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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrel Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Smith (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.

Martinez
vs
Smith

175 cm
22
172 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Martinez shrugs off.

Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.
Martinez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Martinez slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily

and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith tries to stand but Martinez is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martinez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Terrel Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Smith.
Smith looks gassed!
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to stand but Martinez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control.

Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Martinez to his feet.

Smith scores with a takedown into Martinez's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Martinez tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.

Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Martinez is in no mood to give up.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
Martinez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martinez tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Martinez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smith off and cradles Martinez's limp body as Smith celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jamie Smith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Cote will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pelle
vs
Cote

225 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaakko Pelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Cote!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle slips a jab and a cross from Cote.
Pelle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cote circles away.

Pelle has managed to clinch.
Pelle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cote wants a takedown.

Pelle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Pelle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pelle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pelle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cote is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cote on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cote keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

Cote actively working from the bottom here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pelle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cote is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cote is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pelle is controlling him.
Pelle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cote wants to stand and escape but Pelle is having none of it.
Cote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pelle manages to get himself to full guard.

Cote drops back looking for a leg! Pelle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pelle manages to kick Cote off! Cote jumps back into Pelle's guard.
Cote looks gassed!
Cote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pelle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cote stops Pelle from standing up.
Pelle trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cote looks to land a combination but Pelle avoids it well.
Pelle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Cote misses its intended target.

Pelle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cote!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Pelle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cote is on top in guard.
Cote advances to half guard.

Pelle is defending against the submission attempts here by Cote.
Pelle wants to get back to his feet.
Cote is trying to control the action in half guard but Pelle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote with the ground and pound but Pelle uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Pelle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Cote throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Cote does no damage.

Pelle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cote is trying to maintain the position but Pelle is very close to passing his half guard.
Pelle thows a huge punch but Cote dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Pelle seems to be working for a kimura but Cote defends the submission attempt.
Cote gets back to full guard.

Pelle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cote is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cote has escaped and now he's on top!
Pelle wants to get back to his feet but Cote is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cote passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pelle is pushing Cote's head away, looking to escape. Cote manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle stops Cote from passing to mount.
Pelle pushes Cote away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cote gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Cote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pelle is trying to get back to his feet.
Cote working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cote working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Cote tries for a kimura but Pelle is defending well.
Pelle pushes Cote away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cote gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cote tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cote has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cote tries to advance to mount but Pelle instead regains half guard.

Pelle kicks off Cote and gets to his feet.
Cote lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pelle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cote works the jab nicely.
Jaakko Pelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cote throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Pelle moves into the clinch.
Pelle is stalling here.
Pelle is working for takedown but Cote is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cote tries to break free but Pelle pushes him back against the ropes.
Cote swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cote has a couple of punches blocked by Pelle.
Cote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pelle has him pressed against the ropes.
Cote can't break the clinch.
Cote is trying to force a seperation but Pelle has the dominant position.
Cote working hard to break the clinch.
Cote wants to break free but Pelle has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cote has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cote is looking to break free of the clinch but Pelle has double underhooks.

Pelle has hold of one of Cote's legs. Cote is fighting the takedown attempt but Pelle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cote is looking to stand up but Pelle isn't so interested in that idea.
Pelle throws a big right hand that misses.
Pelle lands a couple of elbows.

Pelle 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.

Cote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pelle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pelle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pelle working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cote is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Cote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cote swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Pelle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cote on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Pelle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cote wants to improve his position but Pelle is controlling well.
Cote tries to kick Pelle off but Pelle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Pelle wants to work for an arm triangle but Cote is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pelle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaakko Pelle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pelle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Cote looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pelle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cote, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pelle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cote just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cote looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cote working hard to break the clinch.
Cote wants to break free but Pelle has control.

Pelle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cote blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pelle.

Cote looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cote wants to get back to full guard.
Cote wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Pelle wants to work for an arm triangle but Cote is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pelle stops Cote from getting back to his feet.

Pelle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cote sees it coming and defends easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cote throws a combination that misses

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

Cote has an active guard here but Pelle has managed to pass into half guard.

