has been cut.

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

Benson is rocked!
Benson is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldonado.
Benson tries to clinch up.
Maldonado throws out a leg kick but Benson moves out of range and Maldonado only half commits.
Maldonado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson wants to clinch.
Benson misses with a takedown attempt - Maldonado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldonado cracks Benson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maldonado lands a slapping body shot.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
Benson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maldonado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maldonado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maldonado works over Benson's head and body with a nice combination.
Maldonado misses with a low kick as Benson jumps back.
Benson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maldonado as he avoids it easily.
Maldonado lands with a right and another and another! Benson is in big trouble! Maldonado lands again and this time it's lights out for Benson! A quality knockout there for Maldonado.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gleison Maldonado!
An out of breath Gleison Maldonado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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100%

Undercard bout

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

Thomas
vs
Palazuelos

190 cm
28
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

187 cm
27
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enric Palazuelos!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Palazuelos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Palazuelos slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palazuelos lands a body shot.
Palazuelos throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.

Palazuelos lands a big uppercut and Thomas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thomas looks OK. Palazuelos waves Thomas back to his feet!

Thomas is rocked!

It looks like Paul Thomas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Palazuelos, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Palazuelos against the cage but Palazuelos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Palazuelos sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Palazuelos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomas's back!
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Palazuelos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thomas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palazuelos has the hooks in. Thomas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Palazuelos keeps control of the position easily here as Thomas tries to buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palazuelos has the hooks in. Thomas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Palazuelos has good solid back control here.
Palazuelos not allowing Thomas to control his hands.
Palazuelos controlling the position well here. Thomas rolled but Palazuelos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Enric Palazuelos.
Palazuelos stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Thomas shoots and misses

and Palazuelos counters with a head kick that drops Thomas to the mat! Thomas scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Palazuelos cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thomas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Palazuelos finish him?
Palazuelos lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palazuelos sprawls well. Palazuelos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Palazuelos delivers a nice body kick.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palazuelos feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Thomas collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Enric Palazuelos!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen I am The Law as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kampmann
vs
Smith

188 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

196 cm
31
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Sex Panther Supplements

Damnfield clothing
Cavalheiro Luta Vestuario

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Kampmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derick Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kampmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kampmann counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Kampmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kampmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kampmann keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kampmann. That one must have hurt.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Kampmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kampmann ducks down to avoid it.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kampmann.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kampmann counters with a slapping leg kick.
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!
Smith misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kampmann. That one must have hurt.
Kampmann cracks Smith with a good jab.
Kampmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kampmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kampmann's shoulder, as Kampmann tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a hook. Kampmann ducked under it nicely.
Kampmann throws a nice head kick!
Kampmann lands a high kick!

It looks like Derick Smith has been cut.
Kampmann misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Kampmann is out of range.
Smith misses with a hook. Kampmann ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a hook. Kampmann ducked under it nicely.
Kampmann misses with a straight right.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kampmann.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith connects with a jab.
Kampmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
Smith 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.
Kampmann slips a jab from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kampmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith cracks Kampmann with an open hand slap.
Kampmann scores with a jab.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Kampmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kampmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kampmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Kampmann saw that one coming.
Kampmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Kampmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kampmann misses with a two punch combination.
Kampmann is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Kampmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kampmann cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kampmann misses with a straight right.
Kampmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith misses with a hook
and Kampmann counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Kampmann misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kampmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kampmann swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kampmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derick Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Kampmann throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kampmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Kampmann misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kampmann moves away and avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kampmann has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kampmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kampmann throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Kampmann throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kampmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kampmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kampmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Kampmann seems unphased.
Kampmann takes one to the side of the head.
Kampmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kampmann throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kampmann connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Chris Kampmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kampmann.
A nice combination there by Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann staying out of range there.
Kampmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Kampmann saw that one coming.
Kampmann misses with a wild body shot.
Kampmann digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Kampmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That has opened up Derick Smith's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kampmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith sizes up Kampmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kampmann works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kampmann throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Kampmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith throws a hook but Kampmann blocks it.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kampmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kampmann throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kampmann. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kampmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kampmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kampmann misses with a low kick.
Kampmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kampmann moves away from the strike by Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Kampmann just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kampmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derick Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kampmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kampmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Kampmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kampmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kampmann lands with a right hand.
Smith jabs Kampmann right on the nose. Kampmann blinks but takes it well.
Kampmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kampmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kampmann.
Kampmann misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Kampmann throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kampmann.
No joy there for Kampmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kampmann.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses.
Kampmann throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Smith misses.
Kampmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Kampmann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tests Kampmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kampmann.
A head kick misses from Kampmann.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kampmann loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kampmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kampmann throws a shot to the body.
Kampmann looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Kampmann throws a body kick that misses.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kampmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kampmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith defending well as Kampmann loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Derick Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kampmann connects with a high kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Kampmann throws a body kick that misses.
Kampmann takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kampmann takes one to the chin there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kampmann lands a jab to the nose.
Kampmann throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Chris Kampmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kampmann just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kampmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kampmann 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kampmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Kampmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Salcido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laszlo Papp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Papp's choice of entrance music: Feet don't fail me now.... Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Salcido
vs
Papp

