Tournament Round: 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kanaka Roots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schultz has chosen As The Crow Flies - Newsted as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Roots
vs
Schultz

180 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

186 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Tends to cut

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanaka Roots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roots misses with a double jab
and Schultz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schultz is looking to land body kicks.
Roots shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schultz but Schultz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schultz!
Nice takedown defense from Schultz. No joy for Roots on that attempt.
Roots shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schultz as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanaka Roots. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Roots closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schultz to the mat! Schultz manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roots trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roots throwing strikes from guard but Schultz blocks nicely.
Schultz has his hands on Roots's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roots accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roots looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Schultz wants to control the position but Roots says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Roots sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schultz defending well though.
Roots missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roots thows a huge punch but Schultz dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Schultz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roots.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Roots sits in half guard.

Roots stands up and beckons Schultz to join him on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roots.
Roots fails to land the takedown.
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!
Roots doesn't manage to clinch there - Schultz circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Roots.
Schultz takes a swing at Roots's ribcage but misses.
Kanaka Roots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Schultz.
Roots fails with the takedown.
Roots dives in and grabs Schultz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schultz pushes down on Roots's head and hops out.
Roots wants to clinch.
Roots closes the distance and clinches up with Schultz, looking for a takedown. Roots pushes Schultz against the cage but Schultz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Schultz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roots is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schultz!

Schultz instigates a clinch.
Schultz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roots.
Schultz presses Roots against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Schultz.
A hook to the body from Schultz.
Schultz lands a body punch.
Roots blocks a body shot from Schultz.
Schultz is working Roots over against the cage.
Schultz lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schultz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schultz digs a right hand into Roots's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roots's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Schultz.
Schultz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Schultz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Schultz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roots. Roots circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roots tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Schultz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schultz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schultz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roots changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schultz tries to avoid it but Roots manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schultz to the ground. Schultz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schultz lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Roots falls backwards - clearly groggy! Schultz dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Schultz!
A victorious Dave Schultz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Punk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Riggs
vs
Punk

176 cm
18
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Steel Penn\'s Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hendo Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Punk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk blocks a jab.
Punk is looking to land body kicks.
John Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Riggs clinches up against the cage.
Punk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Riggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punk blocks a body shot from Riggs.
Punk tries a body shot but Riggs blocks it.
Riggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Punk controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Riggs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Riggs tries to work over Punk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riggs misses with a body punch.
Riggs scores with a shot to the side of Punk's head.
Riggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Punk avoiding damage as Riggs throws knees to the body.
Punk tries to break free but Riggs pushes him back against the cage.
Riggs keeps control of Punk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggs misses with some punches.
Riggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Punk.
Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Punk is defending well for now.
Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Punk controls his hands.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body.
Riggs lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Riggs.
Riggs trying to land knees to the body.
Riggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Riggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Riggs is working hard here to advance position.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Punk from controlling successfully.
Riggs controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riggs checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Riggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riggs.
Punk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Riggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Punk managing to block the knees to the body from Riggs.
Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Riggs.
Riggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riggs digs a right hand into Punk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punk's gas tank.
Punk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Punk looks winded!
Riggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riggs misses with a body punch.
Punk blocks a body shot from Riggs.
Punk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs can't find room to land a body shot as Punk controls the action.
Riggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punk misses with some punches.
Riggs lands a shot to the body.
Punk is trying to break the clinch but Riggs is controlling him.
Riggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Punk.
A body shot lands from Riggs.
Riggs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Riggs.
Punk avoiding damage as Riggs throws knees to the body.
Riggs lands a shot to the body.
Riggs trying to land knees to the body.
Riggs cracks Punk with a nice body shot.
Riggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Punk or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Riggs as the two fighters clinch.
Riggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punk blocks a body shot from Riggs.
Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riggs tries to throw a body punch but Punk avoids it by throwing Riggs back against the cage.
Riggs tries to work over Punk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punk managing to block the knees to the body from Riggs.
Riggs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Punk avoiding damage as Riggs throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riggs lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Punk moves into the clinch.
Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Riggs.
Punk throws an elbow but it misses.
Riggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Punk avoids it.
Riggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Punk backwards.
A body shot lands from Riggs.
Riggs pushes Punk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Riggs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs tries to work over Punk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riggs digs a right hand into Punk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punk's gas tank.
Riggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punk can do to turn this around?
Riggs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Punk is defending well for now.
Punk is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Riggs.
Riggs misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs fails to pull guard.
Punk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Riggs.
Riggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Punk backwards.
Riggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Riggs.
Riggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Punk avoids it.
Riggs presses Punk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Riggs.
Punk managing to block the knees to the body from Riggs.
Punk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Riggs.
Riggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riggs presses Punk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Riggs as the two fighters clinch.
Riggs gets through Punk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riggs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Punk is defending well for now.
Riggs lands a body shot.
Punk avoiding damage as Riggs throws knees to the body.
Riggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Punk avoids it.
Riggs lands a right hand.
Riggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punk backwards.
Riggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs lands with a light punch inside.
Riggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Punk controls his hands.
Hendo Riggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riggs lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Riggs.
Riggs digs a right hand into Punk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punk's gas tank.
Riggs lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Riggs.
Punk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Riggs successfully pulls guard.
Punk stops Riggs from standing up.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Punk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punk has managed to get both his arms back between Riggs's legs - danger averted.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggs, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punk won't allow Riggs to get back to his feet.

Riggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riggs is pulling down on Punk's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendo Riggs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punk was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Punk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riggs lunges at Punk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Punk's hand.
Punk tries to score with a low kick but Riggs moves his leg out of the way.
Punk lands a high kick!

It looks like Hendo Riggs has been cut.
Punk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Riggs has Punk up against the cage in a clinch.

Riggs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Riggs looks up at the clock and then as Punk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Riggs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs cracks Punk with a big elbow.
Punk can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs cracks Punk with a big right hand but Punk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Punk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs scores with punches from side control.
Riggs is working Punk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Punk can't do much from the bottom here.
Riggs scores with punches from side control.
Riggs scoring with punches from side control.
Riggs cracks Punk with a big right hand but Punk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs working the body and head with strikes.
Riggs cracks Punk with a big elbow.

Punk is rocked!
Riggs looks up at the clock and then as Punk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Riggs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hendo Riggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Punk is still in real trouble! Can Riggs finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs crunches a massive hammerfist down on Punk - he's out! Riggs Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hendo Riggs!
In his post fight interview, Hendo Riggs gave a big smile as he said 'If your manager doesnt sack you in 15 minutes you should kill yourself PUNK!'.

C
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 welterweight MMA rules bout between John Schnatter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Tiburcio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Schnatter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schnatter
vs
Tiburcio

182 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Schnatter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Tiburcio!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiburcio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tiburcio.
Schnatter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiburcio takes a swing at Schnatter's ribcage but misses.
Schnatter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schnatter ducks under a wild hook from Tiburcio.
Tiburcio throws a hook to the side of Schnatter's head but Schnatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiburcio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tiburcio connects with a body shot.
Tiburcio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schnatter.
Schnatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schnatter misses with a body shot.
Tiburcio throws a low kick, looking for Schnatter's leg but Schnatter calmly moves out of range.
Tiburcio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schnatter drops his hands momentarily and Tiburcio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiburcio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schnatter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tiburcio throws a good cross that connects.
Tiburcio throws a hook but Schnatter blocks it.
Tiburcio tried to score with a low kick but Schnatter checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiburcio connects with the punch.
A cross from Tiburcio lands.
Tiburcio lands a nice shot to the body.
Schnatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiburcio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tiburcio scores with a body shot.
Schnatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tiburcio checks it well.
Schnatter just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiburcio. Schnatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andres Tiburcio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schnatter throws a big shot that misses.