Cote is defending against the submission attempts here by Pelle.

Pelle is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Pelle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cote has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cote wants to get back to his feet.

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

Cote is looking to sinch up a triangle. Pelle throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cote's body to avoid the submission. Cote has instead reached around Pelle's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cote arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Cote!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukazk Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bair has chosen Not Afraid-Eminem as his entrance music. 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.

Muller
vs
Bair

190 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Heart of a Champ Fight Gear

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muller misses with the combination.
Muller lands with a good body shot.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Bair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bair circles away quickly and effectively.
Muller scores with a hook to the body. Bair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muller throws a right hand that Bair ducks under and follows up with a left that Bair also avoids with ease.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
Bair shoots for a double leg takedown but Muller sprawls well. He's pushed Bair's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Muller tries to bum rush Bair with a series of wild strikes but Bair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Muller throws a right hand that Bair ducks under and follows up with a left that Bair also avoids with ease.
Bair is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lukazk Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bair.

Bair is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muller's half guard.
Bair stops Muller from getting back to his feet.
Bair trying to control from half guard but Muller is working away.
Muller gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Bair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bair tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bair should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muller misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bair breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bair.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bair sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Bair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bair ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bair no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bair is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bair manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muller manages to get himself to full guard.
Muller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bair.
Bair looking to pass the guard.
Bair trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukazk Muller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Muller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bair's head.
A shot to de liver by Bair. Beautiful body shot.
Bair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Lukazk Muller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muller lands a nice looking body shot.
Bair fails to land the takedown.
Bair misses with a hook to the body
and Muller counters with a left and a right that stings Bair.
Muller looks to land a combination but Bair avoids it well.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bair.
Bair shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller tries to bum rush Bair with a series of wild strikes but Bair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lukazk Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lukazk Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bair.
Bair has his takedown stuffed
and Muller counters with a stiff right hand.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bair.

Bair bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bair slows the pace down.
Bair wants to control but Muller is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bair is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Muller has escaped the position, nice work there.

Bair is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muller is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to escape but Bair is in control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Bair stands up.
Bair lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horrible takedown by Bair or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller which made him look bad.
Bair misses with a takedown attempt - Muller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Lukazk Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bair looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bair shoots in and drives through. Muller sprawls well.
Bair dodges the punch combination from Muller.
Bair shoots for a double leg takedown but Muller sprawls well. He's pushed Bair'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 second round but I would say that Lukazk Muller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Muller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muller throws a right hand that Bair ducks under and follows up with a left that Bair also avoids with ease.
Muller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Bair has closed the distance and engaged Muller in a clinch.
Bair has Muller pressed against the ropes, preventing Muller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bair throws an elbow but misses.
Muller tries to pull guard but Bair holds him up against the ropes and eventually Muller drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller wants a takedown but no success here.
Bair tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukazk Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bair manages to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bair trying to control the position.
Muller wants to stand but Bair has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bair is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bair uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

Bair scores a takedown into full mount!
Muller wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
David Bair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is looking to improve his position but Bair isn't that keen on the idea.
Bair trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bair with good strikes from the mount here!
Muller's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Bair looking for a guillotine from mount but Muller is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Muller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Bair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukazk Muller!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Shengu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Fair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fair
vs
Shengu

177 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Nemesis Cage Clothing

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shengu manages to avoid it.
Shengu misses with a double jab.
Shengu pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fair shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fair is keen to just control but Shengu is a slippery customer.
Shengu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Shengu holds on to Fair as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Fair looking to control but Shengu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair controlling from mount.
Shengu trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shengu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shengu controlling from the top position.
Fair looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fair wants to get back to his feet but Shengu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fair might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shengu wants to stand but Fair has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Shengu stands up and waves to Fair to follow him.
Niko Shengu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
No joy there for Shengu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fair. Shengu shrugs it off though.
Shengu looks gassed!

