SPFT Challengers 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sys Rq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rq
vs
Riggins

174 cm
26
152 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
163 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sys Rq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Riggins!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggins misses with a wild combination.
Rq fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riggins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rq counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rq.
Riggins scores with a sloppy right hand. Rq should have avoided that one.
Rq throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riggins throws the left hand but Rq avoids the punch easily.
Riggins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riggins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rq slips under a jab.
Riggins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rq scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rq fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riggins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rq lunges at Riggins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riggins's hand.
Rq uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riggins has time to react.
Riggins misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rq lands a jab to Riggins's midsection.
Riggins misses with a double jab
and Rq counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Riggins.
Rq lands a body shot.
Riggins takes a swing at Rq's ribcage but misses.
Rq scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rq lands with an uppercut that bounces Riggins off the cage and back into range.
Riggins lands with a cross.
Rq sizes up Riggins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Riggins.
Riggins throws a combination that misses
and Rq counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riggins throws a hook to the side of Rq's head but Rq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riggins misses with a combination
and Rq counters with a left to the body.
Riggins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rq's corner calls for a 1-2. Rq obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggins throws a combination that misses
and Rq counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riggins throws a hook to the side of Rq's head but Rq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rq keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riggins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Rq.
Riggins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rq makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riggins looks winded!
Jab by Rq.
Riggins misses with a double jab
and Rq cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rq scores with a shot to the body.
Riggins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Rq has closed the distance and engaged Riggins in a clinch.
Rq works on Riggins's body with a couple of short punches.
Riggins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rq gets through Riggins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rq lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rq scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rq stops a takedown attempt from Riggins.
Rq working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Rq - that landed with a thud.
Riggins has had enough of the clinch but Rq keeps him there for the moment.
Riggins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rq lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rq.
Rq lands an uppercut.
Rq lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riggins.
Riggins wants to break free but Rq has control.
Riggins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rq lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riggins or not.
Riggins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rq has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rq.
A short uppercut from Rq.
Rq lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Rq.
Rq lands a left hand.
Rq lands a hook that snaps the head of Riggins backwards.
Rq lands a shoulder strike.
Rq working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rq lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riggins or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rq lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riggins backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggins is trying to push Rq away but Rq has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rq lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rq scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rq - that landed with a thud.
Rq lands an uppercut.
Rq lands a left hand.
A short right from Rq.
Rq lands a shot to the body.
Rq lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riggins can't break the clinch.
Riggins is trying to break free.
Rq lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rq scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rq lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Rq.
A short left from Rq.
A short uppercut from Rq.
Rq lands a right hand.
Riggins has had enough of the clinch but Rq keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sys Rq dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Riggins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rq counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riggins throws a series of punches but Rq moves out of range.
Riggins misses with a hook.
Rq scores with a sloppy right hand. Riggins should have avoided that one.
Riggins misses with a combination
and Rq counters with a straight right hand.
Rq works Riggins's body with a nice hook.
Riggins misses with a hook
enabling Rq to counter with a crisp jab.
Rq throws out a powerful jab.
Riggins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riggins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rq circles away quickly and effectively.

Rq moves into the clinch successfully.
Riggins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rq lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rq keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riggins's efforts to push away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Riggins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rq throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rigginss head.
Riggins is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rq works on Riggins's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rq.
Riggins is trying to break free.
Rq lands a nice uppercut.
Riggins tries to break free but Rq pushes him back against the cage.
Rq lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rq.
Sys Rq has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rq gets through Riggins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riggins tries to circle away but Rq has him pinned against the cage.
Rq pushes Riggins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rq.
Rq scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rq scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Riggins is rocked!
Rq throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rq gets through Riggins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rq.
Rq lands a shot to the body.
Rq lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rq scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riggins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riggins is still on wobbly legs! Can Rq finish him?
Rq lands an uppercut.
Rq lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riggins backwards.
Rq digs a right hand underneath Riggins's ribcage. Riggins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rq lands with a light punch inside.
Rq lands with a left to the head.
Rq digs a right hand underneath Riggins's ribcage. Riggins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rq lands a shoulder strike.
Rq lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riggins backwards.
Rq lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riggins.
Rq lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rq.
Rq lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rq creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rq scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Rq.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rq pushes Riggins against the cage. Rq is working some dirty boxing. Rq pushes off with a quick right hook! Riggins goes down! Riggins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rq moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sys Rq!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Apacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Apacz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Dellaria's chin.

