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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Temple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Imagine. Henry Temple has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Temple
vs
Love

165 cm
26
143 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

150 cm
24
144 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Temple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dude Love!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temple misses with an uppercut.
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.

Temple closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Love did well to prevent Temple getting side control.
Love gets full guard.

Love escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Temple gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Love is looking for a triangle but Temple pushes his legs off easily.
Temple tries to free his leg and advance position but Love is retaining full guard.

Love working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Temple doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Temple manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Temple is sitting in close to Love's body. Love has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Temple is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Temple is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Love.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dude Love!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: This Is Who I Am . Dirt McGirk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Castle
vs
McGirk

178 cm
25
165 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt McGirk!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Castle. Those never looked like landing.
Castle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGirk looks to land a combination. Castle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

McGirk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castle stops McGirk from standing up.
McGirk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castle throws a big elbow that misses.
Castle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle throws an elbow that misses. McGirk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Castle's guard. Nice move by McGirk!

McGirk stands up from Castle's guard - McGirk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dirt McGirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGirk, as that shot connected.
McGirk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGirk throws a nice looking combination but Castle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGirk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Castle has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castle misses with a two punch combination.
Castle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castle misses with a double jab
and McGirk counters with a left to the body.
Castle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Max Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Castle.
Castle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castle shoots in looking for a takedown. McGirk tries to sprawl out of it but Castle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. McGirk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle is breathing heavily.
Castle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirk stalks Castle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castle's face. Castle staggers backwards, shaken.
Castle throws a leg kick
and McGirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Castle misses with a hook to the body

and McGirk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGirk is trying to force a seperation but Castle has the dominant position.

Castle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castle.
McGirk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Castle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGirk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castle wants to clinch up but McGirk keeps it at a distance.
Castle misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Castle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGirk moves into the clinch.

Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGirk wants to clinch.
Castle throws a looping overhand right but McGirk ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Castle or perhaps it was just good defense by McGirk which made him look bad.
McGirk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGirk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castle misses with a double jab
and McGirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castle shoots for a double leg takedown but McGirk sprawls well. He's pushed Castle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Castle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

McGirk jabs Castle right on the nose. Castle blinks but takes it well.
McGirk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castle circles away quickly and effectively.
Castle connects with a crisp jab.
Castle throws a nice looking combination but McGirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGirk doesn't manage to clinch there - Castle circles away.
Castle wants to clinch up but McGirk keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGirk, as that shot connected.
Castle misses with a series of wild punches.
Castle misses with a double jab
and McGirk counters with a right hand to the body.
Castle shoots in for a takedown but McGirk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGirk tries to clinch but Castle moves out of range.
Castle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by McGirk. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle throws a combination that misses
and McGirk counters with a stiff right hand.
McGirk wants to clinch.
Max Castle is winning the standup battle so far.
McGirk swats away the attempt to clinch by Castle.
Castle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGirk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castle shoots for a takedown but McGirk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castle shoots for a double leg takedown but McGirk sprawls well. He's pushed Castle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGirk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Castle moves in looking to clinch but McGirk pushes him off.
McGirk lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGirk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGirk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castle misses with a right hand
and Castle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGirk.
Castle throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGirk counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGirk slaps away a takedown attempt from Castle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGirk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGirk scores with a body shot.
Castle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by McGirk.

McGirk clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirk cracks Castle with a nice body shot.

McGirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Castle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Castle.
McGirk scores with a hook to the body. Castle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGirk.
McGirk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castle's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - McGirk scores with a four punch combination!
McGirk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGirk lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
McGirk tries to clinch but Castle is having none of it.

McGirk closes the distance and pushes Castle back into the ropes.
McGirk stops a takedown attempt from Castle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGirk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Castle keeps control of McGirk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

McGirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Castle does no damage.
Castle lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGirk will feel that in the morning.
Castle throws a series of punches but McGirk moves out of range.
McGirk cracks Castle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by McGirk - just one landing.
McGirk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGirk is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.

McGirk closes the distance and clinches.
McGirk avoids the elbow strike from Castle, against the ropes.
McGirk digs a right hand underneath Castle's ribcage. Castle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A cross from McGirk lands.
Castle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGirk counters with a two punch combo.
McGirk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castle is defended easily by McGirk.
Castle circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGirk lands a nice looking body shot.
McGirk thuds his right hand into Castle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGirk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castle misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castle shoots in for a takedown but McGirk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGirk scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - McGirk scores with a four punch combination!
Castle dives in and grabs McGirk's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGirk pushes down on Castle's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle swats away the attempt to clinch by McGirk.
McGirk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGirk digs a good body shot into Castle's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Castle.
McGirk lands an overhand right.
McGirk lands a nice shot to the body.
McGirk slaps away a takedown attempt from Castle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castle keeps the fight on the outside.
Castle takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk tries to clinch but Castle is having none of it.
Castle shoots in but McGirk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGirk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGirk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Castle paws at him with a jab and circles away.

