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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Legs Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikey Legs Ii will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Franklin
vs
Legs Ii

200 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikey Legs Ii!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin is looking to clinch.

Franklin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Legs Ii!
Franklin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Legs Ii will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Franklin wants to stand but Legs Ii has his arm trapped.
Franklin landing strikes.
Franklin cracks Legs Ii with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Legs Ii is being controlled here.
Legs Ii takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Legs Ii's face as Franklin controls the position.
Franklin landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin trying to control the position but Legs Ii is working away.
Franklin working the head with strikes.
Franklin wants to stand but Legs Ii is controlling his arm.
Franklin happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Franklin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legs Ii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Franklin working the head with strikes.
Franklin tries to stand but Legs Ii is controlling his head.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs Ii trying to remain calm as Franklin controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin cracks Legs Ii with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Legs Ii gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been informed that Legs Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franklin working Legs Ii over with strikes.

Franklin wants to work for an arm triangle but Legs Ii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Legs Ii is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legs Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franklin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franklin controlling the action here.
Franklin moves into full mount! Legs Ii won't be happy about that!

Franklin goes for an armbar but Legs Ii turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Legs Ii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Franklin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Legs Ii tries for a takedown but Franklin circles away easily

and Franklin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Franklin pulls Legs Ii into guard.
Franklin wants to sweep but no luck.
Legs Ii stops Franklin from standing up.
Franklin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franklin tries to get out of the position.
Legs Ii tries to stand but Franklin is controlling from the bottom.
Franklin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franklin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franklin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Legs Ii tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Franklin seems to be looking for submissions.
Franklin controlling the pace.
Legs Ii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franklin passes to side control.

Franklin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Franklin wants to stand but Legs Ii has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs Ii is looking to reverse the position.
Franklin wants to control but Legs Ii is keeping him busy.
Franklin controlling from side mount.
Franklin 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Franklin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franklin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Franklin stalls from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Legs Ii is trying to work for a sweep but Franklin has mounted him!
Franklin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Legs Ii tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin unloading with bombs!
Franklin takes Legs Ii's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Legs Ii is in trouble.
Legs Ii is breathing heavily.
Good control from Franklin.
Franklin is not going to allow Legs Ii to sit and survive in this position.
Franklin lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs Ii is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Franklin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Franklin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Franklin misses with a body shot.
Legs Ii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Franklin clinches with his opponent.
Franklin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Legs Ii tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
Legs Ii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Franklin fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Legs Ii closes the distance and clinches.
Legs Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Franklin jumps into guard, dragging Legs Ii to the mat.
Franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legs Ii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin controlling the position.
Franklin looking to control but Legs Ii passes into half guard.
Legs Ii stalling away here and it's allowed Franklin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Franklin managing to control the position.
Franklin wants to sweep here but Legs Ii controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet but Legs Ii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Legs Ii trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Franklin just wasn't active enough.
Legs Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Franklin instigates a clinch.

Franklin jumps into guard, dragging Legs Ii to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs Ii won't allow Franklin to sweep him here.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Legs Ii from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franklin is on top in guard.
Franklin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Franklin postures up and lands a big shot to Legs Ii's brow.
Franklin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franklin lands a couple of elbows.
Franklin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legs Ii keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franklin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mikey Legs Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Franklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franklin is looking to stand up but Legs Ii won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Franklin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franklin, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Franklin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Girardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hart's choice of entrance music: King Of KIngs. 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.

Girardi
vs
Hart

174 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Giorgio Girardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stevie Hart!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girardi misses with a looping right.
Girardi shoots for a takedown but Hart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Girardi.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hart has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Girardi's waist but Girardi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hart off to one side.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Girardi sprawls well. Girardi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Giorgio Girardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Hart.

Girardi feints and as Hart raises his hands in defense, Girardi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hart can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.

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

Girardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Girardi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hart dives on top into guard.

Girardi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hart should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Girardi has tightened it up now! Hart 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giorgio Girardi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Korbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korbett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2pac - Fight Music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Johnson
vs
Korbett

190 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

RVCA

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Korbett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korbett shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Korbett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Korbett wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is taking a breather. Korbett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Korbett is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Korbett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Korbett dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Korbett.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korbett.

Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Korbett!

Johnson decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Korbett.
Korbett throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Korbett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Korbett rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Korbett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Korbett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korbett is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korbett is one step ahead there.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Korbett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson controlling Korbett's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Korbett's guard.

Johnson stands up from Korbett's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Korbett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korbett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Korbett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to clinch but Korbett is having none of it.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Korbett's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson 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.

Korbett gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Korbett wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Korbett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Korbett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson has Korbett pressed against the cage, preventing Korbett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Korbett regains guard.

Johnson stands up and waves to Korbett to follow him.
Anthony Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Korbett.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korbett shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korbett, pushing him back against the cage.
Korbett is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Korbett.
Korbett misses with a body punch.
Johnson jumps guard but Korbett stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Korbett missing with knees to the body.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korbett defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Korbett misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korbett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korbett throws out the jab.
Johnson scores with a one two! Korbett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korbett tries to clinch up

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Korbett tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korbett is trying to break free.
Korbett looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korbett avoids it.
Korbett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Korbett manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korbett.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Korbett.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Korbett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Korbett tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Korbett backing up. Korbett nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Korbett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Korbett stuffs the takedown.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Korbett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Korbett misses with a wild combination.
Korbett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Korbett gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korbett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Korbett manages to break the clinch.
Korbett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Korbett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Johnson avoids the head kick by Korbett.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korbett throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Korbett blocks the leg kick.
Korbett swinging wildly here.
Korbett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Korbett both land. Nice combination.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korbett as he jumps to the side.
Korbett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korbett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korbett.
Korbett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Korbett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Korbett which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korbett dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Korbett's head and hops out.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Johnson gets to his feet - Korbett follows without any prompting.
Korbett wants to clinch.
Korbett closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Korbett pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick but Korbett moves out of range.

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Korbett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Korbett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Korbett is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Korbett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Korbett.
Korbett lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Korbett from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korbett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korbett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Korbett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!