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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bart Beans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bradon cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Beans
vs
cortez

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bart Beans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, bradon cortez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cortez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beans stuffs the takedown.
Beans moves out of range of the body kick from cortez.
cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
cortez tries to clinch but Beans moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from cortez.
Bart Beans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bradon cortez.

cortez pushes Beans up against the cage in a clinch.
Beans has cortez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. cortez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

cortez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beans uses from the top position.
cortez being controlled here, momentarily.
Beans trying to control but cortez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cortez looking to control.

cortez is looking for a triangle but Beans pushes his legs off easily.

Beans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Beans has gone for a leg lock! cortez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beans's guard.
Beans keeping moving, preventing cortez from controlling successfully.
Beans keeping full guard, as cortez tries to pass.

Beans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beans is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
cortez advances position into side control!
cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beans keeps working.

cortez stands up and beckons Beans to his feet.
cortez tries to clinch but Beans moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
cortez fails with the takedown.
cortez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
cortez throws a right hand that Beans ducks under and follows up with a left that Beans also avoids with ease.
cortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Beans drives through and clinches with cortez against the cage.

cortez breaks from the clinch.
cortez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beans as he jumps to the side.
Beans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has cortez pinned against the cage. cortez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
cortez with a poor takedown

and Beans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beans wants to control from the top but cortez keeps moving.

Beans drops back looking for a leg! cortez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and cortez manages to kick Beans off! Beans jumps back into cortez's guard.
Beans wants to control from the top but cortez keeps moving.
Beans won't allow cortez to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but bradon cortez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

cortez wants to clinch but Beans slips to the side

and Beans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Beans is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! cortez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! cortez has escaped and now he's on top!
cortez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Beans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. cortez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
cortez stands up over Beans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beans is wriggling around but cortez manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
cortez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beans is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but cortez pulls his head out easily.
cortez trying to control the action but Beans is working from the bottom.
Beans tries to regain full guard. Instead though, cortez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
cortez controlling the pace for 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.
Beans wants to control but cortez is having none of it.
cortez looking to control but Beans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beans is just holding on here. cortez manages to take his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
cortez tries to get the hooks in deep but Beans pushed the leg off.
cortez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Beans.

Despite being in the dominant position, bradon cortez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
cortez tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Beans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in cortez's guard now.

Beans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! cortez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beans, into his guard.
cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Beans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bart Beans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beans wants to sweep but no luck.
cortez controlling from the top position.
cortez passes Beans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

cortez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beans defends it well.

cortez stands up and beckons Beans to join him on the feet.

Beans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Beans dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

cortez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Beans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Beans is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so cortez is just riding it out for now. Beans eventually gives up the hold.
Beans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
cortez is looking to control Beans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can cortez avoid being mounted?
Beans throws a strike but cortez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
cortez keeping moving, preventing Beans from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

cortez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
cortez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Beans counters by moving into the clinch.
cortez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bart Beans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bradon cortez.
Beans can't get the takedown.
Beans is trying to drag cortez to the mat but cortez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
cortez prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

cortez successfully pulls guard.
cortez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
cortez pulls Beans in to control the position.
cortez wants to stand but Beans is controlling the position.

Beans is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beans wants to get up but he can't break cortez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now cortez is on top in guard.
cortez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but cortez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
cortez wants to get up but he can't break Beans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four 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.

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

Beans had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. cortez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Beans Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take cortez's back instead.
Beans is trying to stick to cortez's back but cortez is turning into Beans. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beans's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by cortez.
cortez tries to stand but Beans is controlling from the bottom.

Beans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
cortez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Beans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Beans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Cull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Veeee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cull comes to the cage accompanied by Alexisonfire - Accidents . Micheal Cull is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Cull
vs
Veeee

187 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
208 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veeee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Veeee lands a high kick!