McGirk clinches with his opponent.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch but Castle keeps him there for the moment.
Castle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from McGirk.
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!
McGirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

McGirk breaks the clinch.
McGirk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGirk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGirk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castle shoots in and drives through. McGirk sprawls well.
McGirk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle throws a head kick that misses.

McGirk forces Castle back against the ropes and clinches.
McGirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castle has him pressed against the ropes.
McGirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Castle has double underhooks.
McGirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castle has him pressed against the ropes.
Castle lands a damaging elbow.
McGirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Castle breaks the clinch.
McGirk stuns Castle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castle misses with a combination
and McGirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Max Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castle misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGirk lunges at Castle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castle's hand.
Castle throws a right and a left that McGirk avoids nicely.
Castle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGirk tries to avoid it but Castle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGirk to the ground. McGirk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGirk digs a good body shot into Castle's ribs.
McGirk moves out of range of the body kick from Castle.
McGirk lands a jab-cross combination.
Castle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castle takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as McGirk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castle doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by McGirk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGirk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGirk throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirk wants to clinch.
Castle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt McGirk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGirk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirt McGirk!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tubby Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battle's entrance music is VICTORY REMIX. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Battle
vs
Hayes

187 cm
32
197 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

190 cm
25
203 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tubby Hayes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes tries to clinch there but Battle circles away.
A jab from Hayes does it's job there.
Battle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battle.
A slow jab from Hayes misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Battle misses.
Battle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayes misses with a double jab.
Battle's corner calls for a 1-2. Battle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hayes thumps Battle with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Hayes.
Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws a jab but it's blocked by Battle.
Hayes misses with a leg kick
and Battle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayes throws a right hand that Battle ducks under and follows up with a left that Battle also avoids with ease.

Hayes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hayes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Battle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hayes.

Battle manages to break the clinch.
Battle misses with a straight left.
Battle lands a right hook to the body.
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
Battle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hayes on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Battle.

Hayes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Battle is looking to improve his position.
Hayes wants to take a breather but Battle is having none of it.
Battle wants to get back to his feet.
Battle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hayes.
Battle is trying to stand back up but Hayes is controlling him
Battle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Battle working a defensive guard but Hayes passes into half guard.
Battle tries to kick Hayes off but Hayes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hayes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hayes thows a huge punch but Battle dodges it nicely.
Hayes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hayes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hayes trying to control from half guard but Battle is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hayes is trying to work for a kimura but Battle is defending well.
Hayes trying to pass the guard but Battle defending well.
Hayes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Battle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Battle trying to control here.
Hayes trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tubby Hayes 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.

Hayes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Battle as he jumps to the side.
Battle throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Hayes misses the body punch
and Battle counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Battle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Battle.
Battle misses with an uppercut
and Hayes counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Battle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle scores with a three punch combo!
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
Hayes misses with a head kick.
Hayes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Battle misses with a body shot.
Hayes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hayes misses with a body shot
and Battle counters with a straight right hand.
Battle cracks Hayes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Battle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range.
Battle tests Hayes's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Battle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Battle as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Battle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Dre Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tubby Hayes.
Hayes takes one on the button.
Battle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice cross by Battle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Battle. That snapped Hayes's head back.

Hayes is rocked!
Battle lands with a nice combination. Hayes backs away looking to recover.
Hayes is still on wobbly legs! Can Battle finish him?
Battle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Battle wants it to stay on the feet.
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Battle defends it nicely.
Hayes needs to keep his hands up - Battle had a free shot at his head there.
Hayes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Battle lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hayes. Battle pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Battle!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khumpai Prayut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Prayut

165 cm
30
147 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

174 cm
25
144 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khumpai Prayut!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Prayut saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson scores with a hook.

Johnson gets tackled into the ropes by Prayut. Prayut maintains the clinch.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prayut trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prayut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.

Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johnson controlling the position.
Prayut is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Prayut is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prayut can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson wants to stand but Prayut has his arm trapped.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Prayut is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Prayut controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Prayut slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.

