Star Search Rd 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Ozzy Osbourne-Let Me Hear You Scream . 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.

Hughes
vs
Gunn

170 cm
22
143 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

169 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.

Hughes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gunn controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.

Hughes gets to his feet - Gunn follows without any prompting.
Gunn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunn but Gunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Gunn as Hughes shoots in.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Hughes . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hughes gets a clinch.

Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughes as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunn wants it to stay on the feet.
Gunn leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Gunn keeps it at a distance.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hughes defends it nicely.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gunn's waist but Gunn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hughes defends it nicely.
Hughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hughes wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunn slaps away a takedown attempt from Hughes , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunn circles away.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.

Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Gunn is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes wants to stand and escape but instead Gunn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hughes 's guard.

Gunn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hughes is trying to control but can't.
Hughes tries to roll over but Gunn keeps him under control.

Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunn is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunn to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to free his trapped foot but Hughes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Gunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunn is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Gunn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gunn trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.

Gunn goes for an armbar but Hughes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hughes .
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Randy Hughes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gunn misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunn is defended easily by Hughes .
Randy Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.

Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gunn sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hughes with the ground and pound but Gunn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hughes !
Gunn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gunn looking for a guillotine from mount but Hughes is having none of it.

Gunn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.

Hughes has left one of his arms exposed and Gunn doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hughes screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Gunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Riley Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Temple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn's entrance music is Living in Sin. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quinn
vs
Temple

175 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Sweet-Tooth Supplements

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Temple shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Quinn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Temple wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Quinn tries to get to full guard but Temple has control of the leg.
Quinn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Quinn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Temple gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Temple throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quinn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Temple wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Temple must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Temple is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Quinn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Quinn has escaped and now he's on top!
Temple is trying to control the position but Quinn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn throws a big right hand that misses.
Temple thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Temple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Temple wants to stand and escape but Quinn is having none of it.
Quinn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quinn trying to control but Temple is working from the bottom.
Temple looking for a sweep. Not yet Temple, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Quinn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Temple tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quinn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Temple is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quinn lands an elbow.

Quinn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Quinn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Temple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Temple can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quinn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quinn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Temple wants to get back to his feet.
Temple looks to move to half guard but instead Quinn has passed into mount! Damn!
The referee warns Temple that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Temple tries to lock up and control but Quinn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Quinn raining down shots from the mount!

Quinn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Temple is surviving well by controlling Quinn's body position as best he can.
Quinn prevents Temple from getting the reversal.
Temple tries to hold on but Quinn postures up.
Temple is desperately trying to improve his position but Quinn has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Quinn 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.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Temple.
Temple thuds a left hand into Quinn's body.
Temple shoots and misses

and Quinn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Temple's guard.
Temple wants to sweep but no luck.
Temple pulls Quinn in close to his closed guard and prevents Quinn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Temple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Temple has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quinn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quinn postures up in Temple's guard and throws a big left but Temple blocks it.
Quinn with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quinn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Temple counters by moving into the clinch.
Quinn keeps control of Temple as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Temple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quinn's efforts to push away.
Temple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quinn smiles and moves away.
Quinn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Temple.
Riley Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Temple.

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.
Quinn has his takedown stuffed
and Quinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Temple takes the fight into the clinch.
Temple effectively controlling the action here.
Quinn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Temple gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quinn.
Temple has Quinn pushed against the cage.

Temple drags the fight down to the ground.
Temple is looking to stand up but Quinn isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Temple has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quinn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Temple working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quinn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Temple lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Temple looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quinn is one step ahead there.
Temple is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice cross by Temple.
Temple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Temple bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quinn's head.
Temple scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quinn doesn't seem bothered though.

Temple closes the distance and pushes Quinn back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Temple.
Temple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Temple is pressed up against the cage. Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Temple down to the mat. Temple avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riley Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Temple.
Quinn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Temple counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Temple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Temple darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Temple controlling the action here.
Quinn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Quinn working for a triangle but Temple defends it easily.
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Temple has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quinn is proving hard to escape from.
Temple content to stall in guard here.

Quinn is looking for a triangle but Temple pushes his legs off easily.
Temple has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quinn is proving hard to escape from.

Temple avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Temple throws a head kick that misses.

