HCC 6 : No Love Lost PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Figgs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Figgs
vs
Hanes

183 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
209 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
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, Frankie Figgs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Hanes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figgs dodges the punch combination from Hanes.
A left and a right from Hanes both land. Nice combination.
Hanes cracks Figgs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Figgs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hanes sprawls well initially but Figgs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Figgs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Figgs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Figgs.
Figgs with the ground and pound but Hanes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Figgs throwing strikes but missing.
Figgs preventing the sweep.
Figgs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hanes tries to strike from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Figgs looks for a takedown but Hanes sprawls well.
Figgs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanes as he jumps to the side.
Figgs slips a jab and a cross from Hanes.
Good exchange - Hanes coming out on top.
Figgs shoots in for a double leg but Hanes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Figgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figgs fails to land the takedown.
Figgs is breathing heavily.
Hanes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanes.
Hanes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hanes lands with an uppercut that bounces Figgs off the cage and back into rage.
Hanes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frankie Figgs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanes stuffs the takedown.
Figgs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanes misses with a two punch combination.
Hanes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Figgs backs up against the cage.
Hanes looks to land a combination. Figgs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Hanes misses.
Hanes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hanes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Figgs.
Figgs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanes.
Hanes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Figgs tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Hanes scores with a four punch combination!
Hanes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Hanes misses.
Hanes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hanes lands the left hand.
Hanes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Figgs.
Hanes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Figgs.
Hanes throws a right and a left that Figgs avoids nicely.
Hanes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Figgs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hanes misses with a few strikes there.
Hanes stalks Figgs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Figgs's face. Figgs staggers backwards, shaken.

Figgs is rocked!
Hanes closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Figgs out cold! Figgs corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Hanes!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tule Kanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Malurky is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kanaka
vs
Malurky

175 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malurky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kanaka tries to bum rush Malurky with a series of wild strikes but Malurky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malurky throws a series of punches but Kanaka moves out of range.
Malurky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malurky throws a chopping leg kick but Kanaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malurky throws a right hand that Kanaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaka also avoids with ease.
Malurky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Malurky finds it's target.
Kanaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malurky pinned against the cage. Malurky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malurky throws a series of punches but Kanaka moves out of range.

Kanaka moves into the clinch.

Kanaka successfully pulls guard.
Malurky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Malurky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Malurky seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malurky thows a huge punch but Kanaka dodges it nicely.
Kanaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malurky.
Kanaka is staying active underneath Malurky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malurky works his foot free and advances to mount.

Malurky is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kanaka is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kanaka flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Malurky anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kanaka and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Malurky slips an arm under Kanaka chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Malurky has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Malurky is squeezing on Kanaka like an anaconda would it's prey. Kanaka fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Malurky!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Aloha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rock
vs
Aloha

195 cm
19
208 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Brown 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, Casey Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Aloha!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock slaps away a takedown attempt from Aloha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aloha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aloha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Aloha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aloha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
Rock pulls Aloha in close to prevent any damage.
Rock looking to control.
Aloha wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Aloha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is working hard here to advance position.
Rock is looking to stand up but Aloha isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aloha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Aloha persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.
Casey Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Aloha.
Aloha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rock swivels and escapes.
Aloha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aloha wants it to stay on the feet.
Aloha misses with a takedown

and Rock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rock not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aloha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Aloha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock works his way into side control.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Aloha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rock has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloha misses with a takedown attempt

and Rock counters with a single leg into guard. Aloha didn't expect that.
Aloha trying to keep a closed guard but Rock is proving a slippery customer.

Rock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aloha keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass.
Rock with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to control from the top but Aloha keeps moving.
Rock prevents Aloha from getting back to his feet.
Rockis looking to pass into half guard but Aloha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aloha is in guard.
Aloha stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
Aloha wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aloha with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aloha's guard.
Aloha wants to stand and escape but Rock is having none of it.
Rock throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock throws a big right hand that misses.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Aloha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aloha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rock punching from the bottom.
Rock is trying to control but can't.
Aloha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloha wants to take a breather but Rock is having none of it.

Aloha is working for a submission of some sort.
Rock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rock is pulling down on Aloha's head to control his posture.
Aloha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock pulls Aloha in close to prevent any damage.
Aloha wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.