Prayut darts in and clinches Johnson up against the ropes.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Prayut manages to get underhooks.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Prayut.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is working for takedown but Prayut is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prayut landing knees to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prayut misses with a knee to the head.
Prayut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Prayut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Prayut manages to get underhooks.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prayut lands a knee to the head.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Prayut landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Prayut trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Prayut.
Prayut missing with knees to the body.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Prayut.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Prayut, against the ropes.
Prayut missing with knees to the body.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Prayut.
Prayut scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Prayut.
Prayut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Prayut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Prayut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Prayut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Prayut.
Prayut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Prayut.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Prayut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Prayut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khumpai Prayut dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Prayut in a clinch.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Prayut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prayut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Prayut landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Prayut.
Prayut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prayut gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Prayut.
Khumpai Prayut seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Prayut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prayut avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prayut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Prayut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prayut tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prayut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson jumps guard but Prayut stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Prayut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prayut tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Prayut lands a knee to the body.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Prayut.
Prayut missing with knees to the body.
Prayut trying to land knees to the body.
Prayut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Prayut scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Prayut has him pressed against the ropes.
Prayut missing with knees to the body.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prayut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Prayut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prayut fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prayut tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Prayut is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khumpai Prayut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prayut lands with a nice body kick.

Prayut gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Prayut lands a knee to the head.
Prayut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson tries to break free but Prayut pushes him back against the ropes.
Prayut trying to land knees to the body.
Prayut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Prayut is defending well.
Prayut trying to land knees to the body.
Prayut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Prayut missing with knees to the body.
Johnson is working for takedown but Prayut is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prayut lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prayut fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prayut thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prayut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prayut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prayut tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Prayut manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prayut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prayut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khumpai Prayut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Prayut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prayut thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prayut throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the ropes.
Prayut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Prayut counters with a solid body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prayut.
Prayut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Prayut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prayut throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Prayut. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Prayut scores with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prayut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prayut circles away.
Prayut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prayut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prayut thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Prayut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prayut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prayut throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prayut.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prayut lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prayut lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Prayut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Prayut clinches with his opponent.
Prayut throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prayut prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Prayut.
Prayut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Prayut.
Johnson avoiding damage as Prayut throws knees to the body.
Prayut lands a knee to the head.
Prayut throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jack Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A knee to the head by Prayut.
Johnson avoiding damage as Prayut throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Prayut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prayut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Prayut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Prayut has him pressed against the ropes.
Prayut lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Prayut.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Prayut tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Prayut throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding damage as Prayut throws knees to the body.
Prayut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Prayut lands a knee to the body.
Prayut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Johnson avoiding damage as Prayut throws knees to the body.
Prayut with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Prayut wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prayut trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!
Prayut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khumpai Prayut!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

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

Malone
vs
Nokea

190 cm
25
218 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
208 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rile Nokea!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malone swivels and escapes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malone trying to stall but Nokea improves his position.
Nokea tries to pull guard but Malone holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nokea drops back down to his feet.
Malone lands an elbow inside that Nokea shrugs off.
Nokea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dustin Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rile Nokea.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malone.
Nokea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nokea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Malone trying to control the position but instead, Nokea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malone into the ropes.
Malone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Malone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malone is pressed up against the ropes. Nokea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malone down to the mat. Malone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nokea forces Malone back against the ropes and clinches.
Malone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nokea.

Nokea ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nokea no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malone sitting in guard here, content to control.

Nokea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nokea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malone trying to control but Nokea is working from the bottom.

Malone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Malone works the jab nicely.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Nokea walks into a straight right hand from Malone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone moves out of range as Nokea strikes.
Nokea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Nokea misses.
Jab by Malone.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Nokea tries to keep at a distance but Malone has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nokea manages to pull guard.

Nokea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nokea wants to sweep but no luck.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Malone is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nokea has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Malone is looking to defend but Nokea has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Malone! Nokea pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Malone taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rile Nokea!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Czolgosz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mela comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Da Rockwilder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Czolgosz
vs
Mela

176 cm
25
170 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

170 cm
28
144 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Czolgosz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jokke Mela!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czolgosz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Czolgosz.
Mela missing with a left hand there. Czolgosz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Czolgosz.
Mela misses the shot to the body.
Czolgosz takes a swing at Mela's ribcage but misses.
Mela throws a body punch but Czolgosz moves out of range.

Czolgosz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mela did well to prevent Czolgosz getting side control.
Czolgosz working Mela over with strikes.
Czolgosz prevents Mela from improving his position.
Czolgosz drops an elbow to the side of Mela's head.
Czolgosz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz works over Mela with some ground and pound from guard.

