WFC Challengers 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Zavalza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Zavalza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Abreu
vs
Zavalza

170 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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, Cooper Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Zavalza!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu lands a nice shot to the body.
Zavalza has a takedown stuffed.
Zavalza is looking to clinch.
Cooper Abreu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zavalza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abreu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zavalza somewhat.
Abreu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zavalza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abreu - the referee stops the clock and Zavalza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abreu. Zavalza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Abreu has Zavalza up against the cage in a clinch.

Abreu manages to break the clinch.

Zavalza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abreu did well to prevent Zavalza getting side control.
Abreu trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abreu wants to improve his position but Zavalza is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

Zavalza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Abreu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Abreu sneaks back into half guard.
Abreu trying to control here.
Abreu manages to get to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu controls Zavalza momentarily but Zavalza frees himself.
Zavalza wants to control from the top but Abreu keeps moving.
Abreu wants to sweep but no luck.
Zavalza stands up out of Abreu's guard for a moment - Abreu manages to land a nice upkick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abreu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zavalza manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zavalza has momentary wrist control but Abreu slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavalza looking to control.
Zavalza wants to control the position but Abreu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Abreu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abreu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zavalza is looking to improve his position.
Zavalza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abreu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Abreu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abreu lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abreu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Zavalza is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abreu trying to control the pace.
Zavalza 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.
Zavalza tries to roll over but Abreu keeps him under control.
Zavalza is staying active underneath Abreu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu uses his free foot to push down on Zavalza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zavalza.
Abreu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Abreu is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Zavalza goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Abreu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cooper Abreu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Downey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamison Burkina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Downey Jr
vs
Burkina

185 cm
21
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Downey Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamison Burkina!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Burkina.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Downey Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Downey Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Downey Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Downey Jr struggling a bit here.
Burkina throwing strikes but Downey Jr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Downey Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Downey Jr tries to advance to mount but Burkina denies him.
Burkina sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Downey Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burkina wants to improve his position but Downey Jr is controlling well.
Burkina manages to get to full guard.
Downey Jr postures up in Burkina's guard and throws a big left but Burkina blocks it.
Burkina is pulling down on Downey Jr's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkina is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Downey Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Downey Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burkina wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jamison Burkina hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Downey Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burkina to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burkina preventing the sweep.
Downey Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Downey Jr tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkina scoring with some ground and pound.
Burkina throws and elbow that misses. Downey Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burkina's guard. Nice move by Downey Jr!
Downey Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Downey Jr cracks Burkina with a solid left hand.
Burkina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Burkina wriggles free and stands up.

Burkina is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Downey Jr's half guard.
Burkina scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burkina thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Downey Jr to regain full guard.
Downey Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burkina.
Burkina working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burkina stands up over Downey Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burkina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Downey Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Downey Jr is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downey Jr working a defensive guard here.
Burkina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burkina moves in looking to clinch but Downey Jr pushes him off.

Burkina shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Downey Jr controls Burkina momentarily but Burkina frees himself.
Burkina stands up over Downey Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burkina throws a big right hand that misses.
Burkina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Downey Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Burkina has passed into half guard.
Downey Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burkina.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Burkina there.
Downey Jr wants to control but Burkina is keeping busy.
Burkina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Downey Jr's head.
Burkina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Downey Jr's head.
Burkina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burkina throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burkina looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Downey Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Downey Jr has hold of Burkina's hands but Burkina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jamison Burkina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burkina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burkina trying to mount his opponent but Downey Jr defends it.
Burkina moves into full mount! Downey Jr won't be happy about that!
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!
Downey Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Burkina is landing with some decent strikes but Downey Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkina is landing with some decent strikes but Downey Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Burkina with shots to the head and body - Downey Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burkina scoring with strikes but Downey Jr is staying in there.
Downey Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burkina on the ground.
Burkina working the ground and pound effectively.
Burkina is landing with some decent strikes but Downey Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Burkina with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burkina is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burkina looking to finish Downey Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Downey Jr!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkina landing punches.
Burkina cracks Downey Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Burkina lands a heavy elbow.
Burkina cracks Downey Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Burkina has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burkina unloading with bombs!
Burkina lands a heavy elbow.
Burkina postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Downey Jr looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burkina with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamison Burkina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Burkina wants to clinch up but Downey Jr keeps it at a distance.
Jamison Burkina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Burkina throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Downey Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Burkina finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Downey Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burkina is looking to work some ground and pound but Downey Jr has wrist control.
Burkina stands up over Downey Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burkina postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burkina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burkina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downey Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downey Jr 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.
Burkina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burkina chips away with some ground and pound.
Burkina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burkina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burkina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downey Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burkina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burkina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burkina keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Downey Jr's head.
Burkina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burkina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burkina is working Downey Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burkina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burkina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burkina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burkina throwing strikes but missing.
Downey Jr has momentary wrist control but Burkina slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burkina's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burkina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burkina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkina is in close to Downey Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burkina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Robert Downey Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downey Jr controls Burkina momentarily but Burkina frees himself.
Burkina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burkina cracks Downey Jr with a solid left hand.
Burkina scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burkina is working Downey Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jamison Burkina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burkina controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamison Burkina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burkina 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 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamison Burkina!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Nortick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nortick
vs
Miller

179 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

Hilo Nutrition (video proof)

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Nortick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Miller!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nortick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nortick's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nortick is keeping the position for now.
Nortick keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Nortick is retaining full guard.
Miller cracks Nortick with a solid left hand.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller is in close to Nortick's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nortick has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.