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.
Rock keeping full guard, as Aloha tries to pass.
Aloha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Aloha from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aloha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rock shoots for a double leg takedown but Aloha sprawls well. He's pushed Rock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloha has his takedown stuffed

and Rock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Aloha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock looking to sit in guard and control but Aloha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aloha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Aloha from controlling successfully.
Rock is adopting a defensive guard.
Aloha trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.

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

and Aloha counters with a single leg into guard. Rock didn't expect that.
Casey Rock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aloha looking to pass the guard.
Aloha throwing strikes but missing.
Aloha won't allow Rock to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aloha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rock sprawls well initially but Aloha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rock tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Aloha slows the pace down in half guard.
Aloha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aloha wants to free his trapped foot but Rock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aloha wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock missing with punches from the bottom.
Rock tries to kick Aloha off but Aloha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aloha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rock but Rock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aloha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aloha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rock scores a takedown into full mount!
Aloha trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Rock has control of Aloha's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aloha regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rock with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloha wants to hold on but Rock pushes him away.

Rock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aloha manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Aloha is looking for a sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock.
Rock tries to clinch up.

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.
Aloha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Casey Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Aloha.
Rock has a takedown stuffed.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Aloha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aloha with a poor takedown

and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Rock gets control of Aloha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aloha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Casey Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aloha controlling from the top position.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aloha's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rock 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... Casey Rock!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Riley Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Natua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn comes into the arena with Living in Sin blaring out of the sound system. Riley Quinn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Quinn
vs
Natua

175 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinn lands with a nice body punch.
Natua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quinn as he avoids it easily.

Quinn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Natua sprawls well initially but Quinn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Quinn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Natua trying to hold on to Quinn's head to control him but Quinn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natua might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Quinn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Quinn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Natua is looking for a sweep. Quinn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quinn is trying to control. Natua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quinn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn is controlling the pace.

Quinn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Quinn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quinn showed some decent athleticism there.
Quinn seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Quinn wants to work for an arm triangle but Natua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Natua is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Quinn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quinnis looking to pass into half guard but Natua pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Natua is in guard.
Natua trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Natua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quinn wants to stand up but Natua is controlling him.
Natua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Natua is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quinn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Quinn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

and Quinn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Natua is looking for a sweep. Quinn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quinn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Natua is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn wants to take a breather but Natua is having none of it.
Quinn working Natua over with strikes.

Natua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Natua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Quinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quinn throwing strikes but missing.
Natua wants to sweep here but Quinn controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Natua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Natua tries to clinch up

and Quinn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quinn stopping the sweep attempt from Natua.
Natua is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Quinn drops back looking for a leg! Natua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Natua manages to kick Quinn off! Quinn jumps back into Natua's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Quinn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quinn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Natua tries to roll over but Quinn keeps him under control.

Quinn decides to stand up.
Natua with a poor takedown

and Quinn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Natua won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Quinn trying to control the position but Natua is working away.
Natua is looking to regain half guard here but Quinn keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natua is trying to control Quinn's posture but Quinn avoids it.
Natua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Quinn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Natua to his feet.

Quinn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quinn lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natua is trying to control the position but Quinn postures up.
Quinn stopping the sweep attempt from Natua.
Quinn tries to free his leg and advance position but Natua is retaining full guard.

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.
Natua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quinn is one step ahead there.
Natua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

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

Natua is fighting off a takedown attempt but Quinn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Natua to the mat. Natua regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Natua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quinn is controlling him.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Natua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Quinn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Quinn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Natua did well to prevent Quinn getting side control.

Quinn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Natua is looking for a sweep. Quinn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Quinn stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natua wants to clinch but Quinn slips to the side

and Quinn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quinn prevents Natua from improving his position.
Natua trying to hold on to Quinn's head to control him but Quinn postures up.

Quinn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quinn is looking to pass Natua's guard but actually Natua recovers to full guard.
Natua 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Natua trying to control the position.

Quinn 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Natua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Quinn counters with a single leg into guard. Natua didn't expect that.
Quinn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Natua's head.

Natua working for submissions but it's allowed Quinn to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Natua won't allow Quinn to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn prevents Natua from improving his position.
Natua moves into full guard.

Quinn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Natua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quinn has managed to get both his arms back between Natua's legs - danger averted.
Riley Quinn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Natua trying to keep a closed guard but Quinn is proving a slippery customer.
Natua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Natua wants to get back to his feet but Quinn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Natua 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.

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.
Natua trying to keep a closed guard but Quinn is proving a slippery customer.
Quinn landing some decent shots from guard.