Fair lands a left and a right that send Shengu crashing to the mat, dazed. Fair thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Niko Shengu has been cut.
Fair throws a quick inside leg kick.

Fair has closed the distance and engaged Shengu in a clinch.
Shengu takes a knee right on the jaw!

Shengu is rocked!
Fair lands a hook that snaps the head of Shengu backwards.
Shengu is still on wobbly legs! Can Fair finish him?

Fair breaks the clinch.

Fair is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Shengu is in big trouble! Fair is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Shengu. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dwayne Fair!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miika Liukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Gouda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Liukkonen
vs
Gouda

190 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
22
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Gouda clinches up against the ropes.
Liukkonen tries a knee to the head but Gouda blocks it.
Liukkonen misses with a knee strike.
Gouda lands a nice shot to the body.
Liukkonen tries a knee to the head but Gouda blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gouda.
Gouda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Gouda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gouda takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Fritz Gouda has been cut.

Gouda instigates a clinch.
Liukkonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gouda gets through Liukkonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Liukkonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gouda blocks it with crossed arms.
Liukkonen tries a knee to the head but Gouda blocks it.

Gouda pulls guard effortlessly.
Liukkonen won't allow Gouda to sweep him here.

Liukkonen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gouda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gouda has escaped and now he's on top!
Liukkonen 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!
Gouda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gouda throwing strikes from guard but Liukkonen blocks nicely.
Gouda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liukkonen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gouda passes into half guard.
Gouda thows a huge punch but Liukkonen dodges it nicely.
Liukkonen trying to control from the bottom.
Gouda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Liukkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gouda.
Gouda is trying to control the action in half guard but Liukkonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gouda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liukkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liukkonen shoots in for a takedown but Gouda shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Gouda feints and as Liukkonen raises his hands in defense, Gouda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Liukkonen working a defensive guard here.
Gouda works over Liukkonen with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gouda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouda wants to control from the top but Liukkonen keeps moving.
Gouda is looking to work some ground and pound but Liukkonen has wrist control.
Gouda is looking to work some ground and pound but Liukkonen has wrist control.

Gouda is posturing up here but Liukkonen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gouda tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gouda has to tap! Slick submission there by Liukkonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miika Liukkonen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Malakoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Malakoso
vs
Stroker

186 cm
18
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Black Skull Clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Malakoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stroker is defended easily by Malakoso.
Stroker fails with a takedown attempt.
Malakoso misses with a wild body shot.
Malakoso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malakoso wants it to stay on the feet.
Carlos Malakoso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Stroker.
Malakoso lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malakoso.

It looks like Willie Stroker has been cut.
Stroker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malakoso pinned against the cage. Malakoso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stroker shoots in looking for a takedown. Malakoso tries to sprawl out of it but Stroker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Malakoso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stroker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malakoso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malakoso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malakoso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malakoso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malakoso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malakoso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stroker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malakoso stuffs the takedown attempt from Stroker. Stroker gets slowly back to his feet.
Malakoso looks to land a combination but Stroker avoids it well.
Malakoso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stroker.
Jab, jab by Malakoso - just one landing.
Stroker dives in and grabs Malakoso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malakoso pushes down on Stroker's head and hops out.
Stroker looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malakoso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malakoso thows a body shot but no joy.
Malakoso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Malakoso.
Carlos Malakoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malakoso scores with a nice right hand.
Malakoso lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malakoso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malakoso wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Malakoso finds it's way through Stroker's defenses.
Malakoso cracks Stroker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Malakoso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Malakoso gets a clinch.
Malakoso lands a body punch.
Stroker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malakoso scores with a hook to the body.
Malakoso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malakoso.
Malakoso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malakoso is leaning against Stroker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malakoso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a body shot.
Malakoso scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a shoulder strike.
Malakoso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malakoso lands with a short shot to the head.
Malakoso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Malakoso lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Malakoso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malakoso gets through Stroker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malakoso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malakoso gets through Stroker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Malakoso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malakoso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Malakoso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malakoso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stroker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malakoso lands a left hand.
Malakoso pushes Stroker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malakoso.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malakoso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malakoso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malakoso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malakoso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strokers head.
Malakoso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malakoso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malakoso lands a nice shot to the body.
Malakoso lands a shoulder strike.
Malakoso gets through Stroker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Malakoso on the inside.
Malakoso works on Stroker's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Malakoso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willie Stroker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Malakoso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Stroker is rocked!
Malakoso looks to land a right hand but Stroker moved out of range.
Stroker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malakoso misses with a wild body shot.
Stroker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malakoso.
Stroker takes one to the chin there.
Stroker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a nice shot that snaps Stroker's head back.
Stroker is breathing heavily.
Stroker is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malakoso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stroker takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malakoso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malakoso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carlos Malakoso is winning the standup battle so far.
Malakoso throws the left hand but Stroker avoids the punch easily.