Cull feints and as Veeee raises his hands in defense, Cull changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Veeee controlling Cull's posture.
Cull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veeee is keeping the position for now.
Cull preventing the sweep.
Veeee seems keen to control Cull's posture.
Cull wants to control from the top but Veeee keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Veeee is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veeee controlling from the top position.
Veeee should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Veeee throws a big right hand that misses.
Veeee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Cull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veeee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veeee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cull is breathing heavily.
Veeee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Veeee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Brandon Veeee just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crunch! Veeee slams his shin into Cull's torso.

Veeee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Veeee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Veeee is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Veeee controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Veeee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cull's head.
Veeee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veeee is tying to control. Cull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cull is trying to maintain the position but Veeee is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Veeee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Despite being in the dominant position, Brandon Veeee just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veeee is looking to clinch but Cull is avoiding it.
Veeee has his takedown stuffed

and Cull counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Veeee has his foot on Cull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cull works his way back into a safe position though.
Cull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Veeee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cull blocks the elbow strike.
Veeee missing with knees to the body.
Cull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Veeee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Veeee tries to land knees in the clinch but Cull avoids the damage to the body.
Veeee misses with an elbow strike.
Cull is looking to break free of the clinch but Veeee has double underhooks.
Veeee throws an elbow that misses.
Veeee misses with an elbow over the top.
Veeee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cull's elbow.
Veeee is pressed up against the cage. Cull has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Veeee down to the mat. Veeee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Veeee rushes Cull and presses him up against the cage.
Cull managing to block the knees to the body from Veeee.
Cull blocks the elbow strike.
Veeee missing with knees to the body.
Veeee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Veeee pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cull has had enough of the clinch but Veeee keeps him there for the moment.
Cull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Cull decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Veeee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Veeee lands with a slapping head kick.
Cull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cull takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Veeee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cull gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Veeee controlling his opponent.
Veeee throws some wild stikes that Cull manages to avoid easily.
Veeee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Veeee thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veeee controlling his opponent.
Cull is in all sorts of trouble here.
Veeee controlling from the full mount.
Veeee avoids the attempt from Cull to control.
Veeee controlling the pace for now.

That's two 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.
Cull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Veeee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Despite being in the dominant position, Brandon Veeee just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cull scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veeee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Veeee just content to control the position.
Cull manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Veeee 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.
Cull has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veeee is working away from the top position though.

Cull manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cull misses with a takedown

and Veeee counters with a shoot takedown. Cull fights it but they end up in guard.
Veeee throwing strikes from guard but Cull blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veeee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Veeee throws a big right hand that misses.
Veeee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Veeee 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.

Cull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Veeee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Veeee pushes down on Cull's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Veeee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cull takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Veeee scores with a head kick.
Veeee throws a sloppy head kick
and Cull makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick by Veeee misses

and Cull counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Veeee's guard now.
Cull stopping the sweep attempt from Veeee.
Veeee trying to keep a closed guard but Cull is proving a slippery customer.
Cull won't allow Veeee to sweep him here.

Veeee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veeee looking for a sweep. Not yet Veeee, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veeee trying to control the position.
Cull passes into half guard.
Veeee is trying to control but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Veeee lands with a slapping head kick.
Veeee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cull.
Veeee misses with a takedown attempt

and Cull counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Veeee's guard now.
Veeee 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.
Veeee trying to control the position.
Veeee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veeee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cull is one step ahead there.
Cull stands and throws Veeee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Veeee tries to control but Cull manages to take his back.
Cull controlling well, preventing Veeee from escaping the position.

Cull working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Veeee breaks Cull's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cull striking from the bottom here.
Cull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Veeee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cull keeping full guard, as Veeee tries to pass.
Brandon Veeee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Veeee manages to get himself to full guard.
Veeee is adopting a defensive guard.

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

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.
Veeee pulls Cull in close to his closed guard and prevents Cull from doing any damage or advancing position.
Veeee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cull manages to get himself to full guard.
Veeee won't allow Cull to sweep him here.
Veeee 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.
Veeee advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Cull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veeee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Veeee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack MeOff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin has chosen Bodies (Drowning Pool) as his entrance music. Jack MeOff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Calvin Austin's chin.