Apacz
vs
Dellaria

167 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
28
152 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Apacz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Dellaria!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellaria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apacz shoots in for a double leg but Dellaria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dellaria digs a good hook to Apacz's body.
Apacz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dellaria connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Matthew Apacz has been cut.

Dellaria gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Apacz is trying to improve his position.

Dellaria wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Apacz, who protects the arm well.
Apacz struggling a bit here.
Dellaria fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apacz can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dellaria is trying to get an arm triangle but Apacz is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dellaria looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Apacz is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Dellaria.
Dellaria trying to control the action but Apacz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apacz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dellaria wants to pass to mount but Apacz is defending the position.
Apacz is pressing down on Dellaria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dellaria in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dellaria throwing strikes from guard but Apacz blocks nicely.
Dellaria trying to control the position from guard on top but Apacz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apacz wants to sweep here but Dellaria controlling him for the moment.
Dellaria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apacz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Apacz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dellaria.
Dellaria is in close to Apacz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dellaria is looking to stand up but Apacz won't let him.
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!
Apacz wants to sweep here but Dellaria controlling him for the moment.

Dellaria decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dellaria digs a good body shot into Apacz's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dellaria clinches with his opponent.
Apacz has Dellaria pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dellaria manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Apacz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dellaria is fighting off a takedown attempt but Apacz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dellaria to the mat. Dellaria regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dellaria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Apacz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dellaria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dellaria is trying to control the position but Apacz postures up.
Dellaria keeping moving, preventing Apacz from controlling successfully.
Apacz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dellaria is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apacz is controlling him.

Dellaria looking for a guillotine here but Apacz defends easily.
Apacz pushes down on Dellaria's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dellaria punching from the bottom.
Apacz wants to control but Dellaria is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Apacz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Dellaria drops Apacz with a beautiful combination! Apacz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dellaria is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dellaria lands a slapping body shot.
Apacz blocks a leg kick.

Dellaria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dellaria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dellaria is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Apacz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dellaria is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Dellaria gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Apacz regains guard.
Apacz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Apacz keeps moving.
Dellaria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Apacz controls Dellaria momentarily but Dellaria frees himself.
Dellaria trying to control but Apacz is working from the bottom.
Dellaria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dellaria works over Apacz with some ground and pound from guard.
Dellaria wants to pass the guard but Apacz is keeping the position.
Dellaria lands a couple of elbows.
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Apacz keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria scoring with some ground and pound.
Dellaria connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dellaria trying to control the position from guard on top but Apacz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dellaria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apacz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dellaria has managed to get both his arms back between Apacz's legs - danger averted.

Apacz working for submissions but it's allowed Dellaria to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dellaria working over Apacz with some ground and pound. Apacz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dellaria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apacz keeps working.
Dellaria throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dellaria with the ground and pound but Apacz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Apacz keeps moving.
Greg Dellaria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Apacz controls Dellaria momentarily but Dellaria frees himself.
Dellaria landing some decent shots from guard.
Dellaria must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dellaria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Dellaria stands up and waves to Apacz to follow him.
Matthew Apacz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apacz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria lands with a nice body punch.
Dellaria thows a body kick. Apacz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dellaria closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Dellaria cracks Apacz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dellaria has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Apacz to stand back up!

Apacz is rocked!