Czolgosz 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.
Czolgosz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Czolgosz throws an elbow that misses. Mela uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Czolgosz's guard. Nice move by Mela!
Czolgosz wants to control but Mela passes easily into half guard.
Mela is trying to control the action in half guard but Czolgosz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela passes the guard and advances to mount!
Czolgosz is bucking up trying to escape but Mela cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Czolgosz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mela lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Czolgosz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Mela tightening his grip on Czolgosz, looking for the choke.

Czolgosz is trying to defend against the choke here but Mela has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Mela Tightens the hold and Czolgosz taps out furiously! Mela displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jokke Mela!
After the fight, Jokke Mela was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Roc comes into the arena with Rock superstar blaring out of the sound system. Steele has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. George Steele has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pierre Saint Roc's chin.

Saint Roc
vs
Steele

189 cm
25
220 lbs
13 - 7 - 1

191 cm
23
225 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pierre Saint Roc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Roc throws a big shot that misses.
Saint Roc throws a big shot that misses.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saint Roc takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Roc.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Saint Roc shoots in and gets a takedown into Steele's guard.

Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saint Roc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Steele has his foot on Saint Roc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saint Roc works his way back into a safe position though.
Steele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saint Roc trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Roc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Steele looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saint Roc passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Steele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saint Roc working the head with strikes.

Saint Roc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steele, who protects the arm well.
Saint Roc misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saint Roc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Saint Roc looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steele is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Saint Roc seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steele sneaks back into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele wants to control but Saint Roc is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saint Roc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saint Roc trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Saint Roc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steele's head.
Steele tries to roll over but Saint Roc keeps him under control.

Steele looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele wants to control but Saint Roc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saint Roc winds up and cracks Steele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Saint Roc looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Steele is rocked!

Saint Roc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steele sees it coming and defends easily.
Steele is still in real trouble! Can Saint Roc finish him?
Saint Roc scores with a big shot! Steele's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Steele! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Saint Roc!
Pierre Saint Roc tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis comes to the ring accompanied by Hometown Hero. Maia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bulls on Parade kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Willis
vs
Maia

185 cm
24
250 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

196 cm
25
267 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miko Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Maia.
Willis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Willis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Willis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Maia avoids the body shot from Willis.
Maia misses with a looping right.
Maia connects with a right hand. Willis shakes it off.
Maia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Maia finds it's target.

Willis is rocked!
Maia moves away from the strike by Willis.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Willis seems to have got his legs back now.
Maia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Willis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maia misses with a straight left.

Maia cracks Willis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Willis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maia finish him?
Maia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maia dances in with a quick combination. Willis is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Maia snaps Willis's head back. Willis stumbles backwards against the ropes. Maia steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Willis's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Willis just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miko Maia!
Miko Maia made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Like to thank my sponsors Happy pills, My training partners '.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kara Hiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kara Hiri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Hiri

191 cm
26
212 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
214 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kara Hiri!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hiri throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Hiri blocks a jab.
Hiri scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiri.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Hiri is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiri looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiri.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiri scores with a jab to the body.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Hiri misses the jab.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown avoids the body shot from Hiri.
Hiri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Brown is rocked!
Hiri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown tries to clinch up
and Hiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown tries to bum rush Hiri with a series of wild strikes but Hiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown throws a low kick but Hiri avoids it.
Hiri throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
A jab from Hiri misses.
Hiri throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiri lands a head shot.
Hiri slips a straight right by Brown.
Hiri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hiri cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Hiri's knee but Hiri avoids it well.
Hiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hiri misses with an uppercut
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiri throws a monster overhand right that drops Brown! Hiri follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kara Hiri!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Crabtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the ring accompanied by Ballad Of A Dead Soulja . Crabtree is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Move Bitch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garcia
vs
Crabtree

193 cm
22
250 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

191 cm
25
282 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Crabtree!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crabtree takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crabtree just misses with a punch to the body.
Crabtree takes one to the side of the head.
Crabtree thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crabtree lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Crabtree wants to clinch
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Crabtree throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crabtree throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia misses with a hook. Crabtree ducked under it nicely.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crabtree takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crabtree looks gassed!
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crabtree on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crabtree. Crabtree circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Johnny Crabtree has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Crabtree down.
Crabtree closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crabtree walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garcia.
Garcia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crabtree gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That has opened up Johnny Crabtree's cut even more.
Garcia jabs Crabtree to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Garcia works over Crabtree's head and body with a nice combination.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crabtree stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crabtree's head.

The cut above Johnny Crabtree's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Crabtree should have avoided that one.
Crabtree walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Garcia swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roberto Garcia!
After the fight, Roberto Garcia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.