MeOff
vs
Austin

158 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack MeOff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Calvin Austin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MeOff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MeOff lands in his opponent's guard.
Austin controls MeOff momentarily but MeOff frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MeOff wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
MeOff thows a big elbow that misses.
MeOff is looking to work some ground and pound but Austin has wrist control.
Austin pulls MeOff in close to prevent any damage.
Austin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MeOff advances position into side control!
MeOff is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin tries to improve position but can't.
MeOff could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MeOff working the head and body with strikes.
MeOff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Austin is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MeOff off and has taken his back!
MeOff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
MeOff trying to control but not successfully.
Austin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Austin.
MeOff trying to control the action but Austin just sinks the hooks in.
MeOff is trying to get back to his feet but Austin has full control of the position and if anything, MeOff has just worked his way into a worse spot.
MeOff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MeOff breaks Austin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

MeOff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MeOff looking to pass the guard.

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.
Austin keeping moving, preventing MeOff from controlling successfully.
MeOff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Austin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by MeOff or perhaps it was just good defense by Austin which made him look bad.
MeOff is breathing heavily.
MeOff throws a nice looking combination but Austin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Austin clinches up with MeOff and pushes him back against the cage.
MeOff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away.
Austin avoids the head kick by MeOff.
MeOff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Austin clinches.
MeOff tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack MeOff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Austin tightens his grip and picks MeOff up, before dumping him to the ground. MeOff manages to land in guard.
Austin trying to control but MeOff is working from the bottom.
MeOff is trying to keep Austin in close.
Austin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MeOff trying to control the position.
MeOff can't keep his opponent in guard - Austin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Austin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MeOff is not content to let Austin control the position.
MeOff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Austin.
MeOff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MeOff tries to get out of the position.
Austin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MeOff tries to kick Austin off but Austin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
MeOff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Austin.
MeOff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Austin.
MeOff 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.
MeOff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Austin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MeOff to the mat! MeOff manages to get full guard.
MeOff is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.

Austin stands up and waves to MeOff to follow him.
Austin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MeOff but MeOff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Austin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

MeOff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.
MeOff wants to clinch but Austin slips to the side

and Austin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MeOff's guard.
Austin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Austin is standing up over MeOff. MeOff looks to escape but Austin dives into side control.
MeOff tries to buck Austin off but Austin is having none of it.
MeOff is working hard here to advance position.
Austin trying to control the action but MeOff is working from the bottom.
Austin working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MeOff is not content to let Austin control the position.
Austin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin scores with a couple of short elbows.
MeOff tries to buck Austin off but Austin is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

MeOff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Austin's guard.

Austin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. MeOff is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Austin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take MeOff's back instead.
Austin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Austin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Austin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Austin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
MeOff tries to clinch

and Austin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MeOff is trying to control but can't.
MeOff is looking for a sweep. Austin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MeOff controlling the position well.
Calvin Austin has got the better of the ground game so far.
MeOff is trying to maintain the position but Austin is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MeOff is not content to let Austin control the position.
MeOff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MeOff.
MeOff wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Austin is now in half guard.
MeOff trying to control but Austin postures up.
Austin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Austin connects with a nice short shot to MeOff's temple.
MeOff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Austin scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin thows a huge punch but MeOff dodges it nicely.
Austin is looking to take a break and control but MeOff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Austin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MeOff throws a left and a right that both miss

and Austin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MeOff wants to control but Austin is keeping busy.
Austin wants to stand but MeOff has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
MeOff tries to kick Austin off but Austin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Austin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MeOff flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
MeOff wants to improve his position but Austin is controlling well.
Austin is keen to just control but MeOff is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Austin stands up and beckons MeOff to join him on the feet.
MeOff shoots in but no luck this time.