Schnatter moves into range and clinches up with Tiburcio.
Tiburcio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schnatter's elbow.
Tiburcio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiburcio misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Schnatter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tiburcio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tiburcio misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnatter throws an elbow but it misses.
Schnatter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schnatter lands an elbow just above Tiburcio 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schnatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schnatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiburcio working hard to break the clinch.
Tiburcio working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schnatter.
Tiburcio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schnatter's elbow.
Tiburcio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiburcio tries to work over Schnatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schnatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiburcio has a couple of punches blocked by Schnatter.
Schnatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Schnatter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tiburcio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schnatter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tiburcio is trying to force a seperation but Schnatter has the dominant position.
Schnatter looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiburcio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schnatter's elbow.
Tiburcio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiburcio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schnatter misses with some punches.
Tiburcio misses with a body punch.
Tiburcio can't find room to land a body shot as Schnatter controls the action.
Schnatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiburcio throws a punch but it's blocked by Schnatter.
Tiburcio misses with a body punch.
Schnatter can't find room to land a body shot as Tiburcio controls the action.

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

Schnatter rushes Tiburcio and presses him up against the cage.
Schnatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiburcio controls his hands.
Schnatter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Tiburcio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiburcio misses the jab.
Tiburcio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiburcio jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiburcio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schnatter in his tracks.
Nice cross by Tiburcio.
Tiburcio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiburcio is looking to score with low kicks.
Schnatter tries to clinch up.
Schnatter walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schnatter defending well as Tiburcio loads up on a big left hand.
Schnatter throws a sloppy head kick and Tiburcio moves out of range easily.
Schnatter checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiburcio misses with a looping right.
Schnatter wants to clinch up but Tiburcio keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schnatter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schnatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schnatter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiburcio. Tiburcio obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiburcio cracks a nice hook into Schnatter's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Tiburcio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tiburcio checks a low kick from Schnatter.
Tiburcio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schnatter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiburcio lands with a nice body punch.
Schnatter throws a low kick but Tiburcio avoids it.
Schnatter moves out of range as Tiburcio strikes.
Schnatter throws a sloppy head kick and Tiburcio moves out of range easily.
Schnatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiburcio.
Tiburcio throws a hook to the side of Schnatter's head but Schnatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiburcio throws out a leg kick but Schnatter moves out of range and Tiburcio only half commits.
Tiburcio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiburcio looks to land a right hand but Schnatter moved out of range.
Tiburcio moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiburcio misses the target.
Schnatter misses with a body punch
and Tiburcio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Schnatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schnatter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schnatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schnatter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Tiburcio finds it's target.
Tiburcio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schnatter in his tracks.
Tiburcio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiburcio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiburcio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Tiburcio blocks the leg kick.
Schnatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Tiburcio.
Schnatter 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiburcio checks a leg kick.
Schnatter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiburcio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiburcio's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiburcio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schnatter needs to keep his hands up - Tiburcio had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schnatter is looking to clinch but Tiburcio is avoiding it.
Tiburcio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schnatter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiburcio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiburcio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schnatter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schnatter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tiburcio misses with a low kick.
Tiburcio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tiburcio throws a jab but it's blocked by Schnatter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiburcio lands a jab to the head.
Schnatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schnatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiburcio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schnatter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiburcio. Schnatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schnatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiburcio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schnatter back to the cage. Tiburcio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crunch! Tiburcio slams his shin into Schnatter's torso.
Schnatter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tiburcio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schnatter is out of range.
Tiburcio misses with a body shot.
Schnatter tries to clinch but Tiburcio moves out of range.
Tiburcio swings for the body but Schnatter moves out of range.
Schnatter checks a low kick from Tiburcio.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiburcio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiburcio throws a right and a left that Schnatter avoids nicely.
Tiburcio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schnatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiburcio misses with a looping right.
Tiburcio scores with a jab to the body.
Schnatter is looking to wear down Tiburcio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tiburcio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Schnatter misses.
Schnatter misses the jab.
Andres Tiburcio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Tiburcio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schnatter doesn't seem phased though.
Tiburcio misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiburcio misses with a looping left.
Tiburcio lands a lovely overhand right.
Schnatter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schnatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Tiburcio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Schnatter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schnatter misses with a low kick.