Dellaria clinches up against the cage.
Oh Apacz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Dellaria manages to break the clinch.
Dellaria throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greg Dellaria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dellaria scores with a nice body kick.
Dellaria fakes the leg kick and cracks Apacz in the body.
Dellaria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dellaria catches Apacz with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Apacz forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greg Dellaria!
Greg Dellaria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Allister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Light's choice of entrance music: Ride for This-Fabolous. 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.

Allister
vs
Light

190 cm
29
268 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

195 cm
30
283 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Allister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Light!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light leaves Allister with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bobby Light seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Light.

Light drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Allister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Light wants to control from the top but Allister keeps moving.
Allister looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Allister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Light throws a big elbow that misses.
Light throwing strikes but missing.
Light working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Light trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allister wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Light throwing strikes from guard but Allister blocks nicely.
Light trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Light has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Light throws an elbow that misses. Allister uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Light's guard. Nice move by Allister!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Light is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allister defends well.
Allister trying to control the position from guard on top but Light is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Light is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allister defends well.
Allister controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Light!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stelios Raptis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Luan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raptis comes to the cage accompanied by Deviser - Threnody. El Luan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Raptis
vs
Luan

180 cm
25
191 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
191 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stelios Raptis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Luan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Luan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raptis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Raptis forces his way into half guard.
Raptis prevents Luan from improving his position.

Raptis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raptis 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Luan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raptis with a nice head shot there.

Luan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raptis stands up over Luan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raptis lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Luan has his foot on Raptis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raptis works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luan has momentary wrist control but Raptis slips an elbow through the middle.
Raptis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luan has momentary wrist control but Raptis slips an elbow through the middle.
Raptis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luan is keeping the position for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raptis is working Luan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Luan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raptis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raptis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raptis working some strikes from top position.

Luan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raptis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raptis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raptis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raptis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raptis is pushing down on Luan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Luan is fighting to maintain full guard but Raptis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Luan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Raptis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raptis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Luan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raptis lands a couple of elbows.
Raptis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raptis chips away with some ground and pound.
Raptis cracks Luan with a solid left hand.
Raptis won't allow Luan to sweep him here.

Luan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raptis defends well.
Raptis stands up over Luan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raptis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raptis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raptis wants to pass the guard but Luan is keeping the position.
Raptis scoring with some ground and pound.
Raptis scoring with some ground and pound.
Raptis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raptis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raptis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Raptis stands up over Luan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raptis lands a couple of digs.
Raptis connects with a couple of short punches.
Raptis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raptis scoring with punches to the head and body.

Raptis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raptis has managed to get both his arms back between Luan's legs - danger averted.

Luan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Luan has his foot on Raptis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raptis works his way back into a safe position though.
Raptis 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.
Raptis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Raptis stands up over Luan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raptis postures up and lands a big shot to Luan's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Luan looking for a guillotine here but Raptis defends easily.
Raptis 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.
Raptis passes Luan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raptis is nestled in close to Luan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Raptis seems to be working for a kimura but Luan defends the submission attempt.
Luan is pressing down on Raptis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raptis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Luan has his foot on Raptis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raptis works his way back into a safe position though.
Raptis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Raptis working some strikes from top position.
Raptis connects with a couple of short punches.

Luan is rocked!

Raptis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Raptis stands up over Luan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Luan is still in real trouble! Can Raptis finish him?
Raptis with a nice head shot there.
Raptis loads up on a big left hand. Luan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Raptis looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Luan can't hide his disappointment, as Raptis celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stelios Raptis!
A relieved looking Stelios Raptis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Schwalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwalle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Max Payne theme. Rauno Viittala has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Viittala
vs
Schwalle