Stroker tries to keep at a distance but Malakoso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
Stroker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malakoso lands a shoulder strike.
Malakoso is working Stroker over against the ropes.
Malakoso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short left from Malakoso.
Malakoso digs a right hand underneath Stroker's ribcage. Stroker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stroker.
Malakoso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stroker can do to turn this around?
Malakoso lands with a right to the head.
Malakoso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Malakoso.
Malakoso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
Malakoso gets through Stroker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Malakoso.
Stroker is still on wobbly legs! Can Malakoso finish him?
Malakoso is stalling here.
Stroker seems to have recovered his senses.
Carlos Malakoso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malakoso gets through Stroker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malakoso lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malakoso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Malakoso lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malakoso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Malakoso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Malakoso.
A short uppercut from Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Malakoso.
Good body shot from Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Malakoso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malakoso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malakoso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Malakoso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malakoso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Malakoso scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Malakoso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malakoso lands a nice uppercut.
Stroker looking for a takedown.
Stroker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Malakoso is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stroker.
Malakoso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Malakoso.
Malakoso lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malakoso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Malakoso.
A short left from Malakoso.
Nice body punch from Malakoso.
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
Malakoso lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Malakoso as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Malakoso.
Malakoso lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Malakoso on the inside.
Malakoso scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Malakoso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willie Stroker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Stroker slips a jab and a cross from Malakoso.
Stroker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malakoso swivels and escapes.
Malakoso takes a swing at Stroker's ribcage but misses.

Stroker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malakoso's half guard.
Malakoso pushes Stroker off looking to stand but Stroker dives back in and keeps control.
Malakoso is refusing to be controlled, as Stroker sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stroker thows a huge punch but Malakoso dodges it nicely.
Malakoso is staying active underneath Stroker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Malakoso does it's job there.
Malakoso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stroker moves away.
Malakoso lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Malakoso.
Malakoso swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malakoso lands a nice shot to the body.
Malakoso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Malakoso closes the distance and clinches.
Malakoso scores with a shoulder strike.
Malakoso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Still in the clinch, Malakoso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malakoso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malakoso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strokers head.
Malakoso lands a shoulder strike.
Malakoso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Malakoso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stroker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malakoso lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malakoso.
Malakoso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
Malakoso is working Stroker over against the ropes.
Malakoso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stroker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malakoso presses Stroker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malakoso lands with a right to the head.
Malakoso lands an uppercut.
Malakoso digs a right hand into Stroker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stroker's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Malakoso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malakoso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Malakoso lands with a left to the head.
Malakoso lands a hook that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Malakoso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stroker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malakoso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Malakoso on the inside.
Malakoso scores with a shot to the side of Stroker's head.
A hook to the body from Malakoso.
Malakoso lands a left hand.
Stroker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Willie Stroker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malakoso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malakoso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Malakoso lands a body shot.
Malakoso lands a nice uppercut.
Malakoso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malakoso works on Stroker's body with a couple of short punches.
Malakoso pushes Stroker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Malakoso.
Malakoso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Malakoso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Anderson Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anderson Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Silva
vs
Grossman

190 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva connects with a high kick.