Austin clinches.
MeOff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Austin just stands there and leans against the cage.
MeOff prevents Austin from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Austin.
MeOff tries to pull guard but Austin holds him up against the cage and eventually MeOff drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack MeOff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin tries for a takedown but MeOff manages to get underhooks.
Austin is working for takedown but MeOff is calmly controlling the position for now.
MeOff goes for a takedown attempt but Austin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MeOff misses with a double jab
and Austin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Austin thuds a left hand into MeOff's body.
MeOff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Austin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt

so Austin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Austin preventing the sweep.
MeOff wants to stand but Austin is controlling the position.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MeOff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
MeOff trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MeOff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Austin landing with the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Austin gets a clinch.

Austin drags the fight down to the ground.
Austin wants to sweep here but MeOff controlling him for the moment.
Austin is trying to keep MeOff in close.
MeOff won't allow Austin to sweep him here.
MeOff wants to stand but Austin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MeOff cracks Austin with a solid left hand.
MeOff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MeOff wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MeOff shoots and misses

and Austin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Austin stops MeOff from getting back to his feet.
MeOff is trying to maintain the position but Austin is very close to passing his half guard.

MeOff has one foot on Austin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Austin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MeOff to the mat! MeOff manages to get full guard.
MeOff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Austin moves into the clinch.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but MeOff has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MeOff turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and MeOff manages to end up in side control.
MeOff looking to control but instead Austin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
MeOff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Austin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Austin is pressing down on MeOff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MeOff chips away with some ground and pound.
Austin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MeOff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Austin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jack MeOff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Austin keeping moving, preventing MeOff from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MeOff lands a couple of digs.
MeOff won't allow Austin to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Austin or perhaps it was just good defense by MeOff which made him look bad.
MeOff clinches but Austin breaks the clinch

and Austin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MeOff!

Austin has hold of MeOff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MeOff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MeOff tries to hold on but Austin pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin prevents MeOff from getting the reversal.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Austin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kaeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaeo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by On Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Kaeo

188 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaeo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaeo throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaeo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaeo moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Kaeo misses with the combination.
Kaeo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaeo throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaeo.
Kaeo misses with a jab, cross combination.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kaeo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Kaeo keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Kaeo has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Kaeo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson won't allow Kaeo to get back to his feet.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Kaeo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaeo manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Kaeo's guard.
Jackson is pushing down on Kaeo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaeo is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaeo wants to get back to full guard.
Kaeo won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaeo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Kaeo defending well.
Jackson stops Kaeo from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Kaeo defends the submission attempt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson shoots in but Kaeo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dan Kaeo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaeo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaeo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaeo misses with a two punch combination.
Kaeo tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Kaeo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaeo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Kaeo clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four 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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Kaeo tries to tie him up.

Kaeo breaks the clinch.
Kaeo scores with a nice strike.
Kaeo throws a head kick that misses.
Kaeo connects with a high kick.
Kaeo is looking to clinch.

Kaeo moves into the clinch.

Kaeo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaeo throws a head kick that misses.
Kaeo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Kaeo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaeo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Kaeo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaeo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Kaeo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kaeo tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Kaeo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaeo counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaeo sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaeo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dan Kaeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaeo moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Kaeo throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaeo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaeo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Kaeo.
Kaeo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaeo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaeo lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaeo throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kaeo tries to clinch up.
Kaeo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaeo throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Kaeo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kaeo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaeo scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaeo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaeo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.

Kaeo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kaeo breaks the clinch.
Kaeo moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Kaeo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaeo dives on top into guard.
Kaeo wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is working an open guard so Kaeo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Kaeo clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaeo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Kaeo manages to get underhooks.
Kaeo throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Kaeo breaks from the clinch.
Kaeo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kaeo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaeo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kaeo is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Kaeo.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaeo works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Kaeo misses with a few strikes there.
Kaeo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaeo tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Kaeo tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Kaeo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Kaeo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kaeo is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.