190 cm
32
185 lbs
22 - 18 - 1

188 cm
24
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauno Viittala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oliver Schwalle!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Viittala moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viittala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwalle's brow.
Viittala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schwalle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viittala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwalle's brow.
Viittala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schwalle throws a head punch that misses.
Schwalle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viittala lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Oliver Schwalle has been cut.
Schwalle lands with a short shot to the head.
Viittala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schwalle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viittala backwards.
Schwalle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Viittala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schwalle is defending well for now.
Schwalle takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viittala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schwalle throws a punch but it's blocked by Viittala.
Viittala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viittala trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viittala.
Viittala pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwalle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwalle misses with some punches.
Schwalle blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viittala.
Schwalle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schwalle is trying to maintain a safe position but Viittala gets an underhook and turns Schwalle into the cage.
Schwalle blocks the elbow strike.
Viittala lands a knee to the body.
Schwalle tries a body shot but Viittala blocks it.
Viittala prevents a body shot from Schwalle.
Schwalle throws a punch but it's blocked by Viittala.
Schwalle avoids a wild elbow strike from Viittala.
Schwalle throws a head punch that misses.
Viittala throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Viittala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viittala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwalle's brow.
Schwalle misses with the head strike.
Schwalle misses with some punches.
Schwalle misses with a punch on the inside.
Viittala blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schwalle dodges an elbow strike from Viittala.
Viittala lands an elbow just above Schwalle 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwalle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viittala.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Viittala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Schwalle is rocked!
Viittala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schwalle is still on wobbly legs! Can Viittala finish him?
Schwalle avoids the elbow strike from Viittala, against the cage.
Viittala throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Viittala misses with an elbow strike.
Schwalle blocks an elbow strike from Viittala.
Viittala throws an elbow that misses.
Schwalle blocks an elbow strike from Viittala.
Schwalle blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Viittala as Schwalle tries to tie him up.
Schwalle misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwalle seems to have recovered his senses.
Viittala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Viittala lands an elbow that stopped Schwalle in his tracks for a moment.
Viittala tries to pull guard but Schwalle holds him up against the cage and eventually Viittala drops back down to his feet.
Viittala lands a damaging elbow.
Schwalle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Schwalle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala jumps guard but Schwalle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schwalle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viittala landing knees to the body.
Schwalle takes an elbow to the temple.
Schwalle avoids a wild elbow strike from Viittala.
Viittala stalling in the clinch but Schwalle improves position.
Schwalle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viittala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schwalle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Viittala.
Viittala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Viittala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schwalle is defending well for now.
Schwalle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viittala backwards.
Schwalle avoids the elbow strike from Viittala, against the cage.
Viittala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Viittala looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viittala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schwalle throws a head punch that misses.
Schwalle lands an uppercut.
Schwalle gets through Viittala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viittala landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viittala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schwalle tries a body shot but Viittala blocks it.
Schwalle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viittala backwards.
Schwalle blocks an elbow strike from Viittala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schwalle.
Viittala creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwalle's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viittala.
Viittala creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwalle's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwalle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schwalle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schwalle dodges an elbow strike from Viittala.
Schwalle blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauno Viittala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Schwalle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Viittala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Schwalle pushes Viittala up against the cage in a clinch.
Viittala blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schwalle.
Schwalle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viittala or not.
Viittala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schwalle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schwalle lands a hook that snaps the head of Viittala backwards.

Schwalle drops Viittala onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Viittala is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Viittala is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Schwalle.
Oh Viittala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwalle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schwalle throws a big uppercut that drops Viittala! More strikes from Schwalle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Viittala lies dazed against the cage as Schwalle celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Schwalle!
A victorious Oliver Schwalle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pillu Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey has chosen Last Wordz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haukka
vs
Bailey

225 cm
32
265 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

195 cm
23
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pillu Haukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka throws a combination that misses
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.

Bailey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bailey throws an elbow that misses.
Haukka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haukka is trying to push Bailey away but Bailey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haukka misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Bailey.
A short left from Haukka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bailey drops Haukka with a big knee straight up the middle! Haukka is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Haukka is rocked!