Temple shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Temple was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Temple raining down shots from the mount!
Temple trying to control but Quinn is having none of it.
Quinn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple controlling his opponent.
Quinn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Quinn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Temple working the ground and pound effectively.
Temple lands a big shot there that rocks Quinn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Temple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Temple landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temple scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Temple tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henry Temple has got the better of the ground game so far.
Temple tries to control but Quinn wriggling away.

Temple is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Temple shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quinn but Quinn pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Temple looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Quinn!
Quinn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Temple controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Temple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Temple has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Temple!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar comes to the cage accompanied by Kick In The Door. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Edgar
vs
Pepper

168 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
141 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Sweet-Tooth Supplements

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Pepper avoids it well.

Pepper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pepper is trying to control. Edgar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pepper wants to pass the guard but Edgar is defending well.
Ground and pound from Pepper.
Pepper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pepper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Edgar!
Pepper unloads with some shots from mount but Edgar bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper scoring with strikes but Edgar is staying in there.
Pepper dominating with strikes here.
Edgar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pepper thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Pepper there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepper controlling from mount.
Edgar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pepper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pepper landing strikes, looking to finish!

Edgar somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Edgar catches Pepper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to bum rush Pepper with a series of wild strikes but Pepper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edgar misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Edgar. No joy for Pepper on that attempt.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Edgar misses with an uppercut.
Edgar throws a right hand that Pepper ducks under and follows up with a left that Pepper also avoids with ease.
Pepper tries for a takedown but Edgar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Pepper.
Pepper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edgar circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pepper.
Edgar lands a jab-cross combination.
Edgar misses with a double jab.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Pepper avoids them all with ease.

Pepper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Edgar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Pepper isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper distracts Edgar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pepper wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving.
Edgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pepper lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepper throwing strikes from guard but Edgar blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Pepper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pepper.
Frankie Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl out of it but Pepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pepper jabs at Edgar's body.
Pepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edgar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edgar misses with a double jab.
Edgar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Pepper moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar stuffs the takedown.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Pepper.
Pepper throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.
Pepper shoots for a takedown but Edgar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Edgar does no damage.
Pepper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edgar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a combination

and Pepper counters with a single leg into guard. Edgar didn't expect that.
Pepper thows a big elbow that misses.
Pepper scoring with some ground and pound.
Edgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pepper on the ground.
Pepper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pepper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pepper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Doctor Pepper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pepper staying calm.
Pepper working the ground and pound but Edgar is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Pepper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pepper throwing shots but missing, from side control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Edgar misses with a combination

and Pepper counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Edgar's guard now.
Edgar being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pepper is looking to work some ground and pound but Edgar has wrist control.
Pepper controlling from the top position.
Pepper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Edgar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Edgar.
Pepper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edgar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Pepper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edgar did well to prevent Pepper getting side control.
Edgar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pepper.
Pepper is nestled in close to Edgar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pepper 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.
Pepper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pepper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edgar defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Edgar taking some punishment here, with Pepper in his half guard.
Pepper content to control rather than advance.
Edgar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pepper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pepper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edgar's head.
Pepper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pepper wants to control but Edgar is keeping him busy.
Pepper winds up and cracks Edgar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pepper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pepper lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper throwing shots but Edgar is blocking nicely.
Pepper thows a huge punch but Edgar dodges it nicely.
Edgar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pepper wants to take a breather but Edgar is having none of it.
Pepper frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pepper with the ground and pound from mount.

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.
Edgar is bucking up trying to escape but Pepper cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pepper misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pepper looking to finish with strikes here!
Pepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edgar is looking to escape.
Pepper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Edgar?

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Pepper!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel St Clair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Ferguson
vs
St Clair

170 cm
22
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angel St Clair!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Clair fails to land with a series of punches.
St Clair swinging wildly here.
St Clair misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Clair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angel St Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St Clair throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.

St Clair shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ferguson's guard.
St Clair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
St Clair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ferguson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Clair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Clair pushing down on Ferguson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferguson gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Clair wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Clair postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Ferguson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Agustin Castillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Rikishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikishi has chosen Kill all american Scum as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Castillas
vs
Rikishi

166 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

166 cm
25
140 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agustin Castillas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiro Rikishi!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rikishi moves into the clinch successfully.
Rikishi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rikishi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castillas's defenses.
Rikishi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rikishi leaning his opponent against the cage.

Rikishi has hold of one of Castillas's legs. Castillas is fighting the takedown attempt but Rikishi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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.