185 cm
28
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
218 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Salcido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laszlo Papp!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papp with a hook.
Papp is looking to score with low kicks.
Papp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Nick Salcido has been cut.
Salcido throws a left and a right that both miss
and Papp counters with a one-two to the body.
Salcido showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papp.
A shot to the liver by Salcido. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salcido keeps the fight on the outside.
Salcido feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Papps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salcido paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salcido fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Papp does it's job there.
Salcido checks a leg kick.
Salcido lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcido lands a nice hook to Papp's body. Papp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salcido throws a hook but Papp avoids it easily.
Papp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Salcido to counter with a crisp jab.
Salcido throws a looping overhand right but Papp ducks down to avoid it.
Papp misses with a hook.
Papp throws a right hand that misses
letting Salcido counter with a right hand.
Papp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salcido counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papp bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salcido has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papp.
Salcido throws a leg kick but Papp moved away.
Papp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salcido ducks under a wild hook from Papp.
Salcido misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papp.
Salcido stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Laszlo Papp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salcido looks to land a right hand but Papp moved out of range.
Papp misses with a body punch
and Salcido cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papp throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salcido counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salcido is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Papp misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salcido uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papp.
Papp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salcido paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papp shoots in for a double leg but Salcido sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Papp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salcido misses with an uppercut. Papp saw that one coming.
Salcido slips a jab and a cross from Papp.
Papp throws out a powerful jab.
Salcido is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salcido looks to land a right hand but Papp moved out of range.
Salcido misses with an uppercut.
Salcido ducks right into an uppercut from Papp.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcido lands a nice shot that snaps Papp's head back.
Nice defenses there by Papp.
Papp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salcido swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papp connects with a right hand. Salcido shakes it off.
Papp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salcido circles away quickly and effectively.
Salcido misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papp tries to land a front kick but Salcido steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Salcido misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Papp blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Papp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salcido.
Papp looks to score with a jab to the body but Salcido is just out of range.
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 Nick Salcido will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Salcido's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Papp lands a jab to the nose.
Papp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salcido circles away quickly and effectively.
Papp blocks a jab.
Papp throws out a powerful jab.
Papp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salcido is out of range and Papp settles back down.
Laszlo Papp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papp fails with the takedown
enabling Salcido to counter with a crisp jab.
Papp lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salcido will feel that in the morning.
Papp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salcido's head backwards.
Papp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salcido slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Salcido.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Salcido manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salcido throws a shot from downtown. Papp moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Papp blocks the low kick.
Salcido fails to land with a series of punches.
Papp tries to bum rush Salcido with a series of wild strikes but Salcido uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salcido takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papp misses with a body shot.
Papp throws a shot from downtown. Salcido moves away and avoids it.
Salcido fails to land with a series of punches.
Papp tries to clinch but Salcido is having none of it.
A low kick from Papp is predictable there
and Salcido counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salcido.
Salcido misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Papp misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Papp.
A big left from Papp misses.
Salcido throws a nice looking combination but Papp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salcido takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Papp misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Papp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Papp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salcido thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Papp moves out of range as Salcido strikes.
The crowd cheers as Salcido lands an impressive looking overhand right. Papp doesn't seem phased though.
Papp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salcido paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by Salcido as he checks the leg kick.
Papp tries a head kick but it misses.
Papp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salcido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papp moves away.
Papp is looking to slow Salcido down with leg kicks.
Papp lands a jab to the head.
Papp tries to clinch up
and Salcido counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcido on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papp lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - Salcido coming out on top.
Papp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salcido swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papp tried to score with a low kick but Salcido checks it.
Papp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salcido getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Laszlo Papp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Salcido's cut.
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!

