VFC 5: Victory PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Cleaner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Weibe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cleaner's entrance music is lets go outside the house. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cleaner
vs
Weibe

187 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

StarDust. Cosmic Creations.

Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Cleaner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Weibe!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Weibe. No joy for Cleaner on that attempt.
Weibe with a nice cross.
Weibe lands a head shot.
Weibe looks to land a combination but Cleaner avoids it well.
Cleaner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weibe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weibe.
Cleaner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weibe throws a jab when Cleaner was well out of range.
Cleaner misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cleaner.
Weibe throws a body punch but Cleaner moves out of range.
Steve Weibe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weibe lands the left hand.
Cleaner needs to keep his hands up - Weibe had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Weibe misses.
Cleaner slips under a jab.
Cleaner ducks under a wild hook from Weibe.
Weibe lands with a right hand.
Weibe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Weibe catches Cleaner right on the button with a cross.
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!
Weibe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cleaner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weibe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weibe throws a big shot that misses.
Weibe throws a series of punches but Cleaner avoids them all with ease.
Weibe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Cleaner misses
and Weibe counters with a left and a right that stings Cleaner.
Weibe throws a nice looking combination but Cleaner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cleaner missing with a left hand there. Weibe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Weibe misses.
Weibe misses with a looping left.
Weibe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Cleaner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weibe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weibe pushes Cleaner off looking to stand but Cleaner dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weibe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cleaner lands with a punch from half guard.
Weibe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cleaner is working away from the top position though.
Cleaner throwing shots but Weibe is blocking nicely.
Cleaner thows a huge punch but Weibe dodges it nicely.
Cleaner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

It looks like Steve Weibe has been cut.
Cleaner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Weibe is positioning himself well to prevent Cleaner advancing to mount.
Cleaner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weibe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cleaner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cleaner trying to control from half guard but Weibe is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weibe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cleaner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cleaner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weibe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weibe is trying to get back to full guard.
Weibe wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weibe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cleaner manages to move to mount!
Weibe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cleaner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weibe scores with a hook.
Weibe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cleaner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weibe.
Weibe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weibe throws a jab when Cleaner was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cleaner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weibe sprawls well initially but Cleaner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Weibe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cleaner.
Cleaner stops Weibe from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weibe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cleaner.
Cleaner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cleaner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weibe keeps working.
Cleaner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Weibe trying to control here.
Cleaner 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weibe misses the jab.
Steve Weibe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weibe throws a jab when Cleaner was well out of range.
Cleaner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weibe.

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.
Weibe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cleaner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cleaner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weibe.
The fighters circling - Weibe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Weibe.
Weibe throws a hook but Cleaner blocks it.
Weibe jabs Cleaner right on the nose. Cleaner blinks but takes it well.
Cleaner throws a jab but it's blocked by Weibe.
Good exchange - Weibe coming out on top.
Weibe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weibe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weibe tries to bum rush Cleaner with a series of wild strikes but Cleaner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Weibe misses.
Weibe lands with a good body shot.

Cleaner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Weibe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cleaner.
Cleaner wants to control but Weibe is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleaner working the head and body with strikes.
Cleaner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That has opened up Steve Weibe's cut even more.
Cleaner in side control lands a decent elbow.

Steve Weibe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andre Cleaner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Brauller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Anderson
vs
Brauller

182 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

▲Steel Penn Fight Gear - As Low As $4

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacky Brauller!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brauller swinging wildly here.

Brauller drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brauller is looking for the KO!

It looks like Jason Anderson has been cut.

Anderson gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson working the ground and pound but Brauller is defending the strikes.
Anderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anderson is trying to ground and pound but Brauller uses the momentary lack of control by Anderson to regain half guard.
Brauller pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Brauller dodges it nicely.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Brauller is having none of it.
Brauller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brauller misses with a head kick.

Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brauller did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brauller to regain full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Brauller is working from the bottom.

Anderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Brauller counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Anderson has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacky Brauller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Desouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Funky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Funky
vs
Desouza

155 cm
23
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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, Ben Funky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Desouza!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Desouza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Funky won't allow Desouza to sweep him here.
Desouza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desouza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funky wants to control from the top but Desouza keeps moving.
Desouza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funky chips away with some ground and pound.
Desouza controls Funky momentarily but Funky frees himself.
Desouza is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Desouza is on top in guard.
Funky keeping full guard, as Desouza tries to pass.
Desouza stands and throws Funky's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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.