Castillas is looking for a triangle but Rikishi pushes his legs off easily.
Rikishi is in close to Castillas's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Rikishi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Castillas throws a jab when Rikishi was well out of range.
Rikishi tries to clinch but Castillas is having none of it.
Castillas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castillas throws a right hand that Rikishi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rikishi also avoids with ease.
Castillas misses with a body shot.

Rikishi takes the fight into the clinch.
Rikishi lands an elbow inside that Castillas shrugs off.
Rikishi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castillas's defenses.
Rikishi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rikishi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castillas tries to score a body lock takedown but Rikishi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castillas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rikishi lands a nice knee to the body.
Castillas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillas wants a takedown.
Rikishi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rikishi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rikishi lands an elbow that stopped Castillas in his tracks for a moment.
Rikishi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Rikishi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Castillas is trying to keep an underhook but Rikishi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rikishi thows a huge punch but Castillas dodges it nicely.
Rikishi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castillas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rikishi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rikishi connects with a nice short shot to Castillas's temple.
Rikishi is controlling the pace.
Rikishi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Rikishi.
Castillas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castillas.
Rikishi lands a couple of digs.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rikishi is looking to work some ground and pound but Castillas has wrist control.
Rikishi is pushing down on Castillas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castillas is fighting to maintain full guard but Rikishi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Rikishi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rikishi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castillas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rikishi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rikishi trying to control the action but Castillas is working from the bottom.
Rikishi trying to control the pace.
Castillas is not content to let Rikishi control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rikishi thows a huge punch but Castillas dodges it nicely.

Castillas actively working from the bottom here.
Rikishi slows the pace down in half guard.

Rikishi seems to be looking for submissions.

Rikishi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castillas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rikishi.
Nice strikes from Rikishi there.

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.
Rikishi is looking to take a break and control but Castillas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rikishi is controlling the pace.
Rikishi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rikishi working Castillas over with strikes.
Rikishi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rikishi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rikishi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rikishi passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Rikishi 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.

Castillas swats away the attempt to clinch by Rikishi.
Rikishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castillas swats away the attempt to clinch by Rikishi.

Rikishi pushes Castillas up against the cage in a clinch.
Rikishi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rikishi connects with a knee to the head.
Rikishi prevents a takedown attempt there.

Rikishi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Castillas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rikishi postures up and lands a big shot to Castillas's brow.
Rikishi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rikishi pushing down on Castillas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rikishi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillas taking some punishment here, with Rikishi in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Rikishi seems content to control.
Rikishi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillas keeps working.
Castillas wants to get back to full guard.

Rikishi is working for a kimura but Castillas is defending it quite comfortably.
Rikishi trying to control the action but Castillas is working from the bottom.
Rikishi winds up and cracks Castillas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Castillas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Rikishi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rikishi drops an elbow to the side of Castillas's head.
Rikishi trying to control from half guard but Castillas is working away.
Castillas has hold of Rikishi's hands but Rikishi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Rikishi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rikishi lands with a punch from half guard.
Rikishi is nestled in close to Castillas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Castillas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rikishi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rikishi slips a nice elbow through Castillas's hands, connecting with Castillas's forehead.
Castillas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rikishi.
Rikishi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Castillas trying to control but Rikishi postures up.
Hiro Rikishi has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three 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.

Rikishi clinches up with Castillas and pushes him back against the cage.
Castillas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rikishi walks away with a smile on his face. Castillas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Castillas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rikishi is looking to clinch but Castillas is avoiding it.

Rikishi drives through and clinches with Castillas against the cage.
Rikishi lands a damaging elbow.
Rikishi landing knees to the body.
Rikishi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castillas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rikishi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agustin Castillas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rikishi rushes Castillas and presses him up against the cage.
Rikishi is stalling here.
Knees to the body from Rikishi.
Rikishi lands a nice elbow.
Rikishi with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rikishi obliges.
Castillas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rikishi is trying to maintain a safe position but Castillas gets an underhook and turns Rikishi into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rikishi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rikishi lands an elbow just above Castillas 's eye.
Rikishi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castillas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rikishi smiles and moves away.

Rikishi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillas won't allow Rikishi to pass to mount.
Castillas taking some punishment here, with Rikishi in his half guard.

Rikishi seems to be working for a kimura but Castillas defends the submission attempt.
Castillas moves into full guard.
Rikishi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Rikishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rikishi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castillas keeps the fight on the outside.