Kaeo closes the distance and clinches.

Kaeo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaeo tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaeo misses with a wild combination.

Kaeo has managed to clinch.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kaeo breaks from the clinch.
Jack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaeo is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaeo counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Kaeo to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaeo works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Kaeo misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Kaeo counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaeo 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.
Kaeo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kaeo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaeo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaeo throws a head kick that misses.
Kaeo throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaeo sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is keen to just control but Kaeo is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaeo wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson prevents Kaeo from standing back up.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaeo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaeo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaeo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaeo tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Kaeo is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaeo is not content to let Jackson control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Kaeo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Kaeo wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaeo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jack Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Kaeo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kaeo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Kaeo circles away easily
and Kaeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaeo is looking to clinch.
Kaeo throws a lazy head kick

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Kaeo.
I've got Kaeo 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 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Kaeo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Emiliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Mason is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Emiliano
vs
Mason

191 cm
18
227 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Filipe Emiliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mason!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Emiliano.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason misses the jab.
Emiliano moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason cracks Emiliano with a big right hand and Emiliano goes down!

Emiliano is rocked!

Mason drops back looking for a leg! Emiliano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emiliano manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Emiliano's guard.
Oh Emiliano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason gets to his feet and stands over Emiliano, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Emiliano felt that one! Mason unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Emiliano from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Mason!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervic Thaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tyson
vs
Thaler

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ervic Thaler!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thaler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thaler wants to clinch.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
Thaler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thaler.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Thaler moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Tyson.
Thaler shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thaler is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thaler.
Thaler slips a straight right by Tyson.
Thaler tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thaler.
Thaler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thaler.
Thaler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyson's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thaler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thaler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson counters with a three punch combo that has Thaler backing up. Thaler nods at Tyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Thaler's head back.
Thaler throws a combination that misses
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.

Thaler is rocked!
Tyson lands with a big left! Thaler is wobbled badly! Tyson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Thaler to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Tyson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Please (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jones
vs
Please

200 cm
22
277 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Please!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Please drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Please's best efforts.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones tries to roll over but Please keeps him under control.
Please passes the guard and advances to mount!
Please tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Please content just to control the position here.
Jones tries to hold on but Please postures up.
Please tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Please working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Please wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Please has control of the leg.
Please controlling the action here.
Jones is looking to improve his position.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Please really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Please sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Please avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Please sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Please connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Please chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Please looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Please slows the pace down in half guard.
I looks like Please might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Please scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is pressing down on Please's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Jones has his foot on Please's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Please works his way back into a safe position though.
Please is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Please wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Despite being in the dominant position, BJ Please just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Please throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Please shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Please trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Please punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones gets back to half guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Please lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Please.
BJ Please seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Please's shoulder, as Please tries to avoid the shot.

Please scores a takedown into full mount!
Please sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Please prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones gets back to half guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Please trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Please controlling the action here.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Please sits in half guard.
Please might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Please is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Please has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones gets back to full guard.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Please doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Please manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Please must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jones has his foot on Please's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Please works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Please sitting in guard here, content to control.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Please defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jones has his feet on Please's thighs here. He's pushed Please off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Please screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drew Cilia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongo Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo has chosen NIN - The Great Destroyer as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Drew Cilia has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Drew Cilia seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Cilia
vs
Congo

180 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Russia GOLD

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Cilia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mongo Congo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Cilia or perhaps it was just good defense by Congo which made him look bad.
Congo misses with the combination.
A big right from Congo misses.
Congo with a nice cross.

It looks like Drew Cilia has been cut.
A big left from Cilia misses.
Congo fails to land with a series of punches.
Congo looks to land a combination but Cilia avoids it well.
Congo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cilia momentarily.
Congo misses the shot to the body.
Are you kidding me?! Congo ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Cilia clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mongo Congo!