It looks like Teddy Grossman has been cut.
Grossman moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Grossman throws a head kick that misses

and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grossman wants to control but Silva postures up.
A control attempt from Grossman but he's now mounted!
Silva wants to control the pace but Grossman is squirming around nicely.

Silva has hold of Grossman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grossman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silva throwing strikes here but Grossman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Grossman is having none of it.
Grossman tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Grossman is working to get back to half guard.
Grossman is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Grossman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grossman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grossman is bucking up trying to escape but Silva cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silva looking to control but Grossman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grossman is trying to escape the mount.

Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grossman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Grossman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman is working to get back to half guard.
Grossman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silva.
Grossman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grossman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva controlling the pace for now.

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

Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Grossman is in no mood to give up.

Grossman bucks up and throws Silva to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A head kick by Grossman misses

and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grossman keeps working.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Grossman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva blocks a head kick by Grossman.

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

Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Grossman is trying to control but can't.

Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grossman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Grossman is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman is trying to stand.
Grossman trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Grossman is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Grossman keeps moving.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grossman wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman is trying to keep Silva in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Grossman.
Grossman pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grossman wants to control but Silva is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman is trying to escape the mount.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Grossman bucks and avoids them well.
Grossman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grossman is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Grossman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Grossman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.

Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva trying to control but Grossman is having none of it.
Grossman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Silva avoids the attempt from Grossman to control.
Grossman is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.

Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Silva tries to control but Grossman wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grossman tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Grossman working to try and regain half guard.
Silva tries to control but Grossman wriggling away.
Grossman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Anderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grossman's guard.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grossman is keeping the position for now.
Grossman working a defensive guard but Silva passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Grossman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grossman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Teddy Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva trying to control the action but Grossman is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Postin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hill
vs
Postin

188 cm
22
197 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovan Postin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Postin shoots in and bounces Hill off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Postin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Postin thows a big elbow that misses.
Postin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hill tries to get out of the position.
Hill has his hands on Postin's head, controlling the position.

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

Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Postin.
Postin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Postin postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.

Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Postin defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Postin from controlling successfully.

Hill has his foot on Postin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Postin works his way back into a safe position though.
Postin works over Hill with some ground and pound from guard.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Postin forces his way into half guard.
Hill misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hill is staying active underneath Postin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Postin throwing shots but Hill is blocking nicely.

Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Postin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Postin.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Postin lands a nice short elbow.

Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Postin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Postin is very close to passing his half guard.

Postin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Postin.
Postin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill wants to control but Postin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Postin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hill is fending him off so far but Postin persists. Nope, Hill circles away and we're back to standing.
Postin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Postin. Postin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hector Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Postin.
Postin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Hill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Postin was covering up waiting for the punch and Hill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hill advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of Postin's head.
Hill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Postin is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Hill there.
Postin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hill working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donovan Postin 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.

Hill fails with the takedown

and Postin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Postin.

Postin breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Postin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hill doesn't seem phased though.
Hill blocks a jab.
Postin throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.

Hill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Postin's half guard.
Hill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Postin is breathing heavily.
Postin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hill there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is looking to advance position but Postin won't allow it.
Hill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Postin is trying to control but can't.
Postin is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Hill there.
Postin manages to get to full guard.
Postin keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Hill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Postin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hill stands up over Postin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Postin trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Postin wants to stand but Hill is controlling the position.
Hector Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Postin is retaining full guard.
Hill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hill slips a nice elbow through Postin's hands, connecting with Postin's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hill 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.
Hill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Postin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hill working over Postin with some ground and pound. Postin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Postin trying to control here.
Hill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Postin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Postin has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle.

Hill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Postin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Postin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Postin!
Hill tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Postin working the ground and pound but Hill is defending the strikes.
Hill defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Postin misses with the ground and pound.
Postin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hill lands an elbow from the bottom.

Postin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Hill dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Postin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Postin is looking to reverse the position.
Hill working the head with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Postin can't do much from the bottom here.
Postin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hill working away.
Hill landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Postin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill looks up at the clock and then as Postin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hill smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Hill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hill has an Americana. Postin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hill is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hill hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hector Hill!