Rikishi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rikishi throwing strikes from guard but Castillas blocks nicely.
Rikishi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rikishi throws an elbow but Castillas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rikishi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillas keeps working.
Castillas taking a bit of punishment here - Rikishi scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rikishi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rikishi lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Castillas defending against the ground and pound.
Castillas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rikishi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillas defending well though.
Rikishi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rikishi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rikishi lands strikes from half guard.
Rikishi wants to pass to mount but Castillas is defending the position.
Castillas is trying to maintain the position but Rikishi is very close to passing his half guard.
Rikishi throwing shots but Castillas is blocking nicely.
Rikishi is pressing down on Castillas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castillas is holding on for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Castillas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Castillas gets caught flat footed, as Rikishi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rikishi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rikishi is pushing down on Castillas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castillas is fighting to maintain full guard but Rikishi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rikishi is keen to just control but Castillas is a slippery customer.
Rikishi thows a huge punch but Castillas dodges it nicely.
Rikishi 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.
Rikishi scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Castillas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rikishi is trying to control the action in half guard but Castillas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castillas stalks Rikishi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rikishi's face. Rikishi staggers backwards, shaken.

Rikishi gets a clinch.
Castillas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rikishi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Rikishi.
Rikishi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rikishi prevents the takedown attempt.
Rikishi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rikishi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castillas tries for a takedown but Rikishi manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agustin Castillas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rikishi lands a nice elbow.
Rikishi lands a damaging elbow.
Castillas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castillas takes an elbow to the temple.
Castillas takes an elbow to the temple.
Rikishi lands an elbow that stopped Castillas in his tracks for a moment.
Rikishi just leaning against Castillas, taking a breather.
Castillas tries to score a body lock takedown but Rikishi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castillas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rikishi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rikishi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rikishi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rikishi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Castillas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Castillas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rikishi postures up in Castillas's guard and throws a big left but Castillas blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillas trying to keep a closed guard but Rikishi is proving a slippery customer.
Castillas keeping moving, preventing Rikishi from controlling successfully.

Rikishi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castillas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rikishi has managed to get both his arms back between Castillas's legs - danger averted.
Rikishi works over Castillas with some ground and pound from guard.
Rikishi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rikishi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Castillas's head.
Rikishi chips away with some ground and pound.
Rikishi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castillas keeping moving, preventing Rikishi from controlling successfully.
Castillas is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Rikishi!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Powers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lilke
vs
Powers

187 cm
20
142 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

184 cm
23
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers looks for a takedown but Lilke sprawls well.
Powers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lilke.

Powers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lilke is trying to get back to half guard.

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

Powers tries for a kimura but Lilke is defending well.

Powers has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lilke is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Powers yanks on the arm and Lilke is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Powers.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome Powers!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski comes into the arena with I'm Back - T.I blaring out of the sound system. Hogan has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Birmiski
vs
Hogan

170 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

162 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birmiski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogan dives in and grabs Birmiski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Birmiski pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Birmiski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogan.
Birmiski tries for a takedown but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Birmiski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Hogan clinches with his opponent.
Birmiski has Hogan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hogan gets through Birmiski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hogan stops a takedown attempt from Birmiski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Birmiski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Birmiski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hogan walks away with a smile on his face. Birmiski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Birmiski rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogan.

Birmiski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hogan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Birmiski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Birmiski keeps moving.

Birmiski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Birmiski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hogan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Birmiski has tightened it up now! Hogan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ari Birmiski!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Cotes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agon Naciamento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cotes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Victory. Sean Cotes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cotes
vs
Naciamento

200 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Cotes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agon Naciamento!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naciamento is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cotes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cotes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cotes tries to clinch up.
Cotes throws a nice looking combination but Naciamento bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Cotes moves into the clinch.
Cotes misses with the head strike.
Cotes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cotes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotes can't get the takedown.
Cotes pushes off an throws an elbow but Naciamento leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cotes gets underhooks to prevent Naciamento's takedown attempt.
Cotes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cotes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Naciamento jumps guard but Cotes stands there with Naciamento around his waist. Naciamento gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sean Cotes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agon Naciamento.
Naciamento blocking some punches.

Cotes is trying to trip Naciamento. He has hold of a leg but Naciamento is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cotes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Cotes 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.

Cotes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento trying to control the position.
Cotes won't allow Naciamento to get back to his feet.

