Hilo Fight 50 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benito Kamelas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Cuban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kamelas
vs
Cuban

195 cm
26
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benito Kamelas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Cuban!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamelas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamelas slips a straight right by Cuban.
Nice body kick there by Kamelas.

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

Cuban is rocked!

It looks like Pete Cuban has been cut.
We've been informed that Cuban has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crack! Kamelas connects with the perfect overhand right and Cuban falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kamelas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benito Kamelas!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devils Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Make it bun dem- Skrillex ft. Damian Marley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Floyd
vs
Reaper

188 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
27
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrius Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devils Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Floyd.

Floyd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaper, pushing him back against the cage.

Floyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Floyd misses with a series of wild punches.

Reaper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Floyd wants to get back to his feet.
Reaper is trying to control. Floyd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Reaper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Floyd is just riding it out for now. Reaper eventually gives up the hold.
Floyd tries to kick Reaper off but Reaper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Floyd manages to get to full guard.
Floyd is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Facebreaker Academy : Striking that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Reaper stops Floyd from standing up.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Floyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaper looks winded!

Reaper postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Floyd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reaper, into his guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper has a closed guard, preventing Floyd from standing up.

Reaper looking for a guillotine here but Floyd defends easily.
Reaper wants to stand and escape but Floyd is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Floyd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Reaper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Floyd eats them both and turns towards Reaper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Floyd scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Floyd pushes Reaper up against the cage in a clinch.
Floyd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Floyd has Reaper pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper takes a shot to the head.
Floyd scores a nice knee to the body.
Floyd manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Floyd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Floyd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Devils Reaper has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Floyd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Floyd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reaper's face.
Floyd lands a nice elbow.
Floyd working Reaper over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Floyd has closed the distance and engaged Reaper in a clinch.
Floyd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Floyd presses Reaper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Floyd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Floyd.
Floyd manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Floyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reaper.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Floyd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Floyd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devils Reaper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Floyd looks to land a combination but Reaper avoids it well.

Floyd closes the distance and clinches.
Floyd lands a knee to the body.
Floyd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Floyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reaper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Floyd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Floyd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Floyd scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Floyd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Floyd as the two fighters clinch.
Floyd lands a knee to the head.
Floyd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reaper up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper is breathing heavily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demetrius Floyd.

Reaper tries to keep at a distance but Floyd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Floyd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reaper up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Floyd lands a big knee to the head and Reaper goes down! Floyd pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Floyd!
Demetrius Floyd opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Devils Reaper stepped up to the mic, saying 'this was it, i got nothing left to give, has no motivation to train or fight anymore. now its time for me to retire'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abednego Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Smiff
vs
Savage

168 cm
19
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abednego Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage digs a good hook to Smiff's body.
Smiff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savage scores with a shot to the body.
Savage lands with a cross.

Smiff is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiff is aggressively charging in as Savage backs up avoiding any damage. Savage tosses out a jab and Smiff runs right into it face first! Smiff is out cold! Savage dropped down on all fours and is barking in Smiff's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Savage!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Stoops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley Stoops has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lundgrenson
vs
Stoops

190 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bradley Stoops!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgrenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Bradley Stoops has been cut.
Lundgrenson lands a slapping body shot.
Lundgrenson misses with a left hand

and Stoops counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stoops.
Lundgrenson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Lundgrenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lundgrenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoops moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stoops connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoops throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgrenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stoops.
Stoops takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lundgrenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoops.
Stoops tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundgrenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoops.
A shot to the body from Lundgrenson misses
and Stoops counters with a nice body shot.
Lundgrenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoops swings for the body but Lundgrenson moves out of range.
Stoops takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgrenson misses with a few strikes there.
Lundgrenson throws a lazy right hand but Stoops sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lundgrenson connects with a right hand. Stoops shakes it off.
Lundgrenson misses with a hook.
Stoops is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lundgrenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoops changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lundgrenson tries to avoid it but Stoops manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lundgrenson to the ground. Lundgrenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lundgrenson, as that shot connected.
Stoops shoots in looking for a takedown but Lundgrenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stoops's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dolph Lundgrenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Stoops.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stoops.
Stoops throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lundgrenson's waist but Lundgrenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stoops off to one side.
Stoops looks winded!
Lundgrenson scores with a one two! Stoops had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Stoops is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lundgrenson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Stoops square on the jaw! Damn, Stoops is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dolph Lundgrenson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pimbo Tights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tights comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Gon Knock You Out!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Tights
vs
Thomas

175 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
177 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

GREEN!160
Pirates Powder

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pimbo Tights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas tests Tights's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Thomas tries for a kimura but Tights is defending well.

Thomas tries for a kimura but Tights is defending well.
Thomas trying to control the action but Tights is working from the bottom.
Tights has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tights has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas wants to control but Tights is keeping him busy.

Thomas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Thomas swings around for an armbar but Tights sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thomas's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Tights wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.

Thomas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tights just stands there and leans against the cage.

Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tights tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Tights from controlling successfully.
Thomas controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Tights's body. Tights takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas misses with a double jab.

Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tights!
Thomas prevents Tights from escaping the position.

Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tights is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thomas tries for a kimura but Tights is defending well.

Thomas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tights rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thomas's guard! Nice work there by Tights!

Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas wants to stand up but Tights is controlling him.
Tights won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Tights trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tights fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Tights misses with a wild combination.
Tights stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tights wants it to stay on the feet.
Tights fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tights tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Tights's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tights fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tights tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!

Tights tries to sprawl but Thomas drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Thomas is breathing heavily.

Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tights sees it coming and defends easily.

Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tights is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.

