Friday Night Slugfest 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ram Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrylo Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ram Bo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Bo
vs
Davydenko

200 cm
22
266 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ram Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyrylo Davydenko!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davydenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bo somewhat.
Bo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davydenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyrylo Davydenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davydenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davydenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bo shoots in for a takedown but Davydenko shows good takedown defense.
Bo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bo throws a jab but it's blocked by Davydenko.
Davydenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Davydenko connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bo - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyrylo Davydenko!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wounded Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayden comes to the ring accompanied by Lil Evil. Monkey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everything in its right place. Wounded Monkey told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hayden
vs
Monkey

183 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Hayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wounded Monkey !
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Hayden.
Monkey connects with a body shot.

Hayden has Monkey up against the ropes in a clinch.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.

Hayden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hayden throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Hayden scores with a head kick.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey misses with a few strikes there.
Monkey scores with a nice head shot.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey .

Hayden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Monkey was covering up waiting for the punch and Hayden finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Monkey is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hayden rolls with it to try and escape but Monkey cranks on the arm and Hayden is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wounded Monkey !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Kealoha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kealoha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bush - Machine Head kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Santoro
vs
Kealoha

190 cm
19
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
274 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

WIN Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Kealoha!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santoro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santoro throws a big right hand that misses.
Santoro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santoro working some strikes from top position.
Kealoha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santoro.
Kealoha trying to control the position.
Kealoha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santoro.
Kealoha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kealoha throws a big shot that misses.
Santoro staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Santoro.

Santoro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kealoha's half guard.
Kealoha is trying to maintain the position but Santoro is very close to passing his half guard.
Santoro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kealoha's head.
Kealoha is looking for a sweep. Santoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealoha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kealoha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kealoha 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kealoha throws a right and a left that Santoro avoids nicely.
Kealoha misses with a hook.
Santoro throws a head kick but Kealoha moves out of range.
Rocky Kealoha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kealoha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kealoha throws out a loose jab but Santoro uses good head movement to avoid it.

Santoro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santoro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santoro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santoro 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kealoha is trying to stand up here but Santoro is controlling him well.
Santoro trying to control the action but Kealoha is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santoro connects with a nice short shot to Kealoha's temple.
Santoro works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santoro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kealoha looks a forlorn figure.
Santoro raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kealoha is looking to improve his position but Santoro isn't that keen on the idea.
Santoro landing strikes, looking to finish!
Santoro is landing with some decent strikes but Kealoha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro scoring with strikes but Kealoha is staying in there.
Santoro is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Kealoha is rocked!
Kealoha looks gassed!
Santoro loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kealoha scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Santoro land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Santoro stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Santoro!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deano West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

West
vs
Smith

170 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

FNF Energy - Sale!

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deano West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith avoids the attempt from West to control.

Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith tries to control but West wriggling away.
Smith looking to finish West with some ground and pound. This is bad for West!
Smith looking to ground and pound but West is blocking nicely.
West trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smith looking to finish West with some ground and pound. This is bad for West!
West is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
West is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
West is wriggling around trying to escape.
West tries to control Smith's body but Smith pushes him off. West squirms to his side and now Smith has his back!
Smith missing with punches from the back.
I would not like to be West right now.
I really don't envy West right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Can West hold on?! Smith is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
West could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Smith looking to break West's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. West remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
West breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing West from standing up.
West is breathing heavily.
Smith is trying to keep West in close.
West postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
West won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
West trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
West looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith pushes West off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.

West shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
West wants to control but instead Smith manages to regain half guard.
West is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.

Smith has gone for a leg lock! West slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

West manages to break the clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Deano West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
West moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controls West momentarily but West frees himself.
West is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
Smith pulls West in close to prevent any damage.

West drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now West has Smith in his guard.

Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on West, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.

West has Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
West is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. West gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.

West pulls guard.
West is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
West striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Jamie Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
West looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

West had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of West is proving hard to escape from.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
West moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Jamie Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.

Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for West!
West is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

West tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt

and West counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
West jumps guard but Smith stands there with West around his waist. West gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deano West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.

Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
West is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

West looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith moves into full mount! West won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith won't let West get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Smith avoids the attempt from West to control.
West is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
West tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
West looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Smith working for the choke.
West breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West forces his way into half guard.
West is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.

West has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? West steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deano West!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaroki Slayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Willie Stroker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Slayers
vs
Stroker

191 cm
21
186 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Shamanic Labs

Black Skull Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaroki Slayers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker looks for a takedown but Slayers sprawls well.
Stroker looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayers. That's going to slow Stroker down.
Stroker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slayers.
Slayers lands a head kick!