Schnatter moves into the clinch.
Tiburcio pushes Schnatter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schnatter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schnatter blocks a body shot from Tiburcio.
Tiburcio can't break the clinch.
Tiburcio tries to work over Schnatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schnatter lands a damaging elbow.
Schnatter throws an elbow that misses.
Schnatter tries to work over Tiburcio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiburcio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schnatter'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.
Schnatter can't find room to land a body shot as Tiburcio controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Schnatter.
Schnatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiburcio controls his hands.
Tiburcio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnatter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schnatter throws an elbow that misses.

Tiburcio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiburcio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schnatter.
Tiburcio tries a low kick but Schnatter avoids it.
Tiburcio throws a lazy right hand but Schnatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiburcio looks to land a body kick but Schnatter moved away.
Tiburcio misses with a double jab.
Tiburcio looks to score with a jab to the body but Schnatter is just out of range.
Tiburcio looks to throw the jab but Schnatter is out of range.
Tiburcio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schnatter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiburcio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schnatter scrambles back to his feet.
Tiburcio misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Schnatter does no damage.
Schnatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiburcio.
Schnatter tries to clinch up.
Schnatter throws a leg kick but Tiburcio moved away.
Tiburcio ducks under a wild hook from Schnatter.
Tiburcio blocks a head kick by Schnatter.

Tiburcio tries to keep at a distance but Schnatter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiburcio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiburcio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schnatter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tiburcio is trying to break the clinch but Schnatter is controlling him.
Tiburcio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schnatter lands an elbow inside that Tiburcio shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schnatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiburcio struggles to land a body shot inside as Schnatter controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiburcio blocks a body shot from Schnatter.
Tiburcio lands a shoulder strike.
Tiburcio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schnatter throws an elbow but misses.
Tiburcio blocks a body shot from Schnatter.
Schnatter is trying to stall.
Tiburcio has had enough of the clinch but Schnatter keeps him there for the moment.
Schnatter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
John Schnatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiburcio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schnatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schnatter tries a body shot but Tiburcio blocks it.
Tiburcio prevents a body shot from Schnatter.
Schnatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiburcio.
Schnatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiburcio.
Tiburcio is looking to break free of the clinch but Schnatter has double underhooks.
Schnatter lands a damaging elbow.
Schnatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andres Tiburcio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiburcio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiburcio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schnatter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tiburcio blocks an elbow strike.
Schnatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiburcio lands with a light punch inside.
Schnatter lands an elbow just above Tiburcio 's eye.
Tiburcio dodges an elbow strike from Schnatter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schnatter lands an elbow inside that Tiburcio shrugs off.
Schnatter lands an elbow that stopped Tiburcio in his tracks for a moment.
Schnatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schnatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiburcio avoids a wild elbow strike from Schnatter.
Schnatter throws an elbow that misses.
Schnatter tries to throw a body punch but Tiburcio avoids it by throwing Schnatter back against the cage.
Schnatter has a couple of punches blocked by Tiburcio.
Tiburcio dodges an elbow strike from Schnatter.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Schnatter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tiburcio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Tiburcio!
Andres Tiburcio made sure to mention his sponsor, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Mubarak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Garret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mubarak might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Steel Panther - Gloryhole. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mubarak
vs
Garret

188 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacques Mubarak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Garret!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mubarak misses with an uppercut
letting Garret counter with a right hand.
Jacques Mubarak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubarak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garret defends it nicely.
Garret scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mubarak doesn't seem bothered though.
Mubarak throws an off balance right hand
and Garret counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garret looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mubarak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garret sprawls well. Garret wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mubarak gets slowly back to his feet.
Mubarak shoots in but no luck this time.
Mubarak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Mubarak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mubarak fails with a takedown attempt.
Mubarak misses with a hook. Garret ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubarak misses the shot to the body.
Mubarak throws a sloppy body shot
and Garret counters with a stiff right hand.
Mubarak takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
Mubarak dives in for a single leg takedown but Garret sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mubarak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mubarak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mubarak misses with a punch on the inside.
Mubarak can't find room to land a body shot as Garret controls the action.
Mubarak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mubarak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garret blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garret.

Mubarak drags the fight down to the ground.
Garret must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garret passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubarak trying to control but Garret postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubarak moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garret wants to control from the top but Mubarak keeps moving.