Tights makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tights doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Tights stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Tights, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Tights, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Tights against the cage but Tights circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pimbo Tights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Thomas.
Tights stuffs the takedown.
Tights looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Tights rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Tights uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Tights moves out of range.
Tights fails in his attempt to clinch.
JJ Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tights.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tights tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tights throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tights off to one side.
A left and a right from Tights both land. Nice combination.
Tights shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tights fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas misses with a body shot.

Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
Tights looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thomas is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tights reverses the position - he's now on top in Thomas's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tights wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas pulls Tights in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tights leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but JJ Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tights counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Tights tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tights circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Pimbo Tights is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tights.
Tights misses with the combination.
Tights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Tights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tights tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tights tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tights lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.

Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tights to the mat! Tights manages to get full guard.
Tights wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas pushing down on Tights's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tights defends it well.
Thomas moves nicely into side control.
Tights gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tights is on top in guard.
Tights wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tights trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Tights stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Thomas looking to control but Tights passes into half guard.

Thomas kicks Tights off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tights was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tights is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tights is keeping the position for now.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.

Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.
Tights pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
Tights trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tights defends it well.
Pimbo Tights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
JJ Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tights is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, JJ Thomas 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
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Denisovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denisovitch has chosen Katyusha as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goon
vs
Denisovitch

176 cm
27
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Denisovitch!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Denisovitch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goon blocks the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goon.
Denisovitch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck for Goon with that takedown attempt.
Goon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denisovitch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Goon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Denisovitch closes the distance and clinches.
Denisovitch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Denisovitch tries to land knees in the clinch but Goon avoids the damage to the body.
Denisovitch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Denisovitch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Denisovitch.
Denisovitch lands an elbow inside that Goon shrugs off.

It looks like Johnny Goon has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisovitch misses with a punch on the inside.
Goon tries to pull guard but Denisovitch holds him up against the cage and eventually Goon drops back down to his feet.
Denisovitch lands a nice elbow.
Goon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Denisovitch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Denisovitch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Denisovitch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goon fails to pull guard.
Denisovitch lands an elbow that stopped Goon in his tracks for a moment.
Goon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Denisovitch smiles and moves away.

Denisovitch rushes Goon and presses him up against the cage.
Goon tries to pull guard but Denisovitch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Denisovitch lands an elbow inside.
Denisovitch's coach down at Hilo Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Denisovitch's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Denisovitch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisovitch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Denisovitch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Denisovitch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goon is defending well for now.
Denisovitch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Goon is rocked!
Goon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oh Goon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Denisovitch scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Denisovitch.
Goon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Denisovitch after a bit of a struggle.
Denisovitch lands a nice elbow.
Denisovitch lands an elbow inside.
Denisovitch gets underhooks to prevent Goon's takedown attempt.
Goon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Denisovitch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goon seems to have got his legs back now.
Denisovitch lands an elbow that stopped Goon in his tracks for a moment.
Denisovitch lands a nice elbow.
Goon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Denisovitch fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Denisovitch rushes Goon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Denisovitch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goon backwards.
Denisovitch lands a damaging elbow.
Denisovitch lands an elbow inside that Goon shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Denisovitch throws an elbow but misses.
Goon blocks an elbow strike from Denisovitch.
Goon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Denisovitch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goon avoiding damage as Denisovitch throws knees to the body.
Denisovitch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Denisovitch throws an elbow that misses.
Goon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goon takes an elbow to the temple.
Denisovitch creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Goon! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Denisovitch.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Denisovitch!
Ivan Denisovitch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Silva
vs
Anderson

185 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Powerful

Project Mayhem
Hellraiser FightGear

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renan Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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

It looks like Renan Silva has been cut.
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!
Silva wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Silva tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva lands a head shot.

It looks like Andrew Anderson has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Renan Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Anderson.

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

Silva is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Anderson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Silva! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Andrew Anderson!
Andrew Anderson is the new light heavyweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wily Kealoha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pitakaka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to my dick. Kealoha has chosen Hula Hula as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Pitakaka
vs
Kealoha

189 cm
22
217 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Backyard Fighting

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wily Kealoha!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pitakaka, right into the meat.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Kealoha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pitakaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Kealoha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pitakaka slips a straight right by Kealoha.
Kealoha misses with a hook. Pitakaka ducked under it nicely.
Kealoha throws out a loose jab but Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka lands a big head kick that sends Kealoha to the canvas! Pitakaka follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Pitakaka!
After the fight, Elijah Pitakaka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zinn comes into the arena with All Day blaring out of the sound system. Martin Zinn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Beast's chin.

Zinn
vs
Beast

185 cm
20
194 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
192 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Beast!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast fails with the takedown
and Zinn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beast's knee momentarily.

Beast drives through with a takedown into Zinn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beast working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinn keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.

Beast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Hilo Training Center inform me that Beast has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zinn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zinn is thwarting Beast's attempts to control the position.
Beast works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beast looking for subs off his back but Zinn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beast gets full guard.
Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zinn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Beast looking for a guillotine here but Zinn defends easily.
Beast is trying to control the position but Zinn postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beast has his foot on Zinn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zinn works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinn with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beast is on top in guard.

Beast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Beast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zinn is trying to keep Beast in close.
Beast slips nicely into half guard.

Beast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zinn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beast.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zinn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zinn is refusing to be controlled, as Beast sits in half guard.
Beast passes to side control.

Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beast trying to control the position but Zinn is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast looks up at the clock and then as Zinn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beast smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zinn is trying to improve his position.

Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Beast has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zinn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Beast yanks on the arm and Zinn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Beast.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Beast!
Ben Beast is the new middleweight champion!