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

Cotes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Naciamento dives on top into guard.
Naciamentois looking to pass into half guard but Cotes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cotes is in guard.
Naciamento keeping full guard, as Cotes tries to pass.

Cotes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Naciamento not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Cotes 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.
Cotes wants to control from the top but Naciamento keeps moving.

Naciamento working for a triangle but Cotes defends it easily.
Cotes passes into half guard.
Naciamento slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cotes has gone for a leg lock! Naciamento slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cotes's guard.
Naciamento pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cotes is keeping the position for now.
Cotes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cotes wants to get back to his feet but Naciamento is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Naciamento won't allow Cotes to sweep him here.
Cotes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four 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.
Cotes keeping full guard, as Naciamento tries to pass.
Naciamento won't allow Cotes to sweep him here.
Cotes keeping moving, preventing Naciamento from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Naciamento avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naciamento shoots in but Cotes avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Cotes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Naciamento looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cotes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Naciamento is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cotes is aware though and is defending well.

Cotes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cotes wants to control from the top but Naciamento keeps moving.
Cotes wants to pass the guard but Naciamento is keeping the position.

Naciamento is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naciamento controls Cotes momentarily but Cotes frees himself.
Cotes trying to control but Naciamento is working from the bottom.
Cotes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naciamento is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cotes digs a good body shot into Naciamento's ribs.
Sean Cotes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotes tries to clinch but Naciamento moves out of range.
Cotes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Cotes gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Cotes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Cotes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Cotes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naciamento is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cotes has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento struggling a bit here.

Cotes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Naciamento has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cotes taking a break here but Naciamento is having none of it and regains half guard.

Naciamento looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cotes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Naciamento is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cotes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Naciamento turns into him and now he's in Cotes's guard.
Naciamento trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naciamento stopping the sweep attempt from Cotes.
Naciamento trying to control but Cotes is working from the bottom.

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.

Naciamento postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cotes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Naciamento, into his guard.

Cotes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Naciamento dives on top into guard.
Naciamento wants to pass the guard but Cotes is keeping the position.
Naciamento content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Cotes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Naciamento ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Naciamento no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cotes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Cotes 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.
Cotes advances position into side control!
Naciamento manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naciamento tries to roll over but Cotes keeps him under control.

Cotes wants to work for an arm triangle but Naciamento is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Naciamento wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naciamento.

Naciamento has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cotes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naciamento takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Cotes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Naciamento is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Naciamento has escaped and now he's on top!
Naciamento pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cotes is keeping the position for now.
Naciamento postures up in Cotes's guard and throws a big left but Cotes blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Naciamento drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cotes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Naciamento has Cotes in his guard.
Cotes advances to half guard.

Cotes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naciamento missing with punches from the bottom.

Naciamento actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cotes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Naciamento still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Naciamento has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Naciamento is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cotes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cotes holding on.

Naciamento thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sean Cotes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cotes is not content to let Naciamento control the position.
Agon Naciamento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naciamento working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cotes defending against the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agon Naciamento.
Well Cotes 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 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... Sean Cotes!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maynardo Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco comes to the cage accompanied by after the slam watch for this.. Bas Boom is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Greco
vs
Boom

176 cm
24
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maynardo Greco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bas Boom!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom dives in and grabs Greco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greco pushes down on Boom's head and hops out.
Boom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greco tries to avoid it but Boom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greco to the ground. Greco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greco just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maynardo Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Boom.
Boom shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom looks for a takedown but Greco sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom fails with a takedown attempt.

Greco 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.
Greco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greco tries to free his leg and advance position but Boom is retaining full guard.
Boom 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.
Greco thows a big elbow that misses.
Boom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greco manages to get himself to full guard.
Greco pulls Boom in close to his closed guard and prevents Boom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Greco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boom manages to get himself to full guard.
Greco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greco is one step ahead there.
Greco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Greco.
Boom doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Greco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boom wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greco connects with a nice short shot to Boom's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
Greco drops an elbow to the side of Boom's head.
Boom tries to get to full guard but Greco has control of the leg.
Greco working over Boom with some ground and pound. Boom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Greco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boom wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Greco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Greco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boom's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boom is on top in guard.
Boom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greco is keeping the position for now.
Greco is trying to keep Boom in close.
Boom throwing strikes from guard but Greco blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco keeping moving, preventing Boom from controlling successfully.
Boom preventing the sweep.
Boom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greco is on top in guard.
Greco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boom keeping full guard, as Greco tries to pass.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greco is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.