Desouza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Funky has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Desouza but great work by Funky.
Desouza tries to improve position but can't.
Desouza struggling a bit here.
Desouza defending against the ground and pound.
Funky landing strikes.
Funky landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funky is staying tight to Desouza's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desouza can't do much from the bottom here.
Desouza tries to bench press Funky off him but Funky keeps the position.
Funky moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Funky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Funky has control of an arm but Desouza manages to advance to Funky's back!
Desouza looking to hold on to the position here but Funky rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Desouza trying to control but Funky is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Desouza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Funky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Desouza has Funky in his guard.
Funky with a nice head shot there.
Funky preventing the sweep.
Funky throws a strike but Desouza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Funky keeping full guard, as Desouza tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Funky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Funky is looking to clinch but Desouza is avoiding it.
Funky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Desouza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Funky was covering up waiting for the punch and Desouza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Funky keeping moving, preventing Desouza from controlling successfully.

Desouza has gone for a leg lock! Funky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Desouza's guard.
Desouza keeping full guard, as Funky tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desouza being controlled here, momentarily.
Funky preventing the sweep.
Funky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Desouza working a defensive guard here.

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

Desouza gets caught flat footed, as Funky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Desouza trying to control the position.
Funky preventing the sweep.
Funky distracts Desouza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Desouza keeping moving, preventing Funky from controlling successfully.
Desouza keeping full guard, as Funky tries to pass.
Funky stopping the sweep attempt from Desouza.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky throws a strike but Desouza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Funky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desouza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Desouza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Funky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Funky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funky thows a huge punch but Desouza dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Desouza actively working from the bottom here.
Funky working Desouza over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Funky dominated that second round.
That's time! Funky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Funky rushes Desouza and presses him up against the cage.
Funky tries for a takedown but Desouza manages to get underhooks.
Desouza looking for a takedown.
Desouza prevents the takedown attempt.

Desouza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Desouza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Desouza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funky manages to get himself to full guard.
Desouza looking to sit in guard and control but Funky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Funky won't allow Desouza to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desouza trying to keep a closed guard but Funky is proving a slippery customer.
Desouza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Desouza wants to stand and escape but Funky is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Desouza wants to sweep but no luck.
Desouza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desouza trying to keep a closed guard but Funky is proving a slippery customer.
Funky thows a big elbow that misses.
Funky wants to control from the top but Desouza keeps moving.
Funky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funkyis looking to pass into half guard but Desouza pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Desouza is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desouza wants to pass the guard but Funky is keeping the position.

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

Funky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Desouza's guard.
Desouza keeping full guard, as Funky tries to pass.

Desouza looking for a guillotine here but Funky defends easily.
Desouza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Funky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desouza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funky's back!

Desouza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Funky has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Funky showing good submission defense here.
Eric Desouza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Desouza is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Funky defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ben Funky.
Well Funky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Funky!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabr Aldossary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alii Papakolea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldossary kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - Wherever I May Roam (S&M version). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aldossary
vs
Papakolea

185 cm
18
221 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jabr Aldossary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alii Papakolea!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papakolea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Aldossary bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Papakolea sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Papakolea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Papakolea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldossary moves nicely into side control.
Papakolea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Papakolea gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Papakolea actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aldossary stands up from half guard.
Papakolea throws a head kick that misses.

Aldossary is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Papakolea's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Papakolea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Papakolea actively working from the bottom here.
Papakolea looks gassed!
Aldossary trying to control from half guard but Papakolea is working away.

Papakolea looking for submissions off his back.
Aldossary works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papakolea tries to reverse the position but Aldossary maintains control.
Papakolea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aldossary content just to control the position here.
Aldossary trying to control but Papakolea is having none of it.
Papakolea working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldossary trying to control but Papakolea is having none of it.
Papakolea is in a horrible position here. Aldossary smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Alii Papakolea has been cut.
Papakolea is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldossary content just to control the position here.
Aldossary prevents Papakolea from getting the reversal.
Aldossary is landing with some decent strikes but Papakolea is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aldossary lands a big elbow.
Aldossary controlling from the full mount.
Aldossary with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabr Aldossary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alii Papakolea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Papakolea bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Papakolea throws a body kick that misses.

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

Aldossary breaks the clinch.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alii Papakolea!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Ziegler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sapp
vs
Ziegler

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toby Ziegler!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ziegler.
A combination from Sapp does no damage.
Sapp misses with the combination.
Ziegler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ziegler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sapp defends it nicely.
Bob Sapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Ziegler.
Sapp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ziegler.
Ziegler looks for a takedown but Sapp sprawls well.
Ziegler misses with a takedown attempt - Sapp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ziegler is out on his feet! Sapp sets himself and nearly takes Ziegler's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Sapp!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Kreedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Esposito
vs
Kreedy

190 cm
21
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
223 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diesel Kreedy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreedy checks a low kick from Esposito.
Kreedy shoots in but no luck this time.
Kreedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kreedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kreedy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kreedy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito tries to reverse the position but Kreedy maintains control.
Kreedy controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kreedy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Esposito tries to hold on but Kreedy postures up.
Esposito tries to reverse the position but Kreedy maintains control.
Kreedy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreedy with shots to the head and body - Esposito looks very uncomfortable down there.