Natua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Natua looking to control.

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

Quinn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Charlie Natua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley Quinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quinn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Quinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quinn 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Quinn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between derek tokar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

tokar
vs
Powers

170 cm
22
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers throws a series of punches but tokar avoids them all with ease.
tokar tries to move into range but Powers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Powers misses with a looping left.
Powers misses with a hook. tokar ducked under it nicely.
tokar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
tokar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
tokar closes the distance and clinches up with Powers, looking for a takedown. tokar pushes Powers against the cage but Powers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Powers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Powers missing with a left hand there. tokar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Powers does no damage.
Powers throws a right hand that tokar ducks under and follows up with a left that tokar also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
tokar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powers.
A telegraphed right hand from Powers misses the target.
Powers throws a one two combo.
Powers lands a with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws a hook but tokar avoids it easily.
tokar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for derek tokar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Powers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent tokar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Powers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before tokar has time to react.
tokar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powers.
tokar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
tokar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powers.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Powers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
tokar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powers as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract tokar.
Powers leaves tokar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Powers throws a series of punches but tokar avoids them all with ease.
tokar shoots in looking for a takedown. Powers tries to sprawl out of it but tokar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Powers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers scores with a nice head shot.
tokar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten tokar somewhat.
tokar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten tokar somewhat.
tokar is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jerome Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers lands with an overhand left.
Powers scores with a nice head shot.

Powers gets a takedown into half guard.
tokar wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
tokar works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Powers 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.

Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
tokar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

tokar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
tokar wants to sweep but no luck.

tokar is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Powers landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Powers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Powers lands a jab.
Powers connects with a looping right hand.
Powers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Powers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Powers scores with a crisp jab that stopped tokar in his tracks.
Powers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between tokar's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with a two punch combination.
Powers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Powers throws a hook but tokar blocks it.
tokar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
tokar has his takedown stuffed
and Powers counters with a two punch combo.
Powers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Powers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
tokar misses with a takedown attempt
and Powers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
tokar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powers as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for derek tokar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
tokar misses with a takedown

and Powers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in tokar's guard.

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

Powers drops back looking for a leg! tokar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and tokar manages to kick Powers off! Powers jumps back into tokar's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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

tokar looking for submissions off his back.

Powers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but tokar sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

tokar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
tokar tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.

tokar makes his way to full guard, as Powers worked for a kimura.

tokar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Powers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Powers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Powers drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Powers as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! tokar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Powers! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jerome Powers!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laquisish Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible. This should be a great matchup!

The Hammer
vs
Jones

225 cm
21
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

203 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Sweet-Tooth Supplements

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
The Hammer throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Hammer is looking to improve his position.

Jones is looking for a kimura but The Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
Jones prevents The Hammer from standing back up.

Jones is looking for a kimura but The Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
The Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but The Hammer defends the submission attempt.
The Hammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Hammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Hammer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! The Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Hammer manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into The Hammer's guard.

Jones 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones looks gassed!
The Hammer 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.
The Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Hammer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.

It looks like Laquisish Jones has been cut.

Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
The Hammer working to try and regain half guard.

Jones wants to finish this one by submission but The Hammer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
The Hammer wants to get back to his feet.

Jones has hold of The Hammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Hammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Hammer has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Hammer is trying to stand.

Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but The Hammer defends it well.
The Hammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Hammer regains half guard.
The Hammer is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.

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

Jones is looking for a kimura but The Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Hammer has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but The Hammer defends the submission attempt.
The Hammer wants to get back to his feet.

Jones is working for a kimura but The Hammer is defending it quite comfortably.
The Hammer gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chris The Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris The Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laquisish Jones's cut.
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.

The Hammer throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from The Hammer does no damage.
The Hammer throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
A nice combination there by The Hammer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
The Hammer tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Hammer throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
The Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones tries for a takedown but The Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chris The Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
The Hammer blocks a head kick by Jones.
The Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chris The Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from The Hammer. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Chris The Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laquisish Jones.
Jones shoots for a takedown but The Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - The Hammer scores with a four punch combination!

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Hammer is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammer looks like he's trying to stand up.

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but The Hammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
The Hammer tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Hammer!
The Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crunch! The Hammer slams his shin into Jones's torso.
The Hammer lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Hammer but The Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Hammer lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from The Hammer misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but The Hammer shows good takedown defense.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
The Hammer looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Hammer tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Hammer to the ground. The Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones blocks a head kick by The Hammer.