Nortick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller is pushing down on Nortick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nortick is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nortick tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nortick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Nortick's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller working Nortick over with strikes.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miller throwing shots but Nortick is blocking nicely.
Nortick is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nortick can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller controlling his opponent.
Miller with good strikes from the mount here!
Nortick tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Miller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Nortick is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Nortick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller controlling from mount.
Nortick seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller lands a big shot there that rocks Nortick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Miller with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Miller controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Nortick has wrist control.
Miller controlling from the top position.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Nortick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller cracks Nortick with a solid left hand.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Miller 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.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nortick to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller cracks Nortick with a big elbow.
Miller happy to just control the position for now.
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller is chipping away with strikes.
Miller lands an elbow.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nortick down.
Miller controlling the position.
Miller working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Nortick is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Miller taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nortick down.
Nortick is trying to escape the position but Miller is controlling the position.
Andrew Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nortick takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nortick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Miller controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller looking to finish Nortick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nortick!
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but Nortick is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Miller! Nortick is hurt baaadly! Miller is firing away with more strikes - Nortick is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Miller!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrew Miller waved his t-shirt featuring Hilo Nutrition (video proof)'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayrton Pena Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Tinsley told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Pena Milani
vs
Tinsley

193 cm
21
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
24
289 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ayrton Pena Milani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamal Tinsley!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsley moves out of range as Pena Milani throws a body kick.

Tinsley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tinsley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tinsley throwing strikes here but Pena Milani is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Tinsley has control of Pena Milani's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pena Milani regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pena Milani bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tinsley is controlling Pena Milani's posture.
Pena Milani stopping the sweep attempt from Tinsley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pena Milani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tinsley is keeping the position for now.
Tinsley keeping moving, preventing Pena Milani from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena Milani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pena Milani is fighting to break Tinsley's control of his arms but Tinsley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ayrton Pena Milani just wasn't active enough.
Pena Milani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tinsley.
Jamal Tinsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pena Milani manages to avoid it.
Pena Milani thuds his shin into the meat of Tinsley's side.
Tinsley looks gassed!
Tinsley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pena Milani throws a series of punches but Tinsley moves out of range.
Pena Milani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Jamal Tinsley has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pena Milani.
Pena Milani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pena Milani misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Pena Milani as he connects with a hook.
Pena Milani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pena Milani is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena Milani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tinsley. Tinsley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pena Milani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pena Milani.
Tinsley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tinsley tries to get into range but Pena Milani steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tinsley! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Pena Milani scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ayrton Pena Milani!

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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathin Q (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serious Snap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Q
vs
Snap

189 cm
26
205 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

189 cm
26
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathin Q!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Serious Snap!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snap misses with a double jab

and Q counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Snap!
Q thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Q has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Snap's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Q landing strikes from the mount and Snap is in trouble!
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!
Snap avoids a series of strikes thrown by Q.
Snap is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Q cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Snap wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Q.
Q punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Q thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Q wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Q controlling from the full mount.
Q misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Q misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Q lands a big elbow.

Snap defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Q.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Q there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Q throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Q throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Snap because Q loaded up on that one.
Q lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Q is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Snap can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Q with a couple of short strikes.
Q throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Q punishing his opponent with strikes.
Snap is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Q moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Snap has worked his arm free - good work by Snap!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Q wants to control but Snap is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Q is trying to get an arm triangle but Snap is defending well.
Snap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Q. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Q tries for a kimura but Snap is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Q creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Snap sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathin Q dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Snap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Snap as Q shoots in.
Snap wants to clinch up but Q keeps it at a distance.
Snap tries to bum rush Q with a series of wild strikes but Q uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snap misses with the combination.
Snap throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Q checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Q counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Q controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nathin Q overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Q trying to control but Snap is working from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Q wants to control from the top but Snap keeps moving.
Q has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Q throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Q accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Q wants to control from the top but Snap keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Q postures up in Snap's guard and throws a big left but Snap blocks it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Q scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Q missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Q thows a huge punch but Snap dodges it nicely.
Q is controlling the pace.
Q wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snap keeps working.
Q thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snap's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Q sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snap defending well though.
Q passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Snap!
Q tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Q lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Q looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Snap tries to lock up and control but Q gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathin Q dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Snap. Those never looked like landing.
Snap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Q moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Q is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snap can do to turn this around?
Snap fails to land with a series of punches.
Q shoots for a double leg takedown but Snap sprawls well. He's pushed Q's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Snap as Q shoots in.
Snap swinging wildly here.
Nathin Q is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Q scores with a takedown into Snap's guard.
Q wants to control from the top but Snap keeps moving.
Q chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Q wants to control from the top but Snap keeps moving.
Q pushing down on Snap's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Q not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Q is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snap has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snap won't allow Q to pass to mount.
Q not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Q throwing shots but Snap is blocking nicely.
Q missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Q is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Q takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Q works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Q landing strikes from the mount and Snap is in trouble!

Q is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Snap can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Snap defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Q.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathin Q showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Q, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathin Q!