A jab from Salcido misses.
Papp ducks under a wild hook from Salcido.
Danga de danga de dang - Papp scores with a four punch combination!
Papp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salcido.
Jab by Papp.
Salcido throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Papp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Papp dodges the punch combination from Salcido.
Salcido throws a lazy right hand but Papp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papp is looking to clinch.
Salcido misses with a body shot.
Papp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salcidos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papp misses with a two punch combination.
Salcido connects with the punch.
Papp swings for the body but Salcido moves out of range.
Jab from Salcido.

Papp is rocked!
Papp wants to clinch up but Salcido keeps it at a distance.
Papp defending well as Salcido loads up on a big left hand.
Papp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salcido.
Papp tries to work over Salcido's front leg with a kick but Salcido checks it.
Salcido misses the jab.
Salcido throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Papp on the side of the head.
Papp is still on wobbly legs! Can Salcido finish him?
Papp loads up on a big right hand but Salcido slips the punch.
Papp seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Papp misses
and Papp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papp misses with a wild body shot.
Papp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salcido backs up against the cage.
Salcido throws a big shot that misses.
Salcido throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papp misses with a body kick.
Salcido swats away the attempt to clinch by Papp.
Salcido slips under a jab from Papp.

Papp gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Papp breaks from the clinch.
Salcido falls off balance throwing a combination
and Papp counters with a nice body shot.
Salcido stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papp.
Sloppy strikes from Salcido. Those never looked like landing.
Papp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salcido's waist but Salcido gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Papp off to one side.
Salcido scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Papp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salcido misses with a wild combination.
Salcido stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salcido wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcido misses with a looping right.
Papp tries to clinch up.
Salcido is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salcido throws an overhand right that lands on Papp's shoulder, as Papp tries to avoid the shot.
Salcido fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salcido works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salcido keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Papp.
Salcido throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salcido.
Papp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papp shoots in for a double leg but Salcido sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Salcido.
I think Salcido has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo DeSilka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Storm Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSilka comes to the cage accompanied by International Love by Pitbull. Jackson has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

DeSilka
vs
Jackson

188 cm
28
208 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renzo DeSilka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Storm Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses

and DeSilka counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
DeSilka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeSilka trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
DeSilka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilka trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Renzo DeSilka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand

so DeSilka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands on DeSilka's head, controlling the position.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Storm Jackson.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
DeSilka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson prevents DeSilka from improving his position.
Jackson wants to take a breather but DeSilka is having none of it.
DeSilka landing rabbit punches to the side of Jackson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
DeSilka gets full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSilka is keeping the position for now.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSilka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between DeSilka's legs - danger averted.
DeSilka keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeSilka is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeSilka looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DeSilka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
DeSilka keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Storm Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson jabs at DeSilka's body.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination

and DeSilka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson is not content to let DeSilka control the position.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is trying to control DeSilka's posture but DeSilka avoids it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not content to let DeSilka control the position.
Jackson tries to bench press DeSilka off him but DeSilka keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson prevents DeSilka from improving position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
DeSilka looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, DeSilka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo DeSilka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilka is just out of range.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. DeSilka is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in DeSilka's guard.
DeSilka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
DeSilka is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
DeSilka keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
DeSilka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeSilka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSilka is keeping the position for now.
Jackson works over DeSilka with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson trying to control but DeSilka is working from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DeSilka tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
DeSilka looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
DeSilka controlling from the full mount.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeSilka content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount but DeSilka keeps good control and instead manages to take Jackson's back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
DeSilka trying to control momentarily.
DeSilka is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
DeSilka is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into DeSilka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in DeSilka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.

DeSilka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson trying to control but DeSilka is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
DeSilka scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but DeSilka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
DeSilka controlling his opponent.

DeSilka has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding DeSilka's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeSilka is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jackson is in real trouble.

DeSilka looking to break Jackson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jackson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise DeSilka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but DeSilka keeps control of the position.
Jackson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

DeSilka is persistently looking for the submission but Jackson is defending it well.

DeSilka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jackson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

DeSilka tightening his grip on Jackson, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo DeSilka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson takes a swing at DeSilka's ribcage but misses.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeSilka under the eye.
DeSilka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but DeSilka avoids it easily.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of DeSilka's head but DeSilka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeSilka did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson is trying to control. DeSilka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeSilka gets back to full guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

DeSilka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

DeSilka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSilka is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilka wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
DeSilka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
DeSilka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeSilka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeSilka's back!
Jackson controlling well, preventing DeSilka from escaping the position.
Jackson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of DeSilka's body.
Jackson is looking to control DeSilka but DeSilka is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Renzo DeSilka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and DeSilka manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson is trying to keep DeSilka in close.
DeSilka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding DeSilka's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
DeSilka controlling the pace for now.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilka controlling his opponent.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but DeSilka maintains control.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
DeSilka stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSilka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Storm Jackson.
I think DeSilka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renzo DeSilka!
Renzo DeSilka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One comes to the cage accompanied by Sith . Jesse Custer has the eye of the tiger tonight.