Jones clinches.

The Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
The Hammer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The Hammer looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Hammer, pushing him back against the cage.

Jones gets control of The Hammer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Hammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Hammer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
The Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jones is tightening it up a little... The Hammer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! The Hammer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! The Hammer taps out! nice BJJ there by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Laquisish Jones!

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 Haagar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Mellon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haagar's entrance music is Cypress Hill: How I Could Just Kill a Man. A fine choice. Mellon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Over - Drake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haagar
vs
Mellon

195 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haagar shoots in for a takedown but Mellon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mellon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haagar.
Mellon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jack Haagar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mellon looks gassed!
Mellon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haagar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Haagar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mellon's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haagar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mellon keeps working.
Haagar trying to control the pace.
Mellon is staying active underneath Haagar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haagar lands strikes from half guard.
Haagar throwing shots but Mellon is blocking nicely.
Mellon taking some punishment here, with Haagar in his half guard.
Haagar is keen to just control but Mellon is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellon gets full guard.
Mellon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haagar trying to control but Mellon is working from the bottom.
Haagar lands a couple of digs.
Haagar prevents Mellon from getting back to his feet.
Haagar trying to control but Mellon is working from the bottom.
Mellon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mellon, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haagar tries to clinch up but Mellon circles away and keeps his distance.
Mellon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haagar tries to clinch up.
Haagar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Haagar clinches.
Haagar lands an elbow inside.

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.
Haagar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mellon takes an elbow to the temple.

Haagar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haagar tries to clinch up.
Mellon blocks a head kick by Haagar.
Haagar tries to clinch there but Mellon circles away.
Mellon tries to clinch but Haagar is having none of it.
Haagar wants to clinch but Mellon slips to the side
and Mellon counters with a head kick.
Haagar tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mellon counters with a shoot takedown. Haagar fights it but they end up in guard.

Mellon gets to his feet. Haagar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Haagar wants to clinch

and Mellon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haagar is trying to stand back up but Mellon is controlling him
Mellon throwing shots but Haagar is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haagar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mellon.
Mellon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haagar defending well though.
Mellon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mellon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mellon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haagar throws a combination that misses
and Mellon counters with a series of strikes. Haagar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haagar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mellon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haagar tries to clinch

and Mellon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mellon cracks Haagar with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellon stays in close to Haagar's body and controls the position.

Mellon stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Haagar has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Mellon manages to get his head free but now Haagar has transitioned to an armbar! Mellon grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Haagar! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Haagar!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maynardo Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Malaluga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco comes into the arena with after the slam watch for this. blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Greco
vs
Malaluga

176 cm
23
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco leaves Malaluga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Greco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Greco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Malaluga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Greco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malaluga on the ground.
Malaluga tries to lock up and control but Greco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Malaluga is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Greco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greco with shots to the head and body - Malaluga looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
Malaluga is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Greco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Malaluga looks a forlorn figure.
Malaluga working to try and regain half guard.
Greco lands a heavy elbow.
Malaluga is looking to improve his position but Greco isn't that keen on the idea.
Greco landing punches.
Greco tries to control but Malaluga wriggling away.
Malaluga is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaluga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
BOOM! Greco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaluga working to try and regain half guard.
Greco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Greco prevents Malaluga from getting the reversal.
Malaluga looks gassed!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco with shots to the head and body - Malaluga looks very uncomfortable down there.
Malaluga is squirming around, avoiding Greco's attempts to control the action.
Greco landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco working Malaluga over with strikes here.
Greco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Greco landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco with a couple of short strikes.
Greco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Malaluga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Malaluga's face.
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
Malaluga is looking to improve his position but Greco isn't that keen on the idea.
Greco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Malaluga's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greco working Malaluga over with strikes here.

Malaluga is rocked!
Greco postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Malaluga in real trouble here! The ref calls for Malaluga to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maynardo Greco!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Papa Legba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agustin Castillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Legba
vs
Castillas

166 cm
21
137 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

166 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Balco Boys - Hilo

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Legba clinches up against the cage.
Legba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Legba lands a knee to the body.

Legba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Castillas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Legba not allowing Castillas to control his hands.
Legba struggling to land strikes to the head as Castillas covers up.
Castillas covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Castillas right now.
Legba doesn't have the hooks in and Castillas manages to turn into his guard.
Castillas passes into half guard.
Legba is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillas trying to control from Legba's half guard. Legba has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legba is pulling down on Castillas's head. It's preventing any offense from Castillas, at least for the moment.
Castillas trying to control the position from guard on top but Legba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legba wants to stand but Castillas is controlling the position.
Legba has control of Castillas's left arm, preventing Castillas from doing any damage.
Legba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

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.