It looks like Pillu Haukka has been cut.
Haukka avoids the head kick by Bailey.
Oh Haukka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bailey plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Haukka to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Haukka just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Will Bailey!
After the big win, Will Bailey made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mango Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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 Michael Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rammstein - Ich Will!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gordon
vs
Olov Hermansson

181 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon shoots in and drives through. Hermansson sprawls well.
Gordon blocks a jab.

Gordon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hermansson's guard.

Hermansson is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hermansson working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Hermansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Gordon 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.
Gordon 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.
Hermansson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hermansson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermansson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Hermansson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hermansson tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon is putting a hurting on Hermansson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hermansson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Gordon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hermansson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hermansson struggling a bit here.

Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon working away.
Gordon cracks Hermansson with a big right hand but Hermansson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hermansson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermansson struggling a bit here.

Gordon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gordon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hermansson is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Hermansson tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hermansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hermansson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Gordon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gordon slips under a jab from Hermansson.
A big left from Hermansson misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermansson misses with a body shot.
Hermansson misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hermansson.
A punch combination from Hermansson misses.
Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermansson swivels and escapes.
Hermansson missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Hermansson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hermansson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermansson.
Hermansson throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hermansson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hermansson to keep the fight standing.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon has Hermansson pressed against the cage, preventing Hermansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hermansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermansson lands a shoulder strike.
Hermansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermansson lands a body shot.
Hermansson misses with some punches.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but Hermansson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hermansson.
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 Michael Gordon will probably get the nod.
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.

Hermansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Gordon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hermansson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gordon finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Hermansson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hermansson manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Hermansson's guard.
Michael Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermansson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Hermansson blocks nicely.
Hermansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon.
Gordon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermansson wants to sweep but no luck.

Hermansson has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.

Hermansson has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gordon pushes down on Hermansson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hermansson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hermansson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon.

Hermansson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hermansson manages to get to full guard.

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

Hermansson has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.

Hermansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Hermansson is breathing heavily.

Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gordon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

Gordon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gordon connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Hermansson is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.

Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hermansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermansson working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon works over Hermansson with some ground and pound from guard.
Gordon won't allow Hermansson to sweep him here.

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

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

Gordon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hermansson stacks Gordon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hermansson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gordon tries to bench press Hermansson off him but Hermansson keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermansson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Gordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hermansson off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Gordon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hermansson throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon moves out of range as Hermansson strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gordon.
Hermansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermansson. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermansson misses with a double jab.
Hermansson takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Hermansson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hermansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermansson swivels and escapes.

Gordon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hermansson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.

Hermansson pushes a forearm under Gordon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gordon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Olov Hermansson!
Jan Olov Hermansson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 Michael Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Boon 2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by White and Nerdy. Boon 2 has chosen Teach me how daugie as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Banks
vs
Boon 2

191 cm
27
255 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

208 cm
24
288 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Boon 2!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon 2 lands a head kick. Banks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boon 2 works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boon 2 tries to clinch up.
Banks throws a series of punches but Boon 2 moves out of range.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Boon 2.
Boon 2 moves to clinch but Banks breaks away

and Banks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Boon 2 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks wants to control from the top but Boon 2 keeps moving.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks wants to control from the top but Boon 2 keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boon 2 wants to stand but Banks is controlling the position.
Boon 2 controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Banks preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boon 2 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bam Boon 2 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boon 2 tries to clinch
and Banks counters with a two punch combo.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Boon 2 circles away.
Boon 2 throws a leg kick which misses Banks's front leg but catches the back leg as Banks tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boon 2 looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boon 2 wants to clinch
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. Boon 2 will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
Boon 2 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banks.
Boon 2 tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boon 2.
Banks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boon 2 tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Boon 2 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boon 2 tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boon 2 looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Banks does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon 2 wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.
Boon 2 tries to clinch up.
Boon 2 throws a leg kick

and Banks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Banks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boon 2 lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Banks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boon 2 controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boon 2 get's back to his feet.
Boon 2 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banks momentarily.
Banks throws a series of punches but Boon 2 moves out of range.
Boon 2 tries to clinch up.
Banks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boon 2 scores with the left hand. Banks knows he should have avoided that one.
Banks swings for the body but Boon 2 moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boon 2 manages to avoid it.
Banks throws an off balance right hand
and Boon 2 counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Boon 2 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.

Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Boon 2 scores with a jab. Banks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banks swinging wildly here.
Boon 2 is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.

Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boon 2 can't keep his opponent in guard - Banks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banks misses with a head shot. Boon 2 uses the momentum to regain guard.
Banks stops Boon 2 from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throwing strikes but missing.
Banks distracts Boon 2 with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banks working some strikes from top position.
Banks stops Boon 2 from standing up.
Banks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boon 2 keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Boon 2 wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
Banks won't allow Boon 2 to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks won't allow Boon 2 to sweep him here.
Banks stops Boon 2 from standing up.
Banks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boon 2 works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boon 2 keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.

Boon 2 is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
Boon 2 wants to stand and escape but Banks is having none of it.
Banks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boon 2's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks passes Boon 2's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boon 2 is staying active underneath Banks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks stops Boon 2 from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boon 2 is refusing to be controlled, as Banks sits in half guard.
Banks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boon 2's head.
Banks wants to control but Boon 2 is keeping him busy.
Banks stops Boon 2 from getting back to his feet.
Banks trying to control the pace.
Banks is thwarting Boon 2's attempts to control the position.
Boon 2 won't allow Banks to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Banks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boon 2 circles away.
Boon 2 is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Banks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Boon 2 catches Banks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boon 2.

Banks tries to keep at a distance but Boon 2 has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boon 2 prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boon 2.
Boon 2 working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Banks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Banks ducks under a wild hook from Boon 2.
Boon 2 scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boon 2 fails with an attempt to clinch.

Banks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boon 2 gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boon 2 with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banks lands a nice short elbow.
Banks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boon 2 with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boon 2 pushes Banks off looking to stand but Banks dives back in and keeps control.
Banks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boon 2's head.
Boon 2 gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boon 2 avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banks chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boon 2 works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banks won't allow Boon 2 to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michael Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Boon 2 controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks advances to half guard.
Banks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Boon 2 is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Boon 2! More strikes land and this one is all over! Banks jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Banks!
An out of breath Michael Banks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lola DaCola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Destroy Everything - Hatebreed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

DaCola
vs
Price

190 cm
23
290 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

192 cm
24
275 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Ultimate Fighting Gear

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lola DaCola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Price!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaCola misses with a wild combination.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price moves to clinch but DaCola breaks away
and DaCola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Price.
DaCola throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from DaCola does no damage.
DaCola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Price.
Price throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Price stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Price wants it to stay on the feet.
Price throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Price.
DaCola is breathing heavily.
DaCola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Price is fending him off so far but DaCola persists. Nope, Price circles away and we're back to standing.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DaCola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price lands with a kick to the temple. DaCola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Lola DaCola has been cut.
A good leg kick by Price.
Price goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DaCola throws a combination that misses
and Price makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Price.
Price lands a body shot.
Price lands a head kick!
Trevor Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DaCola takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Price thows a body shot but no joy.
Price cracks a nice hook into DaCola's ribs.
Trevor Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Price fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DaCola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Price delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price fakes the leg kick and cracks DaCola in the body.
Price throws a shot to the body.
Price connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Price scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat.
Price scores with a shot to the body.
Price lands with a kick to the temple. DaCola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Price throws a nice outside leg kick.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DaCola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Price walks into a left hand.
Price moves in looking to clinch but DaCola pushes him off.
Price lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Price connects with a body shot that sends DaCola's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Price throws a quick head kick that knocks DaCola silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Price is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Trevor Price!
After the fight, Trevor Price 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.