That has opened up Willie Stroker's cut even more.
Slayers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Slayers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slayers throws a leg kick which misses Stroker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stroker tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slayers punishes Stroker's body with a nice straight punch.
Slayers lands a slapping body shot.
Stroker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slayers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stroker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Slayers. Stroker shrugs it off though.
Stroker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slayers throws a head kick that Stroker semi-blocks.
Stroker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slayers feints and then cracks Stroker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroker down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayers. That's going to slow Stroker down.
Good leg kick by Slayers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slayers connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Slayers lands but Stroker takes it in his stride.
Stroker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slayers connects with a looping right hand.
Slayers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stroker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slayers.
Slayers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stroker's head backwards.

The cut above Willie Stroker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Slayers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slayers connects with a solid leg kick.
Slayers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slayers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slayers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slayers.
Slayers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slayers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroker's calf.
Slayers feints and then cracks Stroker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroker down.
Nice body kick there by Slayers.
Both fighters circling a little - Slayers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Slayers scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slayers.
Stroker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slayers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slayers scores with a push kick.
Slayers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Willie Stroker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Slayers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slayers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stroker. That did some damage!
Slayers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slayers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slayers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stroker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slayers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stroker somewhat.
Slayers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Slayers. Stroker shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slayers.
Slayers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slayers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slayers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Slayers.
Slayers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slayers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stroker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Slayers thumps Stroker with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slayers.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slayers.
Stroker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slayers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slayers lands a nice hook to Stroker's body. Stroker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slayers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slayers digs a good body shot into Stroker's ribs.
Stroker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayers cracks Stroker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slayers.
Slayers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Slayers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slayers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slayers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Willie Stroker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaroki Slayers!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Martial Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dagger sumugat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Go Hard. sumugat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Whole Lotto Love. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Law
vs
sumugat

188 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martial Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, dagger sumugat!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
sumugat looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Law landing knees to the head.
Law lands a hook that snaps the head of sumugat backwards.

Law has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics sumugat uses from the top position.

Law escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. sumugat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Law wants to sweep here but sumugat controlling him for the moment.
Law controls sumugat momentarily but sumugat frees himself.
Law is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because sumugat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
sumugat trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sumugat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Law manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
sumugat avoids a series of strikes thrown by Law.
Law looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Law sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Law 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.
Poor strikes thrown by Law there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Law with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
sumugat holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Law tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Law takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Law throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for sumugat because Law loaded up on that one.
Law misses with a head shot.
sumugat holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Law tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Law has control of sumugat's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and sumugat regains control of the situation pretty easily.
sumugat is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Law breaks from sumugat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Law throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Law throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Law throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for sumugat because Law loaded up on that one.
Law looking to control but sumugat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Law misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Law is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! sumugat is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martial Law!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jersey Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grove is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hawai'i 78. On his way into the ring it seems that Aiden Holmes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aiden Holmes seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Holmes
vs
Grove

182 cm
19
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aiden Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jersey Grove!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick from Grove misses.
Grove moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Aiden Holmes has been cut.
Grove throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grove scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grove throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmes.
Grove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grove swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jersey Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Holmes gets a takedown into half guard.
Grove wants to control but Holmes is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove pushes Holmes off looking to stand but Holmes dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Holmes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grove is staying active underneath Holmes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grove wants to control but Holmes is keeping busy.
Holmes thows a huge punch but Grove dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes is keen to just control but Grove is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Holmes moves into the clinch successfully.
Holmes is trying to maintain a safe position but Grove gets an underhook and turns Holmes into the ropes.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Grove holds him up against the ropes and eventually Holmes drops back down to his feet.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Grove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Grove drops Holmes with a left and a right! Oh, Holmes is hurt - Grove dives into side control looking to finish!
Holmes is looking for a sweep.

Grove is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Holmes is trying to escape and Grove transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Holmes is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grove! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jersey Grove!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lopez
vs
Riviera

180 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Riviera!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez with a jab.

Lopez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riviera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riviera defending well though.
Lopez 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.
Riviera lands a couple of sideways elbows.

Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Riviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez is thwarting Riviera's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviera gets full guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Riviera keeps moving.
Riviera is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Riviera is striking off his back. Lopez thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopez is pressing down on Riviera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riviera is holding on for now.
Lopez thows a huge punch but Riviera dodges it nicely.
Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riviera wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riviera tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily

and Lopez counters with a shoot takedown. Riviera fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Riviera keeps moving.
Riviera doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lopez is in close to Riviera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopez distracts Riviera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Riviera looks gassed!
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riviera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez thows a big elbow that misses.
Lopez postures up in Riviera's guard and throws a big left but Riviera blocks it.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Riviera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lopez counters with a single leg into guard. Riviera didn't expect that.
Lopez trying to control but Riviera is working from the bottom.

Riviera is looking for a triangle here but Lopez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Riviera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Lopez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Riviera looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lopez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Riviera is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lopez lets go of the hold and Riviera can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Lopez!