Legba is looking for a triangle but Castillas pushes his legs off easily.
Legba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castillas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legba has gone for a leg lock! Castillas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Legba's guard.
Castillas looking to sit in guard and control but Legba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Castillas looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba works over Castillas with some ground and pound from guard.
Legba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Legba lands a couple of digs.
Castillas trying to keep a closed guard but Legba is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castillas is on top in guard.

Castillas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Legba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Legba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Legba!
Castillas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Legba.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legba cracks Castillas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Legba cracks Castillas with a big right hand but Castillas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Legba sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Castillas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Legba tries for a kimura but Castillas is defending well.
Castillas wants to control but Legba postures up.
Legba cracks Castillas with a big right hand but Castillas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Legba lands a decent elbow from side control.
Castillas taking a bit of punishment here - Legba scoring with strikes.
Legba scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legba wants to control but Castillas is keeping him busy.
Castillas is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Legba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Legba has closed the distance and engaged Castillas in a clinch.
Legba lands a body shot.
Legba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castillas or not.
Legba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Castillas's face.
Legba is stalling here.
Legba lands a knee to the body.
Legba crunches a lovely knee into Castillas's ribcage.
Legba has Castillas pressed against the cage.
Legba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castillas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Legba.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Legba lands a good knee to the midsection. Castillas won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Legba lands a body shot.
Castillas is breathing heavily.
Legba connects with a knee to the head.
Legba lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Legba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Castillas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Legba landing with strikes.
Legba loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Castillas hold on?
Legba throwing damaging strikes from the back! Castillas could be in trouble here!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Legba. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Castillas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Legba.
Legba lands a shot to the head.

Castillas fending off the submission attempt from Legba.
Castillas tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Legba lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Legba is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Castillas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Castillas for a finish.
Legba landing with strikes.
Castillas covers up after that shot from Legba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legba is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Castillas. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Papa Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castillas is trapped and Legba is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Legba lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Legba.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Legba's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Castillas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba is landing with strikes from the back.
Legba lands shots from the back.
Legba punishes Castillas with strikes from the back mount.

Legba is persistently looking for the submission but Castillas is defending it well.

Castillas showing good submission defense here.
Legba is punishing Castillas with strikes - can he finish him?!
Legba lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Castillas as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Legba!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legba lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Legba lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Castillas wants to escape the position.
Castillas covering up well and avoiding damage.

Legba is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Castillas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Castillas wants to escape the position.
Legba scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legba controlling well, preventing Castillas from escaping the position.
Legba throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Castillas!
Legba lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Legba lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Legba clinches with his opponent.
Legba landing knees to the head.
Castillas fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Legba gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Castillas wants to improve his position but Legba is controlling well.

Castillas actively working from the bottom here.
Legba trying to mount his opponent but Castillas defends it.
Castillas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Legba slips a nice elbow through Castillas's hands, connecting with Castillas's forehead.
Legba is nestled in close to Castillas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Castillas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Legba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Legba rushes Castillas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Legba pulls guard.
Castillas being controlled here momentarily.
Legba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castillas can do to turn this around?
Castillas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legba swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Castillas has gone for a leg lock! Legba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Castillas's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba connects with a couple of short punches.
Castillas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legba landing some decent shots from guard.
Legba works over Castillas with some ground and pound from guard.
Legba trying to control but Castillas is working from the bottom.
Legba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Legba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Legba chips away with some ground and pound.
Legba sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba trying to control but Castillas is working from the bottom.
Legba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Legba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Legba drops back looking for a leg! Castillas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castillas manages to kick Legba off! Legba jumps back into Castillas's guard.

Castillas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legba connects with a couple of short punches.
Castillas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legba.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castillas working a defensive guard here.
Legba stands up over Castillas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Legba wants to control from the top but Castillas keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castillas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castillas tries to move into range but Legba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Legba moves into the clinch.
Legba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castillas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Legba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Legba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Legba scores a nice knee to the body.
Legba is working Castillas over against the cage.
Legba lands a nice shot to the body.
Agustin Castillas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papa Legba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Legba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Legba cracks Castillas with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Legba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Legba 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Legba!