Kreedy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kreedy scoring with strikes but Esposito is staying in there.
Kreedy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Esposito is in a horrible position here. Kreedy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kreedy! Esposito is hurt baaadly! Kreedy is firing away with more strikes - Esposito is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Diesel Kreedy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garo Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garo Gambini has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gambini
vs
Olson

183 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Narcissus Unlimited

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, Garo Gambini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Olson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambini thuds his right hand into Olson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olson.

Olson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gambini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olson.
Olson throwing strikes from guard but Gambini blocks nicely.
Gambini pulls Olson in close to his closed guard and prevents Olson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Olson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olson won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini is pulling down on Olson's head to control his posture.
Gambini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Olson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gambini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gambini controls Olson momentarily but Olson frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gambini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olson somewhat.
Olson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gambini sprawls well. He's pushed Olson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garo Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Olson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garo Gambini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olson throws a hook but Gambini avoids it easily.
Gambini tests Olson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olson shoots in and drives through. Gambini sprawls well.
Olson looks gassed!
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
Olson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Gambini.
Olson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Olson misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gambini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olson.
Gambini jabs at Olson's body.
Gambini scores with a decent looking hook.
Olson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gambini lands with a nice body punch.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Olson's head.
A cross from Gambini lands.
Gambini scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gambini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gambini sprawls well. Gambini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olson.
Gambini scores with a sloppy right hand. Olson should have avoided that one.
Gambini connects with a looping right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gambini.

Olson is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Olson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gambini finish him?
Gambini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Gambini moves into range and clinches up with Olson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garo Gambini dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Good shot there by Gambini.
Olson seems to have recovered his senses.
Garo Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Olson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gambini which made him look bad.
A shot to de liver by Gambini. Beautiful body shot.
Gambini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olson.
Olson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gambini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olson fails with a takedown attempt.
Garo Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Olson.

Gambini closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
A short right from Gambini on the inside.
Olson can't get the takedown.
Olson letting Gambini take a breather here.
Gambini lands a nice uppercut.
Gambini is looking to control Olson's arms but Olson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gambini has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Gambini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olson or not.
Gambini is working Olson over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gambini.
Gambini lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Gambini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gambini.
Gambini cracks Olson with a nice body shot.
Gambini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini works on Olson's body with a couple of short punches.
Gambini prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini lands a shot to the body.
Gambini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gambini works on Olson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Gambini - that landed with a thud.
Gambini cracks Olson with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Gambini.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gambini cracks Olson with a nice body shot.
Gambini lands a body shot.
Gambini pushes Olson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gambini leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gambini cracks Olson with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Gambini - that landed with a thud.
Gambini pushes Olson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Gambini.
Gambini avoiding damage.
Gambini works on Olson's body with a couple of short punches.
Gambini lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gambini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Garo Gambini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Gambini.
Olson wants a takedown.
Gambini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gambini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
A short left from Gambini.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Olson fails to pull guard.
Gambini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
Gambini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Gambini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gambini lands with a left to the head.
Gambini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gambini is working Olson over against the cage.
Gambini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gambini lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini scores with a shoulder strike.
Gambini digs a right hand into Olson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olson's gas tank.
Gambini lands a nice uppercut.
Olson slowing the pace effectively.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body.
Gambini lands a body punch.
Olson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gambini prevents it.
Gambini prevents the takedown attempt.
Gambini avoiding damage.
Gambini lands with a short shot to the head.
Olson takes a shot to the head.
Olson wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Gambini.
A short right from Gambini.
Gambini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olson is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Gambini.
Olson looking for a takedown.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Olson as Gambini tries to tie him up.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garo Gambini dominated that second round.
That's time! Gambini'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!

Gambini scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gambini connects with a body shot.
Gambini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olson can do to turn this around?
Olson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gambini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olson has time to react.
Olson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gambini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to de liver by Gambini. Beautiful body shot.
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olson walks into a straight right hand from Gambini.
Gambini slips a straight right by Olson.
A cross from Gambini lands.
Gambini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gambini digs a good hook to Olson's body.
Gambini lands with a nice combination. Olson backs away looking to recover.
Jab, jab by Gambini - just one landing.
Olson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garo Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Olson.
Gambini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Olson throws a hook but Gambini avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gambini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gambini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Olson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambini connects with a right hand. Olson shakes it off.
Gambini scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olson walks into a left hand.
Gambini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olson at a distance.
Gambini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gambini wants it to stay on the feet.
Olson moves forwards but Gambini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gambini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hank Olson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Olson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gambini stalks Olson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Olson's face. Olson staggers backwards, shaken.
Gambini connects with a body shot.
Gambini scores with a body shot.
Gambini looks to land a combination. Olson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gambini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Olson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gambini tries to avoid it but Olson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gambini to the ground. Gambini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gambini lands a nice hook to Olson's body. Olson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gambini lands a right hook to the body.
Gambini catches Olson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson misses with an uppercut.
Gambini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Olson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gambini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini digs a good body shot into Olson's ribs.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body. Olson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini cracks Olson with an open hand slap.
Gambini punishes Olson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hank Olson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gambini lands a nice shot that snaps Olson's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garo Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gambini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garo Gambini!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mclevain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Mclevain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Henderson
vs
Mclevain