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.
Greco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boom wants to sweep here but Greco controlling him for the moment.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Boom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greco scoring with some ground and pound.
Greco stopping the sweep attempt from Boom.
Greco postures up.
Greco cracks Boom with a solid left hand.
Boom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boom landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Greco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Greco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ground and pound from Boom.
Boom is keen to just control but Greco is a slippery customer.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Greco wants to control but Boom is keeping busy.
Greco tries to roll over but Boom keeps him under control.
Boom lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boom connects with a nice short shot to Greco's temple.
Greco is concentrating on defense, preventing Boom from advancing position.
Boom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom winds up and cracks Greco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Boom there.
Greco trying to control but Boom postures up.
Boom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greco tries to get to full guard but Boom has control of the leg.
Greco trying to control but Boom postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Greco counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boom!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maynardo Greco dominated that second 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.

Greco misses with an uppercut.
Boom fails with the takedown

and Greco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Greco is looking to work some ground and pound but Boom has wrist control.
Greco wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Maynardo Greco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greco stopping the sweep attempt from Boom.
Greco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greco postures up.
Boom wants to sweep here but Greco controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Greco gets caught flat footed, as Boom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom won't allow Greco to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom postures up.
Greco keeping moving, preventing Boom from controlling successfully.
Greco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boom throws a big right hand that misses.
Boom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boom stands and throws Greco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boom is putting a hurting on Greco here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boom working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Greco can't do much from the bottom here.
Greco on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Greco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco tries to bench press Boom off him but Boom keeps the position.
Greco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Greco struggling a bit here.
Boom lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Greco is looking to regain half guard here but Boom keeps moving and retains side control.
Greco looking for a sweep but Boom has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greco's face.
Greco is looking to get to half guard.
Boom with shots to the head and body - Greco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greco wants to hold on but Boom pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco is trying desperately to improve position.
Boom with shots to the head and body - Greco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boom avoids the attempt from Greco to control.
Boom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boom fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Greco tries to lock up and control but Boom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boom lands with some strikes.
Boom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boom has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Greco's face.
Boom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boom cracks Greco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Greco working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boom with a lazy takedown attempt

so Greco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greco!
Greco is working to get back to half guard.
Greco tries to hold on but Boom pushes him away.
Boom scoring with strikes but Greco is staying in there.
Boom raining down shots from the mount!
Boom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Greco is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom avoids the attempt from Greco to control.
BOOM! Boom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Greco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Greco sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boom wants to take a breather but Greco is having none of it.
Boom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greco is not content to let Boom control the position.
Greco is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Boom there.
Boom trying to pass the guard but Greco defending well.
Boom working over Greco with some ground and pound. Greco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Boom scores a takedown into full mount!
Greco tries to hold on but Boom pushes him away.
Boom breaks from Greco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Greco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greco is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom controlling his opponent.
Greco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boom cracks Greco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boom scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greco is desperately trying to improve his position but Boom has a good base and remains in mount.
Greco looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Greco is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boom lands a heavy elbow.
Boom lands a nice shot to the head.
Boom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boom lands a nice shot to the head.
Boom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Greco is desperately trying to improve his position but Boom has a good base and remains in mount.
Boom is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boom controlling his opponent.
Boom trying to control but Greco is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boom misses with a takedown attempt

and Greco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greco.

Boom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greco defends it easily.
Greco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boom wants to sweep here but Greco controlling him for the moment.
Greco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boom 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.
Greco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boom is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Greco scores with a takedown into Boom's guard.
Greco throws a big right hand that misses.
Boom wants to sweep here but Greco controlling him for the moment.
Greco landing some decent shots from guard.
Greco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Greco throws a big right hand that misses.
Boom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greco controlling from the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boom tries for a takedown but Greco circles away easily

and Greco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
Greco postures up and lands a big shot to Boom's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Boom trying to keep a closed guard but Greco is proving a slippery customer.
Greco pushing down on Boom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greco lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Greco there.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco.
Greco works his way into full mount!
Boom is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco landing shots from mount.
Boom is working to get back to half guard.
Greco with shots to the head and body - Boom looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boom is looking to improve his position but Greco isn't that keen on the idea.
Greco landing punches.
Greco lands a big elbow.
Boom working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maynardo Greco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greco 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maynardo Greco!
Maynardo Greco retains his lightweight title!

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