Garret is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mubarak has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Garret is looking to defend but Mubarak has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Garret! Mubarak pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Garret taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacques Mubarak!
A less than humble Jacques Mubarak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jose Gutierrez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Zero
vs
Gutierrez

180 cm
18
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gutierrez dives in and scores a takedown into Zero's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gutierrez is one step ahead there.
Gutierrez looking to pass the guard.
Zero trying to strike off his back.

Gutierrez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gutierrez has managed to get both his arms back between Zero's legs - danger averted.
Zero lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gutierrez!
Zero working the ground and pound effectively.
Zero lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero landing punches.
Zero throwing strikes here but Gutierrez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero with good strikes from the mount here!

Zero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gutierrez is now in Zero's guard. A big mistake from Zero there, giving up the dominant position!
Zero wants to sweep here but Gutierrez controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zero is on top in guard.
Zero lands a couple of digs.

Zero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gutierrez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gutierrez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gutierrez!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Zero is looking for a sweep.
Zero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zero thows a huge punch but Gutierrez dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gutierrez tries to kick Zero off but Zero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Zero there.
Zero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gutierrez is not content to let Zero control the position.
Zero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gutierrez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gutierrez wants to control but Zero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zero thows a huge punch but Gutierrez dodges it nicely.
Zero stops Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero trying to control the pace.
Zero throwing shots but Gutierrez is blocking nicely.
Zero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zero is keen to just control but Gutierrez is a slippery customer.
Zero drops an elbow to the side of Gutierrez's head.
Gutierrez has hold of Zero's hands but Zero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zero passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Zero.
Gutierrez taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gutierrez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zero raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zero landing strikes from the mount.
Zero controlling the position easily from mount.
Gutierrez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gutierrez tries to lock up and control but Zero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Gutierrez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gutierrez swivels and escapes.

Gutierrez is rocked!
Zero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gutierrez is still on wobbly legs! Can Zero finish him?

Zero is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Gutierrez is in big trouble! Zero is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Gutierrez. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Sub Zero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexusso Bolir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexusso Bolir was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Santos
vs
Bolir

190 cm
23
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Osvaldo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexusso Bolir!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Bolir shows good takedown defense.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santos.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolir circles away.
Bolir misses with a leg kick.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bolir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bolir tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.

Bolir decides to pull guard.
Bolir keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Bolir lands an upkick as Santos stands over him.
Bolir is pulling down on Santos's head to control his posture.
Bolir trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolir is looking to stand up but Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Santos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Santos wants to control from the top but Bolir keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bolir darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Bolir into the cage.
Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolir after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvaldo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bolir has Santos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bolir pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Santos tumbling to the mat - Bolir dives into Santos's guard.
Bolir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolir manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolir can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolir tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Santos tries to control but Bolir wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Santos stands up from mount. Strange move.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bolir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolir shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Bolir looks winded!
No luck for Bolir with that takedown attempt.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos throws a combination. Bolir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Alexusso Bolir has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Bolir. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bolir!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos looking to control but Bolir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osvaldo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexusso Bolir's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Bolir gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.

Bolir decides to pull guard.

Bolir is working an open guard so Santos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolir circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bolir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bolir.
Bolir is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvaldo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Bolir turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos letting Bolir take a breather here.
Bolir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.

Bolir breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos is looking to land body kicks.
Bolir closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Bolir pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bolir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bolir is breathing heavily.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bolir swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Bolir.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos throws out a leg kick but Bolir moves out of range and Santos only half commits.
Bolir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Bolir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Bolir connects with a looping right hand.
Bolir shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Bolir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Bolir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.

Bolir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is pulling down on Bolir's head. It's preventing any offense from Bolir, at least for the moment.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolir.
Santos is trying to control the position but Bolir postures up.
Bolir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Osvaldo Santos just wasn't active enough.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolir.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osvaldo Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexusso Bolir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Santos misses with a kick to the body.
Osvaldo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bolir closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolir manages to get himself to full guard.
Santos advances to half guard.

Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Bolir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Santos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Santos throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bolir has his hands clasped together but Santos breaks the hold and Bolir is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osvaldo Santos!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Hwang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennero Ed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gennero Ed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hwang
vs
Ed

225 cm
25
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddy Hwang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gennero Ed!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hwang moves out of range of the body kick.
Ed looks to land a right hand but Hwang moved out of range.
Ed misses with an uppercut.
Ed misses with a looping right.
Hwang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hwang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hwang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hwang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ed has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hwang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hwang is looking to land body kicks.
Hwang slips a straight right by Ed.
Hwang misses with a head kick.
Hwang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ed is able to avoid easily.
Hwang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hwang defending well as Ed loads up on a big left hand.
Hwang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ed misses with a looping left.
Hwang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hwang.
Ed misses with a looping left.
Ed throws the left hand but Hwang avoids the punch easily.
Ed misses with a low kick as Hwang jumps back.
Ed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hwang can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hwang moves out of range as Ed strikes.
Ed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hwang doesn't seem bothered though.
Ed throws a series of punches but Hwang moves out of range.
Ed throws out a leg kick but Hwang moves out of range and Ed only half commits.
Hwang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hwang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That kick from Hwang tenderised Ed's leg. Ed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gennero Ed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ed blocks the body kick.
Ed throws a looping overhand right but Hwang ducks down to avoid it.
Ed misses with a body shot.
Ed avoids a kick to the body.
Hwang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ed misses with a hook.
Ed darts in looking for a takedown but Hwang gets double underhooks and turns Ed into the cage.
Ed lands a nice uppercut.

Hwang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hwang.
Hwang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ed throws out the jab.
Ed throws an overhand right that lands on Hwang's shoulder, as Hwang tries to avoid the shot.
Ed is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hwang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ed just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ed misses with a straight right.
Hwang misses with a low kick.
Hwang throws a sloppy head kick and Ed moves out of range easily.
Hwang looks to land a body kick but Ed moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ed.
Ed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hwang.
Ed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hwang.
Ed tries to land a front kick but Hwang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ed misses with a wild body shot.
Ed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Ed does no damage.
Hwang ducks right into an uppercut from Ed.
Ed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ed. Hwang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Hwang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ed misses with a wild body shot.
Ed looks to throw the jab but Hwang is out of range.
A big right from Ed misses.
Ed looks to land a right hand but Hwang moved out of range.
Ed misses with a body shot.
Hwang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ed is out of range.
Ed throws a shot from downtown. Hwang moves away and avoids it.
Ed lands with a nice body punch.
Hwang throws a front kick that sends Ed stumbling back into the cage.
Hwang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ed misses with a hook. Hwang ducked under it nicely.
Hwang throws the kick towards the body but Ed avoids it.
Ed moves out of range of the leg kick from Hwang.
Ed catches Hwang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ed checks a low kick from Hwang.
Ed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hwang keeps Ed at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hwang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ed.
Hwang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ed takes a step back to recover.
Ed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hwang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hwang was well out of range. Poor timing from Ed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hwang staying out of range there.
Hwang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hwang tries to land a front kick but Ed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Ed. Those never looked like landing.
Hwang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hwang lands a high kick!
Ed misses with an uppercut. Hwang saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hwang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hwang looks to land a body kick but Ed moved away.
Ed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hwang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hwang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hwang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ed. That did some damage!
Hwang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hwang motions for Ed to come forward. Hwang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hwang.
Ed avoids the head kick by Hwang.
Ed avoids the head kick by Hwang.
Ed throws a hook but Hwang blocks it.
Hwang connects with a high kick.
Hwang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ed thuds his right hand into Hwang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hwang ducks under a wild hook from Ed.
Hwang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hwang ducks under a wild hook from Ed.
Ed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Ed tries to bum rush Hwang with a series of wild strikes but Hwang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gennero Ed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Ed misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hwang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hwang slips under a jab from Ed.
Hwang takes one on the button.