198 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Mclevain!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mclevain shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mclevain was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Henderson throws and elbow that misses. Mclevain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Mclevain!
Mclevain throws a big right hand that misses.
Mclevain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mclevain trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Mclevain stops Henderson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

and Henderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mclevain's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws and elbow that misses. Mclevain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Mclevain!
Mclevain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mclevain wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mclevain trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mclevain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Mclevain is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson fails with the takedown

and Mclevain counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
Mclevain landing strikes from the mount and Henderson is in trouble!
Mclevain controlling from the full mount.
Henderson really wants to buck Mclevain off and get back to his feet.
Mclevain cracks Henderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mclevain controlling from the full mount.
Mclevain landing punches.
Mclevain controlling the position easily from mount.
Mclevain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson really wants to buck Mclevain off and get back to his feet.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Mclevain content just to control the position here.
Henderson is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Mclevain.
Mclevain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mclevain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henderson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mclevain controlling from mount.
Henderson really wants to buck Mclevain off and get back to his feet.
Mclevain content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Mclevain 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.

Mclevain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, David Mclevain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed

and Mclevain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mclevain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Mclevain from controlling successfully.
Mclevain won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henderson tries to get out of the position.
Mclevain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mclevain pushing down on Henderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mclevain controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mclevain lands a nice short elbow.
Mclevain stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Mclevain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Henderson!
Henderson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mclevain looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mclevain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henderson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mclevain content just to control the position here.
Henderson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mclevain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henderson trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclevain controlling from mount.
Mclevain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mclevain lands with some strikes.
Mclevain pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Henderson really wants to buck Mclevain off and get back to his feet.
Mclevain controlling the pace for now.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, David Mclevain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson misses with a takedown

and Mclevain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mclevain is taking a breather. Henderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
David Mclevain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mclevain prevents Henderson from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mclevain lands a nice short elbow.
Mclevain working Henderson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Mclevain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.

Henderson fails with the takedown

and Mclevain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Mclevain is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
Mclevain slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mclevain trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclevain trying to control the pace.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Mclevain is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Mclevain seems content to control.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
Mclevain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Mclevain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ben Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Henderson is trying to stand.
Henderson is looking to get back to is feet but Mclevain passes into side control.
Mclevain just content to control the position.
Henderson is pushing Mclevain's head away, looking to escape. Mclevain manages to hold on to the position though.
Mclevain controlling from side mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, David Mclevain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mclevain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
Mclevain is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mclevain is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mclevain controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to stand but Mclevain is controlling the position.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mclevain controls the pace.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Mclevain from controlling successfully.
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mclevain is controlling him.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Mclevain isn't so interested in that idea.
Mclevain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Mclevain isn't so interested in that idea.
Mclevain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Mclevain is having none of it.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Mclevain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Brown
vs
Danger

183 cm
20
198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alistar Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Danger!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Danger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Danger drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown lands with a straight right. Danger didn't see that one coming.
Danger tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Brown looks to land a combination but Danger avoids it well.
Danger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Danger. Danger gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danger misses with a few strikes there.
Brown throws a jab when Danger was well out of range.

Danger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown avoiding damage as Danger throws knees to the body.
Danger has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Danger is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Danger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Danger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Danger blocks it with crossed arms.
Danger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Danger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Danger managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.

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.
Brown prevents Danger from breaking the clinch.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brown wants to stall.
Brown tries a knee to the head but Danger blocks it.

Brown breaks the clinch.
Danger tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alistar Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Danger.
Crunch! Brown slams his shin into Danger's torso.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Danger in his tracks.
Danger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danger takes one on the button.
Danger fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Danger's knee but Danger avoids it well.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danger doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Danger.
Danger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brown is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Danger.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown with a hook.
Brown thuds his right hand into Danger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Danger's head.
Danger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danger tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown cracks Danger with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A shot to de liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Danger looks gassed!
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Danger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Danger walks into a left hand.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown throws a leg kick but Danger checks it.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!

Danger is rocked!
Alistar Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown drops Danger with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Danger! Brown dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Alistar Brown!