One
vs
Custer

175 cm
24
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
212 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sith One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer walks into a stiff left hand from One.

One gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Custer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
One is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

One is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Custer is aware though and is defending well.
Custer looking to pass the guard.
Custer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

One had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Custer defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

One throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Custer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Custer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Custer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One looking to control.
Custer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of One's head.
Custer connects with a couple of short punches.
Custer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
One pulls Custer in to control the position.
One looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
One working a defensive guard but Custer passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. One manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Custer defends well.
Custer connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer passes into half guard.

One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Custer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Custer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from One.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Custer working away.
One is working to avoid the ground and pound but Custer connects with a decent elbow.
Custer lands an elbow.
Custer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Custer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear One down.
One tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Custer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
One takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
One struggling a bit here.
One tries to bench press Custer off him but Custer keeps the position.
Custer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One is not content to let Custer control the position.
One wants to control but Custer postures up.
Custer landing strikes.

Custer has an Americana. One didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Custer is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Custer hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jesse Custer!
A very excited looking Jesse Custer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno comes to the cage accompanied by Preliator. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bruno
vs
Gorbachoff

194 cm
23
265 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

198 cm
24
254 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giordano Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gorbachoff checks it well.
Bruno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorbachoff manages to avoid it.
Gorbachoff scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Gorbachoff.

It looks like Giordano Bruno has been cut.
Bruno thows a body shot but no joy.
Gorbachoff misses with a left hand
and Bruno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorbachoff scoring well with a low kick there.
Bruno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bruno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorbachoff counters with a right hand to the body.
Gorbachoff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruno misses with a few strikes there.
Gorbachoff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Gorbachoff sends Bruno crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gorbachoff is motioning to the referee to let Bruno up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Bruno is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Gorbachoff finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gorbachoff.
Bruno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorbachoff manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gorbachoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gorbachoff misses with an attempted mid kick.

Bruno moves into the clinch.
Gorbachoff tries to stall but Bruno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gorbachoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruno taking a breather.
Gorbachoff blocks an uppercut.
Bruno can't find room to land a body shot as Gorbachoff controls the action.

Gorbachoff breaks the clinch.
Bruno works the jab nicely.
Gorbachoff checks a low kick from Bruno.
Bruno checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Bruno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruno misses with a hook. Gorbachoff ducked under it nicely.
Giordano Bruno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorbachoff scores with a punch to the head.
Gorbachoff throws an overhand right that drops Bruno like a sack of potatoes! Gorbachoff dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makahlen Gorbachoff!
During a confident post fight interview, Makahlen Gorbachoff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Yackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quala Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yackey comes to the cage accompanied by Ante Up. On his way into the cage it seems that Jimmy Yackey has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jimmy Yackey seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Yackey
vs
Bear

188 cm
24
205 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

188 cm
28
216 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Yackey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quala Bear!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yackey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bear.
Yackey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Yackey blocks the low kick.
Yackey tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Bear.
Yackey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bear takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yackey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yackey defending well as Bear loads up on a big left hand.
Yackey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bear's sensitive parts.
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yackey circles away quickly and effectively.
Yackey cracks the inside of Bear's front leg.
Nice sprawl there from Yackey as Bear shoots in.
A solid body kick from Yackey.
Yackey misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yackey throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Quala Bear has been cut.
Jimmy Yackey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yackey moves out of range of the body kick from Bear.
Bear throws a sloppy head kick
and Yackey counters with a solid body kick.
Bear shoots for a double leg takedown but Yackey sprawls well. He's pushed Bear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yackey tries a head kick but it misses.
Bear takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yackey.
Yackey throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Yackey tenderised Bear's leg. Bear is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yackey throws a chopping leg kick but Bear manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bear closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yackey circles away.
Jimmy Yackey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quala Bear.
Yackey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

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

Bear is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Yackey and Bear falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Yackey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Yackey!
Jimmy Yackey retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Jimmy Yackey took to the microphone: 'This is my passion, and I give it all for my fans, my alliance and my camp. I am going to drink some fine tequila and impregnate my hot wife tonight.'.