Hwang is rocked!
Ed moves out of range of the body kick from Hwang.
Oh Hwang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ed misses with a hook. Hwang ducked under it nicely.
Hwang seems to have got his legs back now.
Hwang thumps Ed with a low kick.
Hwang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hwang slips a jab and a cross from Ed.
Hwang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ed loads up on a big right hand but Hwang slips the punch.
Hwang blocks a jab.
Ed throws an overhand right that lands on Hwang's shoulder, as Hwang tries to avoid the shot.
Ed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hwang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ed throws a lazy right hand but Hwang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ed throws a jab but it's blocked by Hwang.
Ed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ed throws a big shot that misses.
Ed takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hwang throws the kick towards the body but Ed avoids it.
A combination from Ed does no damage.
Ed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hwang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hwang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Hwang!
Ed misses with a double jab.
Hwang scores with a push kick.
Hwang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ed's head.
Hwang throws a head kick but Ed moves out of range.
Hwang scores with a head kick.
Ed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hwang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ed tries to land a front kick but Hwang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hwang.
Hwang moves out of range as Ed strikes.
Ed checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Ed.
A slow jab from Ed misses its intended target.
Ed misses with a series of wild punches.
Ed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ed misses the target.
Ed sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hwang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hwang avoids the body shot from Ed.
Crunch! Hwang slams his shin into Ed's torso.
Ed misses with a two punch combination.
Ed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ed throws a hook but Hwang blocks it.
Hwang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ed.
Hwang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ed.
Ed takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ed misses with an uppercut.
Gennero Ed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ed looks to throw the jab but Hwang is out of range.
Ed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hwang sprawls well. Hwang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ed gets slowly back to his feet.
Hwang thuds his shin into the meat of Ed's side.
Hwang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ed will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Hwang blocks the leg kick.
Ed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Ed as he checks the leg kick.
Hwang is looking to chop away at Ed's legs.
Ed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hwang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hwang can pounce on him.
Hwang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ed throws a hook to the side of Hwang's head but Hwang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gennero Ed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hwang lands with a nice body kick.
Ed misses with an uppercut. Hwang saw that one coming.
Ed throws the left hand but Hwang avoids the punch easily.
Hwang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hwang blocks a jab.
Hwang connects with a high kick.
Ed throws a jab but it's blocked by Hwang.
Hwang slips a straight right by Ed.
Ed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hwang has time to react.
Hwang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ed.
Ed looks to score with a jab to the body but Hwang is just out of range.
Hwang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ed has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hwang.
Hwang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hwang ducks under a wild hook from Ed.
Ed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hwang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hwang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ed. That did some damage!
Hwang cracks the inside of Ed's front leg.
Ed swinging wildly here.
Hwang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ed avoids the head kick by Hwang.
Hwang slips under a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hwang.
Hwang throws a sloppy head kick and Ed moves out of range easily.
Hwang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ed scores with a hook to the body. Hwang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hwang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hwang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ed.
Hwang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ed misses with a low kick.
Hwang slips a jab from Ed.
Eddy Hwang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hwang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hwang throws a head kick that misses.
Hwang looks to land a body kick but Ed moved away.
A jab from Ed misses.
Hwang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ed throws a right hand that Hwang ducks under and follows up with a left that Hwang also avoids with ease.
Ed thows a body shot but no joy.
Hwang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hwang checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ed loads up on a big right hand but Hwang slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hwang.
Hwang scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from Ed misses its intended target.
Ed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hwang. Hwang obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Ed misses the target.
Ed lands a nice hook to Hwang's body. Hwang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hwang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hwang.
Ed throws the left hand but Hwang avoids the punch easily.
Ed misses with a lunging right hand
and Hwang counters with a good, hard body kick but Ed shrugs it off.
Hwang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hwang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hwang lands a nice looking body kick.
Ed misses with a straight left.
Hwang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ed.
Hwang slips under a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hwang.
Ed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hwang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hwang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ed.
Hwang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ed.
Hwang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hwang slips under a jab from Ed.
Hwang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hwang.
Hwang ducks under a wild hook from Ed.
Hwang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Ed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ed is trying to get an arm triangle but Hwang is defending well.
Hwang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gennero Ed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Hwang's face as Ed controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hwang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Ed tries for a kimura but Hwang is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennero Ed!
A very excited looking Gennero Ed 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.